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Event:
AKF 50 | Turner vs. Scorpion
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Scorpion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turner.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turner wants to slow Scorpion down by chopping away at his legs.
Scorpion lunges at Turner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turner's hand.
Scorpion will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Scorpion ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scorpion was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Scorpion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
#CL2#
Scorpion moves into the clinch.
Scorpion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
A short right from Turner on the inside.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner lands with a right to the head.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Scorpion blocks it with crossed arms.
Scorpion working aggressively here.
Scorpion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Turner blocks a body shot from Scorpion. #T1#
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Turner avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the ropes.
Scorpion tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scorpion misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Scorpion fails to land.
Turner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scorpions head.
Scorpion has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Turner seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Scorpion can turn it around.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scorpion lands a shot to the body.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Turner misses with the head strike.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Scorpion tries to stall but Turner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turner.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scorpion.
Scorpion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Turner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scorpion.
#T2#
Scorpion scores with a shot to the side of Turner's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scorpion lands a shot to the body.
Scorpion works on Turner's body with a couple of short punches.
Turner misses with some punches.
Scorpion digs a right hand into Turner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turner's gas tank.
Scorpion is working Turner over against the ropes.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner is trying to push Scorpion away but Scorpion has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Scorpion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
Scorpion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scorpion pushes Turner back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
Turner is trying to force a seperation but Scorpion has the dominant position.
Turner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Scorpion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scorpion lands a body punch.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Scorpion is trying to stall.
Scorpion lands a body punch in the clinch.
Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Silva Scorpion dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Turner slips under a jab from Scorpion.
Scorpion just misses with a punch to the body.
As Scorpion backs away, Turner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Scorpion lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
Scorpion delivers a nice body kick.
Scorpion with a nice calf kick.
Scorpion goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Scorpion connects with a body shot.
Scorpion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turner.
Turner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Scorpion throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scorpion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scorpion looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Turner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Turner.
Scorpion tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Turner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turner thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL2#
Scorpion has managed to clinch.
Scorpion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scorpion is looking to control Turner's arms but Turner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Scorpion has his back to the ropes.
Turner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner. #T1#
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scorpion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scorpion.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner misses with the head strike.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scorpion is trying to stall.
Scorpion lands an uppercut.
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with the head strike.
Turner can't break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scorpion.
Turner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Scorpion has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Scorpion.
Silva Scorpion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Scorpion blocks an uppercut.
Scorpion lands with a right to the head. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Scorpion.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scorpion scores with a nice hook to the head.
Scorpion scores with a shoulder strike.
Scorpion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards. #ROC2#Turner is rocked!
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oh Turner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scorpion tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scorpion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scorpion lands an uppercut.
A short right from Scorpion on the inside.
Turner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turner working aggressively here.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turner working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Scorpion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Turner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Scorpion looking to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Scorpion avoids it by throwing Turner back against the ropes.
Scorpion blocks an uppercut.
Scorpion lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Silva Scorpion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Scorpion throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Scorpion has closed the distance and engaged Turner in a clinch.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turner blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scorpion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Scorpion lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scorpion scores with a shot to the side of Turner's head.
Turner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Turner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scorpion blocks an uppercut.
Scorpion cracks Turner with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Turner goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Turner wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Silva Scorpion!
Silva Scorpion is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Silva Scorpion thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Elgin Turner was interviewed post fight and said 'Wu Tang fuh eva!'. |
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Event:
AKF 43 | Human vs. Akira
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Snow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Turner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Turner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Snow.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Snow. Turner shrugs it off though.
Turner blocks the body kick.
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.
Snow avoids the body shot from Turner.
Snow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Snow throws a chopping leg kick but Turner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Snow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Snow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Snow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Snow fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Turner connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snow throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
It looked like Turner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snow throws a low kick but Turner moves out of range easily.
Snow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Snow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Snow throws a big shot that misses.
Snow throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Snow checks a leg kick.
Turner punishes Snow's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Turner throws a head kick that misses.
Turner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Snow connects with an inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Snow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snow misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Snow, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Snow.
Turner drops his hands momentarily and Snow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Snow on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Snow looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Turner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Snow is just out of range.
Snow 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.
Snow takes one on the button.
Snow connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turner momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner throws a series of punches but Snow moves out of range.
Snow throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Turner lands with an overhand left.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Turner misses.
Snow checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Turner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snow. Snow obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Snow.
Snow walks into a straight right hand from Turner.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snow.
Snow follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Snow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Snow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Turner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turner.
Turner slips under a jab from Snow.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Snow blocks a low kick nicely.
Turner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snow can pounce on him.
Snow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Snow slips under a jab.
Snow scores with a shot to the body.
Snow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Snow.
Snow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner tries to land a front kick but Snow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Turner with a hook.
Turner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Snow. That one must have hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nik Snow will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Snow throws a solid leg kick but Turner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Snow.
Snow swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Snow throws a body shot but no joy.
Snow checks the leg kick.
Turner is looking to slow Snow down with leg kicks.
Turner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Snow ducks down to avoid it.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Snow uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Snow misses.
Turner moves out of range of the body kick from Snow.
Turner swings for the body but Snow moves out of range.
Snow lands a right hook to the body.
Turner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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.
Turner lands a nice hook to Snow's body. Snow takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Snow swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Snow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Turner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snow throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Turner tried to counter with a leg kick but Snow avoided it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Turner.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Snow throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Snow.
A swing and a miss from Snow.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turner tests Snow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turner looks to land a left hand but Snow moved out of range nicely.
Snow counters with a body kick.
A nice leg kick from Snow, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Snow throws the kick towards the body but Turner avoids it.
Snow is looking to slow Turner down with leg kicks.
A leg kick checked by Turner.
Turner throws a front kick aimed at Snow's knee but Snow avoids it well.
Snow scores with a spinning back kick!
Good shot there by Snow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Turner finds it's target.
Snow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
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.
Snow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Turner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Turner.
It looked like Turner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Snow.
Snow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Turner looks for the body kick but Snow saw that one coming.
Turner scores with a sloppy right hand. Snow should have avoided that one.
A jab from Turner misses.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Snow.
Snow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Turner checks a low kick from Snow.
Turner lands a front kick.
Snow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Snow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snow tries to land a front kick but Turner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Turner misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
Turner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turner will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
Snow walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Elgin Turner will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Turner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turner walks into a jab.
A big right from Snow misses.
Snow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Snow steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Snow moves out of range of the leg kick from Turner.
Nik Snow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snow tries to work over Turner's front leg with a kick but Turner checks it.
Snow misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Snow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Snow 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.
Turner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Snow's sensitive parts.
Turner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner throws the left hand but Snow avoids the punch easily.
Snow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snow just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Snow. That's going to slow Turner down.
Turner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Snow's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Snow scores with a nice right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Snow checks a leg kick.
Turner throws a wild body kick that Snow sees coming a mile off.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Snow ducks down to avoid it.
Turner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Snow under the eye.
A combination from Snow does no damage.
Snow throws a series of punches but Turner avoids them all with ease.
Turner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Snow throws a front kick aimed at Turner's knee but Turner avoids it well.
Snow throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snow.
Turner works the jab nicely.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snow.
Snow slips under a jab from Turner.
Snow slips a jab from Turner.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Snow keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turner lunges at Snow with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Snow's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snow.#T2#
Jab from Turner.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Snow 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.
Snow avoids a kick to the body.
Turner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Snow moves out of range of the leg kick from Turner.
Snow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turner throws a half hearted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Snow.
Turner throws a hook but Snow blocks it.
Snow throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Snow ducks down to avoid it.
Turner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Snow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Snow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turner connects with a leg kick.
Snow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snow circles away quickly and effectively.
Snow steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Snow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turner walks into a left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Snow.
Snow attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turner thumps Snow with a low kick.
Turner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snow was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Snow throws a half hearted mid kick.
Snow lands a nice shot that snaps Turner's head back.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snow is looking to slow Turner down with leg kicks.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Snow saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Turner.
Snow lands a jab to Turner's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner lands with a straight right. Snow didn't see that one coming.
Turner blocks a head kick by Snow.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Turner duly obliges. #T1#
Snow lands a lovely overhand right.
Snow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snow throws a wild body kick that Turner sees coming a mile off.
A slow jab from Snow misses its intended target.
Snow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Snow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snow takes a jab right on the kisser.
Snow misses with the combination.
Snow throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Turner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turner wants to slow Snow down by chopping away at his legs.
Turner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Snow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Turner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Turner.#T2#
Turner blocks a head kick by Snow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snow throws a body kick that misses.
Snow throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Turner crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Snow - the referee stops the clock and Turner gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Snow. Turner manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Turner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Turner swings for the body but Snow moves out of range.
Snow looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
Turner misses with a body kick.
A nice side step and Snow releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Snow misses with a straight right.
Snow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That kick from Snow tenderised Turner's leg. Turner is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snow.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snow.
Snow throws out a leg kick but Turner moves out of range and Snow only half commits.
Turner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Nik Snow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Turner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Turner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turner misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Snow misses the target.
Snow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turner.
Snow lands with a nice body punch.
Snow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turner avoids the head kick by Snow.
Snow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Snow keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turner is able to avoid easily.
Snow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Snow scores with a spinning back kick!
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turner throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Turner misses. #T1#
Snow tries to land a leg kick but Turner saw it coming and moves away.
Snow misses with a right hand
and Turner counters with an outside leg kick.
Turner slips a straight right by Snow.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turner moves out of range as Snow throws a body kick.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snow.
Snow blocks a head kick by Turner.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner throws a leg kick but Snow sees it coming and moves out of range.
Turner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Snow smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Turner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snow.
Snow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Turner here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Snow blocks a jab.
Turner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Snow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner.
Turner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Snow tries to bum rush Turner with a series of wild strikes but Turner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Nice body kick from Snow.
Snow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner lands with a right hand.
Turner swings widly with a right hand
and Snow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snow misses with a head kick.
Turner throws a hook but Snow blocks it.
Snow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turner can pounce on him.
Turner lands a nice hook to Snow's body. Snow takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Snow misses.
Turner slips a jab and a cross from Snow.
Snow tries to land a body kick
and Turner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Snow looks for the body kick but Turner saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snow.
Turner takes a swing at Snow's ribcage but misses.
Turner swings for the body but Snow moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elgin Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turner 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner retains his featherweight title!
Elgin Turner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
AKF 37 | Turner vs. Backman
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Backman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Backman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Backman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Backman swinging wildly here.
Backman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Backman slips a jab from Turner.
Backman swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner blocks a low kick nicely.
Backman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Turner is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Backman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turner circles away quickly and effectively.
Turner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Backman has time to react.
Backman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Backman misses with a head kick.
Backman lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Backman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Backman tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Backman.
Backman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Backman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Backman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheers as Backman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turner doesn't seem phased though.
Turner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turner throws a leg kick
and Backman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Backman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Backman checks a leg kick.
Turner works Backman's body with a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Backman blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Turner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Backman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Backman's shoulder, as Backman tries to avoid the shot.
Backman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Backman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Backman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Backman avoids a kick to the body.
Backman ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Backman unleashes a big counter combination but Turner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
That kick from Turner tenderised Backman's leg. Backman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Backman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turner.
Backman blocks a leg kick.
Backman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner takes a swing at Backman's ribcage but misses.
Turner clobbers Backman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #KD2#
Backman lands a head kick that bluckles Turner and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Backman no doubt looking to push for a finish!#ROC2#Turner is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, George Backman should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Backman slips the punch.#CUT2#It looks like Elgin Turner has been cut.
George Backman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Backman slips under a jab.
Turner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Backman on the side of the head.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Backman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Backman throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Turner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Backman throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.
George Backman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turner takes a kick to the side of the head.
Oh Turner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Backman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner seems to have got his legs back now.
Backman missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner throws a leg kick that misses.
Turner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Backman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Backman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Backman lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Turner.
Backman throws a wild body kick that Turner sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Backman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Good work by Turner as he checks the leg kick.
Turner lands with a nice body punch.
Backman throws a head kick that misses.
Turner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turner tries to work over Backman's front leg with a kick but Backman checks it.
Backman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Backman was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Backman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner throws a low kick but Backman moves out of range easily.
Backman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Backman blocks a head kick by Turner.
Backman connects with a body shot.
Turner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Backman moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Backman connects with an inside leg kick.
Backman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Backman lands a nice hook to Turner's body. Turner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Turner is looking to score with low kicks.
Backman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Backman misses with a few strikes there.
Turner is looking to counter punch.
Turner tests Backman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turner misses with a lunging right hand
and Backman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turner throws a leg kick but Backman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Turner misses with a hook.
Backman scores with a hook.
Backman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Backman throws a poor cross that misses
and Turner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Turner throws a poor cross that misses
and Backman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Turner really felt that one!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but George Backman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Elgin Turner's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
That kick from Turner tenderised Backman's leg. Backman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Backman walks into a left hand.
Backman tries to bum rush Turner with a series of wild strikes but Turner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A clash of legs there as Backman blocks the low kick.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Backman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Backman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Backman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Backman.
Backman misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Backman moves out of range as Turner throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Backman.
Backman thinks about the counter body kick.
Donk. Turner catches Backman right on the button with a cross.
Backman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Backman staying out of range there.
Backman shapes to counter with a head kick.
A big left from Turner misses. #T1#
Turner misses with a leg kick
enabling Backman to counter with a crisp jab.
Backman connects with the punch.
Backman throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Backman misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Turner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Backman throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Backman under the eye.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
Turner lunges at Backman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Backman's hand.
Backman walks into a straight right hand from Turner.
Backman lands a jab to the head.
Good work by Backman as he checks the leg kick.
Turner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Backman.
Backman misses with a low kick. #T2#
Turner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Backman replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Turner blocks it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Backman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Backman throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Backman.
A jab from Turner misses.
Backman throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner misses the jab.
Turner is looking to land body kicks.
Turner thumps Backman with a low kick.
Turner scores with a leg kick.
Backman lands a head kick. Turner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Backman is looking for the big counter here.
Backman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turner circles away quickly and effectively.
Good leg kick by Turner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Elgin Turner did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Elgin Turner's cut.
That's time! Turner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Backman misses with a wild body shot.
Backman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Backman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turner.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Backman is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Backman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turner connects with the punch.
Turner scores with the left hand. Backman knows he should have avoided that one.
Backman misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Backman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner connects with a solid leg kick.
Turner looks to land a left hand but Backman moved out of range nicely.
Backman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Turner looks to land a body kick but Backman moved away.
Turner lands with an uppercut that bounces Backman off the ropes and back into range.
Turner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Turner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Turner lands a jab to Backman's midsection.
Turner moves away from the strike by Backman.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Backman. That's going to slow Turner down.
Turner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Backman defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Backman replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Turner blocks it well.
Backman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Backman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Backman blocks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Backman blocks the leg kick.
Backman tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Turner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Backman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T2#
A cross from Turner lands.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Backman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turner scores with a sloppy right hand. Backman should have avoided that one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Backman!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Backman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turner.
Good shot there by Backman.
Backman walks into a left hand. #ROC#Backman is rocked!
Backman blocks a head kick by Turner.
Backman is still on wobbly legs! Can Turner finish him?
Turner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turner.
A combination from Turner does no damage.
Turner thuds a left hand into Backman's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Turner misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Turner lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner had his way with George Backman in that round.
The cut man is working on Elgin Turner's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Backman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner connects with a leg kick.
Turner throws a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Backman scores with a four punch combination!
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Backman.
Backman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Backman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Turner scores with a nice body kick.
Backman walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Elgin Turner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
AKF 32 | Dimitrov vs. Durand 2
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Turner digs a good body shot into Zy's ribs.
Zy throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Turner.
Zy looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Zy ducks down to avoid it.
Turner takes one on the button.
Turner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Zy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Turner throws a front kick aimed at Zy's knee but Zy avoids it well.
Turner misses with a body kick.
Zy lands a leg kick that knocks Turner off balance momentarily.
Zy scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner pushes Zy away with a front kick.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Zy is out of range.
Zy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A quick step to the side and Turner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zy.
Turner jabs Zy to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Zy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turner throws a leg kick but Zy checks it.
A little jabbing left from Zy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Zy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Turner misses the target.
Zy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zy scrambles back to his feet.
Turner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zy lands with a hook. Turner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zy with the inside leg kick.
A big left from Turner misses.
Zy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner walks into a stiff left hand from Zy.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turner.
Zy delivers a nice body kick.
Zy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zy.
Zy walks into a stiff left hand from Turner.
Turner throws a leg kick but Zy checks it.
Turner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Zy throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Turner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Turner counters with a straight right hand.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Zy moves away and avoids it.
Zy throws a body kick that misses.
Turner misses with a hook
and Zy counters with a good low kick that Turner was not able to check.
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
Zy misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Zy misses the target.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zy flicks out a counter leg kick but Turner steps away.
Turner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zy ducks under a wild hook from Turner.#T3#
Zy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Zy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner tests Zy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zy lands a front kick.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Zy is just out of range.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Turner lands with a good body shot.
Zy moves out of range of the strikes.
Zy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A cross from Turner lands.
That kick from Turner tenderised Zy's leg. Zy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turner looks to land a left hand but Zy moved out of range nicely.
Zy scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zy misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Zy tries to land a front kick but Turner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Zy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zy throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Turner 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 Zy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Turner throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zy counters with a stiff right hand.
Zy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zy moves out of range of the strikes.
Zy lands a jab to the head.
Turner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Turner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zy looks for the body kick but Turner saw that one coming.
Turner quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Turner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turner works Zy's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zy throws the kick towards the body but Turner avoids it.
Turner scores with a hook.
Turner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Elgin 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.#R2#
Turner moves out of range of the leg kick from Zy.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Zy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zy.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Zy's shoulder, as Zy tries to avoid the shot.
Zy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turner jabs Zy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zy needs to keep his hands up - Turner had a free shot at his head there.
Zy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Turner scores with a nice strike.
Zy throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
A left lands for Turner.
Turner 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!
Zy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turner will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Turner misses with a jab to the body
and Zy counters with an inside leg kick.
Turner scores with a jab to the head.
Turner throws an off balance right hand
and Zy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
Turner misses with an uppercut
and Zy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zy scores with a hook.
Zy throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner throws a hook but Zy blocks it.
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 bone on bone clash there as Turner blocks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Zy.
Zy looks to land a body kick but Turner moved away.
Zy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Turner under the eye.
Turner scores with a nice strike.
Zy cracks a nice hook into Turner's ribs.#T2#
Zy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Turner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Turner moves out of range of the body kick from Zy.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Turner here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zy lands a jab to Turner's midsection.
Zy swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zy with a nice calf kick.
Zy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Zy.
Zy throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
Turner moves out of range as Zy throws a body kick.
Turner works Zy's body with a nice hook.
Zy looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Zy lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Turner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Turner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zy throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Turner lands with a shot to the body.
Zy tries to land a front kick but Turner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Turner blocks a jab.
Zy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Turner lands a slapping body shot.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zy scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Zy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zy is out of range and Turner settles back down. #T4#
Zy defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
And Zy responds with a good body kick, but Turner manages to step out the way in time.
Zy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Turner digs a good body shot into Zy's ribs.
Zy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Turner throws a low kick but Zy avoids it.
Zy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner checks a leg kick.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Zy saw that one coming.
Donk. Turner catches Zy right on the button with a cross.
Zy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turner's head backwards.
Elgin Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
Turner misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner takes a swing at Zy's ribcage but misses.
Turner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zy throws the kick towards the body but Turner avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Elgin Turner will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Zy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Turner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turner.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Turner.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turner checks a leg kick.
Zy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zy throws a push kick but Turner slaps the foot to one side.
Zy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turner scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zy blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Zy.
Zy checks a low kick from Turner.
Zy throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Zy scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Turner.#T1#
Zy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zy, as that shot connected.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zy manages to avoid it.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner connects with a looping right hand.
Turner looks for the body kick but Zy saw that one coming.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zy.
Zy throws a chopping leg kick but Turner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zy throws a front kick that sends Turner stumbling back into the ropes.
Zy thows a leg kick but Turner checks it
and Turner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zy thinking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turner.
Zy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turner lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Zy ducks under a wild hook from Turner.#T2#
Zy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turner misses with a hook
and Zy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zy can pounce on him.
Zy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Turner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zy connects with a looping right hand.
Turner scores with a jab to the head.
Zy blocks a jab.
Zy staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Zy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice defenses there by Zy.
Zy throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Turner avoids the body shot from Zy.
Zy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turner.
Zy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Zy throws a low kick but Turner moves out of range easily.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Turner jabs Zy right on the nose. Zy blinks but takes it well.
Turner blocks the body kick.
Zy throws a leg kick but Turner moved away.
Zy misses with a body kick.
Turner tried to counter with a leg kick but Zy avoided it.
Zy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Turner checks a low kick from Zy.
Turner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zy fakes the leg kick and cracks Turner in the body.
Zy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Zy with the inside leg kick.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Zy.
Turner throws an off balance right hand
enabling Zy to counter with a crisp jab.
Turner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Zy misses with a body shot.
Zy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zy misses with a kick to the body.
Turner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turner scores with a leg kick.
Turner scores with a nice body kick.
Zy ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Zy misses with a wild body shot.
Zy throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zy moves out of range as Turner throws a body kick.
Zy misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Zy does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elgin Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turner 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Elgin Turner!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Elgin Turner!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner wins by unanimous decision!
Elgin Turner retains his featherweight title!
Elgin Turner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
AKF 28 | Turner vs. Keenan
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Turner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Keenan.
A big right from Turner misses.
Turner throws a leg kick which misses Keenan's front leg but catches the back leg as Keenan tries to avoid it.
Keenan is looking to land body kicks.
Keenan staying out of range there.
Turner slips a straight right by Keenan.
Keenan is looking to land body kicks.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keenan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turner.
Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Keenan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turner throws a low kick but Keenan moves out of range easily.
Keenan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Keenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keenan misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner doesn't manage to clinch there - Keenan circles away.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan.
Turner works the jab nicely.
We've been informed that Keenan 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.
Keenan missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
Turner lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keenan lands a jab to the nose.
Keenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner. #T1#
Keenan misses with a hook.
Turner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Turner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
Keenan throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner connects with the punch.
Turner throws a good cross that connects.
Turner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Turner cracks Keenan with an open hand slap.#CL#
Turner pushes Keenan up against the ropes in a clinch.
Keenan can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keenan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Keenan working aggressively here.
Turner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Keenan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Keenan misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keenan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turner takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Keenan. #T2#
Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Keenan controls his hands.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Turner blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keenan.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keenan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keenan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Turner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
Keenan lands a shoulder strike.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keenan misses with a body punch.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keenan tries to throw a body punch but Turner avoids it by throwing Keenan back against the ropes.
Keenan misses with some punches.
Keenan misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Keenan.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Keenan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Turner.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keenan lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Keenan.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Keenan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keenan throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner misses with the head strike.
Turner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Keenan backwards.
Turner misses with some punches.
Keenan throws a head punch that misses.
Turner misses with some punches.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner blocking some punches.
Keenan lands with a right to the head.
Keenan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Turner lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Keenan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keenan.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Turner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Keenan fails to land.
Turner lands with a light punch inside.
Keenan misses with some punches.
Keenan blocking some punches.
Keenan throws a head punch that misses.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Turner.
Keenan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keenan's elbow.
Keenan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keenan misses with some punches.
Keenan misses with some punches.
Turner misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Keenan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Keenan.
Keenan pushes Turner back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Keenan avoids it.
Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Keenan misses with a punch on the inside.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keenan's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Keenan 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#
Keenan moves away from the strike by Turner.
Keenan slips under a jab from Turner.
A bone on bone clash there as Turner blocks the leg kick.
Turner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keenan tries to counter with a clinch but Turner shakes him off and moves away.
Keenan moves out of range of the strikes.
Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Keenan jabs at Turner's body.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner throwing a counter right hand but Keenan manages to avoid it.
Turner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Keenan on the side of the head.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner staying out of range there.
Keenan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan.
Keenan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Elgin Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
Keenan moves out of range of the body kick.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner throwing a counter right hand but Keenan manages to avoid it.
Keenan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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 fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keenan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Turner checks a leg kick.
Turner quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Keenan with a hook.
Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Turner misses the target.
Keenan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Keenan throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Keenan tries to keep at a distance but Turner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Keenan working aggressively here.
Keenan throws a head punch that misses.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Keenan avoids it by throwing Turner back against the ropes.
Keenan tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Turner throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Keenan manages to break the clinch.
Turner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turner scores with a nice head shot.
Keenan looks to land a body kick but Turner moved away.
Turner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab. #T2#
Keenan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner throwing a counter right hand but Keenan manages to avoid it.
Turner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keenan's head.
Keenan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turner.
Keenan takes one on the button.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Turner sets himself, and Keenan steps forward looking for the clinch! Turner avoids it this time.
Keenan throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Turner throws a solid leg kick but Keenan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Turner.
Turner moves forwards but Keenan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner lands with an overhand left.
Keenan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Keenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Keenan throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Turner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Turner lands a jab to Keenan's midsection.
Keenan tries to score with a low kick but Turner moves his leg out of the way.
Turner swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Turner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keenan.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Keenan thumps Turner with a low kick.#T3#
Turner moves out of range as Keenan strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Turner misses the target.
Turner throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range.
Turner misses with a hook.
Keenan throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Turner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Keenan.
Turner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keenan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Turner takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Keenan.
Keenan blocks an elbow strike.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan misses with the head strike.
Keenan working aggressively here.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Keenan.
Turner blocks a body shot from Keenan.
Keenan swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Keenan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
Turner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Keenan.
Turner lands an uppercut.
Turner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turner blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Keenan fails to land.
Keenan working aggressively here.
Keenan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Turner works on Keenan's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Keenan breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keenan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Keenan throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Keenan fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Turner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Keenan throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turner lands with an uppercut that bounces Keenan off the ropes and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner moves in looking to clinch but Keenan pushes him off.
Turner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Keenan misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Elgin Turner will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Keenan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turner tries to clinch but Keenan moves out of range.
Turner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Keenan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Keenan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Turner works the jab nicely.
Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Keenan tries to work over Turner's front leg with a kick but Turner checks it.
Turner punishes Keenan's body with a nice straight punch.
Turner throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily.
Keenan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Turner.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Turner moved away.
Keenan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turner thuds his right hand into Keenan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Turner misses.
Keenan misses with a looping left.
Turner lands a glancing blow to the side of Keenan's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keenan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Keenan is out of range and Turner settles back down. #T1#
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch but Keenan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A lazy body kick from Keenan
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
Turner throws a low kick but Keenan moves out of range easily.
Keenan throws a body shot but no joy.
Keenan tried to score with a low kick but Turner checks it.
Keenan takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Turner scores with a leg kick.
Turner pushes Keenan away with a front kick.
Keenan checks a leg kick nicely.
Keenan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turner.
Turner throws a head kick that misses.
Turner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Keenan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turner is looking to counter punch.
Keenan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Keenan down.
Turner moves away from the strike by Keenan. #CL#
Turner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner blocking some punches.
Turner lands a shoulder strike.
Keenan blocking some punches.
#T2#
Nice body punch from Keenan.
A shot in the inside from Keenan.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Keenan.
Keenan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner misses with the head strike.
Turner lands a shot to the body.
Keenan lands with a right to the head.
Keenan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner scores with a shot to the side of Keenan's head.
Keenan avoiding damage as Turner throws knees to the body.
Keenan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keenan. #BC2#
Keenan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keenan lands a lovely overhand right.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keenan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Keenan moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Turner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Knees to the body from Turner.
Turner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turner.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Turner here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Turner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Keenan.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Keenan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Keenan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan misses with a punch to the body.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keenan.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keenan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Keenan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Keenan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Keenan avoids it by throwing Turner back against the ropes. #T4#
Turner lands an uppercut.
Turner is leaning against Keenan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Turner.
Keenan misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Keenan.
Turner blocking some punches.
Turner tries a body shot but Keenan blocks it.
Keenan blocks a body shot from Turner.
A short right from Turner.
Keenan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turners head.
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
Turner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keenan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Keenan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turner blocks a low kick nicely.
Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Keenan misses with a looping right.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elgin 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight for Elgin Turner!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner wins by majority decision!
Elgin Turner retains his featherweight title!
Elgin Turner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Ryan Keenan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ah well eh...time for a Guinness.'. |
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Event:
AKF 25 | Turner vs. Entei
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Entei tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner is looking to chop away at Entei's legs.
Entei scores with a body shot.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Entei.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Entei checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Entei lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Entei.
Entei throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Entei's head backwards.
Entei misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Entei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Entei's head but Entei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Entei throws a low kick but Turner moves out of range easily.
Entei throws a solid leg kick but Turner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Entei.
Entei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Turner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Entei tries to score with a low kick but Turner moves his leg out of the way.
Turner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Entei avoids the body shot from Turner.
Entei misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Entei's shoulder, as Entei tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Turner.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Entei flicks out a counter leg kick but Turner steps away.
Entei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
Entei 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 checks a leg kick.
Turner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Entei finds it's way round the side to connect with Turner's head.
Entei scores with a kick to the body.
Entei throws a body kick that misses.
Entei takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Entei feints and then cracks Turner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turner down.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Entei is out of range.
Entei 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.
Entei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turner. Turner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Entei scores with a leg kick.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner avoids the body shot from Entei.
Turner lands a jab to the nose.
Entei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Entei has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Entei there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Turner as he connects with a hook.
Entei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turner. Turner obviously looking to wear him down.
Entei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turner misses with a straight right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Entei.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Entei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Entei wants to land a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Entei ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner throws a push kick but Entei slaps the foot to one side.
Entei lands with a cross.
Turner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
Entei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Entei at a distance.
Entei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Entei with a hook.
Entei jabs at Turner's body.
Entei digs a good hook to Turner's body.
Turner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Entei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turner half committed to a counter leg kick.
Entei is looking to score with low kicks.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Entei is just out of range.
Entei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Turner throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Turner wants to slow Entei down by chopping away at his legs.
Entei appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Entei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Entei throws a shot to the body.
Turner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Entei misses with a body kick.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner blocks a leg kick.
Entei lands with a cross.
Entei looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Entei throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Entei closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Turner misses.
A little jabbing left from Entei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Turner looks to throw the jab but Entei is out of range.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Turner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Entei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Entei connects with a looping right hand.
Turner throws a hook but Entei avoids it easily.
Entei misses with a straight left.
Entei lands a leg kick that knocks Turner off balance momentarily.
Turner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Entei misses with a hook.
Turner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Entei thuds a left hand into Turner's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Entei.
Entei scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Entei manages to avoid it.
Turner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turner misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Entei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Entei pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turner is out of range and Entei settles back down.
Turner throwing a counter right hand but Entei manages to avoid it.
Turner scores with a sloppy right hand. Entei should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Elgin 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.#R2#
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Entei.
Turner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Entei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Entei lands a head kick!
Turner checks a leg kick nicely.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Entei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Entei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Turner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Entei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Entei looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Entei throws a solid leg kick but Turner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Entei.
Turner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Entei throws out a leg kick but Turner moves out of range and Entei only half commits.
Entei connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Entei moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Entei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Entei there.
A telegraphed right hand from Entei misses the target. #T1#
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Entei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turner. Turner obviously looking to wear him down.
Turner dodges the punch combination from Entei.
Entei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Entei scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Entei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Entei throws a solid leg kick but Turner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Entei.
Entei ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Nice defenses there by Entei.
Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Entei moved out of range.
Jab from Turner.
Entei needs to keep his hands up - Turner had a free shot at his head there.
Entei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Entei connects with a leg kick.
Entei ducks under a wild hook from Turner.#T2#
Entei misses with a low kick.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Entei slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Elgin Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
Entei misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Entei checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Turner slips under a jab.
Turner thuds his right hand into Entei's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Entei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Entei slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Entei misses the target.
Turner with a hook.
Entei missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Entei throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Turner is looking to counter with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Entei does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Entei misses.
Nice straight punches there by Turner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turner.
Turner checks a low kick from Entei.#T3#
Turner lunges at Entei with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Entei's hand.
Entei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Turner connects with a body shot.
Turner scores with a jab.
Entei loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Turner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Entei misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Turner misses.
Entei moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Entei! But no joy.
Entei's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Entei scrambles back to his feet.
Entei tries a low kick but Turner avoids it.
A left and a right from Entei both land. Nice combination.
Turner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Entei in his tracks.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Turner here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Entei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Entei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turner lands with a right hand.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Entei.
#T4#
Entei lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Entei moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Entei. Those never looked like landing.
Turner keeps Entei at a distance using the push kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Entei.
Entei swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Enteis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Entei throws a solid leg kick but Turner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Entei.
Turner with a jab.
Entei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Entei lands a lovely overhand right.
Entei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turner. Turner obviously looking to wear him down.
Turner lands the left hand.
A slow jab from Entei misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner slips a straight right by Entei.
Turner tries a low kick but Entei avoids it.
Entei scores with a body shot.
Entei lands a nice hook to Turner's body. Turner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Entei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Elgin Turner will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Entei's jab looks to have found its range, popping Turner under the eye.
Entei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner thows a leg kick but Entei checks it
and Entei counters with a nice low kick that buckles Turner's knee momentarily.
Turner throws a head kick that half lands.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Entei.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
Turner throws a quick counter kick to the body but Entei avoids it.
Turner blocks a head kick by Entei.
Turner lands a right hook to the body.
Entei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Entei swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner throws a leg kick
and Entei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Entei misses with a wild body shot.
Entei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Entei.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Entei throws a head kick that misses.
Entei cracks a nice hook into Turner's ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Entei does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Turner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Entei.
Nice jab there from Turner.
A punch lands to the side of Turner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turner scores with a nice body kick.
Turner checks a leg kick.
Turner scores with a spinning back kick!
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.
Entei moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good leg kick by Turner.
Entei staying out of range there.
Entei has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab lands there for Entei.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Entei slips under a jab from Turner.
Entei wants to land a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
A nice leg kick from Entei, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Entei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Entei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Entei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
#T2#
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Entei lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turner doesn't seem phased though.
Turner takes a swing at Entei's ribcage but misses.
Entei is looking to score with low kicks.
Good shot there by Turner.
Entei tried to score with a low kick but Turner checks it.
Turner misses with a hook.
Entei now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Entei jabs Turner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Entei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Entei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turner lands an overhand right.
Turner scores with a decent looking hook.
Turner slips under a jab from Entei.
Entei tries to score with a low kick but Turner moves his leg out of the way.
Turner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Entei looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Entei is out of range.
Turner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Entei is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Turner with a body shot.
Entei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Entei.#T3#
Entei misses with a low kick.
Turner pushes Entei away with a front kick.
Entei swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner moves out of range as Entei strikes.
Turner throws a body punch but Entei moves out of range.
Entei throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Entei misses with a kick to the body.
Entei takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Entei has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Turner.
Turner cracks a nice hook into Entei's ribs.
Turner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turner lands a right hook to the body.
Entei misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Turner moves out of range as Entei strikes.
Turner is looking to counter punch.
Entei throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner misses with a hook. Entei ducked under it nicely.
Turner is looking to slow Entei down with leg kicks.
Turner with the inside leg kick.
Entei throws a series of punches but Turner avoids them all with ease.
Turner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
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 jab from Turner misses.
Entei looks for the body kick but Turner saw that one coming.
Entei bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turner's head.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Entei.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Entei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner punishes Entei's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Entei darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Turner coming out on top.
Entei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turner. Turner obviously looking to wear him down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Turner 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 Entei has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Entei and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Entei slips a jab from Turner.
Entei lands a really nice looking cross but Turner seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Entei throws a leg kick but Turner moved away.
Turner is looking to counter with a body kick.
Entei throws a chopping leg kick but Turner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Entei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Entei scores with a leg kick.
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 Elgin Turner.
Well Turner 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Elgin Turner!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner wins by majority decision!
Elgin Turner retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Elgin Turner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
AKF 22 | Turner vs. Zy
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Zy.
Zy misses with a low kick as Turner jumps back.
Turner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zy counters with a body kick.
Turner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Turner misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zy moves out of range of the body kick from Turner.
Turner works the jab nicely.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zy manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Turner misses
and Zy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zy checks a leg kick nicely.
Zy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Turner lands a jab to Zy's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zy walks into a jab.
Zy misses with a body shot.
Zy is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zy moves out of range of the body kick.
Turner backing away here, and Zy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Zy slips a jab from Turner.
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Zy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zy moves out of range of the body kick.
Zy's corner calls for a 1-2. Zy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Zy misses.
Zy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zy staying out of range there.
Zy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zy wants to land a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Turner jabs Zy right on the nose. Zy blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Zy.
Turner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turner misses with a hook.
And Zy responds with a good body kick, but Turner manages to step out the way in time.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zy.
Turner avoids the body shot from Zy.
#T2#
Turner throws a body kick that misses.
Zy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Zy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turner.
Turner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zy misses with a head kick.
Zy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Turner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zy looks to land a body kick but Turner moved away.
Turner throws the kick towards the body but Zy avoids it.
Zy throws a leg kick but Turner moved away.
Zy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner cracks Zy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Turner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zy throws a body kick that misses.
Zy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turner.#T3#
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zy.
A nice side step and Zy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Turner with a hook.
Turner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Turner misses the jab.
Turner moves out of range of the body kick from Zy.
Turner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turner throws a nice outside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Zy. Beautiful body shot.
Turner walks into a stiff left hand from Zy.
Zy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zy wants to slow Turner down by chopping away at his legs.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Zy moved out of range.
Zy tries a quick counter leg kick but Turner is wise to it.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Zy moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Zy misses its intended target.
Zy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Turner under the eye.
No joy there for Zy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner checks a leg kick.
Turner fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zy just manages to avoid it.
Turner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Zy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Turner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zy in his tracks.
Turner swings widly with a right hand
and Zy counters with a nice body kick.
Turner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zy can pounce on him.
Turner throws a leg kick but Zy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Turner blocks a leg kick.
Turner is looking to counter punch.
Turner walks into a left hand.
Zy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Turner misses the target.
A low kick lands for Turner.
Zy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turner at a distance.
Zy defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Turner sizes up Zy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zy misses with a kick to the body
and Turner counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turner blocks a head kick by Zy.
Zy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Zy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Elgin Turner will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Zy moves out of range as Turner throws a body kick.
Turner lands with a hook. Zy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zy.
Zy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from Zy misses its intended target.
Zy is looking to score with low kicks.
Zy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Turner jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Zy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turner throws a low kick but Zy avoids it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zy - that will leave a mark!
Turner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zy thuds his shin into the meat of Turner's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Turner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zy moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner misses with a hook.
Turner backing away here, and Zy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Zy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Turner misses.
Turner takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Zy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A left lands for Turner.
Turner checks the leg kick.
Zy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turner misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turner.
Some bone on bone action there as Zy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And Zy responds with a good body kick, but Turner manages to step out the way in time.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Turner here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turner scores with a jab to the body.
Turner misses the jab.
Zy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turner can pounce on him.
Zy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Turner 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zy scores with the left hand. Turner knows he should have avoided that one.
Turner scores with a decent looking hook.
That kick from Zy tenderised Turner's leg. Turner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Turner lands with an uppercut that bounces Zy off the ropes and back into range.
Turner moves away from the strike by Zy.
Elgin Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
Turner misses the body punch
and Zy counters with a straight right hand.
Zy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Turner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zy lands a lovely overhand right.
Zy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turner defending well as Zy loads up on a big left hand.
Zy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Zy's head but Zy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zy was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.#T3#
Turner throws a hook to the side of Zy's head but Zy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner lands with a straight right. Zy didn't see that one coming.
Turner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zy misses with a body kick.
Zy needs to keep his hands up - Turner had a free shot at his head there.
Zy throws a wild body kick that Turner sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Turner misses.
Zy looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Zy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zy 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.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zy stalks Turner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Turner's face. Turner staggers backwards, shaken.
Good leg kick by Turner.
Zy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turner checks it well.
Jab from Turner.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zy takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC#Zy is rocked!
Zy drops his guard momentarily, allowing Turner to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Zy! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Turner takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Elgin Turner started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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AKF 20 | Benedetti vs. Durand
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
BySubtraction takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
BySubtraction throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
BySubtraction connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turner momentarily.
Turner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Turner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turner looks to land a body kick but BySubtraction moved away.
Turner misses with a low kick.
BySubtraction let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
BySubtraction misses with a body shot.
BySubtraction walks into a jab.
A jab from BySubtraction does it's job there.
BySubtraction 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.
BySubtraction lands with a cross.
BySubtraction ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by BySubtraction there.
Turner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turner lands with a shot to the body.
BySubtraction keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
BySubtraction thuds his right hand into Turner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
BySubtraction misses with a wild body shot.
BySubtraction staying out of range there.#CL2#
BySubtraction moves into range and clinches up with Turner.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Turner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
BySubtraction with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Turner throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
BySubtraction tries a knee to the head but Turner blocks it.
Turner wants to break free but BySubtraction has control.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the head but Turner blocks with his arms.
Turner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
Turner scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
BySubtraction breaks from the clinch.
Turner throws a leg kick but BySubtraction checks it.
Turner lands with a shot to the body.
BySubtraction looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
BySubtraction keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
BySubtraction avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner staying out of range there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Turner.
Turner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
BySubtraction is looking to clinch.
Turner tries to move into range but BySubtraction moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by BySubtraction.
Turner with a jab.
Nice cross by BySubtraction.
Turner lands a jab to the nose.
Turner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Turner takes one to the chin there.
A leg kick checked by BySubtraction.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BySubtraction was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
BySubtraction moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
BySubtraction breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
BySubtraction misses the jab.
Nice jab there from BySubtraction.
Turner avoids the body shot from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
BySubtraction uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Jab by Turner.
Turner throws a hook to the side of BySubtraction's head but BySubtraction sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turner lands a head shot.
BySubtraction avoids a kick to the body.
Turner with a hook.
The fighters circling - BySubtraction throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
BySubtraction keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turner misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Turner throws a body punch but BySubtraction moves out of range.
Turner blocks a jab.
BySubtraction wants to clinch.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
BySubtraction misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
Turner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
BySubtraction lands the left hand.
BySubtraction defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like BySubtraction was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A lazy left from BySubtraction finds it's target.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Turner coming out on top.
Turner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, jab by Turner - just one landing.
Turner connects with a leg kick.
BySubtraction throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
BySubtraction misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
Turner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BySubtraction throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
BySubtraction tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turner misses with a body kick. #T4#
BySubtraction checks a low kick from Turner.
BySubtraction 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 hook but BySubtraction avoids it easily.
BySubtraction staying out of range there.
Turner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
BySubtraction fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Turner takes a swing at BySubtraction's ribcage but misses.
BySubtraction misses with an uppercut.
BySubtraction throws out a powerful jab.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
BySubtraction throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
BySubtraction jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
BySubtraction ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from BySubtraction.
Turner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Turner moves forwards but BySubtraction connects with a nice, crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turner throws a jab when BySubtraction was well out of range.
BySubtraction throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Addition BySubtraction will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
BySubtraction connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
BySubtraction is looking to clinch.
BySubtraction tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches BySubtraction on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
BySubtraction is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Turner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BySubtraction.
A nice leg kick from Turner, right into the meat of the thigh.
BySubtraction swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. BySubtraction moves away and avoids it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Turner.
Elgin Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
BySubtraction misses with a hook.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
BySubtraction throws out a powerful jab.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but BySubtraction is just out of range.
Turner missing with a left hand there. BySubtraction was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
BySubtraction throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BySubtraction was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Turner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
BySubtraction displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
A big left from Turner misses.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
BySubtraction now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
BySubtraction tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Turner jabs at BySubtraction's body.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BySubtraction.
A big left from Turner misses.
Turner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by BySubtraction.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but BySubtraction is just out of range.
BySubtraction looks like he wants to counter punch here.
BySubtraction lands a nice looking body shot.
BySubtraction throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick from Turner, right into the meat of the thigh.
BySubtraction ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by BySubtraction.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BySubtraction moves away.
BySubtraction defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
BySubtraction throws a good cross that connects.
BySubtraction is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
BySubtraction moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner misses with a hook.
BySubtraction loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Turner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Turner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BySubtraction.#T2#
Turner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from BySubtraction.
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.
BySubtraction moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.
BySubtraction tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
BySubtraction misses with a low kick.
BySubtraction ducks right into an uppercut from Turner.
BySubtraction moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Turner walks into a jab.
BySubtraction missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner lands a jab.
BySubtraction throws a shot to the body.
BySubtraction thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
BySubtraction sizes up Turner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
BySubtraction avoids the body shot from Turner.
A little jabbing left from BySubtraction on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turner cracks BySubtraction with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but BySubtraction sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner looks to land a right hand but BySubtraction moved out of range.
BySubtraction throws a good cross that connects.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but BySubtraction ducks down to avoid it.
BySubtraction tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
BySubtraction takes a shot right to the bread basket.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Turner here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
BySubtraction ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BySubtraction was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Turner throws a hook to the side of BySubtraction's head but BySubtraction sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from BySubtraction tenderised Turner's leg. Turner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turner scores with a decent looking hook.
Turner throws a quick inside leg kick.
BySubtraction looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
BySubtraction 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.
BySubtraction connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turner tries to move into range but BySubtraction moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turner avoids the body shot from BySubtraction.
As BySubtraction backs away, Turner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Turner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck BySubtraction on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
BySubtraction bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction checks the leg kick.
BySubtraction thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
BySubtraction's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
BySubtraction dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Turner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
BySubtraction lands with a right hand.
Turner lands with a nice body punch.
BySubtraction takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
BySubtraction uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turner lands with an uppercut that bounces BySubtraction off the ropes and back into range.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract BySubtraction.
Turner staying out of range there.
Turner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
BySubtraction works the jab nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - BySubtraction looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
BySubtraction with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turner to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BySubtraction tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
BySubtraction takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
BySubtraction is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
BySubtraction fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
BySubtraction takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
BySubtraction misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Turner throws a hook to the side of BySubtraction's head but BySubtraction sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner lands a right hook to the body.
BySubtraction swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner slips a jab from BySubtraction.
Turner swings for the body but BySubtraction moves out of range.
BySubtraction displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Turner takes one on the button.
Nice shot by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Turner connects with a solid leg kick.
BySubtraction misses the shot to the body.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
BySubtraction throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
BySubtraction looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.#CL2#
BySubtraction gets a clinch.
Turner lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner misses with some punches.
Turner lands with a left to the head.
Turner misses with a body punch.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turner.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with BySubtraction's elbow.
Turner working aggressively here.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Turner lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
BySubtraction breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - BySubtraction looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
BySubtraction pushes Turner up against the ropes in a clinch.
BySubtraction looking to throw knees to the head but Turner is blocking nicely.
BySubtraction tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
BySubtraction breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turner scores with a sloppy right hand. BySubtraction should have avoided that one.
Turner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
BySubtraction lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turner at a distance.
BySubtraction lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BySubtraction.#T2#
Turner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
BySubtraction scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
BySubtraction pushes Turner up against the ropes in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Turner has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turner tries to work over BySubtraction's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
BySubtraction breaks the clinch.
BySubtraction throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
BySubtraction throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner throws a sloppy head kick and BySubtraction moves out of range easily.
Turner's jab looks to have found its range, popping BySubtraction under the eye.
A lazy left from BySubtraction finds it's target.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BySubtraction.
Turner misses with a straight left.
BySubtraction walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
BySubtraction throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
BySubtraction lands an overhand right.
BySubtraction throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BySubtraction takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
BySubtraction is looking to clinch.
BySubtraction throws a big shot that misses.
BySubtraction steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Turner misses the target.
Turner throws a low kick but it's checked well by BySubtraction.
Turner lands with an uppercut that bounces BySubtraction off the ropes and back into range.
Turner misses with a looping right.
BySubtraction lands a jab to the head.
Turner misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from BySubtraction! But no joy.
A leg kick checked by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction swings and misses with a hook to the body.
BySubtraction with a hook.
BySubtraction tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BySubtraction.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BySubtraction.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
BySubtraction misses the shot to the body.
Turner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
BySubtraction scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BySubtraction throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
BySubtraction staying out of range there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! BySubtraction crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Turner - the referee stops the clock and BySubtraction gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Turner. BySubtraction manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
BySubtraction takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slow jab from BySubtraction misses its intended target.
A jab lands there for BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws a good cross that connects.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Nice jab there from Turner.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of BySubtraction 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turner connects with a single shot there.
BySubtraction throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
BySubtraction lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from BySubtraction.
Turner throws out a loose jab but BySubtraction uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Turner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
BySubtraction moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Turner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
BySubtraction looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Addition BySubtraction.
I think BySubtraction 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Elgin Turner!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Elgin Turner!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner wins by unanimous decision!
Elgin Turner retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Elgin Turner was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
AKF 17 | Blackmane vs. Turner
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Blackmane 🐺 is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackmane 🐺 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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 misses with a body shot.
Blackmane 🐺 has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Sparring Cages in the buildup to the fight.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blackmane 🐺 sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Turner misses.
As Turner backs away, Blackmane 🐺 returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Turner tries to score with a low kick but Blackmane 🐺 moves his leg out of the way.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Turner misses.
Turner lands a right hook to the body.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a straight left.
Turner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a body shot.
Blackmane 🐺 pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blackmane 🐺 is looking to clinch.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Blackmane 🐺 misses its intended target.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blackmane 🐺 bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A lazy left from Turner finds it's target.
Blackmane 🐺 takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner connects with the punch.
Turner works Blackmane 🐺 's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Turner connects with a solid leg kick.
Blackmane 🐺 looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blackmane 🐺 lands a body shot.
Blackmane 🐺 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Turner moves out of range as Blackmane 🐺 strikes.
A jab from Turner misses.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Blackmane 🐺 .
Turner lands a body shot.
Turner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blackmane 🐺 walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blackmane 🐺 sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
Turner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blackmane 🐺 lands a nice looking body shot.
Turner digs a good hook to Blackmane 🐺 's body.
#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Blackmane 🐺 .
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner moves out of range of the body kick.
Turner connects with a nice looking jab.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Blackmane 🐺 's shoulder, as Blackmane 🐺 tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Blackmane 🐺 throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blackmane 🐺 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Turner connects with a body shot.
Blackmane 🐺 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Turner scores with the left hand. Blackmane 🐺 knows he should have avoided that one.
Blackmane 🐺 takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Turner misses.
Blackmane 🐺 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Blackmane 🐺 's shoulder, as Blackmane 🐺 tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Turner.
Blackmane 🐺 fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a body shot but no joy.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Turner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.#T3#
Turner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blackmane 🐺 throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackmane 🐺 walks into a straight right hand from Turner.
Blackmane 🐺 connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back.
Turner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut lands for Turner. That snapped Blackmane 🐺 's head back.
Blackmane 🐺 checks a leg kick.
Blackmane 🐺 tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blackmane 🐺 feints and then cracks Turner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turner down. #CL2#
Turner darts in and clinches Blackmane 🐺 up against the ropes.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Blackmane 🐺 .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blackmane 🐺 walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Turner throws the left hand but Blackmane 🐺 avoids the punch easily.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a hook.
Blackmane 🐺 pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Turner misses.
Blackmane 🐺 is looking to counter punch.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackmane 🐺 . Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackmane 🐺 throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner slips under a jab from Blackmane 🐺 .
Turner swings for the body but Blackmane 🐺 moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Blackmane 🐺 misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Turner.
Blackmane 🐺 slips a straight right by Turner.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner delivers a nice body kick.
Turner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blackmane 🐺 just misses with a punch to the body.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
A big right from Turner misses.
Blackmane 🐺 is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Turner needs to keep his hands up - Blackmane 🐺 had a free shot at his head there.
Blackmane 🐺 lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blackmane 🐺 looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elgin Turner 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#
Blackmane 🐺 sizes up Turner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turner with a nice cross.
A big left from Turner misses.
A nice leg kick from Turner, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner scores with a nice strike.
Blackmane 🐺 uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turner has time to react.
Elgin Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Turner. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Blackmane 🐺 slips the punch.
Blackmane 🐺 fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab lands there for Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Blackmane 🐺 slips under a jab from Turner.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turner tries to land a leg kick but Blackmane 🐺 saw it coming and moves away.
Turner throws a leg kick which misses Blackmane 🐺 's front leg but catches the back leg as Blackmane 🐺 tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Blackmane 🐺 is out of range.
Blackmane 🐺 fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a looping right.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackmane 🐺 .
Turner throws a hook but Blackmane 🐺 blocks it.#T1#
Blackmane 🐺 looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Turner lunges at Blackmane 🐺 with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blackmane 🐺 's hand.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a low kick.
Blackmane 🐺 jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Turner misses.
Turner jabs Blackmane 🐺 right on the nose. Blackmane 🐺 blinks but takes it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turner, as that shot connected.
Nice jab there from Blackmane 🐺 .
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Turner misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blackmane 🐺 stuns Turner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turner swings for the body but Blackmane 🐺 moves out of range.
Nice shot by Turner.
Blackmane 🐺 will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL#
Blackmane 🐺 moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackmane 🐺 uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Turner breaks from the clinch.
Blackmane 🐺 lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turner at a distance.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
Turner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Blackmane 🐺 if he has to take too many more of those.
Turner swings for the body but Blackmane 🐺 moves out of range.
Blackmane 🐺 throwing a counter right hand but Turner manages to avoid it.
Turner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blackmane 🐺 counters with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Blackmane 🐺 does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackmane 🐺 slips under a jab from Turner.
A big right from Blackmane 🐺 misses.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blackmane 🐺 feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Blackmane 🐺 scores with the left hand. Turner knows he should have avoided that one.
Turner misses with a leg kick.
Turner lands a really nice looking cross but Blackmane 🐺 seems unphased.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blackmane 🐺 checks a leg kick.
Blackmane 🐺 takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blackmane 🐺 is looking to land body kicks.
Blackmane 🐺 displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Blackmane 🐺 scores with a shot to the body.
Turner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Turner slips a jab from Blackmane 🐺 .
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackmane 🐺 moves away.
Blackmane 🐺 takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Turner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blackmane 🐺 swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blackmane 🐺 takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blackmane 🐺 doesn't seem bothered though.
Turner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turner swings for the body but Blackmane 🐺 moves out of range.
Blackmane 🐺 cracks a nice hook into Turner's ribs.
Turner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blackmane 🐺 's head backwards.
Blackmane 🐺 lands a jab.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Blackmane 🐺 was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner throws a body punch but Blackmane 🐺 moves out of range.
Blackmane 🐺 looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Blackmane 🐺 throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackmane 🐺 jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Blackmane 🐺 on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turner lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Blackmane 🐺 misses. #T4#
Turner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Blackmane 🐺 swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blackmane 🐺 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 throwing a counter right hand but Turner manages to avoid it.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blackmane 🐺 looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Blackmane 🐺 misses the jab.
Turner throws a right hand that Blackmane 🐺 ducks under and follows up with a left that Blackmane 🐺 also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Blackmane 🐺 misses the target.
Turner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blackmane 🐺 is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Blackmane 🐺 takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner swings for the body but Blackmane 🐺 moves out of range.
A jab from Blackmane 🐺 misses.
Blackmane 🐺 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Turner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blackmane 🐺 lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elgin Turner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Blackmane 🐺 ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blackmane 🐺 looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Turner moves into the clinch successfully.
Blackmane 🐺 lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Turner lands a hook that snaps the head of Blackmane 🐺 backwards.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blackmane 🐺 blocks an elbow strike from Turner.
Blackmane 🐺 blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner. #BC2#
Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blackmane 🐺 fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner swings widly with a right hand
and Blackmane 🐺 counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Blackmane 🐺 .#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackmane 🐺 cracks a nice hook into Turner's ribs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Turner 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 Blackmane 🐺 has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blackmane 🐺 and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Blackmane 🐺 scores with a sloppy right hand. Turner should have avoided that one.
Blackmane 🐺 attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner takes a swing at Blackmane 🐺 's ribcage but misses.
It appears Blackmane 🐺 was looking to counter with a kick there.
Blackmane 🐺 is looking to land body kicks.
Turner defending well as Blackmane 🐺 loads up on a big left hand.
Turner connects with a jab.
Turner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a front kick aimed at Turner's knee but Turner avoids it well.
Turner throws out a counter right but Blackmane 🐺 avoids it with no problem.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Blackmane 🐺 moved out of range.
Turner moves out of range as Blackmane 🐺 strikes.
Turner slips a jab from Blackmane 🐺 .
Turner throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Blackmane 🐺 is out of range.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Blackmane 🐺 moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a body shot.
Turner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Blackmane 🐺 is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackmane 🐺 .
That kick from Turner tenderised Blackmane 🐺 's leg. Blackmane 🐺 is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Blackmane 🐺 was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blackmane 🐺 jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Turner walks into a straight right hand from Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blackmane 🐺 takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Blackmane 🐺 backing away here, and Turner unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Blackmane 🐺 .
Turner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blackmane 🐺 in his tracks.
Turner is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blackmane 🐺 slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
As Turner backs away, Blackmane 🐺 returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Blackmane 🐺 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackmane 🐺 .
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Blackmane 🐺 connects with a solid leg kick.
Turner throws a body punch but Blackmane 🐺 moves out of range.
Blackmane 🐺 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.
Blackmane 🐺 lands an overhand right.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Turner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turner tried to score with a low kick but Blackmane 🐺 checks it.
Blackmane 🐺 swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blackmane 🐺 ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Blackmane 🐺 is out of range.
Blackmane 🐺 throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a body kick that misses.
Blackmane 🐺 moves out of range of the body kick from Turner.
Blackmane 🐺 tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it. #T4#
Turner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blackmane 🐺 has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blackmane 🐺 lunges at Turner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turner's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blackmane 🐺 has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blackmane 🐺 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turner.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackmane 🐺 .
Turner was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Blackmane 🐺 throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Blackmane 🐺 ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Blackmane 🐺 shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blackmane 🐺 is looking to clinch.
Blackmane 🐺 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Turner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turner throws a hook but Blackmane 🐺 blocks it.
Turner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elgin Turner.
Well Turner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Elgin Turner!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Elgin Turner!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner wins by unanimous decision!
Elgin Turner is the new featherweight champion!
Elgin Turner tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
AKF 15: Magomedov vs. Fairtex
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Duanesboy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turner lands with an overhand left.
Turner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Turner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Duanesboy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turner.
Turner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Duanesboy scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Duanesboy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner is looking to slow Duanesboy down with leg kicks.
Duanesboy drops his hands momentarily and Turner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner lands with a right hand.
Turner scores with a leg kick.
Duanesboy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Turner slips under a jab from Duanesboy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
Duanesboy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Turner tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Duanesboy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turner looks to land a body kick but Duanesboy moved away.
Turner is looking to slow Duanesboy down with leg kicks.
Turner tried to score with a low kick but Duanesboy checks it.
Turner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Duanesboy - that will leave a mark!
Turner lands a jab.
Turner misses the body punch
and Duanesboy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turner lands a nice shot that snaps Duanesboy's head back.
#CL#
Duanesboy tries to keep at a distance but Turner has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Turner breaks the clinch.
Duanesboy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duanesboy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good leg kick by Turner.
Duanesboy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duanesboy.
Duanesboy moves away from the strike by Turner.
Duanesboy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Duanesboy ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Duanesboy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Duanesboy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Duanesboy does it's job there.
Turner lands a jab to the head.
Duanesboy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duanesboy misses the jab.
Duanesboy throws a body kick that misses.
Duanesboy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Duanesboy misses with a body kick.
Turner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Turner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Duanesboy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Turner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turner.#T3#
Duanesboy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Duanesboy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Duanesboy is out of range.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Duanesboy is out of range.
Turner lands a leg kick that knocks Duanesboy off balance momentarily.
Duanesboy blocks a low kick nicely.
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Duanesboy blocks the low kick.
Turner slips a jab from Duanesboy.
Duanesboy tries to move into range but Turner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turner throws a body punch but Duanesboy moves out of range.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Duanesboy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Duanesboy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut lands for Duanesboy. That snapped Turner's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Turner misses.
Turner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Duanesboy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duanesboy drops his hands momentarily and Turner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Duanesboy moves away and avoids it.
Duanesboy replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Turner blocks it well.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Duanesboy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Duanesboy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner throws a push kick but Duanesboy slaps the foot to one side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Duanesboy down.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Duanesboy is out of range.
Duanesboy looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Duanesboy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turner blocks the body kick.
Turner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Duanesboy in his tracks.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duanesboy can do to turn this around?
Duanesboy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Duanesboy throws a head kick that misses.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duanesboy.
Turner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Duanesboy throws a body kick that misses.
Duanesboy moves out of range of the strikes.
Duanesboy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner with the inside leg kick.
Turner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Elgin Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
Turner blocks a head kick by Duanesboy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Duanesboy.
Duanesboy lands a nice shot that snaps Turner's head back.
#T1#
Duanesboy lands a nice looking body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Duanesboy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duanesboy throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
Turner lands a front kick.
Turner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Turner tries a low kick but Duanesboy avoids it.
Turner moves out of range of the body kick from Duanesboy.
Duanesboy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Duanesboy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duanesboy at a distance.
Duanesboy ducks right into an uppercut from Turner. #CL#
Turner drives through and clinches with Duanesboy against the ropes.
Turner lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turner. #BC2#
Duanesboy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
Turner half committed to a counter leg kick.
Turner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The 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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duanesboy moves away.#T2#
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turner tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Duanesboy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turner lands a front kick.
A big left from Duanesboy misses.
Turner throws a good cross that connects.
Crunch! Duanesboy slams his shin into Turner's torso.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Duanesboy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Duanesboy throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
Decent striking displayed by Turner there.
Duanesboy misses the jab.
Turner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duanesboy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Duanesboy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Duanesboy throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
Turner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick misses from Duanesboy. #T3#
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turner thumps Duanesboy with a low kick.
Duanesboy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turner moves out of range of the body kick.
Turner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner wants to slow Duanesboy down by chopping away at his legs.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Turner misses with a hook
and Duanesboy finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Duanesboy is looking to land body kicks.
Turner connects with a nice looking jab.
Duanesboy misses with a head kick.
Turner cracks Duanesboy with an open hand slap.#T4#
Turner lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duanesboy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Duanesboy checks a leg kick.
Turner throws a front kick aimed at Duanesboy's knee but Duanesboy avoids it well.
Duanesboy follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Turner blocks a jab.
Duanesboy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Duanesboy slips a straight right by Turner.
Duanesboy is trying to counter with his kicks.
Turner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Duanesboy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Turner forces Duanesboy back against the ropes and clinches.
Nice body punch from Duanesboy.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duanesboy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner lands a shoulder strike.
Duanesboy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turner lands a hook that snaps the head of Duanesboy backwards.
Turner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Duanesboy tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin 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#
Duanesboy takes one to the chin there.
Duanesboy misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Turner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Duanesboy doesn't seem phased though.
Turner will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Duanesboy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duanesboy.
A little feinted left hand from Turner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turner throws a sloppy body shot
letting Duanesboy counter with a right hand. #CL#
Turner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Duanesboy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duanesboy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turners head.
Duanesboy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Duanesboy.
Turner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duanesboy swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duanesboy lands with a light punch inside.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duanesboy throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Duanesboy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Turner seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Duanesboy can turn it around.#T1#
Duanesboy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Duanesboy.
Duanesboy tries to throw a body punch but Turner avoids it by throwing Duanesboy back against the ropes.
Duanesboy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turner lands a hook that snaps the head of Duanesboy backwards.
A short uppercut from Duanesboy.
Turner lands with a short shot to the head.
Duanesboy lands a body punch.
Duanesboy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
Turner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duanesboy backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duanesboy misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Duanesboy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Duanesboy fails to land.
Duanesboy scores with a shot to the side of Turner's head.
Duanesboy struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
#T2#
Duanesboy is trying to break the clinch but Turner has him pressed against the ropes.
Turner blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Turner throws an elbow but misses.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Duanesboy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner blocking some punches.
Duanesboy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turner.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Duanesboy breaks from the clinch.
Turner lands a nice shot that snaps Duanesboy's head back.
Turner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Duanesboy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Duanesboy drops his hands momentarily and Turner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Turner throws a hook but Duanesboy blocks it.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Duanesboy slips the punch.
Duanesboy follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Turner looks to land a body kick but Duanesboy moved away.
Duanesboy slips a straight right by Turner.#T3#
Turner scores with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Duanesboy.
Duanesboy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turner can pounce on him.
Duanesboy throws the kick towards the body but Turner avoids it.
Duanesboy misses the jab.
Duanesboy checks a low kick from Turner.
Good standup being displayed there by Turner as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Turner closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duanesboy.
Turner gets through Duanesboy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Turner breaks the clinch.
Turner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Duanesboy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Duanesboy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Duanesboy throws a head kick that misses.
Snake Duanesboy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Duanesboy checks a leg kick.
Duanesboy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turner walks forward, straight into a front kick from Duanesboy.
Turner throws a leg kick
and Duanesboy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turner tries to clinch but Duanesboy is having none of it.
Duanesboy is trying to counter with his kicks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Turner!
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner connects with a body shot.
Turner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duanesboy manages to avoid it.
Duanesboy moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Duanesboy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good shot there by Turner.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elgin Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turner 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Elgin Turner!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Elgin Turner!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner wins by unanimous decision!
Elgin Turner was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
AKF 12 | Duanesboy vs. Rram
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Kubota takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Kubota shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kubota blocks a leg kick.
Kubota loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Kubota on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Kubota thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kubota throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kubota is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kubota gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kubota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Turner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Turner tries to work over Kubota's front leg with a kick but Kubota checks it.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Kubota gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turner throws a leg kick that misses.
Turner's corner calls for a 1-2. Turner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turner throws out a leg kick but Kubota moves out of range and Turner only half commits.
Jab by Turner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Turner misses.
Turner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kubota really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Turner thuds a left hand into Kubota's body.
Kubota scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kubota has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shadow Warriors in the buildup to the fight.
Turner lands a nice shot that snaps Kubota's head back.
#T1#
Kubota gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kubota dips to his left and cracks Turner with an uppercut!
Kubota connects with a solid leg kick.
Kubota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Turner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turner cracks Kubota with an open hand slap.
Kubota lands a lovely overhand right.
Kubota looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Turner wants to counter the offense by Kubota and move into the clinch position.
Kubota swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Kubota is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Kubota swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kubota misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
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!
Kubota looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kubota takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kubota looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kubota stuns Turner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kubota looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kubota throws out a powerful jab.
Kubota closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Kubota with a hook.
Turner throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kubota throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Turner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kubota throws a solid leg kick but Turner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kubota.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Kubota saw that one coming.
Turner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice straight punches there by Turner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turner.
Turner looks to land a left hand but Kubota moved out of range nicely.
That kick from Turner tenderised Kubota's leg. Kubota is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turner throws a series of punches but Kubota moves out of range.
A big left from Turner misses.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kubota tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kubota checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kubota scores with a nice right hand.
Turner doesn't manage to clinch there - Kubota circles away.
Kubota throwing a counter right hand but Turner manages to avoid it.
Kubota throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Turner is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kubota had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kubota connects with a body shot.
Kubota gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turner.
Turner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Turner throws a leg kick but Kubota sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Kubota attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kubota on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Kubota is looking to counter punch.
Kubota wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kubota bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A big right from Kubota misses.
Kubota takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kubota.
A big right from Turner misses.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kubota sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turner throws a chopping leg kick but Kubota manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kubota is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kubota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Kubota misses with an uppercut.
Turner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kubota scores with a spinning back kick!
Kubota avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kubota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turner.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kubota connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Kubota misses its intended target.
Kubota wants to land a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Kubota works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Turner 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 Kubota has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kubota and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kubota throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kubota wants to land a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Turner moves out of range as Kubota strikes.
Turner lands a front kick.
Kubota lands a slapping body shot.
Turner tries to clinch but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Kubota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner jabs Kubota right on the nose. Kubota blinks but takes it well.
Turner lands an overhand right.
Kubota slips a jab from Turner.
Turner throws the left hand but Kubota avoids the punch easily.
Turner lands a head shot.
Turner motions for Kubota to come forward. Turner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turner lands a leg kick that knocks Kubota off balance momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kubota.
Turner walks into a stiff left hand from Kubota.
Kubota connects with a looping right hand.
A lazy left from Kubota finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elgin Turner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kubota's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Kubota slips the punch.
Turner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Turner jabs Kubota right on the nose. Kubota blinks but takes it well.
A big right from Turner misses.
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Kubota.
Turner throws a hook but Kubota avoids it easily.
Turner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turner avoids the head kick by Kubota.
Kubota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kubota attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kubota shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kubota. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kubota has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kubota there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turner punishes Kubota's body with a nice straight punch.
Kubota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner misses with a body shot.
Kubota swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kubota moves away from the strike by Turner.
Kubota looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kubota throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner misses with a head kick.
Kubota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
#T1#
Kubota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Turner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kubota fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Turner cracks Kubota with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kubota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner wants to counter with a clinch but Kubota pushes him away.
Kubota checks a leg kick.
Kubota looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Kubota is just out of range.
Kubota feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Turner lands a jab.
Kubota throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Turner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kubota.
Kubota buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kubota throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kubota.
Turner throws a wild body kick that Kubota sees coming a mile off.
Elgin Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kubota's sensitive parts.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner tries to counter with a clinch but Kubota shakes him off and moves away.
Kubota looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kubota lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kubota throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kubota keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kubota. #T2#
Kubota stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turner.
Kubota misses with a straight right.
A jab from Kubota misses.
Kubota lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Kubota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kubota connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back.
Kubota slips under a jab from Turner.
Kubota slips a jab from Turner.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kubota throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner lands a right hook to the body.
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kubota.
Kubota slips a jab from Turner.
Kubota is looking to counter punch.
Kubota fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turner checks it well.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kubota doesn't seem bothered though.
Kubota lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turner's sensitive parts.
Kubota stuns Turner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kubota throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Turner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Kubota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner throws a hook but Kubota avoids it easily.
Kubota thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Turner if he has to take too many more of those.
Turner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Turner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner lands with a good body shot.
Turner wants to land a leg kick but Kubota is out of range.
Kubota thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kubota avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It appears Kubota was looking to counter with a kick there.
Turner throws a low kick but Kubota avoids it.
A big left from Turner misses.
Turner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A cross from Turner lands.
Turner thumps Kubota with a low kick.
Turner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kubota's hands.
Turner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kubota checks it well.
Kubota walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Turner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kubota throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Kubota checks a low kick from Turner.
Kubota feints and then cracks Turner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turner down. #T4#
A jab lands there for Kubota.
Turner scores with a leg kick.
Turner throws a wild body kick that Kubota sees coming a mile off.
Kubota swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Turner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kubota darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kubota lands a nice looking body shot.
Turner cracks Kubota with a good jab.
Kubota scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
Kubota ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Kubota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Nice cross by Turner.
Kubota lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kubota.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kubota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Kubota.
Kubota lands with a kick to the ribs.
Turner scores with a jab to the head.
Turner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kubota checks it well.
Turner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elgin Turner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Turner scores with a hook.
Kubota looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner throws a hook but Kubota blocks it.
Kubota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by Turner - just one landing.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
Kubota throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kubota moves away.
Kubota throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kubota.
Kubota misses with an attempted mid kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turner.
Kubota pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner throws a body kick that misses.
Turner throws a body punch but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kubota throws a chopping leg kick but Turner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kubota misses with a straight left.
Turner jabs at Kubota's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kubota moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Turner. That snapped Kubota's head back.
Turner has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kubota.#T1#
Kubota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Kubota misses.
Turner tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kubota doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turner throws a hook but Kubota blocks it.
Kubota throws a head kick that misses.
Kubota throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kubota throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turner throws a low kick but Kubota avoids it.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner throws a body punch but Kubota moves out of range.
It looked like Kubota was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turner.
Kubota misses with a straight right.
Kubota staying out of range there.
Turner catches Kubota with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kubota uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turner has time to react.
Kubota looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Turner checks a low kick from Kubota.
Kubota uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kubota dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kubota. That one must have hurt.#T2#
Kubota punishes Turner's body with a nice straight punch.
Turner throws a hook but Kubota blocks it.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Turner throws a hook but Kubota avoids it easily.
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kubota looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Kubota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Turner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kubota is out of range and Turner settles back down.
Kubota throws a quick counter head kick but Turner was just out of range.
Kubota walks into a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Turner.
Turner staying out of range there.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Kubota is just out of range.
Kubota lands a jab to the head.
Kubota misses with a straight right.
Kubota lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turner's sensitive parts.
Turner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner missing with a left hand there. Kubota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner throws a right hand that Kubota ducks under and follows up with a left that Kubota also avoids with ease.#T3#
Kubota tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turner feints and then cracks Kubota's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kubota down.
Kubota's corner calls for a 1-2. Kubota obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kubota blocks a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kubota.
Kubota stuns Turner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kubota lands a jab.
Kubota throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner slips under a jab from Kubota.
Kubota ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kubota paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kubota takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Kubota tries to score with a low kick but Turner moves his leg out of the way.
Kubota throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
Kubota misses with a straight left.
Turner cracks Kubota with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turner thuds his shin into the meat of Kubota's side.
Turner moves out of range of the leg kick from Kubota.
Turner jabs Kubota right on the nose. Kubota blinks but takes it well.
Kubota shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Turner tries a low kick but Kubota avoids it.
Turner throws a hook but Kubota avoids it easily.
Turner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turner throws a good cross that connects.
Kubota motions for Turner to come forward. Kubota throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kubota.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turner.
Kubota pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turner is out of range and Kubota settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kubota throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kubota ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Kubota throws a shot to the body.
Turner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elgin Turner.
Well Turner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Elgin Turner!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Elgin Turner!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner wins by unanimous decision!
Elgin Turner decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
C52: Johnson vs. Gee II
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Corassa misses with a wild body shot.
Turner connects with a crisp jab.
Turner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Corassa's head backwards.
Turner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Corassa.
Corassa scores with a punch to the head.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Corassa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
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.
Corassa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fighters circling - Corassa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Corassa moves away and avoids it.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
Corassa connects with a solid leg kick.
Corassa moves away from the strike by Turner.
As Turner backs away, Corassa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Turner throws an off balance right hand
and Corassa counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corassa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turner delivers a nice body kick.
Turner blocks the body kick.
Corassa misses the jab.
Turner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slapping body kick lands there for Turner.
Corassa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Corassa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Corassa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Corassa takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Corassa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Corassa.
Turner throws a body punch but Corassa moves out of range.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Corassa.
Turner is looking to clinch.
Corassa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Corassa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Corassa.
A leg kick checked by Turner.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Corassa.
Turner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Corassa looks for the body kick but Turner saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Corassa.
Corassa lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner lunges at Corassa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Corassa's hand.
Turner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Jab by Turner.
Corassa throws a leg kick but Turner checks it.
Turner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Turner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Corassa's head backwards.
Corassa ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Turner throws a body punch but Corassa moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Corassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turner cracks Corassa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Turner works the jab nicely.
Turner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Corassa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Turner moves away from the strike by Corassa.
Turner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Some bone on bone action there as Turner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corassa.
Corassa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Turner.
Corassa throws out a leg kick but Turner moves out of range and Corassa only half commits.
Corassa throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Turner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turner is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Corassa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Turner scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Corassa misses with a looping right.
Turner connects with a leg kick.
Corassa throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Corassa. #CL2#
Turner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Corassa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Corassa misses with a body punch.
Corassa swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turner.
Turner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Corassa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Corassa.
Corassa struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Corassa - that landed with a thud.
Turner lands with a light punch inside.
Turner blocks a body shot from Corassa.
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!#BC#
Corassa manages to break the clinch.
Corassa throws a big shot that misses.
Turner wants to counter with a clinch but Corassa pushes him away.
Corassa lands a right hook to the body.
Corassa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Turner tries to clinch but Corassa moves out of range.
Corassa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turner shoots in and drives through. Corassa sprawls well.
Turner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Corassa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corassa throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Corassa.
A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot.
Corassa misses the shot to the body.
Turner blocks the body kick.
Turner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Corassa's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Corassa.
Turner moves out of range as Corassa strikes.
Turner defending well as Corassa loads up on a big left hand.
Turner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corassa is looking to land body kicks.
Corassa misses the shot to the body.
Turner digs a good hook to Corassa's body.
Corassa connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back.
Corassa loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elgin Turner will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Corassa missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Corassa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Corassa misses with a low kick as Turner jumps back.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corassa jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Corassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turner slips under a jab.
Corassa lands with a nice body punch.
Turner lands a nice hook to Corassa's body. Corassa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turner slips under a jab.
Corassa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corassa blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corassa misses with a straight right.
Corassa slips under a jab from Turner.
Nice uppercut there from Corassa.
Corassa throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corassa throws a leg kick but Turner moved away.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Corassa misses. #T1#
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Corassa misses with a straight left.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Corassa.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turner.
Corassa misses with a straight left.
Turner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Corassa throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Corassa is looking to score with low kicks.
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 moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Corassa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Turner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Corassa thuds a left hand into Turner's body.
Corassa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Corassa ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Corassa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from Turner lands.
Corassa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Turner throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Corassa throws a body shot but no joy.
Corassa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Corassa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turner.
Turner lands with a straight right. Corassa didn't see that one coming.
Turner sizes up Corassa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Corassa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner connects with a right hand. Corassa shakes it off.
Turner staying out of range there.
Corassa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turner feints the counter takedown.
Corassa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corassa tries to score with a low kick but Turner moves his leg out of the way.
Eduardo Corassa is winning the standup battle so far.
Corassa missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner tries to counter by closing the distance.
Turner defending well as Corassa loads up on a big left hand.
Corassa looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Corassa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner wants to counter with a clinch but Corassa pushes him away.
Turner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Turner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Corassa, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Corassa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turner.
Corassa 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 misses with some punches.
Corassa misses with some punches.
#BC#
Corassa manages to break the clinch.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Corassa is out of range.
Turner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Corassa digs a good hook to Turner's body.
Corassa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good work by Turner as he checks the leg kick.
Turner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turner delivers a nice body kick.
Turner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Corassa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Corassa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turner in his tracks.
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.
A big right from Corassa misses.
Turner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corassa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Corassa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turner connects with the punch.
Turner scores with a nice strike.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corassa sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Corassa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Turner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Corassa is out of range.
Corassa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Corassa throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Corassa if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL2#
Turner gets a clinch.
Corassa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow. #BC#
Corassa breaks from the clinch.
Turner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Corassa's hands.
Turner lands a two punch combo.
Turner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Corassa on the side of the head.
Turner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turner throws a leg kick which misses Corassa's front leg but catches the back leg as Corassa tries to avoid it.
Turner closes the distance but Corassa moves to the side
and Corassa counters with a good low kick that Turner was not able to check.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corassa loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Turner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Corassa. That's going to slow Turner down.
Turner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elgin Turner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Corassa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
The fighters circling - Corassa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corassa sets himself, and Turner steps forward looking for the clinch! Corassa avoids it this time.
Corassa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corassa tried to score with a low kick but Turner checks it.
Corassa is looking to score with low kicks.
Turner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Corassa.
Corassa swats away the attempt to clinch by Turner.
Corassa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Corassa's head backwards.#TD2#
Corassa tries to sprawl but Turner drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corassa keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Turner prevents Corassa from improving his position.
Corassa wants to control but Turner is keeping busy.
#T1#
Turner stalling away here and it's allowed Corassa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Turner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Turner tries to free his leg and advance position but Corassa is retaining full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Corassa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Corassa keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Corassa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Corassa misses the jab.
Turner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Corassa blocks a low kick nicely.
Corassa slips a jab from Turner.
Turner moves out of range as Corassa strikes.
Corassa throws a body shot but no joy.
Corassa throws a wild body kick that Turner sees coming a mile off.
Corassa throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Corassa is just out of range.
Corassa throws a low kick but Turner moves out of range easily. #T3#
Turner lands a nice looking body shot.
A big left from Corassa misses.
Turner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Corassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corassa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
Corassa swats away the attempt to clinch by Turner.
Corassa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Corassa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A nice leg kick from Corassa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner slips a straight right by Corassa.
Turner misses with an uppercut
and Corassa counters with a thumping low kick.
Turner throws a predictable looking body shot
and Corassa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Turner lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Turner.
Turner throws a leg kick but Corassa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Corassa misses its target.
Turner feints and then cracks Corassa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Corassa down.
Corassa lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Turner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Corassa.
Turner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Corassa checks it well.
Good work by Turner as he checks the leg kick.
Turner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Corassa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Corassa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Corassa looks for the body kick but Turner saw that one coming.
Turner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turner.
Corassa lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Turner gets the takedown into side control.
Corassa throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Turner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL2#
Turner rushes Corassa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Eduardo Corassa did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Turner with a nice calf kick.
Corassa misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Turner clinches with his opponent.
Turner prevents a body shot from Corassa.
Corassa is working Turner over against the cage.
Turner takes a shot to the head.
Corassa throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner working aggressively here.
Corassa struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Corassa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corassa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turner or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corassa.
Corassa can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
Corassa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land. #BC#
Corassa breaks from the clinch.
Corassa slips under a jab from Turner.
Turner defending well as Corassa loads up on a big left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Turner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turner.
Turner lands with a straight right. Corassa didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Corassa.
Corassa defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Turner misses with a looping left.
And Corassa counters with a quick kick to the body but Turner blocks it.
Turner takes one on the button.
Turner works Corassa's body with a nice hook.
Turner jabs Corassa right on the nose. Corassa blinks but takes it well.
Corassa cracks a nice hook into Turner's ribs.
Corassa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Corassa. That did some damage!
Turner scores with the left hand. Corassa knows he should have avoided that one.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corassa.
Corassa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Turner misses with a hook.
Turner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Corassa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Corassa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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 checks the leg kick.
Turner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T2#
Turner lands an overhand right.
Turner needs to keep his hands up - Corassa had a free shot at his head there.
Sloppy strikes from Corassa. Those never looked like landing.
Corassa misses with a low kick.
Corassa tries to land a leg kick but Turner saw it coming and moves away.
Corassa throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy left from Turner finds it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turner checks a leg kick.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Corassa finds it's way round the side to connect with Turner's head.
Corassa jabs Turner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Corassa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corassa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick lands for Corassa.
Turner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Turner connects with a leg kick.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Corassa lands a leg kick that knocks Turner off balance momentarily.
Corassa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Corassa.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corassa throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Turner connects with a single shot there.
Corassa throws a leg kick but Turner moved away.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Corassa is just out of range.
Corassa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corassa dodges the punch combination from Turner.
A bone on bone clash there as Corassa blocks the leg kick.
Turner throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Corassa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Turner will feel that in the morning.
Corassa takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corassa.
Corassa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turner is out of range and Corassa settles back down.
Turner moves out of range of the leg kick from Corassa.
Turner looks to land a combination but Corassa avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Corassa.
Turner tries a low kick but Corassa avoids it.
Corassa moves out of range of the body kick from Turner.
Corassa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Corassa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Corassa throws out a leg kick but Turner moves out of range and Corassa only half commits.
Turner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corassa.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corassa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corassa.
Turner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Corassa looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
Corassa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Elgin Turner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Corassa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Corassa.
Corassa scores with a spinning back kick!
Good work by Turner as he checks the leg kick.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Corassa is just out of range.
A low kick lands for Corassa.
Turner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Corassa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Turner just manages to avoid it.
Turner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Corassa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corassa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Corassa throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Corassa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turner finds it's way round the side to connect with Corassa's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corassa lands a jab to the nose.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corassa.
Corassa misses with a body kick.
Turner checks a leg kick.
Good shot there by Corassa.
Turner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Turner lands a front kick.
Turner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turner checks a leg kick nicely.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corassa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corassa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turner defending well as Corassa loads up on a big left hand.
Turner digs a good hook to Corassa's body.
Turner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Corassa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Turner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corassa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Corassa throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corassa moves away.
Turner takes a swing at Corassa's ribcage but misses.
Corassa throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice cross by Turner.
Turner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corassa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eduardo Corassa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice defenses there by Corassa.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corassa.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
Corassa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Corassa misses with an uppercut.
Corassa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turner.
Good leg kick by Turner.
Good shot there by Turner.
Corassa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#Turner is rocked!
Corassa walks into a left hand.
Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Corassa finish him?
Corassa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Corassa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A lazy left from Turner finds it's target.
Corassa throws a big shot that misses.
Turner feints the counter takedown.
Corassa throws a monster overhand right that drops Turner! Corassa follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eduardo Corassa!
Eduardo Corassa retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Eduardo Corassa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Elgin Turner spoke after the fight, saying 'Wu Tang fuh eva!'. |
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C47: Ahma vs. Spud
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Corassa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Corassa swivels and escapes.
Corassa throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Corassa.
Turner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Corassa misses.
Corassa tries to work over Turner's front leg with a kick but Turner checks it.
Turner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Corassa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Corassa avoids the body shot from Turner.
Corassa with a jab.
Corassa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turner scores with a nice strike.
Sloppy strikes from Corassa. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Turner instigates a clinch.
Turner misses with a body punch.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Corassa.
#BC#
Corassa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corassa lands a nice hook to Turner's body. Turner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Corassa throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Turner takes a swing at Corassa's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Corassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Corassa is able to avoid easily.
A cross from Turner lands.#T1#
Corassa staying out of range there.
Turner slips a straight right by Corassa.
A leg kick checked by Corassa.
Corassa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Corassa tried to score with a low kick but Turner checks it.
Corassa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turner doesn't seem bothered though.
Turner moves in looking to clinch but Corassa pushes him off.
Turner with a hook.
Corassa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Turner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Turner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Corassa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Corassa is looking to counter with head kicks.
Corassa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Corassa swats away the attempt to clinch by Turner.
Turner tests Corassa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Corassa saw that one coming.#CL2#
Turner instigates a clinch. #BC#
Corassa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Corassa misses with a head kick.
Turner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Corassa ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Corassa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corassa digs a good hook to Turner's body.
Corassa lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Corassa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corassa looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
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.
Corassa misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Turner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Corassa, pushing him back against the cage.
Turner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corassa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corassa backwards.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Corassa is working Turner over against the cage.#BC#
Corassa breaks from the clinch.
Corassa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Corassa moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Turner takes one to the side of the head.
Turner staying out of range there.
Turner with the counter takedown but Corassa avoids it easily.
Corassa throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Corassa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Turner scores with a sloppy right hand. Corassa should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Turner closes the distance and clinches.
Turner takes a shot to the head.
Turner misses with some punches.
Corassa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corassa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Corassa working aggressively here.
#BC#
Corassa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Corassa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Corassa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Corassa ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Corassa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Corassa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corassa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Corassa.
Corassa just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner jabs Corassa right on the nose. Corassa blinks but takes it well.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corassa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Corassa.
Turner tried to score with a low kick but Corassa checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turner.
#T4#
Corassa looks for the body kick but Turner saw that one coming.
Corassa avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Turner avoids the head kick by Corassa.
Corassa slips a straight right by Turner.
Corassa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Turner tests Corassa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Corassa motions for Turner to come forward. Corassa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
Corassa cracks Turner with an open hand slap.
Turner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Corassa. Corassa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Corassa.
Turner tries to counter with a clinch but Corassa shakes him off and moves away.
Corassa throws a body kick that misses.
Corassa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eduardo Corassa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corassa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner with a nice cross.
A big right from Turner misses.
Corassa lands with a straight right. Turner didn't see that one coming.
Turner scores with a shot to the body.
Turner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Corassa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eduardo Corassa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Corassa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turner scores with a nice right hand.
Corassa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice shot by Turner.
Turner misses with a hook. Corassa ducked under it nicely.
Corassa throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Turner tries to counter by closing the distance.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Corassa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corassa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Corassa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Corassa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Corassa throws a low kick, looking for Turner's leg but Turner calmly moves out of range.
Corassa misses with a wild body shot.
Corassa scores with a jab. Turner acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Turner clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corassa blocks an uppercut.
Turner throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Corassa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Corassa.
Turner thumps Corassa with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Corassa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Corassa.
Corassa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eduardo Corassa is winning the standup battle so far.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corassa sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Turner misses.
Corassa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turner.
Corassa takes one to the chin there.
Corassa sizes up Turner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Corassa throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
Turner lands with a nice combination. Corassa backs away looking to recover.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Corassa.
Corassa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice body punch from Corassa.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Corassa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Corassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner defending well as Corassa loads up on a big left hand.
Turner wants to counter the offense by Corassa and move into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Corassa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turner doesn't seem phased though.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL2#
Turner closes the distance and clinches.
Elgin Turner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Corassa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turner misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Corassa's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Corassa avoiding damage as Turner throws knees to the body.
A short left from Corassa. #BC#
Corassa breaks from the clinch.
Corassa moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Corassa scores with a jab to the head.
Corassa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turner on the side of the head.
Corassa misses with an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Turner.
Turner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turner catches Corassa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turner is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Corassa moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Corassa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Turner lands with a nice body kick.
Corassa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turner works Corassa's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Corassa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner avoids the body shot from Corassa.
Corassa blocks a jab.
Corassa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Turner feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Corassa throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corassa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Corassa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Corassa.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Corassa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corassa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Corassa avoids the body shot from Turner.
Corassa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corassa scores with a jab to the head.
Corassa misses with a straight right.
Corassa throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Corassa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Corassa.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corassa.
Corassa connects with a solid leg kick.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corassa.
Corassa tries to score with a low kick but Turner moves his leg out of the way.
Corassa misses the jab.
Turner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turner tries to clinch but Corassa is having none of it.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Corassa moved out of range.
Turner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Corassa at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Corassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corassa.
Corassa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corassa throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Corassa slips under a jab from Turner.
Corassa slips a jab and a cross from Turner.
Turner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turner lands a nice hook to Corassa's body. Corassa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turner throws a leg kick but Corassa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Turner works Corassa's body with a nice hook.
Corassa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
An attempted straight right counter from Corassa misses the target.
Corassa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Corassa.
Corassa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turner moves away from the strike by Corassa.
Corassa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corassa takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Turner lands with an uppercut that bounces Corassa off the cage and back into range.
Turner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Corassa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Corassa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Turner misses with a hook. Corassa ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elgin Turner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.#R3#
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Corassa.
Corassa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Nice defenses there by Corassa.
Turner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Corassa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner misses with a looping right.
A jab from Corassa finds it's way through Turner's defenses.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Corassa.
Turner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Corassa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corassa is looking to slow Turner down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Corassa.
Turner misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Corassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turner catches Corassa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner moves out of range as Corassa throws a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corassa lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Corassa misses the target.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Corassa.
Turner feints the counter takedown.
Corassa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turner's hands.#T1#
Corassa stuns Turner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turner lands with a shot to the body.
Turner throws a low kick but Corassa avoids it.
Turner tries to clinch there but Corassa circles away.
Corassa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corassa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Corassa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Corassa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Corassa scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
Turner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Corassa but Corassa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A big right from Turner misses.
Corassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot by Corassa.
Turner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Corassa as he avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corassa misses with a looping right.
Corassa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corassa scores with a leg kick.
Turner moves out of range of the leg kick from Corassa.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Corassa ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Corassa scores with a decent looking hook.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner works the jab nicely.
Corassa looks for the body kick but Turner saw that one coming.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Corassa saw that one coming.
Corassa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turner lands an overhand right.
Jab by Corassa.
Corassa misses with a straight left.
Corassa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Turner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turner.
Corassa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Turner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Corassa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Turner throws a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turner checks a leg kick.
Corassa tries to work over Turner's front leg with a kick but Turner checks it.
Turner wants to counter with a clinch but Corassa pushes him away.
Turner defending well as Corassa loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
A jab lands there for Corassa.
Turner throws a leg kick which misses Corassa's front leg but catches the back leg as Corassa tries to avoid it.
Corassa throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
A nice combination there by Corassa.
Turner throws a hook but Corassa avoids it easily.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner lands with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Corassa misses the target.
Corassa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Corassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner with the inside leg kick.
Corassa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Turner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Corassa.
Turner avoids the body shot from Corassa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corassa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corassa takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Turner.
Corassa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Corassa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Turner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Corassa is able to avoid easily.
A big left from Turner misses.
Corassa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turner's sensitive parts.
Corassa misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Corassa tries to work over Turner's front leg with a kick but Turner checks it.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Corassa slips the punch.
Turner throws a body punch but Corassa moves out of range.
Corassa swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Corassa ducks down to avoid it.
Turner throws a leg kick which misses Corassa's front leg but catches the back leg as Corassa tries to avoid it.
Turner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner tries to land a front kick but Corassa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corassa sizes up Turner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Corassa throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Corassa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Turner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Turner throws a jab when Corassa was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Corassa clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Turner feints and then cracks Corassa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Corassa down.
Turner moves away from the strike by Corassa.
Corassa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Corassa ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Corassa works Turner's body with a nice hook.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Corassa back to the cage. Turner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A jab from Turner misses.
Corassa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Corassa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corassa manages to avoid it.
Turner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Corassa takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corassa manages to avoid it.
It looked like Corassa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corassa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Corassa throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Turner throws a body punch but Corassa moves out of range.
Turner blocks the body kick.
#T1#
Corassa looks for the body kick but Turner saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Corassa.
Corassa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corassa manages to avoid it.
Turner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Corassa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Turner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Corassa has time to react.
Corassa throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corassa looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Corassa.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Corassa's head.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corassa scores with a jab to the head.
That kick from Turner tenderised Corassa's leg. Corassa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turner.
Corassa staying out of range there.
Corassa is looking to counter with head kicks.
Corassa looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Corassa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Turner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Turner lands a nice shot that snaps Corassa's head back.
Turner throws the left hand but Corassa avoids the punch easily.
Corassa scores with a hook.
Corassa loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
And Turner tries to counter it with a takedown but Corassa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Turner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Corassa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Corassa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Corassa 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 tests Corassa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Corassa throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Turner misses with a leg kick.
Corassa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Corassa looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Corassa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Corassa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Turner throws a leg kick which misses Corassa's front leg but catches the back leg as Corassa tries to avoid it.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Corassa looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range. #T3#
Turner lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Corassa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Corassa moves away and avoids it.
Corassa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Corassa avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corassa.
Corassa lands with a kick to the temple. Turner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Corassa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Turner.
Corassa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Corassa misses with a body kick.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Turner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Corassa finds it's way round the side to connect with Turner's head.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner avoids the body shot from Corassa.
Turner with the counter takedown but Corassa avoids it easily.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corassa.
Turner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Corassa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turner doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner cracks a nice hook into Corassa's ribs.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corassa.
Corassa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner wants to counter with a clinch but Corassa pushes him away.
A nice leg kick from Corassa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Corassa cracks Turner with an open hand slap.
A bone on bone clash there as Turner blocks the leg kick.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Turner misses.
Turner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Corassa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corassa.
Corassa throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Corassa throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Turner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Corassa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner lunges at Corassa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Corassa's hand.
A cross from Turner lands.
Turner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Corassa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Elgin Turner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Corassa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Corassa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Corassa stuffs the takedown attempt from Turner. Turner gets slowly back to his feet.
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.
Turner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Corassa misses with a looping left.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner checks the leg kick.
Corassa ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Corassa with the inside leg kick.
Corassa scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Corassa.
Corassa is looking to chop away at Turner's legs.
Turner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turner thows a leg kick but Corassa checks it
and Corassa counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Turner has closed the distance and engaged Corassa in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Corassa digs a right hand into Turner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turner's gas tank.
Corassa throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Corassa blocks an elbow strike.
Turner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Corassa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corassa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Turner.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Turner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Corassa's brow.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corassa throws a head punch that misses.
Corassa throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Corassa.
Turner lands with a short shot to the head.
Turner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
Corassa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Turner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Turner lands a body shot. #BC#
Corassa manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Corassa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Turner catches Corassa right on the button with a cross.
Corassa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Corassa thuds his right hand into Turner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Corassa's head.
Corassa takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Turner lands the left hand.
Turner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Turner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Corassa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Corassa checks a low kick from Turner.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corassa.
A thudding body kick lands there by Corassa!
Turner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Corassa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Turner swings for the body but Corassa moves out of range.
Corassa misses with a wild body shot.
Turner lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Turner as he connects with a hook.
Turner defending well as Corassa loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot.
Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Corassa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Corassa connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Corassa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corassa scores with a shot to the body.
Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corassa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turner misses with a hook.
Corassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A bone on bone clash there as Turner blocks the leg kick.
Corassa throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corassa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Corassa's shoulder, as Corassa tries to avoid the shot.
Corassa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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 defending well as Corassa loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Corassa misses its intended target. #T4#
Corassa slips under a jab from Turner.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turner, as that shot connected.
Corassa misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Turner misses.
Corassa scoring well with a low kick there.
Turner feints and then cracks Corassa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Corassa down. #CL2#
Turner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Turner working aggressively here.
Turner scores with a shot to the side of Corassa's head.
Turner lands a hook that snaps the head of Corassa backwards.
Corassa tries to break free but Turner pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Corassa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Corassa thows a body kick. Turner tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Corassa connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner tries to clinch but Corassa moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corassa. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corassa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Corassa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turner slips a jab and a cross from Corassa.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elgin Turner.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 48:48
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 46:49
The fight is ruled a draw!
Eduardo Corassa retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands! |
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C41: Johnson vs. Fujimoto
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Turner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Time tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Time throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner connects with a body shot.
Time swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turner.
Time connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turner. Turner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Turner throws a front kick aimed at Time's knee but Time avoids it well.
Nice body punch from Time.
A head kick from Time lands but Turner takes it in his stride. #ROC#Turner is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Time scoring well with a low kick there.
Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Time finish him?
Both fighters circling a little - Turner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Time rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turner lands a slapping body shot.
Turner seems to have recovered his senses.
Turner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Time gets a clinch.
Time has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Turner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Times head.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Time throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Time uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turner.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Time creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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 blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner blocking some punches.
Turner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turner.
Time lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Time is trying to break the clinch but Turner is controlling him.
A nice left hand lands by Turner.
Time throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Time.
Turner misses with a body punch.
Time misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Time.
Time tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turner misses with the head strike.
Time blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Turner on the inside.
Time tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Time's shoulder, as Time tries to avoid the shot.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner throws a poor cross that misses
and Time counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Time on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Time slips a straight right by Turner.
Jab by Turner.
Turner misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Time misses the target.
Time slips under a jab from Turner.
Time connects with a single shot there.
Time walks into a stiff left hand from Turner.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Time avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turner goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Time fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turner checks it well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Turner!
Turner looks to throw the jab but Time is out of range.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Time.
Time avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner dips to his left and cracks Time with an uppercut!
Turner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Time shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Time lands the left hand.
Time misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Turner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Time lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Time has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Time wants to slow Turner down by chopping away at his legs.
Time throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Time misses with a looping left.
A combination from Time does no damage.
Time throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Time goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Turner punishes Time's body with a nice straight punch.
Turner scores with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick from Turner, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Time tries a head kick but it misses.
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.
Time on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Time throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Time uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Time throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Time's head.#T4#
Turner scores with a jab.
Turner blocks a head kick by Time.
Turner lands a glancing blow to the side of Time's head.
Time bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Time throws a body shot but no joy.
Time slips a jab from Turner.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Turner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turner throws a leg kick but Time sees it coming and moves out of range.
Time throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Time tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Time with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Time wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A leg kick checked by Turner.
Time throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turner.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Time sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Time was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elgin Turner will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Turner throws a lazy body kick
and Time counters with a nice kick to the body.
Time takes one on the button.
Turner with a jab.
Time sizes up Turner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Time tries to bum rush Turner with a series of wild strikes but Turner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Turner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turner throws a nice inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot.
Time throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Turner does it's job there.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Time throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Turner only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Time gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Time tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turner misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Time lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turner backwards. #T1#
Time fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Time swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Time misses with a short punch on the inside.
Time lands with a left to the head.
Time misses with some punches.
Time misses with some punches.
Time throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Time stops a takedown attempt from Turner.
Time misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Time controls his hands.
Turner lands a hook that snaps the head of Time backwards.
Time tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Time throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Time blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Time.
Time can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
#BC#
Time's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turner misses with a body shot.
It appears Time was looking to counter with a kick there.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Time.
Turner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Time is fending him off so far but Turner persists. Nope, Time circles away and we're back to standing.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Time sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Time misses the target.#T2#
Turner connects with a nice looking jab.
Turner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Time looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turner moves out of range of the body kick from Time.
Turner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Time slips under a jab.
Elgin Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Time uses good head movement to avoid it.
Time is looking for a counter combo.
Time takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Time is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Time ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Time scores with a decent looking hook.
Turner misses with a two punch combination.
Time takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Time closes the distance and clinches.
Time can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
Time tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Time's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Time working aggressively here.
Turner goes for a takedown attempt but Time pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
My Time has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elgin Turner.
Turner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Time.
Turner moves out of range of the leg kick from Time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turner.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
Time dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turner. That did some damage!
Turner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Time takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Time thuds his shin into the meat of Turner's side.
Turner works the jab nicely.
Turner lands a nice hook to Time's body. Time takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Time tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it. #CL#
Time moves into the clinch.#BC#
Time escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Time.#T4#
Time throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Time jabs Turner right on the nose. Turner blinks but takes it well.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Time.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Time misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice cross by Turner.
Turner lands a jab to the head.
Turner cracks Time with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#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!
Time tries to escape but Turner is in control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Time is trying to get back to his feet.
Turner is looking to take a break and control but Time is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Time tries to escape but Turner is in control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elgin Turner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!#R3#
Turner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Time's head backwards.
Turner jabs at Time's body.
Time lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turner circles away quickly and effectively.
Turner tries to land a front kick but Time steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Turner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Turner with a jab.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
Time uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
A slow jab from Time misses its intended target.
Turner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Turner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Time sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Time thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Turner if he has to take too many more of those.
Time is looking to score with low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Time.
Time digs a good body shot into Turner's ribs.
Turner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Time momentarily.
Turner misses with a hook. Time ducked under it nicely.
Time misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Time.
Turner cracks Time with a right hand to the side of the head.
Time walks into a left hand.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Turner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Time has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turner finds it's way round the side to connect with Time's head.
Time throws a low kick but Turner moves out of range easily. #CL#
Time closes the distance and pushes Turner back into the cage.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turner working aggressively here.
Time lands with a left to the head.
My Time has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Time throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner. #BC#
Time breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Time moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Time moves away.
Time is looking for a counter combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot.
Time is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Time slips under a jab.
Time was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Time's head but Time sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Time throws a big counter combination but Turner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Time is just out of range.
As Turner looks to move away, Time throws a big counter combo but Turner just gets out of the way.
My Time has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Time misses with a series of wild punches.
Turner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Turner lands with a right hand.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Time ducks down to avoid it.
Time takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Time misses with a looping left.
Turner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Time misses the target.
Turner throws the kick towards the body but Time avoids it.
Turner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turner misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Turner.
My Time is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Time avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Time fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Time moves away.
Turner misses with a hook. Time ducked under it nicely.
Time with a jab.
Time fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Turner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Time has time to react.
Turner lands an overhand right.
Time slips a straight right by Turner.
Time has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turner finds it's way round the side to connect with Time's head.
Time wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.
Time looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Time throws a series of punches but Turner avoids them all with ease.
Time with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turner to score with a decent uppercut.
Turner is looking to slow Time down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Time down.
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 smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Time takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Turner.
Turner lunges at Time with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Time's hand.
Time drops his hands momentarily and Turner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Turner dodges the punch combination from Time.
Time avoids the head kick by Turner.
A little feinted left hand from Time on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turner connects with a leg kick.
Turner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Time has time to react.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turner.
A slapping leg kick lands for Time.
Time throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Time wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner scores with a sloppy right hand. Time should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elgin Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Turner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SYN TBD2
Date: Apr 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Turner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Point cracks a nice hook into Turner's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Point.
Turner avoids the body shot from Point.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Point lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Turner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Turner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Turner.
Point throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Point has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Memento Mori in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Point. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Point throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner clobbers Point with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turner cracks Point with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner throws out a powerful jab.
Turner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Point keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Point ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Point misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Point.
Turner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Turner is looking to slow Point down with leg kicks.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Point.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Point.
Point doesn't manage to clinch there - Turner circles away.
Point is looking to clinch.
Point throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Turner scores with a nice head shot.
Point fails in his attempt to clinch.
Point tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left lands for Point.
Turner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Point doesn't seem bothered though.
Point misses the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Point blocks the leg kick.
Turner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Point tries to close the distance and clinch but Turner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Point.
Point lands a head shot.
Point is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Turner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turner swinging wildly here.
Point walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Point looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Point.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turner.
An inside leg kick from Turner misses.
Turner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Point ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Point checks a leg kick.
Turner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turner lands with an overhand left.
Point comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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 looping left.
A jab from Point finds it's way through Turner's defenses.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Point blocks a low kick nicely.
Turner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
Point looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Point.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Point saw that one coming.
Point slips a jab from Turner.
Turner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Point has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Point. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Point has Turner up against the cage in a clinch.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Point.
Point utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Turner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Point doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turner swings for the body but Point moves out of range.
Point walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Point gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Point using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Point misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Point. #BC2#
Turner breaks from the clinch.
Point slips under a jab from Turner.
Point ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Point wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.
Turner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Point.
Point lands a glancing blow to the side of Turner's head.
Point moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner defending well as Point loads up on a big left hand.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner throws a leg kick but Point sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Point misses with a straight right.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Point sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Point takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A bone on bone clash there as Point blocks the leg kick.
Turner scores with a nice head shot.
Point steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Point is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Turner.
Turner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Turner tries to keep at a distance but Point has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
Point steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Point moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A leg kick checked by Point.
Turner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Point keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Point clinches.
Point is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Point landing knees to the head.
Turner blocks a body shot from Point.
Point has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Point doesn't manage to clinch there - Turner circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Point.
Point tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Point takes the fight into the clinch.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
Turner lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Point's elbow.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Point - that landed with a thud.
Point cracks Turner with a nice body shot.
Turner managing to block the knees to the body from Point.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Point throws a head punch that misses.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
Point tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Turner breaks from the clinch.
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Point takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Point is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Point ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Point moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Point throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Point thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Point gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Point blocks an uppercut.
Point with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Point lands a body punch.
Point misses with a hook to the ribs.
Point trying to land knees to the body.
Point misses with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Point.
Point blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Turner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Point trying to land knees to the body.
Point crunches a lovely knee into Turner's ribcage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Point creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Point scores with a nice hook to the head.
Point tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Point landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Turner breaks the clinch.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turner is looking to slow Point down with leg kicks. #T2##CL#
Point has Turner up against the cage in a clinch.
Turner blocking some punches.
Point fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Point lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Point lands a nice knee to the body.
Brayden Point has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Point is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Turner to keep the fight standing.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turner pushes Point back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Point on the inside.
Point misses with the head strike.
Point lands with a right to the head.
Turner lands with a light punch inside.
Turner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Turner breaks from the clinch.
Turner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Turner tries to keep at a distance but Point has taken the fight into the clinch.
Point lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Point lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3##BC2#
Turner breaks from the clinch.
Point scores with a jab.
Point connects with a looping right hand.
Point swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Point is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Elgin Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of Point 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Point tries to clinch up.
Point takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Turner drops his hands momentarily and Point takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Turner moves out of range as Point strikes.#CL#
Point gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!#BC2#
Turner breaks from the clinch.
Turner misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Point was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turner.
A big right from Turner misses.
Nice defenses there by Point.
Point was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Point moves away.
Point staying out of range there.
Point clobbers Turner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turner throws a leg kick but Point moved away.#T4#
Point tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Point lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turner tries to score with a low kick but Point moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Point gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Point lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Turner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Point blocks a body shot from Turner. #TD#
Point has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Turner clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Turner trying to control the hands but Point breaks the grip.
Point doesn't have the hooks in and Turner manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Point keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brayden Point dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick from Turner misses.
A lazy left from Turner finds it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Point looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Point misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Turner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Turner cracks Point with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Turner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Point scores with a sloppy right hand. Turner should have avoided that one.
Point 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.
Point's corner calls for a 1-2. Point obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Point looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Point misses with a straight right.
Point takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Point is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turner throws out a counter right but Point avoids it with no problem.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Point was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Point throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
Point throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Point blocks a jab.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Point ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Point ducks down to avoid it.
Turner connects with a nice looking jab.
Point blocks a leg kick.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Point takes the fight into the clinch.
Point with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Point controls the action.
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turner.
Turner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Point or not.
A body shot lands from Point.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Point uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner tries a body shot but Point blocks it.
Point lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Point trying to land knees to the body.
Point lands with a short shot to the head.
Turner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Turner.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turner.#T2#
Point blocks an uppercut.
Point lands a right hand.
Point misses with a punch on the inside.
Point lands a knee to the body.
Turner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Point.
Point tries to land a knee to the head but Turner blocks with his arms.
A nice left hand lands by Turner.
Point tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Point with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Point looking to throw knees to the head but Turner is blocking nicely.
Point tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Point is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turner is defending well for now.
Point throws a head punch that misses.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Point's elbow.
Turner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Point tries to land knees in the clinch but Turner avoids the damage to the body.
Point tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Point throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Point takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turner with a jab.
Turner thumps Point with a low kick.
Turner stuns Point with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Point throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Point lands a jab.
Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Point 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 bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick from Turner misses.
Point slips under a jab from Turner.
Point tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.
Point misses the shot to the body.
Turner lands a right hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Point looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Point was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Point wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Point misses the target.
Turner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Point scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Point scores with a jab to the head.
Point throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Point looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turner throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Point darts in and clinches Turner up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Turner.
Turner pushes Point back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Point misses with a knee to the head.
Turner tries a body shot but Point blocks it.
Turner lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turner prevents a body shot from Point.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turner.
Turner blocking some punches.
Point misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elgin Turner.
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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Syn Kurosaki vs Puno
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Turner connects with a nice looking jab.
Turner avoids the head kick by Ekaku.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Ekaku missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Turner clinches up with Ekaku and pushes him back against the cage.
Turner misses with the head strike.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turner gets through Ekaku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turner scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Turner gets caught flat footed, as Ekaku shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Turner looking to control.
Ekaku is stalling in the full guard.
Ekaku is fighting to break Turner's control of his arms but Turner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ekaku wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving. #T1#
Ekaku engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Ekaku has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ekaku trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Turner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ekaku manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ekaku managing to control the position.
Ekaku preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turner tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekaku is retaining full guard.
Turner controlling from the top position.
Turner wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Turner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner is really struggling to control Ekaku but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Turner sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turner with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Ekaku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turner.
Ekaku shoots in and drives through. Turner sprawls well.
Turner defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Turner. That snapped Ekaku's head back.
Turner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ekaku will feel that in the morning.
Turner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turner bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ekaku takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ekaku gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turner moves away from the strike by Ekaku.
Ekaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Ekaku.
Ekaku fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Ekaku.#CUT2#It looks like Elgin Turner has been cut.
A nice leg kick from Turner, right into the meat of the thigh.
Elgin Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Ekaku throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner is looking to counter punch.
Turner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ekaku at a distance.
Turner's corner calls for a 1-2. Turner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Turner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ekaku on the side of the head.
Turner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Decent striking displayed by Ekaku there.
Ekaku throws a push kick but Turner slaps the foot to one side.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Ekaku shoots in and drives through. Turner sprawls well.
Elgin Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshi Ekaku.
Ekaku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ekaku throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Turner was covering up waiting for the punch and Ekaku finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ekaku wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
Turner wants to sweep here but Ekaku controlling him for the moment.
Ekaku postures up.
Turner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elgin Turner's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ekaku throws out a leg kick but Turner moves out of range and Ekaku only half commits.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Turner stuns Ekaku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Turner rushes Ekaku and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ekaku lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turner.
A head punch on the inside from Ekaku fails to land.
Ekaku misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ekaku moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Nice shot by Ekaku.
Elgin Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekaku defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Turner with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner misses with a low kick as Ekaku jumps back.
Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ekaku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Turner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turner avoids the head kick by Ekaku.
Turner blocks a low kick nicely.
As Ekaku tries to get set, Turner tries to push him back and clinch up but Ekaku manages to avoid the attempt.
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Turner.#T1#
Ekaku lands with a right hand.
Ekaku lands with a cross.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekaku can do to turn this around?
Turner scores with a hook.
Ekaku takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Ekaku was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ekaku 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.
#ROC2#Turner is rocked!
Ekaku throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oh Turner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turner scores with a jab. Ekaku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ekaku! But no joy.
Turner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Ekaku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turner seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku looks for a takedown but Turner sprawls well.
Ekaku connects with a crisp jab.
Ekaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Ekaku paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Turner tries to land a leg kick but Ekaku saw it coming and moves away.
Turner with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Ekaku is looking to slow Turner down with leg kicks.
Ekaku looks for the body kick but Turner saw that one coming.
Turner jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A big right from Turner misses.
Ekaku throws a body kick that misses.
Turner swings widly with a right hand
and Ekaku counters with a straight right hand.
Turner lands with a right hand.
Ekaku connects with a leg kick.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku.
Turner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ekaku throws a big shot that misses.
Ekaku fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ekaku looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from Ekaku.
Turner throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Turner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ekaku's hands.
Turner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ekaku has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ekaku takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T3#
Turner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ekaku throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Turner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice cross by Turner.
Turner throws out a powerful jab.
Ekaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Ekaku on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turner, as that shot connected.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner slips a jab from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses the jab.
Turner lands a high kick!
Ekaku wants to land a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Ekaku swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Ekaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Ekaku scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Turner catches Ekaku right on the button with a cross.
Turner lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Ekaku misses its intended target.
Ekaku looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turner checks a leg kick.
Ekaku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turner can pounce on him.
Turner lands a nice hook to Ekaku's body. Ekaku takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turner throws a low kick but Ekaku moves out of range easily.
Turner lands a jab to the head.
Turner connects with the punch.#CL#
Turner has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turner.
Turner tries a body shot but Ekaku blocks it.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Turner misses with a body punch.
Ekaku lands a hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ekaku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ekaku lands a right hand.
Ekaku lands a shoulder strike.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner tries to work over Ekaku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Elgin Turner's cut.
That's time! Turner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ekaku slips under a jab from Turner.
Turner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ekaku wants to slow Turner down by chopping away at his legs.
Turner tries to clinch but Ekaku moves out of range.
It seemed like Ekaku was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner lands with a right hand.
Turner avoids the body shot from Ekaku.
Turner connects with a right hand. Ekaku shakes it off.
Turner slips under a jab from Ekaku.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Ekaku walks forward, straight into a front kick from Turner.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Ekaku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
A little feinted left hand from Turner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turner.
Turner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Turner takes the fight into the clinch.
Turner throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ekaku checks it well. #T1#
Turner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ekaku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turner blocks the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Ekaku down.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Ekaku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ekaku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekaku has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ekaku takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Turner is looking to counter the offense by Ekaku and move into the clinch.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku feints a counter leg kick.
Ekaku is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ekaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ekaku.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turner.
Turner tries to clinch there but Ekaku circles away.
Ekaku follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Turner cracks Ekaku with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku with a nice calf kick.
Hiroshi Ekaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elgin Turner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Ekaku fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Turner lands a nice looking body shot.
Ekaku throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Ekaku misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ekaku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turner throws a jab when Ekaku was well out of range.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekaku with a nice calf kick.
Nice straight punches there by Turner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turner.
Turner moves out of range of the body kick from Ekaku.
Turner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ekaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
Ekaku throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Turner scores with a jab.
Turner throws out a powerful jab.
Ekaku blocks the body kick.
Good work by Turner as he checks the leg kick.
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 lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turner looks to land a combination but Ekaku avoids it well.
Ekaku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
Ekaku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turner avoids the head kick by Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with an attempted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Turner's head.
Ekaku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Ekaku takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Turner has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku.
Ekaku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Ekaku misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekaku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekaku misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekaku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Ekaku.
Ekaku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku presses Turner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elgin Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Syn 779 Toivonen vs Girard
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1#
A clash of legs there as Turner blocks the low kick.
Experiment Il takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Experiment Il ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turner throws a jab when Experiment Il was well out of range.
Experiment Il has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Lab in the buildup to the fight.
Turner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Experiment Il lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheers as Turner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Experiment Il doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Experiment Il. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Experiment Il misses the target.
Turner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Experiment Il's head backwards.
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 body shot but no joy.
Experiment Il looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Experiment Il will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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 throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Experiment Il feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Turner blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Experiment Il misses its intended target.
Experiment Il on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Experiment Il is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Experiment Il moved out of range.
Experiment Il walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Turner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il tried to score with a low kick but Turner checks it.
Turner motions for Experiment Il to come forward. Turner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Experiment Il avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Turner lands with a good body shot.
Experiment Il waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Turner throws out a powerful jab.
Experiment Il throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment Il moves away.
Experiment Il scores with a hook.
Turner throws a right hand that misses
and Experiment Il counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Turner is rocked!
Turner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Experiment Il's head backwards.
Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Experiment Il 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 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Turner seems to have recovered his senses.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Experiment Il.
Turner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Experiment Il.
Turner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Experiment Il's head.
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Turner is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Experiment Il had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T2#
Experiment Il gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Turner misses with a hook
and Experiment Il counters with a nice uppercut.
Turner gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Turner tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Experiment Il is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Turner buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Turner!! Turner is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Experiment Il throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finnish Experiment Il!
Finnish Experiment Il 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.
Elgin Turner was interviewed post fight and said 'Wu Tang fuh eva!'. |
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Event:
SYN 773 Gusmao vs Turner
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Turner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gusmao eats them both and turns towards Turner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gusmao thuds his right hand into Turner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
As Turner tries to get set, Gusmao tries to push him back and clinch up but Turner manages to avoid the attempt.
Gusmao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Gusmao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turner doesn't seem bothered though.
Gusmao blocks the body kick.
Gusmao throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Elgin Turner has been cut.
A slow jab from Gusmao misses its intended target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gusmao.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gusmao throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
Gusmao tries to counter by clinching up but Turner breaks away and moves out of range.
Gusmao misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Gusmao. That snapped Turner's head back.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Turner.
Turner trying to control the position but Gusmao is working away.
Turner creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gusmao sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Turner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turner taking a breather here. #T1#
Gusmao is looking to regain half guard here but Turner keeps moving and retains side control.
Gusmao wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gusmao tries to get back to half guard 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.
Gusmao dodges the ground and pound from Turner.
Turner is looking to take a break and control but Gusmao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gusmao tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Turner working the strikes but Gusmao uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Turner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gusmao keeps working.
Turner working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gusmao's thigh. Gusmao counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Turner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Gusmao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turner wants to control from the top but Gusmao keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gusmao looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Gusmao lands with a hook. Turner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gusmao's hands.
Gusmao takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gusmao throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gusmao's head backwards.
Gusmao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turner's head backwards.
Turner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gusmao. That did some damage!
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Gusmao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gusmao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Gusmao.
Nice cross by Turner.
Gusmao throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gusmao defends it well.
Gusmao tries to score with a low kick but Turner moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Turner with a hook.
Henrique Gusmao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Gusmao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Gusmao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gusmao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gusmao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gusmao throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gusmao thuds a left hand into Turner's body.
Gusmao lands with an uppercut that bounces Turner off the cage and back into range.
Turner cracks Gusmao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Turner misses with a hook.
Turner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gusmao on the side of the head.
Turner lands with a shot to the body.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Gusmao is out of range.
Turner throws a leg kick #CL#
and Gusmao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gusmao.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elgin Turner's cut.
That's time! Gusmao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Turner swings for the body but Gusmao moves out of range.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gusmao wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gusmao manages to avoid it.
Turner has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner throws a sloppy head kick and Gusmao moves out of range easily.
Gusmao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gusmao looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Turner clobbers Gusmao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turner connects with a body shot.
Gusmao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turner.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turner.
A bone on bone clash there as Gusmao blocks the leg kick.
As Turner tries to get set, Gusmao tries to push him back and clinch up but Turner manages to avoid the attempt.
Gusmao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Elgin Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gusmao looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
And Turner tries to counter it with a takedown but Gusmao pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Turner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gusmao doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turner ducks right into an uppercut from Gusmao. #T1#
Turner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turner misses with a hook.
A big left from Gusmao misses.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gusmao thuds a left hand into Turner's body.
Gusmao throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Turner throws a leg kick #CL#
and Gusmao counters by clinching up.
Turner working hard to break the clinch.
Gusmao scores with a shoulder strike.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Turner misses with a body punch.
Gusmao swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gusmao backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gusmao.
Nice elbow from Gusmao.
A shot in the inside from Gusmao.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turner. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner lands a shoulder strike.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Gusmao.
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
Turner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner scores with a shot to the side of Gusmao's head.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
Gusmao prevents a body shot from Turner.
Gusmao lands an elbow just above Turner 's eye.
Gusmao throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gusmao.
Gusmao pushes off an throws an elbow but Turner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gusmao lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Turner blocks an elbow strike from Gusmao.
A nice left hand lands by Turner.
Gusmao is pressed up against the cage. Turner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gusmao down to the mat. Gusmao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turner.
Gusmao punishes Turner's body with a nice straight punch.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gusmao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gusmao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gusmao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Turner manages to circle out of the way.
Gusmao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gusmao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turner has time to react.
Gusmao throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Turner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gusmao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Turner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gusmao doesn't seem bothered though.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner slips under a jab from Gusmao.
Gusmao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turner connects with a leg kick.
Turner lands with a right hand.
Turner misses with a takedown #CL#
and Gusmao moves into the clinch.
Turner blocks an elbow strike.
Gusmao swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gusmao is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC2#
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner slips a jab from Gusmao.#T4#
Turner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gusmao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gusmao throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Gusmao.
Gusmao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gusmao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner looks to land a combination but Gusmao avoids it well.
Turner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gusmao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gusmao looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turner with a nice calf kick.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gusmao takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Gusmao saw that one coming.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gusmao is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
A lazy left from Gusmao finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elgin Turner's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Gusmao slips the punch.
Gusmao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Gusmao down.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Gusmao moved out of range.
Gusmao is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gusmao misses with a straight left.
Gusmao moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Turner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gusmao.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
Turner lands a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
Gusmao tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gusmao on the side of the head.
Gusmao walks forward, straight into a front kick from Turner.
Turner connects with a body shot that sends Gusmao's belly button to the back.
Turner has a takedown stuffed.
Turner fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Gusmao pushes Turner away with a front kick.
Gusmao just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner throws a head kick that misses.
Turner throws a right hand that misses
and Gusmao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gusmao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gusmao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Gusmao throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Turner lands with a straight right. Gusmao didn't see that one coming.
Turner is looking to slow Gusmao down with leg kicks.
A jab from Gusmao does it's job there.
Turner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A swing and a miss from Gusmao.
Turner takes a swing at Gusmao's ribcage but misses.
Gusmao takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Turner cracks Gusmao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gusmao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gusmao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Turner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turner shoots in for a double leg but Gusmao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Henrique Gusmao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elgin Turner.
Gusmao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gusmao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gusmao misses the shot to the body.
Turner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Turner cracks Gusmao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Turner scores with a jab.
Gusmao takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gusmao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turner avoids the body shot from Gusmao.
Gusmao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Gusmao.
Gusmao throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Gusmao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gusmao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gusmao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Gusmao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gusmao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Turner.
Gusmao throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gusmao misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
Turner with the counter takedown but Gusmao avoids it easily.
Gusmao scores with a punch to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gusmao. That's going to slow Turner down.
Gusmao loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Gusmao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turner to score with a decent uppercut.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gusmao.
Gusmao scores with a body shot.
Turner sizes up Gusmao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
#T4#
Turner scores with the left hand. Gusmao knows he should have avoided that one.
Gusmao throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Turner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gusmao's sensitive parts.
Turner takes a swing at Gusmao's ribcage but misses.
Turner throws a chopping leg kick but Gusmao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turner throws out a powerful jab.
Gusmao misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Gusmao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gusmao fires out a quick counter leg kick but Turner just manages to avoid it.
Turner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turner checks a leg kick.
Gusmao throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gusmao is out of range.
Turner throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner with the counter takedown but Gusmao avoids it easily.
Turner throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gusmao counters with a straight right hand.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Turner lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elgin Turner's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
A shot to the liver by Gusmao. Beautiful body shot.
Turner scores with a nice strike.
Gusmao moves away from the strike by Turner.
Turner sizes up Gusmao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turner staying out of range there.
Turner slips under a jab.
Gusmao 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 loads up on a big right hand but Gusmao slips the punch.
That kick from Turner tenderised Gusmao's leg. Gusmao is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gusmao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turner.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gusmao. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner motions for Gusmao to come forward. Turner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gusmao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Turner.
Gusmao throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gusmao throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner lands a jab.
Gusmao looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range. #T1#
Turner throws a hook but Gusmao blocks it.
Turner ducks right into an uppercut from Gusmao.
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gusmao throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner scores with a shot to the body.
Gusmao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Gusmao looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Turner thuds a left hand into Gusmao's body.
Turner tries a low kick but Gusmao avoids it.
Gusmao is looking to slow Turner down with leg kicks.
Gusmao lands with an overhand left.
A solid body kick from Turner.
Gusmao looks for the body kick but Turner saw that one coming.
Turner catches Gusmao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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 throws a leg kick that misses.
Gusmao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Gusmao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gusmao scrambles back to his feet.
Gusmao works the jab nicely.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Gusmao takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Turner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gusmao momentarily.
Turner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gusmao's hands.
Turner cracks Gusmao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Turner throws a body punch but Gusmao moves out of range.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner takes one to the chin there.
Turner misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Gusmao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gusmao misses with a punch to the body.
Nice elbow from Gusmao.
Gusmao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Gusmao gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Gusmao.
Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Turner.
Turner misses with the head strike.
Turner working aggressively here.
Gusmao blocks a body shot from Turner.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turner.
Gusmao looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gusmao keeps control of Turner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Turner.
Gusmao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Gusmao.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gusmao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gusmao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#Turner is rocked!
Gusmao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turners head.
Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Gusmao finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Turner's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Gusmao lands an elbow that stopped Turner in his tracks for a moment.
Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Turner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turner avoids a wild elbow strike from Gusmao.
Gusmao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Gusmao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turner scores with a shoulder strike.
Gusmao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gusmao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice elbow from Gusmao.
Gusmao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gusmao creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Turner's defenses.
Turner blocks the elbow strike.
Gusmao lands an elbow that stopped Turner in his tracks for a moment.
Gusmao lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Turner to his knees! Gusmao keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Gusmao!
Henrique Gusmao is the new lightweight champion!
Henrique Gusmao bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Elgin Turner was interviewed post fight and said 'Wu Tang fuh eva!'. |
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Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Turner.
Turner lands a lovely overhand right.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Barbosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Turner.
Turner lands a jab to the nose.
Turner throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Barbosa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbosa pushes Turner away with a front kick.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Turner misses.
Barbosa throws a leg kick which misses Turner's front leg but catches the back leg as Turner tries to avoid it.
Turner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Turner misses with a looping left.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Turner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Barbosa responds with a good body kick, but Turner manages to step out the way in time.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Barbosa is trying to counter with his kicks.
Barbosa tries a low kick but Turner avoids it.
Barbosa lands an overhand right.
Turner lands a jab to the nose.
Barbosa takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner lands with a good body shot.
Turner lands a body shot.
Turner tried to score with a low kick but Barbosa checks it.
Turner is looking to slow Barbosa down with leg kicks.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa slips a straight right by Turner.#T2#
Barbosa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Turner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Barbosa manages to break the clinch.
Barbosa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa takes one to the chin there.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Turner throws a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
Turner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa works the jab nicely.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Turner with the inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Barbosa.
#T3#
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barbosa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barbosa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A nice leg kick from Turner, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Turner wants to clinch.
Barbosa connects with a body shot.
Barbosa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barbosa walks into a left hand. #T4#
Turner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turner tries to clinch up but Barbosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barbosa on the side of the head.
Barbosa is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice shot lands for Turner.
Barbosa moves forwards but Turner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barbosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barbosa scrambles back to his feet.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner connects with the punch.
Turner scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner lands a nice shot that snaps Barbosa's head back.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Turner blocks the body kick.
Turner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Barbosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Barbosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Barbosa.
Barbosa scores with a nice body kick.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice leg kick from Turner, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner needs to keep his hands up - Barbosa had a free shot at his head there.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Barbosa backs away, Turner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barbosa takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick.
Barbosa takes one to the chin there.
Elgin Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Barbosa.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner stuns Barbosa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turner's corner calls for a 1-2. Turner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barbosa checks a leg kick nicely.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Barbosa throws a push kick but Turner slaps the foot to one side.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Barbosa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Turner is looking to chop away at Barbosa's legs.
Barbosa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Turner rather than just go for the knockout.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Turner.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Turner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa throws a body kick that misses.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Barbosa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barbosa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barbosa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Turner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A good leg kick by Barbosa.
Turner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Barbosa blocks the low kick.
Barbosa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Barbosa 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.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Turner backing away here, and Barbosa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa connects with a body shot.
Turner connects with a body shot.
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 takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa stuns Turner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barbosa takes one to the chin there.
Good leg kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barbosa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turner will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barbosa thows a body kick. Turner tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa misses with a straight right. #T4#
Barbosa slips under a jab from Turner.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to land a leg kick but Turner saw it coming and moves away.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barbosa connects with a single shot there.
A solid body kick from Barbosa.
Turner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
Turner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barbosa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbosa lands with a nice body punch.
Turner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner lands with an uppercut that bounces Barbosa off the cage and back into range.
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 connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turner misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Edson Bidon Barbosa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Turner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa thinks about the counter body kick.
Barbosa looks to land a body kick but Turner moved away.
Turner moves out of range of the body kick.
Turner thuds his right hand into Barbosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barbosa looks for the body kick but Turner saw that one coming.
Barbosa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barbosa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barbosa with a nice calf kick.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barbosa can pounce on him.
Turner stuns Barbosa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Barbosa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Turner.#T1#
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barbosa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Turner throws a front kick aimed at Barbosa's knee but Barbosa avoids it well.
Barbosa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barbosa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barbosa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner throws a leg kick which misses Barbosa's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbosa tries to avoid it.
Turner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Turner.
Turner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barbosa.
Turner moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Barbosa defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Turner cracks Barbosa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barbosa moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
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 looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turner throws a leg kick but Barbosa moved away.
Turner lands a nice hook to Barbosa's body. Barbosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turner throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbosa counters with a leg kick.
Good work by Barbosa as he checks the leg kick.
Barbosa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Turner jabs Barbosa right on the nose. Barbosa blinks but takes it well.
Barbosa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Turner takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbosa connects with a nice looking jab.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Turner tries a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.
Turner throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa feints a counter leg kick.
Barbosa connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Barbosa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barbosa scores with a nice body kick.
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barbosa walks into a jab.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Turner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbosa.
Turner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Turner checks a low kick from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.#CL#
Turner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barbosa scores with a hook to the body.
Turner lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbosa.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage. #BC2#
Barbosa manages to break the clinch.
Turner swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
A jab from Turner misses.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
Turner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barbosa is able to avoid easily.
Barbosa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Turner with a body shot.
Turner misses with a head kick.
Barbosa looks for the body kick but Turner saw that one coming.
Turner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turner misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barbosa.
Turner throws a shot to the body.
Turner staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barbosa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Edson Bidon Barbosa just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Barbosa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa is trying to counter with his kicks.
Barbosa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barbosa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Turner throws a nice outside leg kick.
A left lands for Barbosa.
Barbosa is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barbosa tried to score with a low kick but Turner checks it.
Barbosa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Barbosa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turner slips a straight right by Barbosa.
Turner dips down and scores with a jab 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.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Turner connects with a body shot that sends Barbosa's belly button to the back.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Turner checks it.
Turner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turner misses the jab.
Turner lands a lovely overhand right.
Turner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Turner feints and then cracks Barbosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbosa down.
Turner jabs Barbosa right on the nose. Barbosa blinks but takes it well.
Barbosa stuns Turner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the head.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Turner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good leg kick by Turner.
Barbosa tries to work over Turner's front leg with a kick but Turner checks it.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Turner moved away.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick from Turner.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Barbosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Turner.
Barbosa is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Turner throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Barbosa misses with a body kick.
Turner connects with a body shot.
Turner throws a leg kick which misses Barbosa's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbosa tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner misses with a jab to the body
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. Turner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Turner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barbosa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Barbosa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turner checks it well.
Turner moves out of range as Barbosa throws a body kick.
Barbosa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Turner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barbosa can pounce on him.
Turner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barbosa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner moves out of range as Barbosa throws a body kick.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Turner blocks it well.
Barbosa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Turner.
Barbosa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Turner swings widly with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Turner is rocked!
Turner takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Oh Turner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An inside leg kick lands from Turner.
Turner lands a head shot.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
As Barbosa backs away, Turner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Barbosa slips a jab from Turner.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner misses with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Turner's knee momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner had his way with Edson Bidon Barbosa in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Barbosa 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.
Turner seems to have got his legs back now.
Barbosa misses with a body kick.
Turner lands a nice shot that snaps Barbosa's head back.
Barbosa checks a leg kick nicely.
Turner scores with a punch to the head.
Turner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barbosa fakes the leg kick and cracks Turner in the body.
Barbosa checks a low kick from Turner.
Barbosa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Turner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barbosa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Turner will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa checks the leg kick.
Barbosa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa scores with the left hand. Turner knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
A head kick misses from Turner.
Turner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner connects with a right hand. Barbosa shakes it off.
Turner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barbosa throws a big counter head kick but Turner avoids it with no problem.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turner.
Turner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbosa's head backwards.
Turner throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Turner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa lands a front kick.
Barbosa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Turner finds it's way through Barbosa's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa thumps Turner with a low kick.#T2#
Turner looks to land a body kick but Barbosa moved away.
Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbosa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barbosa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner throws a body kick that misses.
Turner connects with a body shot.
Barbosa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turner at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Turner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barbosa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Barbosa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turner throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turner with the inside leg kick.
Barbosa 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Turner.
Turner swings widly with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Turner throws an off balance right hand
and Barbosa counters with a leg kick.
Turner lands a right hook to the body.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbosa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turner's corner calls for a 1-2. Turner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range.
Barbosa throws a series of strikes that have Turner backpedaling.
#CUT2#It looks like Elgin Turner has been cut.
Barbosa scores with a body shot.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Barbosa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Turner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barbosa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa checks a low kick from Turner.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
Turner's corner calls for a 1-2. Turner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barbosa.
Turner tried to counter with a leg kick but Barbosa avoided it.
A jab from Turner misses.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here.
Turner lands a head shot.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turner takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Turner misses.
Turner scores with a nice strike.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Turner.
Barbosa walks into a jab.
Barbosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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 Elgin Turner.
Well Turner 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:47
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:46
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner is the new lightweight champion!
Elgin Turner decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Syn 763
Date: Dec 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Kansalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansalainen.
Turner throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kansalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kansalainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turner throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A low kick lands for Kansalainen.
Kansalainen lands with a good body shot.
Kansalainen throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turner connects with the punch.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Kansalainen moves away and avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turner checks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Turner.
Turner lands with a straight right. Kansalainen didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick lands for Kansalainen.
Turner slips under a jab from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
Turner connects with the punch.
Kansalainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turner.
Kansalainen lands with a good body shot.
Kansalainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turner.
A jab from Kansalainen misses. #T1#
Turner blocks a jab.
It looked like Turner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
A lazy left from Kansalainen finds it's target.
Kansalainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Turner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kansalainen's sensitive parts.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Turner.
Kansalainen 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 lands a leg kick that knocks Kansalainen off balance momentarily.
Turner misses with a body kick.
Kansalainen scores with a leg kick.
Kansalainen is looking to chop away at Turner's legs.
Kansalainen throws a shot to the body.
Turner connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turner misses with a body kick.
Kansalainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turner moves into range and connects with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot.
Kansalainen misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Kansalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Turner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Turner scores with a push kick.
Turner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Turner throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Kansalainen blocks the low kick.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
Turner scores with a nice body kick.
Turner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kansalainen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Turner connects with a leg kick.
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
Turner scores with a leg kick.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Kansalainen moves away and avoids it.
Turner is looking to clinch.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
Turner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kansalainen will feel that in the morning.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kansalainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Turner is looking to clinch.
Kansalainen needs to keep his hands up - Turner had a free shot at his head there.
Kansalainen misses with a wild combination.
Turner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kansalainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turner's sensitive parts. #T3#
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
It seemed like Kansalainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from Kansalainen.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
A solid body kick from Turner.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Kansalainen down.
Nice uppercut there from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner scores with a body shot.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick nicely.
Turner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turner clobbers Kansalainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansalainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Kansalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Kansalainen tries a low kick but Turner avoids it.
Kansalainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turner swings for the body but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Turner throws a jab when Kansalainen was well out of range.
Kansalainen misses with a leg kick.
Turner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Turner misses with a head kick.
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen moves forwards but Turner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kansalainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Kansalainen's head but Kansalainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen checks a low kick from Turner.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Kansalainen moves away and avoids it.
Kansalainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kansalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Kansalainen moves away and avoids it.
Turner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kansalainen. Kansalainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Kansalainen moves away and avoids it.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kansalainen misses with a leg kick.
Turner lands a head shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Turner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Turner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turner with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turner checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Kansalainen.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansalainen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Turner.
Kansalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Turner throws a leg kick but Kansalainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kansalainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kansalainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turner.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Both fighters circling a little - Turner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kansalainen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Turner has got the better of the exchanges.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner scores with a body shot.
Turner throws a body kick that misses.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kansalainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kansalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kansalainen is out of range and Turner settles back down. #T1#
Turner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turner swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Kansalainen. Those never looked like landing.
Kansalainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turner.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner is looking to counter punch.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Kansalainen is out of range.
Turner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Turner connects with a right hand. Kansalainen shakes it off.
Kansalainen lands a leg kick that knocks Turner off balance momentarily.
Kansalainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner moves away from the strike by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner thows a body kick. Kansalainen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Turner staying out of range there.
Kansalainen jabs at Turner's body.#T2#
Turner connects with a single shot there.
Turner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kansalainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Turner.
Turner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kansalainen's sensitive parts.
Kansalainen throws a front kick aimed at Turner's knee but Turner avoids it well.
Turner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Turner avoids the head kick by Kansalainen.
Turner moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
Elgin Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheers as Kansalainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turner doesn't seem phased though.
Turner needs to keep his hands up - Kansalainen had a free shot at his head there.
Turner moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
Turner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Turner scores with a nice strike.
Turner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kansalainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Turner's head.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick which misses Turner's front leg but catches the back leg as Turner tries to avoid it.
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kansalainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turner swings for the body but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Turner's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.#T3#
A jab from Turner finds it's way through Kansalainen's defenses.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Kansalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kansalainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kansalainen! But no joy.
Kansalainen throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot.
Turner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kansalainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansalainen.
That kick from Turner tenderised Kansalainen's leg. Kansalainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turner throws a head kick that half lands.
A punch combination from Kansalainen misses.
Turner with the inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Kansalainen. Those never looked like landing.
Turner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kansalainen tries to work over Turner's front leg with a kick but Turner checks it.
Kansalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kansalainen throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Turner throws a series of punches but Kansalainen moves out of range. #T4#
Kansalainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
Kansalainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kansalainen.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansalainen.
A bone on bone clash there as Turner blocks the leg kick.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Kansalainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kansalainen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kansalainen slips a jab and a cross from Turner.
Kansalainen scores with a hook.
Turner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kansalainen is out of range.
Turner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kansalainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kansalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner checks a leg kick nicely.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Kansalainen's head but Kansalainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turner throws the kick towards the body but Kansalainen avoids it.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kansalainen on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Elgin Turner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kansalainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kansalainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kansalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Turner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turner tries to clinch there but Kansalainen circles away.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Turner lands a slapping body shot.
Kansalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kansalainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turner is able to avoid easily.
Kansalainen throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Turner misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Turner.
Kansalainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turner.
Turner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kansalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen blocks a head kick by Turner.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
Turner walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner cracks a nice hook into Kansalainen's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kansalainen. That's going to slow Turner down.
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.
#T1#
A jab from Kansalainen does it's job there.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kansalainen 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 body kick.
Turner checks a leg kick.
Turner lands a nice shot that snaps Kansalainen's head back.
Kansalainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Turner closes the distance and pushes Kansalainen back into the cage.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner lands with a right to the head.
Kansalainen working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Kansalainen breaks from the clinch.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turner takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kansalainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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 cracks Kansalainen with an open hand slap.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Tapani Kansalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A slow jab from Kansalainen misses its intended target.
Kansalainen tries a low kick but Turner avoids it.
Turner throws a head kick that misses.
Turner scores with a nice head shot.
Kansalainen works the jab nicely.
Kansalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kansalainen connects with a crisp jab.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kansalainen digs a good hook to Turner's body.
Kansalainen swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Kansalainen thumps Turner with a low kick.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
Kansalainen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansalainen.
A nice leg kick from Kansalainen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
Kansalainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Kansalainen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turner avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turner scores with a sloppy right hand. Kansalainen should have avoided that one.
Good leg kick by Turner.
Kansalainen tries to score with a low kick but Turner moves his leg out of the way.
Some bone on bone action there as Turner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Turner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Turner.
Kansalainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Turner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kansalainen.
Turner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansalainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Turner dips to his left and cracks Kansalainen with an uppercut!
The crowd cheers as Kansalainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turner doesn't seem phased though.
Turner looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.
Turner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No joy there for Kansalainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4#
Turner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kansalainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Turner.
Turner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kansalainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kansalainen tries to score with a low kick but Turner moves his leg out of the way.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Turner moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
Turner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kansalainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kansalainen misses the jab.
That kick from Turner tenderised Kansalainen's leg. Kansalainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turner with the inside leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kansalainen's sensitive parts.
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.
Kansalainen misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
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.
A jab from Kansalainen misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elgin Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turner 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Syn Turner vs Mumu
Date: Nov 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mumu 3.0 wants to land a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Turner tries to counter with a takedown but Mumu 3.0 is quick to defend against it.
Turner scores with a jab. Mumu 3.0 acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turner defending well as Mumu 3.0 loads up on a big left hand.
Turner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mumu 3.0 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mumu 3.0 slips a straight right by Turner.
Mumu 3.0 now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Turner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mumu 3.0 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Mumu 3.0 saw that one coming.
Turner backing away here, and Mumu 3.0 unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mumu 3.0 manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Mumu 3.0 throws a leg kick which misses Turner's front leg but catches the back leg as Turner tries to avoid it.
Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Turner misses.
Mumu 3.0 looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mumu 3.0 slips a straight right by Turner.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Mumu 3.0 saw that one coming.
Mumu 3.0 only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner throws a sloppy head kick and Mumu 3.0 moves out of range easily. #TD#
Turner drives through with a takedown into Mumu 3.0's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Turner controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Mumu 3.0 is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner is stalling in the full guard.
Mumu 3.0 pulls Turner in close to prevent any damage.
Turner throws a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mumu 3.0 holds on and takes a little breather.
Turner looking to pass the guard.
Mumu 3.0 being controlled here, momentarily.
Mumu 3.0 is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Turner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Abdel Mumu 3.0 is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mumu 3.0 thuds his right hand into Turner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mumu 3.0 gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Turner throws a body punch but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mumu 3.0.
Turner scores with a head kick. Mumu 3.0 tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A nice leg kick from Mumu 3.0, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Turner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mumu 3.0 takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Turner misses.
Mumu 3.0 throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice shot lands for Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 slips under a jab from Turner.#T3#
Mumu 3.0 misses with a low kick.
Mumu 3.0 takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mumu 3.0 throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Turner misses.
Turner moves away from the strike by Mumu 3.0.
Turner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a stiff right hand.
Turner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
Turner thows a leg kick but Mumu 3.0 checks it
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Mumu 3.0 slips the punch.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Mumu 3.0 is out of range.
Mumu 3.0 throws a leg kick but Turner moved away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mumu 3.0 throws a leg kick which misses Turner's front leg but catches the back leg as Turner tries to avoid it.
Mumu 3.0 throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mumu 3.0 loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 with a nice cross.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Mumu 3.0 is out of range.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Mumu 3.0 misses the target.
Turner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mumu 3.0 sprawls and moves away.
Mumu 3.0 checks the leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
A big left from Turner misses.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Turner attempts a counter takedown but Mumu 3.0 avoids it well and moves away.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner staying out of range there.
Mumu 3.0 jabs Turner right on the nose. Turner blinks but takes it well.
Mumu 3.0 looks to land a body kick but Turner moved away.
A low kick from Turner is predictable there
and Mumu 3.0 finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mumu 3.0 throws a chopping leg kick but Turner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mumu 3.0 is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Turner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mumu 3.0 waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Turner blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turner.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Mumu 3.0 uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Mumu 3.0 does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mumu 3.0 sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abdel Mumu 3.0 will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Turner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mumu 3.0.
A jab from Turner misses.
Turner cracks Mumu 3.0 with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mumu 3.0 wants to land a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Mumu 3.0 throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Mumu 3.0 needs to keep his hands up - Turner had a free shot at his head there.
Mumu 3.0 tries to score with a low kick but Turner moves his leg out of the way.
Turner misses with a hook. Mumu 3.0 ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Mumu 3.0 does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner blocks a jab.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A good leg kick by Turner.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mumu 3.0.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mumu 3.0 doesn't seem bothered though.
Turner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mumu 3.0.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner misses with a low kick.
Mumu 3.0 throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
Mumu 3.0 uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turner has time to react.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Turner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a nice body punch.
Mumu 3.0 blocks a low kick nicely.
Turner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mumu 3.0.
Turner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Mumu 3.0 sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turner.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Mumu 3.0 delivers a nice body kick.
Mumu 3.0 throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
A jab from Turner finds it's way through Mumu 3.0's defenses.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Turner throws a low kick, looking for Mumu 3.0's leg but Mumu 3.0 calmly moves out of range.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice jab there from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 throws a low kick but Turner moves out of range easily.
Abdel Mumu 3.0 seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mumu 3.0 ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turner checks a leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a low kick as Turner jumps back.
Turner misses with a hook. Mumu 3.0 ducked under it nicely.
Mumu 3.0 swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Mumu 3.0 misses with a low kick as Turner jumps back.
Jab by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a nice strike.
Mumu 3.0 throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Mumu 3.0.
Turner throws a hook but Mumu 3.0 avoids it easily.
Mumu 3.0 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Turner connects with a solid leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a cross.
Turner slips under a jab.
A good leg kick by Turner.
Turner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good work by Turner as he checks the leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a hook.
Turner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mumu 3.0 has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mumu 3.0 throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mumu 3.0 under the eye.
Turner checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Mumu 3.0 does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Mumu 3.0 as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Mumu 3.0 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner walks into a left hand.
Mumu 3.0 jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Mumu 3.0 throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Turner lands a nice looking body kick.
Mumu 3.0 will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mumu 3.0 looks to land a body kick but Turner moved away.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Mumu 3.0.
Turner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Turner throws a body punch but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner wants to clinch up but Mumu 3.0 keeps it at a distance.
Turner misses with a hook. Mumu 3.0 ducked under it nicely.
Turner with a jab.
Mumu 3.0 lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turner's sensitive parts.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a hook.
Nice shot by Turner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Turner coming out on top.
Mumu 3.0 lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Mumu 3.0 misses with a low kick.
Mumu 3.0 lands a lovely overhand right.
Turner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mumu 3.0 throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mumu 3.0 uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Turner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mumu 3.0 stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mumu 3.0 takes one to the chin there.
Mumu 3.0 on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mumu 3.0 bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turner's head.
Good work by Mumu 3.0 as he checks the leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Mumu 3.0 as he connects with a hook.
Turner tries to clinch up.
Turner slips a straight right by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Turner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Turner wants to pass the guard but Mumu 3.0 is defending well.
Turner slows the pace down in half guard.
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 Elgin 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#
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Turner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turner misses the jab.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Turner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Mumu 3.0 moved out of range.
Mumu 3.0 misses the shot to the body.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Mumu 3.0 uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mumu 3.0 keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Mumu 3.0.
Turner tries to clinch up.
Mumu 3.0 swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Turner clinches. #BC2#
Mumu 3.0 escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turner throws a leg kick but Mumu 3.0 sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Turner throws a jab when Mumu 3.0 was well out of range.
Turner looks to land a left hand but Mumu 3.0 moved out of range nicely.
Mumu 3.0 takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mumu 3.0 on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turner. Turner obviously looking to wear him down.
Mumu 3.0 defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
Mumu 3.0 on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Mumu 3.0 slips the punch.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a low kick.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Mumu 3.0 works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a punch to the head.
Mumu 3.0 throws out a leg kick but Turner moves out of range and Mumu 3.0 only half commits.
Mumu 3.0 throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Mumu 3.0 comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mumu 3.0 misses the shot to the body.
Mumu 3.0 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mumu 3.0 misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
Mumu 3.0 throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner looks to land a body kick but Mumu 3.0 moved away.
Mumu 3.0 throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
Mumu 3.0 staying out of range there.
Mumu 3.0 takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mumu 3.0 throws the kick towards the body but Turner avoids it.
Turner is looking to counter the offense by Mumu 3.0 and move into the clinch.
Mumu 3.0 throws a nice inside leg kick.
A left lands for Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a low kick as Turner jumps back.
Turner throws a body punch but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range.
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.
Mumu 3.0 drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
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 chopping leg kick lands by Turner.
Mumu 3.0 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner lands a jab.
Turner misses with a low kick as Mumu 3.0 jumps back.
Turner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Both fighters circling a little - Turner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mumu 3.0.
Turner checks a low kick from Mumu 3.0.
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
Turner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mumu 3.0 tries to land a leg kick but Turner saw it coming and moves away.
Mumu 3.0 motions for Turner to come forward. Mumu 3.0 throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mumu 3.0 digs a good body shot into Turner's ribs.
Mumu 3.0 checks a low kick from Turner.
Mumu 3.0 fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mumu 3.0 pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mumu 3.0.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Mumu 3.0 does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mumu 3.0 uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.#T3#
A big right from Turner misses.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Turner tests Mumu 3.0's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mumu 3.0 swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turner.
Turner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mumu 3.0 to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 slips under a jab.
Turner thows a body kick. Mumu 3.0 tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Turner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Turner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mumu 3.0 can pounce on him.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a nice right hand.
Turner lands a jab to Mumu 3.0's midsection.#CL#
Turner rushes Mumu 3.0 and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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 short uppercut from Turner.
Turner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mumu 3.0 wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Turner has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Mumu 3.0 breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mumu 3.0 throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mumu 3.0 ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Mumu 3.0 tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a low kick.
Mumu 3.0 throws a low kick, looking for Turner's leg but Turner calmly moves out of range.
Mumu 3.0 pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mumu 3.0 feints and then cracks Turner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turner down.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Mumu 3.0 slips under a jab.
Mumu 3.0 avoids the body shot from Turner.
Mumu 3.0 flicks out a counter leg kick but Turner steps away.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Mumu 3.0 sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Mumu 3.0 takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Turner there.
Turner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mumu 3.0 throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner. #TD#
Turner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mumu 3.0 to the ground. Turner is now in Mumu 3.0's guard.
Mumu 3.0 working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Elgin Turner did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mumu 3.0.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Mumu 3.0 moved out of range.
Turner backing away here, and Mumu 3.0 unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mumu 3.0 finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mumu 3.0 will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Turner!
Good work by Turner as he checks the leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Mumu 3.0 sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mumu 3.0 finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
An inside leg kick from Turner misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Mumu 3.0 misses.
Mumu 3.0 takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Turner moves out of range as Mumu 3.0 strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner moves out of range as Mumu 3.0 throws a body kick.
Mumu 3.0 fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turner checks it well.
Mumu 3.0 wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turner is looking to slow Mumu 3.0 down with leg kicks.
Mumu 3.0 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Mumu 3.0 keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turner misses with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turner.
Turner lands with a cross.
A jab lands there for Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mumu 3.0's head backwards.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Turner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mumu 3.0 jabs Turner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mumu 3.0 checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mumu 3.0 tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mumu 3.0 throws a leg kick but Turner moved away.
Mumu 3.0 pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Turner scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mumu 3.0 swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mumu 3.0 throws a big shot that misses.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a nice body punch.
Turner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a hook. Turner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mumu 3.0 will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Mumu 3.0 is out of range.
Mumu 3.0 lands a right hook to the body.
Mumu 3.0 pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turner is out of range and Mumu 3.0 settles back down.
Turner motions for Mumu 3.0 to come forward. Turner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mumu 3.0! But no joy.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mumu 3.0.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Turner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Mumu 3.0 lands.
Turner lands a leg kick that knocks Mumu 3.0 off balance momentarily.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a straight left.
Mumu 3.0 thumps Turner with a low kick.#T3#
Turner misses with a low kick.
Mumu 3.0 with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mumu 3.0 darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mumu 3.0 lands a slapping body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mumu 3.0.
Turner lands with a cross.
Turner shoots in looking for a takedown. Mumu 3.0 tries to sprawl out of it but Turner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mumu 3.0 manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Turner scores with a shot to the body.
Turner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mumu 3.0 moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Mumu 3.0 throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
A lazy left from Mumu 3.0 finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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.
Mumu 3.0 smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mumu 3.0 pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turner is out of range and Mumu 3.0 settles back down.
Turner scores with a jab to the head.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Mumu 3.0 stuns Turner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mumu 3.0 slips under a jab.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mumu 3.0 can pounce on him.
Mumu 3.0 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Mumu 3.0.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumu 3.0 looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Turner feinted with a counter takedown.
Turner lands a body shot.
Good shot there by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mumu 3.0. That one must have hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdel Mumu 3.0 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#
Mumu 3.0 misses with a kick to the body.
Turner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mumu 3.0.#CL#
Turner clinches up with Mumu 3.0 and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mumu 3.0 pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turner moves in looking to clinch but Mumu 3.0 pushes him off.
Mumu 3.0 throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Mumu 3.0 bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turner's head backwards.
Mumu 3.0 takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mumu 3.0 fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mumu 3.0 gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turner checks a leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 lands a leg kick that knocks Turner off balance momentarily.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mumu 3.0 cracks a nice hook into Turner's ribs.
Good exchange - Mumu 3.0 coming out on top.
Turner misses with an uppercut
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Turner.
Turner dives in for a single leg takedown but Mumu 3.0 sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Turner tries to clinch there but Mumu 3.0 circles away.
Turner throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mumu 3.0's head.#T1#
Turner throws a leg kick
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a thumping low kick.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Mumu 3.0's head but Mumu 3.0 sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good standup being displayed there by Mumu 3.0 as he connects with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Mumu 3.0 down.
Turner misses with a hook.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a nice head shot.
Mumu 3.0 connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Turner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Mumu 3.0 manages to break the clinch.
Turner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big left from Turner misses.
Mumu 3.0 takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mumu 3.0 moves away.
Mumu 3.0 lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mumu 3.0 on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turner. Turner obviously looking to wear him down.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
Mumu 3.0 feints a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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 tries to score with a low kick but Mumu 3.0 moves his leg out of the way.
Mumu 3.0 tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turner doesn't manage to clinch there - Mumu 3.0 circles away.
#T2#
Turner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mumu 3.0 replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Turner blocks it well.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a shot to the body.
Turner checks a leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 throws a solid leg kick but Turner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mumu 3.0 looks for the body kick but Turner saw that one coming.
Mumu 3.0 throws a leg kick which misses Turner's front leg but catches the back leg as Turner tries to avoid it.
Mumu 3.0 tries to land a leg kick but Turner saw it coming and moves away.
Mumu 3.0 fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turner checks it well.
A jab lands there for Turner.
Mumu 3.0 throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mumu 3.0's corner calls for a 1-2. Mumu 3.0 obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a jab. Turner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Turner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mumu 3.0 has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mumu 3.0 pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mumu 3.0 goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mumu 3.0 paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Mumu 3.0's jab looks to have found its range, popping Turner under the eye.
Mumu 3.0 swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Turner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Turner tries to score with some ground and pound. Mumu 3.0 controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Turner content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mumu 3.0 tries to buck Turner off but Turner is having none of it.
Turner working away.
Mumu 3.0 takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
Turner advances nicely into full mount.
Mumu 3.0 tries to hold on but Turner postures up.
Turner controlling the position easily from mount.
Turner scoring with strikes but Mumu 3.0 is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner trying to control but Mumu 3.0 is having none of it.
Mumu 3.0 regains half guard.
Turner trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdel Mumu 3.0 comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mumu 3.0 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdel Mumu 3.0!
Abdel Mumu 3.0 is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Abdel Mumu 3.0 thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Elgin Turner had this to say: 'Wu Tang fuh eva!'. |
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Syn Havoc
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhod slips under a jab.
Turner scores with a one two! Rhod had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rhod definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rhod does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick lands for Turner.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rhod goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That kick from Turner tenderised Rhod's leg. Rhod is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turner pushes Rhod away with a front kick.
Turner throws a low kick but Rhod moves out of range easily.
Rhod tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turner is able to avoid easily.
Turner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rhod checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhod blocks a leg kick.
Turner tries to land a leg kick but Rhod saw it coming and moves away.
Rhod bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turner's head.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner checks a leg kick.
Rhod scores with the left hand. Turner knows he should have avoided that one.
Rhod throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Turner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That kick from Rhod tenderised Turner's leg. Turner is trying to keep his angry face on.
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.
Rhod throws a combination. Turner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Turner moves forwards but Rhod connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Turner thuds a left hand into Rhod's body.
Rhod shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rhod throws a low kick but Turner moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turner.
A clash of legs there as Turner blocks the low kick.
Rhod misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Rudy Rhod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rhod swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab, jab by Turner - just one landing.
Turner checks the leg kick.
Turner wants to slow Rhod down by chopping away at his legs.
Rhod 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's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rhod connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turner scrambles back to his feet.
Turner lands the left hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rhod - that will leave a mark!
Turner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rhod chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turner can pounce on him.
Turner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the liver by Rhod. Beautiful body shot.
Rhod slips under a jab from Turner.
Rhod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range. #T2#
Rhod jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rhod rather than just go for the knockout.
Rhod scores with a jab to the head.
Turner works over Rhod's head and body with a nice combination.
Rhod scores with a jab to the head.
Rhod moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Rhod looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
Rhod takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Turner throws a head kick that half lands.
Turner works Rhod's body with a nice hook.
Rhod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhod 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.
Rhod throws a big shot that misses.
Turner misses with a hook. Rhod ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Rhod slips the punch.
Rhod dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner tries to clinch but Rhod is having none of it.
Turner cracks Rhod with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhod misses with a two punch combination.
Rhod with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rhod.
An inside leg kick lands from Turner. #T3#
Rhod connects with a crisp jab.
Rhod is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Rhod is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Turner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A clash of legs there as Rhod blocks the low kick.
Turner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rhod. That did some damage!
Rhod misses with a straight right.
Rhod misses with a looping right.
Rhod scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rhod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Rhod slips the punch.
Rhod fires out a quick counter leg kick but Turner just manages to avoid it.
Rhod fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turner.
Turner cracks Rhod with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rhod throws out the jab.
Rhod tries a low kick but Turner avoids it.
Turner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rhod lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhod thumps Turner with a low kick.
Rhod moves out of range of the leg kick from Turner.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhod connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turner's hands.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Turner.#T4#
Rhod scores with a nice strike.
Rhod throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Rhod drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rhod missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turner.
Turner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turner wants to land a leg kick but Rhod is out of range.
The fighters circling - Rhod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Turner - just one landing.
Turner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turner slips a jab from Rhod.
Turner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rhod lands a jab to the nose.
Turner throws a head kick that misses.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rhod throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turner slips under a jab from Rhod.
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 Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A leg kick checked by Rhod.
A jab from Rhod misses.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Turner checks it.
Jab by Turner.
Rhod moves out of range of the body kick.
Rhod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner throws the left hand but Rhod avoids the punch easily.
Rhod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Turner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Turner closes the distance and pushes Rhod back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turner. #TD2#
Turner has picked Rhod up - he's going for a ride! Turner dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Turner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Turner wants to free his trapped foot but Rhod is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Turner trying to control the action but Rhod is working from the bottom.
Turner might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rhod haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Turner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rhod defending well though.
Turner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rhod blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turner.
Turner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Turner lands a nice short elbow.
Turner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Turner wants to free his trapped foot but Rhod is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Turner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhod keeps working.
Turner controlling the action here.
Turner throwing shots but Rhod is blocking nicely.
Turner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Turner controlling the action here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rhod 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.
Rhod scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Rhod throws a leg kick but Turner checks it.
Turner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turner wants to land a leg kick but Rhod is out of range.
Nice body kick from Turner.
Turner takes one to the side of the head.
Rhod moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turner misses the jab.
Rhod chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rhod. Rhod obviously looking to wear him down.
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner takes a swing at Rhod's ribcage but misses.
Rhod connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turner momentarily.
A head kick misses from Rhod.
Rhod sets himself, and Turner steps forward looking for the clinch! Rhod avoids it this time.
Rhod misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rhod 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!
Turner with the inside leg kick.
Turner throws a low kick, looking for Rhod's leg but Rhod calmly moves out of range.
Rhod connects with a right hand. Turner shakes it off.
Turner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice cross by Turner.#T4#
Rhod chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turner can pounce on him.
Rhod with the inside leg kick.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Rhod motions for Turner to come forward. Rhod throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rhod throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turner.
Rhod will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rhod.
Rhod ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Turner digs a good body shot into Rhod's ribs.
Rudy Rhod is winning the standup battle so far.
Rhod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Turner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rhod throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Turner is looking to land body kicks.
Rhod's corner calls for a 1-2. Rhod obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turner moves out of range as Rhod throws a body kick.
Turner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A left lands for Rhod.
Turner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turner tests Rhod's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Turner avoids the body shot from Rhod.
Turner blocks a head kick by Rhod.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rhod's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Turner lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Rhod.
Rhod lands a really nice looking cross but Turner seems unphased.
Turner moves away from the strike by Rhod.
Rhod lands a front kick.
Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rhod throws out the jab.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Rhod saw that one coming.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Rhod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner jabs at Rhod's body.
Turner with a nice calf kick.
Rhod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhod throws out a leg kick but Turner moves out of range and Rhod only half commits.
Turner throws a wild body kick that Rhod sees coming a mile off.
Turner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rhod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhod throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod misses the shot to the body.
Rhod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhod connects with a leg kick.
Turner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rhod checks it well.
Rhod's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rhod duly obliges. #T1#
Rhod throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Rhod stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turner.#CL2#
Turner instigates a clinch.
Rhod scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turner.
Rhod looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhod.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Rhod.
Turner tries a body shot but Rhod blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Turner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turner has Rhod pressed against the cage, preventing Rhod from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Turner wants to counter the offense by Rhod and move into the clinch position.
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Turner catches Rhod right on the button with a cross.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Turner checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Rhod. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rhod.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhod throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Rhod's head but Rhod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Turner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rhod.
Turner jabs at Rhod's body.
Turner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rhod.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
Rhod throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner lands a nice looking body kick.
Turner moves out of range as Rhod strikes.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rhod fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turner.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Turner with a jab.
Rhod tries to score with a low kick but Turner moves his leg out of the way.
Rhod walks into a straight right hand from Turner.
Rhod misses with a body kick.
A big left from Turner misses.
Turner scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rhod fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turner.
Rhod throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Turner is looking to chop away at Rhod's legs.
Rhod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rhod.
That kick from Rhod tenderised Turner's leg. Turner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rhod staying out of range there.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Rhod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhod takes one to the chin there.
Turner wants to clinch up but Rhod keeps it at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Turner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Rhod takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turner scores with a nice right hand.
Turner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhod.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Turner throws the left hand but Rhod avoids the punch easily.
Rhod scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rhod takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turner misses with a hook.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Turner moves out of range as Rhod strikes.
Rhod lands with a shot to the body.
Rhod on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rhod throws a body kick that misses.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Rhod throws a low kick, looking for Turner's leg but Turner calmly moves out of range.
Turner swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
Turner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turner defending well as Rhod loads up on a big left hand.
Rhod throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Turner feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Turner looking to score a takedown here. Rhod is defending well but Turner drives through and ends up in Rhod's guard.
Turner stays in close to Rhod's body and controls the position.
Turner trying to control but Rhod is working from the bottom.
Turner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod seems keen to control Turner's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Elgin Turner just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Turner cracks Rhod with a good jab.
Turner moves out of range of the body kick from Rhod.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod needs to keep his hands up - Turner had a free shot at his head there.
Turner throws a hook but Rhod blocks it.
Turner slips under a jab from Rhod.
Rhod throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
Turner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rhod under the eye.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Rhod scoring well with a low kick there.
Turner is looking to slow Rhod down with leg kicks.
Turner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turner cracks Rhod with an open hand slap.
Rhod lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rhod throws a push kick but Turner slaps the foot to one side.
Rhod misses with a low kick as Turner jumps back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Turner doesn't manage to clinch there - Rhod circles away.
Turner lands a body shot.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhod.
Rhod works the jab nicely.#T1#
Turner connects with a body shot that sends Rhod's belly button to the back.
Rhod moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Turner takes one on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rhod.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Rhod moves away and avoids it.
Rhod swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Rhod throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rhod avoids a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Turner clinches up with Rhod and pushes him back against the cage.
Turner lands a hook that snaps the head of Rhod backwards.
Turner prevents Rhod from breaking the clinch.
Rhod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Nice body kick from Turner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhod misses with a double jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turner, as that shot connected.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Rhod chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2#
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Rhod ducks down to avoid it.
Turner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turner avoids a kick to the body.
Turner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A leg kick checked by Turner.
Rhod misses with an uppercut.
Rhod bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rhod slips a straight right by Turner.
Rhod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Turner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turner misses with a body kick.
A jab from Turner misses.
Turner misses with a straight left.
A low kick lands for Rhod.
Turner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turner with a nice cross.
Rhod tried to score with a low kick but Turner checks it.
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhod tries a head kick but it misses.
Turner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rhod is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Rhod takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turner throws a wild body kick that Rhod sees coming a mile off.
Turner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rhod's head.
Rhod tried to score with a low kick but Turner checks it.
Rhod misses the shot to the body.
Rhod takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Turner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rhod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rhod.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Rhod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhod listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rhod throws a big shot that misses.
Turner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
A left lands for Rhod.
Rhod takes one on the button.
A good leg kick by Rhod.
A big left from Turner misses.
Rhod takes one to the chin there.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Rhod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rhod.
Rhod just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner wants to counter with a clinch but Rhod pushes him away.
Jab by Turner.
Turner tries to clinch but Rhod is having none of it.
Rhod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Rhod lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rhod misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Rhod gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turner.
Turner shoots in and drives through. Rhod sprawls well.
Turner throws the kick towards the body but Rhod avoids it.
Rhod looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rhod.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhod checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rhod checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Turner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rhod. That did some damage!
Rhod finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rhod buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rhod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Turner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhod throws a quick counter kick to the body but Turner avoids it.
Turner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rhod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turner connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod lands a body shot.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhod staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhod throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Turner.#T1#
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
A big right from Rhod misses.
Turner checks the leg kick.
Turner checks the leg kick.
Turner with the counter takedown but Rhod avoids it easily.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Rhod throws a big counter combination but Turner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Turner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rhod. That did some damage!
Rhod connects with a right hand. Turner shakes it off.
Rhod bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rhod throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Rhod looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rhod missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhod feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhod takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Rhod down.
Turner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rhods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhod works the jab nicely.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Rhod moves away and avoids it.
Elgin Turner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Rhod finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Turner misses with a takedown attempt - Rhod sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Turner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Turner has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rhod.
Rhod does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Rhod getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rhod.
Turner throws a wild body kick that Rhod sees coming a mile off.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Rhod tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rhod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Rhod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slow jab from Rhod misses its intended target.
Turner wants to counter with a clinch but Rhod pushes him away.#T3#
Turner looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.
Rhod throwing a counter right hand but Turner manages to avoid it.
Rhod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rhod looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Turner walks into a left hand.
Rhod slips a jab from Turner.
Turner tried to score with a low kick but Rhod checks it.
Rhod takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rhod misses with a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rhod.
Rhod throws a leg kick which misses Turner's front leg but catches the back leg as Turner tries to avoid it.
Turner slips a straight right by Rhod.
A jab from Rhod misses.
Turner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rhod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rhod. That did some damage!
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
Turner slips a jab from Rhod.
Turner lands a head shot.
Rhod fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rhod moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice cross by Rhod.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rudy Rhod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Turner throws a body kick that misses.
Rhod looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turner throws a chopping leg kick but Rhod manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rhod cracks Turner with a good jab.
Rhod throws out a powerful jab.
Turner staying out of range there.#CL2#
Turner drives through and clinches with Rhod against the cage.
Rhod wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Turner has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rhod closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rhod moves away from the strike by Turner.
Turner cracks Rhod with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Rhod ducks down to avoid it.
Rhod misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner with the inside leg kick.
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
Rhod misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Rhod tenderised Turner's leg. Turner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rhod throws a body punch but Turner moves 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 Rudy Rhod.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Elgin Turner was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Syn 722
Date: Oct 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner throws a front kick that sends Rock stumbling back into the ropes.
Rock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Rock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Turner.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turner.
Rock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rock.
Rock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Turner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Turner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Turner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Turner on the side of the head.
Turner's coach down at Razor Sharp Training Systems was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Turner's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Turner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turner throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Turner.
Rock just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock lands a leg kick that knocks Turner off balance momentarily.
Turner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Turner throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rock.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rock tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Turner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turner has time to react.
Turner slips a jab from Rock.
Rock ducks right into an uppercut from Turner.
Turner throws a jab when Rock was well out of range.#CL#
Rock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turner, pushing him back against the ropes.
Turner gets through Rock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Turner breaks from the clinch.
Rock slips a jab from Turner.
Rock is looking to counter the offense by Turner and move into the clinch.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Rock misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rock takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rock looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turner! But no joy.#T2#
Turner throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner moves away from the strike by Rock.
Turner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rock lands a glancing blow to the side of Turner's head.
Sloppy strikes from Rock. Those never looked like landing.
Rock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.#CL2#
Turner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rock, pushing him back against the ropes.
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock tries to pull guard but Turner forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Turner can't break the clinch.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
Turner pushes Rock back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Turner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock controls his hands.
Rock misses with the head strike.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock controls his hands.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Turner lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
A short left from Turner.
Rock throws a head punch that misses.
Rock tries to pull guard but Turner holds him up against the ropes and eventually Rock drops back down to his feet.
Rock has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Turner misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Rock.
Rock jumps guard but Turner stands there with Rock around his waist. Rock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Rock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turner wants to get back to striking at distance but Rock won't allow it.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock blocks an uppercut.
Rock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turners head. #BC2#
Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rock.
Rock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner.
Turner lands a head shot.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and Rock counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rock.
Rock lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rock.
A nice side step and Turner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Turner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Rock lands a jab to the head.
Rock with a nice cross.
Rock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Rock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Turner manages to circle out of the way.
Rock misses with a straight left.
Rock avoids the body shot from Turner.
Rock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Rock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Rock swinging wildly here.
Rock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elgin Turner will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Rock checks a leg kick.
Turner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
Turner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rock misses with an uppercut.
Rock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Rock misses with a few strikes there.
Turner throws a chopping leg kick but Rock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rock.
Rock thuds a left hand into Turner's body.
Rock scores with a leg kick.
#CL#
Rock takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Turner pushes Rock back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turner.
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
Rock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turner throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Rock cracks Turner with a good jab.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Rock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Turner manages to circle out of the way.
Rock punishes Turner's body with a nice straight punch.
Rock defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Turner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rock scores with the left hand. Turner knows he should have avoided that one.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rock lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rock.
Rock lands with an uppercut that bounces Turner off the ropes and back into range.#T2#
Rock jabs Turner right on the nose. Turner blinks but takes it well.
Turner moves away from the strike by Rock.
Rock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Turner throws a low kick but Rock moves out of range easily.
Rock is looking to counter the offense by Turner and move into the clinch.
Rock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rock.
Turner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rock on the side of the head.
Turner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab, jab by Rock - just one landing.
Turner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rock on the side of the head.
Rock moves away from the strike by Turner.
Rock drops his hands momentarily and Turner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Turner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turner lands a lovely overhand right.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Turner needs to keep his hands up - Rock had a free shot at his head there.
Rock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rock throws a leg kick which misses Turner's front leg but catches the back leg as Turner tries to avoid it. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Jab, jab by Turner - just one landing.
Rock lands a head shot.
Rock cracks Turner with a good jab.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner works Rock's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Turner misses.
That kick from Rock tenderised Turner's leg. Turner is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Turner closes the distance and pushes Rock back into the ropes.
Elgin Turner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Turner lands with a short shot to the head.
Rock lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rock fails to land.
Rock blocking some punches.
Rock blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Rock jumps into guard, dragging Turner to the mat.
Turner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Turner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Turner advances to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Rock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rock on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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 Will Rock will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rock throws a low kick, looking for Turner's leg but Turner calmly moves out of range.
Rock throws a leg kick but Turner moved away.
Will Rock is winning the standup battle so far.
Turner avoids the body shot from Rock.
Turner jabs Rock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rock misses with a body kick.
Turner throws a low kick, looking for Rock's leg but Rock calmly moves out of range.
Rock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rock checks a leg kick.
Turner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rock with a nice cross.
A big right from Rock misses.
Rock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rock slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rock moves away from the strike by Turner.
Turner throws a head kick that misses.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Turner slips under a jab from Rock.
Turner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turner scores with a decent looking hook.
Turner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turner misses with a hook. Rock ducked under it nicely.
Rock slips under a jab from Turner.
Rock moves out of range as Turner throws a body kick.
Turner misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Rock pushes Turner up against the ropes in a clinch.
Rock lands a hook that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Rock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Rock.
Turner cracks Rock with a nice body shot.
Turner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock prevents a body shot from Turner.
Rock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Turner on the inside.
Turner gets through Rock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Turner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turner working hard to break the clinch.
Rock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
#BC2#
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turner scores with a sloppy right hand. Rock should have avoided that one.
Rock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No joy there for Rock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rock connects with a jab.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turner scores with a kick to the body.
Rock throws a chopping leg kick but Turner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rock misses with a body kick.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rock.
Rock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turner doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Rock tried to score with a low kick but Turner checks it.
Turner takes one to the side of the head.
Turner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice defenses there by Rock.
Rock lands a jab-cross combination.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Turner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rock lands the left hand.
Turner cracks Rock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Rock connects with a right hand. Turner shakes it off.
Rock misses with a shot to the body
and Turner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turner to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Turner dodges the punch combination from Rock.
Turner throws a leg kick but Rock moved away.
Turner lands with a right hand. #T4#
Rock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turner! But no joy.
Rock tries to clinch up.
Rock avoids the body shot from Turner.
Rock avoids the body shot from Turner.
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Rock is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Rock bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Turner scores with a punch to the head.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turner.
Rock throws a low kick but Turner moves out of range easily.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elgin Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Syn 712
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoddler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turner connects with a looping right hand.
Stoddler misses with a body shot.
Turner tries to counter with a takedown but Stoddler is quick to defend against it.
A punch lands to the side of Stoddler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turner blocks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Stoddler misses its intended target.
Turner blocks a leg kick.
Turner connects with a looping right hand.
Turner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stoddler. That one must have hurt.
Stoddler connects with a single shot there.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Stoddler misses with a body shot.
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!
Stoddler throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoddler throws a head kick that half lands.
Stoddler walks into a stiff left hand from Turner.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
Turner lands the left hand.#ROC#Stoddler is rocked!
Turner is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Stoddler flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Stoddler is out cold! Turner holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SYN Animalia Paradoxa
Date: Aug 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
A slow jab from Graves misses its intended target.
Graves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turner tries to avoid it but Graves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turner to the ground. Turner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Graves slips under a jab from Turner.
Turner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Turner rushes Graves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Turner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turner presses Graves against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Turner avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
Turner tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow. #T1#
Graves prevents a body shot from Turner.
Graves blocking some punches.
Turner lands with a light punch inside.
Turner prevents the takedown attempt.
Elgin Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Graves.#BC#
Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Turner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turner lands a really nice looking cross but Graves seems unphased.
Graves blocks a leg kick.
Graves takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Graves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Graves takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
A jab from Turner finds it's way through Graves's defenses.
Graves slips under a jab from Turner.
Turner defending well as Graves loads up on a big left hand.
Turner feints and then cracks Graves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Graves down.
Graves connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Graves looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
Turner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Graves.
Graves slips under a jab from Turner.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Graves clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Turner on the inside.
Graves tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Graves tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Graves looking to stall.
Turner blocks a body shot from Graves.
Turner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards. #T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Graves.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Turner blocks a body shot from Graves.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graves.
Graves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turner scores with a shoulder strike.
Turner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
A short right from Turner on the inside.
Graves wants a takedown.
Graves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turner lands an uppercut.
Turner gets through Graves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves blocking some punches.
Turner misses with the head strike.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves wants a takedown.
Turner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Graves takes one to the side of the head.
Turner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Graves scores with a nice head shot.
Graves throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Graves lands with an overhand left.
Graves connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back.
Graves getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Turner throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves with a nice cross.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Graves lands with a cross.
Graves throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner moves forwards but Graves connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Graves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner slips under a jab from Graves.
Graves shoots in looking for a takedown. Turner tries to sprawl out of it but Graves 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.
A counter left hand to the body from Turner misses its target.
Graves takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Graves throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
Turner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Graves checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Graves lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
Graves has managed to clinch.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
#BC#
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Turner.
Nice uppercut there from Turner.
A big left from Turner misses.
Turner misses with the combination.
Turner blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turner.
Turner throws a chopping leg kick but Graves manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turner takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Graves staying out of range there.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Graves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Turner. #T1#
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
Turner takes one to the chin there.
Turner scores with a decent looking hook.
Turner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Graves loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
A jab lands there for Graves.
Turner throws a good cross that connects.
Graves slips a straight right by Turner.
Graves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turner doesn't seem bothered though.
Elgin Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Graves takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Graves misses its intended target.
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab lands there for Graves.
Turner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T2#
Graves tries to move into range but Turner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Graves slips under a jab.
Turner punishes Graves's body with a nice straight punch.
Turner tries to move into range but Graves moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graves lands a jab.#TD2#
Graves fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Turner sprawls well initially but Graves persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Turner trying to control from the bottom.
Turner is looking for a sweep. Graves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turner trying to control but Graves postures up.
Turner won't allow Graves to pass to mount.
Turner is refusing to be controlled, as Graves sits in half guard.
Graves is pressing down on Turner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turner is holding on for now. #T3#
Turner trying to hold on to Graves's head to control him but Graves postures up.
#SUB2#
Graves is looking for a kimura but Turner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Graves to get the leverage.
Graves wants to free his trapped foot but Turner is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Graves 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.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Turner is defending well.
Turner trying to control but Graves postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Graves working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Turner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Graves trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Graves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turner is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Turner keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass.
Turner looking for a sweep. Not yet Turner, not yet.
Graves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turner has Graves pulled in close to control his posture.
Graves looking to pass the guard.
Graves trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Turner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernest Graves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Turner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Graves stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Graves takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Graves looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Graves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Turner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner slips a jab from Graves.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Graves scores with a sloppy right hand. Turner should have avoided that one.
Graves shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turner pinned against the cage. Turner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Turner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Graves scores with a hook to the body. Turner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turner misses with a straight right.
A jab from Graves misses.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Graves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Graves wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Graves takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Graves's jab looks to have found its range, popping Turner under the eye.
Elgin Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner jabs Graves right on the nose. Graves blinks but takes it well.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Turner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Graves is out of range.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Turner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Graves misses with a straight left.
Turner tries to clinch but Graves is having none of it.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Graves's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Graves scrambles back to his feet.
Graves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turner doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Graves lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turner at a distance.
#T2#
Graves looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
Turner cracks Graves with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big right from Turner misses.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Graves tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Graves 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.
A slow jab from Graves misses its intended target.
A big left from Turner misses.
Graves throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner throws a good cross that connects.
Graves scores with a jab.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Turner drives through and clinches with Graves against the cage.
Graves tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
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.
Graves takes a shot to the head.
Turner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graves tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Turner misses with a body punch.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Graves - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves. #TD2#
Graves has picked Turner up - he's going for a ride! Graves dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Graves works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Turner tries to get to full guard but Graves has control of the leg.
Turner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Graves postures up in Turner's guard and throws a big left but Turner blocks it. #T4#
Graves wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
Turner pulls Graves in close to prevent any damage.
Graves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Turner's head.
Graves tries to free his leg and advance position but Turner is retaining full guard.
Turner controls Graves momentarily but Graves frees himself.
Graves advances position into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner struggling a bit here.
Turner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Graves looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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 Elgin Turner.
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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Syn 698 Turner vs Tapani
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Kansalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turner lands with a hook. Kansalainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
Kansalainen throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Turner gets a takedown into half guard.
Turner trying to pass the guard but Kansalainen defending well.
Turner missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Kansalainen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kansalainen tries to kick Turner off but Turner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kansalainen 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.
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.
#T1#
Turner wants to take a breather but Kansalainen is having none of it.
Turner is looking to advance position but Kansalainen won't allow it.
Kansalainen is refusing to be controlled, as Turner sits in half guard.
Turner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Turner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Turner is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Kansalainen has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Turner is in a lot of trouble! Kansalainen is straining to finish and he's done it! Turner taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tapani Kansalainen!
Tapani Kansalainen is the new lightweight champion!
Tapani Kansalainen 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.
Elgin Turner spoke after the fight, saying 'Wu Tang fuh eva!'. |
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Event:
Syn 692 Turner vs Gravas
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gravas s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gravas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gravas .
Turner misses with a body shot.
Turner backing away here, and Gravas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Turner moves away from the strike by Gravas .
A jab lands there for Turner.
Turner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Gravas , right into the meat of the thigh.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner blocks a low kick nicely.
Gravas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gravas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gravas misses the shot to the body.
Turner throws a hook but Gravas blocks it.
Gravas slips a jab from Turner.
Gravas throws a leg kick but Turner checks it.
Gravas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Gravas tries to work over Turner's front leg with a kick but Turner checks it.
Gravas lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gravas needs to keep his hands up - Turner had a free shot at his head there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gravas . That's going to slow Turner down.
Turner misses with a hook.
Gravas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gravas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turner can pounce on him.
Gravas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turner. Turner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good work by Turner as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Gravas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner misses the jab.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Gravas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gravas .
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Gravas slips the punch.
Turner defending well as Gravas loads up on a big left hand.
Gravas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Gravas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Turner slips under a jab.
Turner looks to land a left hand but Gravas moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick from Gravas misses.
Gravas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gravas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gravas lands with an uppercut that bounces Turner off the cage and back into range.
Turner slips under a jab.
Gravas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Latka Gravas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Gravas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Gravas .
Turner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gravas throws a solid leg kick but Turner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gravas .
Turner feinted with a counter takedown.
That kick from Turner tenderised Gravas 's leg. Gravas is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gravas at a distance.
Turner blocks the body kick.
#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Turner.
Gravas throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Turner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gravas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gravas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Gravas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gravas delivers a nice body kick.
Gravas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner checks the leg kick.
Turner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gravas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Gravas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gravas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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.
Gravas keeps the fight on the outside.
Turner sizes up Gravas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Gravas saw that one coming.
Gravas throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Turner wants to clinch.
Gravas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3#
Gravas is looking to chop away at Turner's legs.
Gravas wants to land a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Turner connects with a body shot that sends Gravas 's belly button to the back.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Gravas .
Gravas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gravas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turner misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gravas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Turner duly obliges.
Turner ducks right into an uppercut from Gravas .
Turner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gravas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gravas moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Turner moves out of range as Gravas throws a body kick.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good shot there by Turner.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gravas .
Gravas throws a push kick but Turner slaps the foot to one side.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Turner tests Gravas 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gravas scoring well with a low kick there.
Gravas moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Gravas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Gravas .
Turner attempts a counter takedown but Gravas avoids it well and moves away.
Gravas looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Gravas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Turner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gravas misses with a low kick.
Gravas cracks Turner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Gravas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick lands for Gravas .
A low kick lands for Gravas .
Turner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turner connects with the punch.
Gravas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gravas .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gravas throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Gravas throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Gravas throws a low kick but Turner moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Gravas blocks the leg kick.
Gravas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turner to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Latka Gravas will probably get the nod.
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#
Turner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gravas at a distance.
Gravas lands a jab to Turner's midsection.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Turner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gravas is out of range and Turner settles back down.
Gravas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turner checks it well.
Gravas ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Gravas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jab by Turner.
That kick from Gravas tenderised Turner's leg. Turner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gravas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turner.
Latka Gravas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turner lands a nice shot that snaps Gravas 's head back.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Gravas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gravas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gravas misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
Gravas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Gravas slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Gravas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gravas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gravas throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Turner attempts a counter takedown but Gravas avoids it well and moves away.
Turner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gravas tries to clinch up.
Gravas slips a jab from Turner.#T1#
Gravas tries to close the distance and clinch but Turner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turner jabs Gravas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gravas 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gravas scrambles back to his feet.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gravas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gravas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gravas throws a low kick but Turner moves out of range easily.
Turner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gravas drops his hands momentarily and Turner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Turner wants to clinch.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gravas throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
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.
Gravas jabs Turner to the body, keeping him 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!
Gravas 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gravas lands with a nice body punch.
Turner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T2#
Turner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gravas scores with the left hand. Turner knows he should have avoided that one.
Turner doesn't manage to clinch there - Gravas circles away.
#CL#
Turner rushes Gravas and presses him up against the cage.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gravas can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
Gravas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Gravas avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage. #BC#
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Turner scores with a nice right hand.
Gravas lands with a cross.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gravas .
Gravas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gravas throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Turner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gravas has time to react.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gravas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gravas connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gravas moves away.
Gravas misses with a hook.#T3#
A jab from Turner finds it's way through Gravas 's defenses.
Turner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Gravas .
Gravas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Gravas throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gravas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice cross by Turner.
Gravas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turner throws the left hand but Gravas avoids the punch easily.
Gravas looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Gravas takes one on the button.
Gravas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Gravas motions for Turner to come forward. Gravas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Turner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gravas to the mat! Gravas manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gravas trying to keep a closed guard but Turner is proving a slippery customer.
Gravas being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Turner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Gravas has his foot on Turner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turner works his way back into a safe position though.
Turner postures up and lands a big shot to Gravas 's brow.
Turner stands up over Gravas , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Turner landing some decent shots from guard.
Turner advances position into side control!
Turner working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Turner creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gravas sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Turner trying to control the position but Gravas is working away.
Turner working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner is staying tight to Gravas 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Turner connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gravas some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Gravas scores with a hook.
Turner moves out of range of the body kick.
Turner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gravas with a nice cross.
Turner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big left from Turner misses.
Gravas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gravas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Turner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Turner backing away here, and Gravas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot.
Turner scores with a body shot.
Gravas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gravas misses with a low kick.
Turner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gravas .#CL#
Turner moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Turner as the two fighters clinch.
Turner lands a left hand.
Gravas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gravas misses with some punches.
Gravas swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Turner manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Gravas connects with a solid leg kick.
Gravas 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 feinted with a counter takedown.
Gravas connects with a single shot there.
Gravas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Gravas tried to score with a low kick but Turner checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gravas 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.#TD#
Turner feints and as Gravas raises his hands in defense, Turner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Gravas looking for a guillotine here but Turner defends easily.
Turner trying to control but Gravas is working from the bottom.
Turner with a nice head shot there.
Turner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gravas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Gravas 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 trying to control but Gravas is working from the bottom.
Turner cracks Gravas with a solid left hand.
Turner wants to control from the top but Gravas keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gravas trying to control the position.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Gravas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Turner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Turner is in close to Gravas 's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Turner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Gravas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Gravas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gravas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turner wants to pass the guard but Gravas is keeping the position.#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.#SUB2#
Turner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gravas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turner has managed to get both his arms back between Gravas 's legs - danger averted.
Gravas keeping full guard, as Turner tries to pass.
Turner wants to control from the top but Gravas keeps moving.
Gravas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gravas is trying to keep Turner in close.
Turner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Turner working the ground and pound but Gravas is defending the strikes.
Turner scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Latka Gravas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gravas misses with a looping right.
Turner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Turner scores with a push kick.
Donk. Turner catches Gravas right on the button with a cross.
Gravas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gravas enables Turner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gravas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Gravas has his foot on Turner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turner works his way back into a safe position though.
Turner postures up in Gravas 's guard and throws a big left but Gravas blocks it.
Elgin Turner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turner wants to control from the top but Gravas keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gravas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Turner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gravas 's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner postures up.
Turner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Turner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Turner's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Turner is looking to work some ground and pound but Gravas has wrist control.
Turner cracks Gravas with a solid left hand.
Gravas being controlled here, momentarily.
Turner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Turner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Turner trying to control from half guard but Gravas is working away.
Turner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turner winds up and cracks Gravas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Turner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Turner prevents Gravas from improving his position.#T2#
Gravas is trying to maintain the position but Turner is very close to passing his half guard.
Turner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gravas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gravas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gravas is looking to escape.
Gravas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Turner pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Turner cracks Gravas with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Turner lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gravas hang on?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gravas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Turner has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gravas 's face.
Gravas taking shots to the head. #T3#
Turner content just to control the position here.
Turner is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gravas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Turner looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Turner with good strikes from the mount here!
Gravas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gravas taking shots to the head.
Gravas tries to hold on but Turner pushes him away.
Gravas is working to get back to half guard.
Turner with a couple of short strikes.
Gravas is trying to escape the mount.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gravas can do to turn this around?#T4#
Turner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gravas is looking to escape.
Gravas wants to hold on but Turner pushes him away.
Turner working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gravas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Turner raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gravas taking shots to the head.
Turner lands with some strikes.
Turner dominating with strikes here.
Turner landing shots from mount.
Turner scoring with strikes but Gravas is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gravas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gravas is in a horrible position here. Turner smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Turner with shots to the head and body - Gravas looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner had his way with Latka Gravas in that 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#
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
Turner lands a lovely overhand right.
Gravas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice shot lands for Turner.
Gravas is looking to clinch.
Gravas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
A little jabbing left from Gravas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Gravas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Turner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gravas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Gravas feints a counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Gravas . That snapped Turner's head back.
Gravas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Gravas .
A swing and a miss from Gravas .
Turner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Turner takes one on the button.
Turner misses the jab.
Turner throws a hook but Gravas blocks it.#T1#
Turner tries to bum rush Gravas with a series of wild strikes but Gravas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turner checks a leg kick.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner is looking to clinch but Gravas is avoiding it.
Gravas misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Turner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gravas doesn't seem phased though.
Gravas tries a low kick but Turner avoids it.
Turner scores with a shot to the body.
Turner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gravas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Turner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick lands for Turner.
Turner checks a leg kick.
Turner scores with a jab.
Gravas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gravas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gravas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T2#
Gravas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gravas misses with a wild body shot.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gravas .
Gravas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner scores with a nice head shot.
Gravas misses with a body kick.
Turner connects with a nice looking jab.
Turner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turner misses with a hook. Gravas ducked under it nicely.
Gravas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gravas looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Gravas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gravas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gravas slips under a jab from Turner.
Gravas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gravas looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner scores with a nice head shot.
Gravas takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Gravas on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Turner cracks Gravas with a good jab.
Turner lands the left hand.
Gravas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turner is able to avoid easily.
Turner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gravas is looking to score with low kicks.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gravas manages to avoid it.
Turner blocks a jab.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Gravas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gravas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gravas s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gravas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Gravas throws a body kick that misses.
Turner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gravas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
A shot to the liver by Gravas . Beautiful body shot.
Turner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gravas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turner checks it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner scores with a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Gravas misses its intended target. #T4#
Turner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gravas throws a low kick but Turner avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Turner.
Turner checks the leg kick.
Gravas lands a leg kick that knocks Turner off balance momentarily.
Gravas missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner tries to counter with a takedown but Gravas is quick to defend against it.
Gravas throws out a leg kick but Turner moves out of range and Gravas only half commits.
Gravas takes one to the chin there.
Turner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gravas misses with a low kick.
Turner tries to counter with a takedown but Gravas is quick to defend against it.
Turner lands a really nice looking cross but Gravas seems unphased.
Turner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turner lands a body shot.
Gravas misses with a body shot.
Gravas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elgin Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turner 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!
A less than humble Elgin Turner misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Syn 686 Rhod vs Turner
Date: May 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Turner throws a hook to the side of Rhod's head but Rhod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhod connects with a looping right hand.
Rhod lands with a kick to the ribs.
Turner staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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.
Rhod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Rhod throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rhod stuns Turner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rhod lands a slapping body shot.
Rhod scores with a nice right hand.
Rhod throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turner throws the left hand but Rhod avoids the punch easily.
Turner takes one to the side of the head.
Rhod throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Rhod does no damage.
Rhod keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rhod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner connects with a solid leg kick.
Rhod takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
Turner throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.#T1#
Rhod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Rhod.
Rhod slips a straight right by Turner.
Rhod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Turner is looking to slow Rhod down with leg kicks.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rhod fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Rhod's head but Rhod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhod fires out a quick counter leg kick but Turner just manages to avoid it.
Rhod clobbers Turner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rhod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Turner scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Rhod turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turner wants to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Turner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhod fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turner on the side of the head.#T2#
Turner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Turner lands a nice hook to Rhod's body. Rhod takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rhod feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turner's calf.
Rhod slips a straight right by Turner.
Rhod throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Turner defending well as Rhod loads up on a big left hand.
Turner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rhod stuffs the takedown.
Turner moves out of range of the body kick.
Rhod throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rhod is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Turner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rhod takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rhod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Good work by Rhod as he checks the leg kick.
Rhod with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
It looks like Rhod has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rhod lands a glancing blow to the side of Turner's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Rhod.
The fighters circling - Rhod throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Donk. Rhod catches Turner right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Turner moves into range and clinches up with Rhod.#BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rhod buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rhod throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Rhod moves away and avoids it.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Rudy Rhod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhod throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Turner walks into a jab.
Turner scores with a punch to the head.
Turner misses with a hook.
Rhod jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Rhod.
Rhod is looking to slow Turner down with leg kicks.
Rhod lunges at Turner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turner's hand.
Rhod dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rhod throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Turner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rhod throws a leg kick which misses Turner's front leg but catches the back leg as Turner tries to avoid it.
Rhod slips a jab from Turner.#T4#
Rhod tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Rhod slips the punch.
Rhod works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rhod will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turner lands a leg kick that knocks Rhod off balance momentarily.
Turner slips a straight right by Rhod.
Rhod drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turner, as that shot connected.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rhod.
A good leg kick by Rhod.
Rhod attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Rhod throws a body kick that misses.
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
It looked like Rhod wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rhod defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Rhod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rhod misses the jab.
Turner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jab from Rhod.
Turner with a jab.
Rhod takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod dominated that round.
That's time! Rhod's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rhod throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Rhod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Rhod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Rhod bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turner's head backwards.
Rhod throws a front kick aimed at Turner's knee but Turner avoids it well.
Rhod is looking to slow Turner down with leg kicks. #TD2#
Turner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Turner throws a strike aimed at the side of Rhod's head but Rhod avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Turner seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Turner misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Turner controlling the position.
Rhod dodges the ground and pound from Turner.
Rhod prevents Turner from moving into mount.
Turner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhod keeps working. #T1#
Rhod takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rhod dodges the ground and pound from Turner.
Turner cracks Rhod with a big right hand but Rhod just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Turner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rhod has escaped the position, nice work there.
Turner trying to control the position but Rhod is working away.
Turner working away.
Turner is trying to ground and pound but Rhod uses the momentary lack of control by Turner to regain half guard. #T2#
Turner moves into full mount! Rhod won't be happy about that!
Turner trying to control but Rhod is having none of it.
Rhod holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Turner tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rhod is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rhod wants to hold on but Turner pushes him away.
Turner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
#T3#
Rhod blocking the ground and pound.
Turner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rhod is looking to escape.
Turner throws some wild stikes that Rhod manages to avoid easily.
Turner trying to control but Rhod is having none of it.
Elgin Turner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rhod holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Turner tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rhod avoids a strike by Turner and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Turner's guard! Fantastic escape!
Rhod's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Turner working a defensive guard here.
Turner wants to hit a sweep here but Rhod passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Turner there! #T4#
Turner tries to hold on but Rhod pushes him away.
Turner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turner sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Turner is trying to get back to full guard.
Rhod trying to control from half guard but Turner is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner is looking to control Rhod's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turner avoid being mounted?
Turner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Rhod slips under a jab from Turner.
Turner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big left from Turner misses.
Jab from Rhod.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhod.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Rhod's shoulder, as Rhod tries to avoid the shot.
Turner blocks a jab.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rhod connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rhod tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turner is able to avoid easily.
A big left from Turner misses.
Turner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Rhod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhod scores with a decent looking hook.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Rhod throwing a counter right hand but Turner manages to avoid it.
Turner lands a really nice looking cross but Rhod seems unphased.
Turner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rhod tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Rhod does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner works Rhod's body with a nice hook.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Rhod's head but Rhod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhod defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Rhod slips a jab from Turner.
Rhod misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Rhod misses with a low kick.
Rhod tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Turner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod tried to score with a low kick but Turner checks it.
Turner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rhod defends it well.
Rhod misses with an uppercut.
Turner throws the left hand but Rhod avoids the punch easily.
Rhod missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhod throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Rhod chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turner can pounce on him.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rhod lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Rhod takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhod lands a really nice looking cross but Turner seems unphased.
Rhod throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rhod scores with the left hand. Turner knows he should have avoided that one.
Rhod just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner lands a jab to the nose.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhod attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Turner throws a hook but Rhod blocks it.
Rhod throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Turner throws a shot to the body.
Turner checks a low kick from Rhod.
Turner is looking to clinch but Rhod is avoiding it.
Turner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Turner moves into range and clinches up with Rhod.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner. #T3#
Rhod is looking to control Turner's arms but Turner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rhod has his back to the cage. #BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Rhod works the jab nicely.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rhod paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rhod needs to keep his hands up - Turner had a free shot at his head there.
Rhod lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turner circles away quickly and effectively.
Rhod moves away from the strike by Turner.
Turner scores with a punch to the head.
Rhod misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Turner misses.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.
Rhod moves forwards but Turner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rhod.
Turner feints the counter takedown.
Rhod tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turner scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod misses with a straight right.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhod.
Turner throws a hook but Rhod blocks it.
Rudy Rhod is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Rhod misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Rhod.
Rhod looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Rhod lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Turner takes one on the button.
Turner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Turner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rhod. Rhod obviously looking to wear him down.
Donk. Turner catches Rhod right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Rhod.
Turner scores with a nice right hand.
Turner dips to his left and cracks Rhod with an uppercut!
Rhod will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhod.
Turner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rhod. Rhod circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rhod motions for Turner to come forward. Rhod throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turner is out of range and Rhod settles back down.
Turner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rhod throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhod dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turner. That did some damage!
Turner throws the left hand but Rhod avoids the punch easily.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner avoids the body shot from Rhod.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Elgin Turner just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Turner slips a jab from Rhod.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Turner moves in looking to clinch but Rhod pushes him off.
Good shot there by Rhod.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rhod blocks the body kick.
Rhod appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rhod swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rhod lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rhod pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turner is out of range and Rhod settles back down.
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Some bone on bone action there as Turner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That kick from Rhod tenderised Turner's leg. Turner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turner lands with a straight right. Rhod didn't see that one coming.
Rhod takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Turner misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Rhod throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turner looks to land a body kick but Rhod moved away.
Rhod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhod motions for Turner to come forward. Rhod throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Rhod throws a low kick, looking for Turner's leg but Turner calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Rhod tried to score with a low kick but Turner checks it.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Rhod throws a front kick that sends Turner stumbling back into the cage.
Turner connects with a single shot there.
Rhod throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Rhod lands with a hook. Turner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rhod moves away from the strike by Turner.
Turner moves away from the strike by Rhod.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rhod circles away quickly and effectively.
Rhod thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rhod is looking to slow Turner down with leg kicks.
Turner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rhod defends well and Turner ends up having to push Rhod into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod tries to score with a low kick but Turner moves his leg out of the way.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner blocks a jab.
Turner takes one on the button.
Rhod scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rhod throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Rhod takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Rhod misses.
Rhod cracks Turner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rhod throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner scores with a sloppy right hand. Rhod should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Turner clinches.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Rhod breaks from the clinch.
Turner looks to land a left hand but Rhod moved out of range nicely.
Turner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rhod connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turner scrambles back to his feet.
Rhod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Rhod turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rhod tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Rhod swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turner lands a nice looking body shot.
Turner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rhod looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhod connects with a leg kick. Turner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Turner lands a body shot.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Rhod fires out a quick counter leg kick but Turner just manages to avoid it.
Rhod throws a low kick but Turner avoids it.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rhod closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turner lands the left hand.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turner moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhod looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2#
Turner clinches up with Rhod and pushes him back against the cage.
Rhod tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
#T4#
Turner misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Rhod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Turner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rhod throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner scores with a leg kick.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Rhod is out of range.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Rhod slips the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rhod.
Rhod throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner tries to clinch there but Rhod circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod misses with a kick to the body.
Rhod throws a low kick but Turner avoids it.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
Rhod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Rhod misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Elgin Turner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Rhod pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turner is out of range and Rhod settles back down.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
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.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rhod.
Turner blocks a jab.
Turner throws the left hand but Rhod avoids the punch easily.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhod 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.
Turner slips a straight right by Rhod.
Turner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rhod defends it well.
Turner throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range.
Turner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rhod cracks Turner with an open hand slap.
Rhod throws a low kick but Turner moves out of range easily.
Rhod lands with a right hand.
Rhod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Rhod misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod connects with a solid leg kick.
Rhod attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turner misses with a hook.
Rhod swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Rhod lands with a right hand.
Turner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rhod. Rhod obviously looking to wear him down.
Turner connects with a right hand. Rhod shakes it off.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner throws a hook but Rhod avoids it easily.
Rhod tries to land a leg kick but Turner saw it coming and moves away.
Rhod throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turner. Turner obviously looking to wear him down.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rhod.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Turner.
Turner misses with a body kick.
Turner slips under a jab.
Rhod throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rhod wants to land a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Rhod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Turner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rhod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rhod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Rhod slips under a jab from Turner.
Rhod throws a big shot that misses.
Turner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turner scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Turner.
Turner in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Turner wants to control but Rhod is keeping him busy. #T3#
Turner throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Rhod works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Turner controlling the action here.
Turner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Turner is trying to control. Rhod wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Turner working the head and body with strikes.
Rhod taking some punishment here, with Turner in his half guard.
Rudy Rhod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Turner is looking to take a break and control but Rhod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Turner trying to control the action but Rhod is working from the bottom.
Turner is thwarting Rhod's attempts to control the position.
Turner is trying to control. Rhod wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Turner is looking to stall here but Rhod recovers full guard.
Turner wants to control from the top but Rhod keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elgin Turner.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner is the new lightweight champion!
Elgin Turner decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Syn 683 Borjigin vs Toivonen
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Uesugi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Uesugi throws a shot to the body.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uesugi misses the jab.#CL2#
Turner has closed the distance and engaged Uesugi in a clinch.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turner pushes Uesugi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Turner lands with a light punch inside.
Turner can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Turner as Uesugi tries to tie him up.
Turner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Uesugi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Uesugi.
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
Turner takes a shot to the head.
Turner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
Turner prevents a body shot from Uesugi. #T1#
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
Uesugi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uesugi.
Turner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Uesugi stalling against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Uesugi.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi lands with a short shot to the head.
Uesugi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Uesugi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turner.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Uesugi.
Turner pushes Uesugi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Turner.
A nice right hand lands inside from Uesugi.
Uesugi is trying to stall.
Turner prevents a body shot from Uesugi. #T2#
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turner lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Uesugi lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Turner.
Turner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Uesugi slips a jab and a cross from Turner.
Turner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uesugi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've been told by Uesugi's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Uesugi looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
Turner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turner thuds a left hand into Uesugi's body.#CL2#
Turner moves into range and clinches up with Uesugi.
Turner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uesugi tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uesugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner lands with a light punch inside.
Uesugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uesugi is working Turner over against the cage.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Uesugi blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi blocks an uppercut.
Turner tries to work over Uesugi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turner wants to get back to striking at distance but Uesugi won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uesugi.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner prevents a body shot from Uesugi.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turner working aggressively here.
Turner lands a shoulder strike.
Turner misses with some punches.
Uesugi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uesugi slows down the pace here.
#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Uesugi.
Still in the clinch, Turner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Uesugi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Uesugi misses with a punch on the inside.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Uesugis head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner pushes Uesugi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
Uesugi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi.
Uesugi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards. #BC2#
Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Uesugi misses with a hook.
Elgin Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uesugi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turner connects with a right hand. Uesugi shakes it off.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Uesugi scores with a jab. Turner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Uesugi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turner's hands.
Uesugi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Uesugi throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
Uesugi misses with a looping right.
Uesugi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner misses with a straight right.
Uesugi throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Uesugi connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back.
A punch lands to the side of Turner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Uesugi slips a straight right by Turner.
As Turner tries to get set, Uesugi tries to push him back and clinch up but Turner manages to avoid the attempt.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Turner.
Uesugi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turner.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Turner lands with an uppercut that bounces Uesugi off the cage and back into range.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uesugi.
Turner slips a straight right by Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with the combination.
Turner with the counter takedown but Uesugi avoids it easily.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
Turner with the counter takedown but Uesugi avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Uesugi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Turner stuns Uesugi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uesugi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Uesugi slips the punch.
Uesugi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Turner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Nice defenses there by Uesugi.
A counter left hand to the body from Uesugi misses its target.
Uesugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi scores with the left hand. Turner knows he should have avoided that one.
Uesugi throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Turner tests Uesugi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Uesugi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Uesugi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Uesugi throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
Uesugi throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Uesugi is out of range.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Turner with the counter takedown but Uesugi avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Turner coming out on top.
Uesugi wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Uesugi with a hook.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner scores with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Uesugi.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Uesugi is out of range.
Turner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Uesugi tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner cracks Uesugi with a good jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Uesugi moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.
Turner with the counter takedown but Uesugi avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Turner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turner.
Uesugi missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uesugi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Turner misses with a looping left.
A jab from Uesugi misses. #T4#
Turner cracks a nice hook into Uesugi's ribs.
Uesugi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Turner closes the distance and clinches.
Turner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Turner is working Uesugi over against the cage.
Uesugi blocks an uppercut.
Uesugi misses with a punch to the body.
Turner lands a shot to the body.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Uesugi controls his hands.
Uesugi stalls.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Turner works on Uesugi's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turner lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
Turner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Uesugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi checks a low kick from Turner.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Turner finds it's way through Uesugi's defenses.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Turner lands a right hook to the body.
Uesugi throws a big shot that misses.
Turner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Uesugi defends it well.
Nice uppercut there from Turner.#CL2#
Turner closes the distance and clinches.
Uesugi stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Turner on the inside.
Uesugi lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uesugi blocks an uppercut.
Turner is leaning against Uesugi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Uesugi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.#T1##TD2#
Turner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Uesugi bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Turner lands with an uppercut that bounces Uesugi off the cage and back into range.
Turner needs to keep his hands up - Uesugi had a free shot at his head there.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uesugi defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Turner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Uesugi misses with a looping right.
Uesugi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Uesugi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good work by Uesugi as he checks the leg kick.
Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner defending well as Uesugi loads up on a big left hand.
Turner connects with a nice looking jab.
Uesugi slips under a jab.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uesugi. #T2#
Uesugi throws a shot to the body.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Uesugi saw that one coming.
Uesugi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uesugi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Uesugi slips the punch.
Turner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Uesugi. Uesugi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Uesugi cracks Turner with a good jab.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Uesugi slips the punch.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uesugi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Uesugi stuns Turner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Uesugi misses its intended target.
Turner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Uesugi checks it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turner.
The fighters circling - Uesugi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Uesugi moves away and avoids it.
Kagekatsu Uesugi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Uesugi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Uesugi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Turner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turner sizes up Uesugi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uesugi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turner.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Uesugi scores with a body shot.
Turner fails with a takedown attempt.
Uesugi scores with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Turner.
Turner scores with a jab to the head.
Turner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Turner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Uesugi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turner.#T4#
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uesugi.
A counter left hand to the body from Uesugi misses its target.
Turner with a nice cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turner.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Uesugi misses the target.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Uesugi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Turner jabs at Uesugi's body.
Uesugi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Turner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Uesugi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Uesugi needs to keep his hands up - Turner had a free shot at his head there.
Turner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Uesugi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elgin Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Turner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!
In his post fight interview, Elgin Turner started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Syn 678 Toivonen vs Martynov
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Rhod lands with a cross.
Rhod blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Rhod. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rhod.
Rhod connects with a solid leg kick.
Turner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rhod defends it nicely.
Turner seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rhod misses with a straight right.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
Turner gets a takedown into half guard.
Turner throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rhod to regain full guard.
Turner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Turner wants to control from the top but Rhod keeps moving.
Turner is looking to work some ground and pound but Rhod has wrist control.
Rhod keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
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 postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Rhod controlling the position.
Rhod working a defensive guard here.
Rhod keeping full guard, as Turner tries to pass.
Rhod avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Turner 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 wants to control from the top but Rhod keeps moving.
Rhod keeping full guard, as Turner tries to pass.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Turner 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rhod 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.#T2#
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.
Rhod chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Rhod's shoulder, as Rhod tries to avoid the shot.
Turner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rhod feints and then cracks Turner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turner down.
Rhod walks forward, straight into a front kick from Turner.
Rhod's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rhod scrambles back to his feet.
Rhod dodges the punch combination from Turner.
Turner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rhod dips to his left and cracks Turner with an uppercut!
Turner looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.
Rhod lands with a kick to the ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhod throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
Rhod lands the left hand.
Turner avoids the body shot from Rhod.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Rhod swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rhod connects with a solid leg kick.
Rhod wants to slow Turner down by chopping away at his legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rhod.
#T3#
Rhod misses with a straight left.
Turner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rhod connects with a leg kick. Turner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rhod cracks Turner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Turner.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Turner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Turner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turner checks a low kick from Rhod.
Rhod throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Turner.
Rhod takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhod was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rhod throws a front kick aimed at Turner's knee but Turner avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhod. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhod takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod clobbers Turner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rhod.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.#T4#
Turner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rhod on the side of the head.
Rhod slips under a jab from Turner.
Rhod takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turner slips a jab from Rhod.
Turner throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Rhod - just one landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rhod.
Rudy Rhod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Turner defending well as Rhod loads up on a big left hand.
Rhod blocks a jab.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rhod tries to score with a low kick but Turner moves his leg out of the way.
Rhod moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A good leg kick by Rhod.
That kick from Rhod tenderised Turner's leg. Turner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rhod walks into a straight right hand from Turner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That kick from Rhod tenderised Turner's leg. Turner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turner walks into a straight right hand from Rhod.
Rhod looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rhod moves out of range as Turner strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rhod! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rhod takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhod.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Turner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rhod misses with an uppercut.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Rhod takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rhod slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rhod! But no joy.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rhod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rhod on the side of the head.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner attempts a counter takedown but Rhod avoids it well and moves away.
Rhod with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Turner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rudy Rhod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rhod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Rhod ducks down to avoid it.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Turner.#TD#
Turner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rhod!
Turner throws a strike aimed at the side of Rhod's head but Rhod avoids it well.
An elbow from Turner crashes against the mat.
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 wants to control but Rhod is keeping him busy.
Rhod manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rhod wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turner keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Turner wants to get back to full guard.
Turner is looking to control Rhod's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turner avoid being mounted?
Rhod passes into side control, despite Turner's attempt to control the position.
Turner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rhod wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhod controlling from side mount.
Turner is looking to reverse the position.
Turner defending against the ground and pound.
Turner tries to buck Rhod off but Rhod is having none of it.#T3#
Turner stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Rhod taking a breather here.
Turner is looking to reverse the position.
Turner is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhod trying to control the position but Turner is working away.
Turner tries to bench press Rhod off him but Rhod keeps the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Turner looks to move to half guard but instead Rhod has passed into mount! Damn!
Elgin Turner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rhod tries to push Turner's head away but Turner is holding on tight.
Rhod avoids the attempt from Turner to control.
Turner is desperately trying to improve his position but Rhod has a good base and remains in mount.
Rhod avoids the attempt from Turner to control.
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 Elgin Turner will probably get the nod.
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.
#R3#
Rhod misses with a straight right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rhod.
Turner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rhod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rhod misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turner throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.
Rhod is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rhod moves away from the strike by Turner.
Rhod looks to land a body kick but Turner moved away.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rhod paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rhod lands with a straight right. Turner didn't see that one coming.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Rhod only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner throws a hook but Rhod blocks it.
Turner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rhod dips to his left and cracks Turner with an uppercut!
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 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Rhod lands an overhand right.#T1#
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Rhod lands a jab-cross combination.
Turner staying out of range there.
Turner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rhod misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Turner works the jab nicely.
Turner connects with a single shot there.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Turner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Turner showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner is thwarting Rhod's attempts to control the position.
Turner trying to control from Rhod's half guard. Rhod has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Turner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Turner looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rhod is avoiding damage well.
#T2#
Rhod can't do much from the bottom here.
Rhod is looking for a sweep.
Turner wants to control but Rhod is keeping him busy.
Turner content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Turner 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 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 trying to control the position but Rhod is working away.
Rhod is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Turner advances to mount.
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.
Rhod avoids a series of strikes thrown by Turner.
Rhod is looking to improve his position but Turner isn't that keen on the idea.
Turner wants to control but Rhod has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Rhod is looking to improve his position.
Turner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Turner is just content to waste time from the top position. Rhod takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rhod is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Turner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rhod working a defensive guard here.
Turner pushing down on Rhod's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Turner in particular looking to stall.
Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhod keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Elgin Turner did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Rhod with a nice cross.
Turner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rhod moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rhod, right into the meat.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Rhod looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A clash of legs there as Turner blocks the low kick.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Turner misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhod swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rhod scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Rhod walks into a stiff left hand from Turner.
Turner slips under a jab.
Turner connects with a right hand. Rhod shakes it off.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Turner backing away here, and Rhod unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Turner throws a hook but Rhod blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rhod. That's going to slow Turner down.
Turner swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Rhod cracks Turner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rhod misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rhods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rhod slips a jab from Turner.
Turner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Turner throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Rhod moves away and avoids it.
Rhod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Rhod.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rhod.
A big right from Turner misses.
Rhod throws a good cross that connects.
Rhod keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Rhod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Turner misses.
Turner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rhod.
Rhod swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Rhod pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rhod scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner throws a sloppy head kick and Rhod moves out of range easily. #T2#
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rhod wants to land a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Rhod lands a nice looking body shot.
Rhod gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rhod! But no joy.
Rhod uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turner has time to react.
Rhod gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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.
Rhod lands a lovely overhand right.
Turner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rhod misses with a body kick.
Rhod works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rhod misses with a straight left.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Turner.
Rhod takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turner throws a good cross that connects.
Turner stuns Rhod with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good leg kick by Rhod there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T3#
Rhod lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhod misses the target.
Turner lands the left hand.
Turner moves out of range as Rhod strikes.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turner lands with a hook. Rhod tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rhod misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
Rhod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
Nice defenses there by Rhod.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Turner lands a jab to the nose.
Rhod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Rhod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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 staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turner blocks the body kick.
Turner checks a leg kick.#T4#
Rhod avoids the body shot from Turner.
A jab from Turner misses.
Rhod swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turner blocks a jab.
Turner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Turner checks a low kick from Rhod.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Rhod saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rhod.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Turner scores with a nice right hand.
Rhod cracks Turner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Rhod appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rhod throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rhod fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turner on the side of the head.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Rhod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhod is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Rhod slips the punch.
Rhod throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Nice uppercut lands for Rhod. That snapped Turner's head back.
Turner takes a swing at Rhod's ribcage but misses.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Turner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rhod has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rhod scores with a nice strike.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
Rhod scores with a leg kick.
Rhod wants to slow Turner down by chopping away at his legs.
Turner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rhod scores with a sloppy right hand. Turner should have avoided that one.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Rhod moves away and avoids it.
Rhod loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Rhod lands with a cross.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhod.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rhod takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rhod.
Turner checks the leg kick.#T1#
Turner misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Rhod.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Rhod is out of range.
Turner misses with a hook. Rhod ducked under it nicely.
Turner throws a low kick but Rhod moves out of range easily.
Turner slips under a jab.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rhod. That's going to slow Turner down.
Rhod lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rhod moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rhod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Rhod getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rhod connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rhod dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turner. That did some damage!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rhod.
Rhod throws a solid leg kick but Turner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rhod.
Rhod takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Rhod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
A slow jab from Rhod misses its intended target.
Rhod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turner misses with a hook. Rhod ducked under it nicely.
Rhod throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turner.
Rhod connects with a right hand. Turner shakes it off.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Rhod takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rhod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhod lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
Rhod lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rhod tries to land a leg kick but Turner saw it coming and moves away.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Rhod's shoulder, as Rhod tries to avoid the shot.
Rhod only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Turner throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range. #T3#
Rhod wants to land a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Good exchange - Turner coming out on top.
Rhod looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rhod throws a leg kick which misses Turner's front leg but catches the back leg as Turner tries to avoid it.
Rhod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Turner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Turner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rhod lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turner's sensitive parts.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Rhod wants to land a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Rhod throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turner.
Rhod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Turner blocks a jab.
Rhod bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rhod lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Rhod throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Rhod.
Rhod takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rhod. #TD#
Rhod gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Turner trying to control but Rhod is working from the bottom.
Turner chips away with some ground and pound.
Turner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Turner looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudy Rhod comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rhod 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Rhod!
Rudy Rhod is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Rudy Rhod thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Elgin Turner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wu Tang fuh eva!'.
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Syn 674 Turner vs Mahmoud
Date: Mar 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahmoud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahmoud tries to score with a low kick but Turner moves his leg out of the way.
Mahmoud moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turner slips under a jab.
Mahmoud throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Turner moves out of range of the leg kick from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud connects with a leg kick. Turner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mahmoud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Turner tries to score with a low kick but Mahmoud moves his leg out of the way.
A combination from Mahmoud does no damage.
Mahmoud misses with a low kick as Turner jumps back.
Turner with a jab.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Mahmoud moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud avoids the body shot from Turner.
Mahmoud 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.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Turner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mahmoud takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Mahmoud 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahmoud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner throws a poor cross that misses
and Mahmoud counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mahmoud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Mahmoud misses with a straight left. #T1#
Mahmoud slips under a jab.
Turner misses with a hook. Mahmoud ducked under it nicely.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Mahmoud saw that one coming.
Turner is looking to score with low kicks.
Mahmoud moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Mahmoud lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Turner moves away from the strike by Mahmoud.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Turner throws a low kick but Mahmoud moves out of range easily.
Mahmoud bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turner's head.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Mahmoud saw that one coming.
Turner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mahmoud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mahmoud wants to slow Turner down by chopping away at his legs.
Mahmoud throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner throws a body punch but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Mahmoud looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Turner misses. #T2#
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahmoud just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner feinted with a counter takedown.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmoud is just out of range.
Mahmoud throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
Mahmoud misses with a looping left.
Mahmoud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Mahmoud tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
Mahmoud stuffs the takedown.
A big left from Turner misses.
Turner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mahmoud loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Turner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmoud is just out of range.
It seemed like Mahmoud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turner lands with a shot to the body.
Mahmoud ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turner throws a jab when Mahmoud was well out of range.
Turner scores with a nice head shot.
Mahmoud tries a low kick but Turner avoids it.
Mahmoud fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mahmoud counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab by Mahmoud.
A big left from Mahmoud misses. #T3#
Turner checks a low kick from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Turner's head.
Mahmoud throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Turner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mahmoud sprawls and moves away.
Turner misses with a hook.
Mahmoud throws a big shot that misses.
Mahmoud takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mahmoud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner feinted with a counter takedown.
Mahmoud throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mahmoud blocks a jab.
Mahmoud misses with a wild body shot.
Mahmoud just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud connects with a looping right hand.
Turner throws a jab when Mahmoud was well out of range.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahmoud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Mahmoud.
Turner attempts a counter takedown but Mahmoud avoids it well and moves away.
Mahmoud misses with a low kick.
Mahmoud misses with a body kick.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner blocks the body kick.
Turner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mahmoud sprawls and moves away.
Turner blocks a low kick nicely.
Sameh Mahmoud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahmoud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Mahmoud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahmoud ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turner ducks right into an uppercut from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud delivers a nice body kick.
Mahmoud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahmoud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner takes one to the side of the head.
Mahmoud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahmoud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahmoud scores with a body shot.
Mahmoud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turner momentarily.
#TD#
Turner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mahmoud did well to prevent Turner getting side control.#ES2#
Mahmoud pushes Turner off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Mahmoud is out of range.
Mahmoud's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mahmoud scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahmoud was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmoud is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sameh Mahmoud dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mahmoud misses with a straight left.
Mahmoud missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sameh Mahmoud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahmoud throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Mahmoud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner backing away here, and Mahmoud unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mahmoud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahmoud misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mahmoud tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turner blocks a head kick by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Mahmoud's shoulder, as Mahmoud tries to avoid the shot.
Turner tries a low kick but Mahmoud avoids it.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahmoud.
Turner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big left from Turner misses.
Turner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner throws a chopping leg kick but Mahmoud manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahmoud.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner scores with a shot to the body.
Turner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahmoud tries to land a leg kick but Turner saw it coming and moves away.
Turner feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Mahmoud. That's going to slow Turner down.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
As Turner backs off Mahmoud throws a huge counter combo but Turner manages to avoid it all.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Mahmoud ducks down to avoid it.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mahmoud just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Turner feinted with a counter takedown.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud scores with a jab to the head.
Turner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mahmoud throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Mahmoud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Mahmoud slips under a jab from Turner.
Turner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mahmoud avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahmoud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmoud attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mahmoud is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2#
Turner lunges at Mahmoud with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mahmoud's hand.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahmoud.
Turner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahmoud manages to avoid it.
Mahmoud throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Turner throws a hook but Mahmoud blocks it.
Turner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mahmoud takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mahmoud misses with a straight right.
Mahmoud missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Mahmoud.
Turner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahmoud flicks out a counter leg kick but Turner steps away.
Mahmoud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turner momentarily.
Mahmoud blocks a jab.#T3#
Turner catches Mahmoud with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from Mahmoud misses the target.
Turner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mahmoud sprawls and moves away.
Mahmoud digs a good body shot into Turner's ribs.
Mahmoud throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahmoud misses the target.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Turner throws the left hand but Mahmoud avoids the punch easily.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mahmoud slips under a jab from Turner.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turner.
A punch lands to the side of Turner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Mahmoud connects with a solid leg kick.
Mahmoud misses with a wild body shot.
Mahmoud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner throws a hook but Mahmoud avoids it easily.
Mahmoud lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Mahmoud.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Turner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mahmoud.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mahmoud blocks a jab.
Mahmoud throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Mahmoud fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Mahmoud is out of range.
Mahmoud swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mahmoud lands a body shot.
Mahmoud tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turner is able to avoid easily.
Turner scores with a jab. Mahmoud acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mahmoud misses with a double jab.
Mahmoud swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turner shoots in looking for a takedown but Mahmoud manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Turner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Turner connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner slips under a jab from Mahmoud.
Turner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mahmoud.
Turner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mahmoud in his tracks.
Mahmoud avoids the body shot from Turner.
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 Elgin Turner will probably get the nod.
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.
#R3#
Mahmoud lands with a nice body punch.
Mahmoud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mahmoud throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Mahmoud moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turner lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mahmoud bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turner's head backwards.
Mahmoud takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahmoud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turner lands with an overhand left.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahmoud moves away.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Turner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mahmoud. Mahmoud obviously looking to wear him down.
Mahmoud connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahmoud thumps Turner with a low kick.
Mahmoud is looking to clinch.
Turner lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Turner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Mahmoud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Mahmoud walks into a left hand.
Mahmoud looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner tries to counter with a takedown but Mahmoud is quick to defend against it.
Mahmoud slips a straight right by Turner.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Mahmoud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahmoud lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turner's sensitive parts.
Mahmoud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahmoud throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turner.
Mahmoud throws a low kick, looking for Turner's leg but Turner calmly moves out of range.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Mahmoud's shoulder, as Mahmoud tries to avoid the shot.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Turner blocks a leg kick.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mahmoud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahmoud.#T2#
Turner catches Mahmoud with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mahmoud throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Mahmoud has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An inside leg kick lands from Mahmoud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahmoud chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turner can pounce on him.
Turner scores with a decent looking hook.
Turner scores with a jab to the head.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Mahmoud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mahmoud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Turner.
Turner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mahmoud misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Turner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahmoud moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahmoud misses the target.
Turner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mahmoud drops his hands momentarily and Turner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Turner misses with a hook. Mahmoud ducked under it nicely.
Mahmoud tried to score with a low kick but Turner checks it.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmoud is just out of range.
Mahmoud bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Turner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mahmoud moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Turner blocks a jab.
Mahmoud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turner avoids the head kick by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahmoud dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turner. That did some damage!
Mahmoud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mahmoud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmoud.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmoud is just out of range.
Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Mahmoud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner lands a jab to Mahmoud's midsection.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mahmoud staying out of range there.
Turner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mahmoud misses the shot to the body.
Turner slips under a jab from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mahmoud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner misses the jab.
Mahmoud does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mahmoud looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahmoud takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mahmoud slips under a jab.
Mahmoud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Turner misses.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Mahmoud avoids the body shot from Turner.
Mahmoud misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Turner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mahmoud.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahmoud slips a jab from Turner.
Mahmoud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner tries to counter with a takedown but Mahmoud is quick to defend against it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turner.
Mahmoud misses with a looping left.
Turner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mahmoud looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmoud is just out of range.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud connects with a leg kick. Turner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mahmoud misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Mahmoud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Mahmoud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahmoud throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Mahmoud.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Mahmoud misses.
Jab by Turner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner tries to work over Mahmoud's front leg with a kick but Mahmoud checks it. #T1#
Turner feints and then cracks Mahmoud's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mahmoud down.
Turner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mahmoud on the side of the head.
Turner swings for the body but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Mahmoud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahmoud.
Turner's corner calls for a 1-2. Turner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mahmoud walks into a stiff left hand from Turner.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mahmoud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner misses the jab.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Turner misses.
Mahmoud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mahmoud sprawls and moves away.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner checks a low kick from Mahmoud.
Turner lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Turner shoots in but no luck this time.
Turner misses with a hook. Mahmoud ducked under it nicely.
Mahmoud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner throws a hook to the side of Mahmoud's head but Mahmoud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner lands with a right hand.
Turner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mahmoud's hands.
Mahmoud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Mahmoud connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turner throws a body punch but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Mahmoud's shoulder, as Mahmoud tries to avoid the shot.
Mahmoud feints and then cracks Turner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turner down.
Mahmoud ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahmoud fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mahmoud connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mahmoud gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Mahmoud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahmoud throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Mahmoud ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Mahmoud throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Mahmoud misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Mahmoud does it's job there.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Mahmoud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahmoud goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Turner throws the left hand but Mahmoud avoids the punch easily.
Mahmoud ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Mahmoud scores with a decent looking hook.
Mahmoud shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Turner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mahmoud looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Mahmoud lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mahmoud on the side of the head.
Mahmoud slips under a jab.
Turner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A bone on bone clash there as Turner blocks the leg kick.
#T4#
Mahmoud slips under a jab from Turner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahmoud tries to move into range but Turner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mahmoud attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mahmoud scores with a leg kick.
Mahmoud misses the shot to the body.
Turner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mahmoud 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.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner takes one on the button.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahmoud misses with a wild body shot.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner checks a low kick from Mahmoud.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahmoud.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Turner lands an overhand right.
Turner cracks Mahmoud with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner had his way with Sameh Mahmoud in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Turner throws out a loose jab but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Mahmoud slips the punch.
Mahmoud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Mahmoud lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mahmoud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Turner looks to land a left hand but Mahmoud moved out of range nicely.
Mahmoud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Mahmoud moved out of range.
Mahmoud throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
Mahmoud just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A lazy left from Turner finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Mahmoud moved out of range.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner throws a hook but Mahmoud avoids it easily.#CL2#
Mahmoud moves into range and clinches up with Turner.#BC#
Turner breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Mahmoud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner throws a body punch but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Turner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mahmoud lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mahmoud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turner misses with a left hand
and Mahmoud counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Turner misses.
Turner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
Turner lands a nice hook to Mahmoud's body. Mahmoud takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Turner misses.
Turner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mahmoud slips under a jab.
Mahmoud throws the kick towards the body but Turner avoids it.
Mahmoud misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahmoud sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahmoud misses with a straight left.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahmoud shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A punch combination from Mahmoud misses.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Mahmoud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahmoud misses with a double jab.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Mahmoud moves away and avoids it.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahmoud moves away.
Turner misses with a low kick as Mahmoud jumps back.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahmoud throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mahmoud slips a jab from Turner.
Mahmoud throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Turner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mahmoud connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back.#T3#
Mahmoud tries to score with a low kick but Turner moves his leg out of the way.
Mahmoud ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Mahmoud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Mahmoud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mahmoud turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turner slips under a jab from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mahmoud scrambles back to his feet.
Turner thuds his right hand into Mahmoud's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turner misses with a hook.
Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mahmoud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Turner slips under a jab from Mahmoud.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mahmoud misses with a straight left.
Turner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mahmoud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahmoud. #T4#
Mahmoud drops his hands momentarily and Turner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Mahmoud.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner moves out of range as Mahmoud strikes.
A lazy left from Mahmoud finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner slips under a jab.
Mahmoud connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mahmoud sprawls and moves away.
Mahmoud misses the jab.
Turner throws a lazy uppercut
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mahmoud takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mahmoud feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turner's calf.
Turner throws a body punch but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Mahmoud misses the jab.
Turner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mahmoud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner feinted with a counter takedown.
Sameh Mahmoud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahmoud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mahmoud sprawls and moves away.
Turner scores with a punch to the head.
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 Elgin Turner.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Syn 670 Kerr vs Valentine
Date: Feb 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Turner moves out of range as Built throws a body kick.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Built waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Built 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.
Built takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turner scores with a punch to the head.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Built slips the punch.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner lands a nice hook to Built's body. Built takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Built throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Built displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Built misses with a kick to the body.
Turner has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Built fails in his attempt to clinch.
Built steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turner to score with a decent uppercut.
Built uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Turner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Built lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turner at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turner scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Built moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Pa‘Akea Built is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Built scores with a nice right hand.
Turner tests Built's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Built uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Turner misses with a left hand
and Built counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Built.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Built moves away.
Turner cracks Built with a right hand to the side of the head.
Built blocks a jab.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Built misses with a kick to the body.
Turner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Turner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner swings widly with a right hand
and Built connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Elgin Turner has been cut.#T2#
Turner swings for the body but Built moves out of range.
Built thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Turner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Built doesn't seem bothered though.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Built.
Built looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Built tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Built's head but Built sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Built is just out of range.
It looked like Built wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Built tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turner shoots in for a takedown but Built shows good takedown defense.
Built throwing a counter right hand but Turner manages to avoid it.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner cracks Built with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good shot there by Turner.
Built dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Built takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Built throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Built scores with a jab. Turner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Built slips a straight right by Turner.
Built moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turner defending well as Built loads up on a big left hand.
Turner with a hook.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Turner catches Built with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Turner misses with an uppercut
and Built counters with a good, hard body kick but Turner shrugs it off.
Built looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turner avoids the body shot from Built.
#T4#
Built takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Built slips the punch.
Turner is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Built had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Built ducks down to avoid it.
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 punishes Built's body with a nice straight punch.
Turner with a hook.
Turner moves out of range of the body kick.
Turner avoids a kick to the body.
Built looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Built counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Built. Beautiful body shot.
Turner takes a swing at Built's ribcage but misses.
Built throws a big shot that misses.
Turner feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elgin Turner's cut.
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#
Built throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner tries to bum rush Built with a series of wild strikes but Built uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Built blocks a jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Built might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Built walks into a jab.
Built lands a two punch combo.
Built blocks a jab.
Turner lunges at Built with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Built's hand.
Built misses with a body shot.
Built bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good leg kick by Turner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Built slips a jab from Turner.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Turner, right into the meat.
Built keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Turner misses.
Turner cracks Built with a good jab.#CL#
Built has Turner up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Built misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Built.
#BC2#
Turner manages to break the clinch.
Built misses with a head kick.
Turner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Built.
Turner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Built 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.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Built looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Built is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Built slips the punch.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Built was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turner.
Built throws a leg kick which misses Turner's front leg but catches the back leg as Turner tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner throws a predictable looking body shot
and Built counters with a nice uppercut.
Turner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Turner lands with a straight right. Built didn't see that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turner.
Built defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Turner takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Turner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turner lands a nice hook to Built's body. Built takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Built lands a really nice looking cross but Turner seems unphased.
Built walks into a jab.
Built fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Turner tries to score with a low kick but Built moves his leg out of the way.
Built tries to counter by clinching up but Turner breaks away and moves out of range.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes from Turner. Those never looked like landing.
Turner lands a slapping body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
Turner swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Built moves into the clinch.
Turner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Built 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 lands an uppercut.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Built lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Built blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Turner blocks a body shot from Built.
Built misses with a body punch.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built lands with a right to the head.
Turner prevents a body shot from Built.
Turner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Built throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Turner manages to break the clinch.
Turner jabs at Built's body.
Built misses with a body kick.
Turner misses with a hook. Built ducked under it nicely.
Turner fails with the takedown
and Built cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Built throws a body shot but no joy.
Built throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Built slips a straight right by Turner.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Built takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Built takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Built wants to slow Turner down by chopping away at his legs.
Built misses with a wild body shot.
Built slips under a jab from Turner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Turner throws a good cross that connects.
Turner cracks Built with a good jab.
Built stuffs the takedown attempt from Turner. Turner gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elgin Turner's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Built does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Built throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Built.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Built looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Turner scores with a nice strike.
Turner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Built has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turner throws a hook but Built avoids it easily.
It looked like Built wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Built.
Built pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turner is out of range and Built settles back down.
Turner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big right from Built misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built throws the kick towards the body but Turner avoids it.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Built's head but Built sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Built wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Turner lands a slapping body shot.
Turner connects with the punch.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Built moved out of range.#T1#
Turner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Turner walks into a stiff left hand from Built.
Built looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turner works Built's body with a nice hook.
Built connects with a jab.#ROC#
Turner is rocked!
Turner misses the jab.
Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Built finish him?
Turner lands with an uppercut that bounces Built off the cage and back into range.
Built slips a jab and a cross from Turner.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Built.
Turner seems to have recovered his senses.
Built throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Built throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Turner throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
It looked like Built was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turner.
Turner swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built staying out of range there.
Turner throws a hook but Built avoids it easily.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Built takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Turner slips under a jab from Built.
Built slips under a jab.
Built keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Built throws a counter high kick but Turner was just alert enough to avoid it.
Turner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Built misses the shot to the body.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Built sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Built takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Built throws a head kick that misses.
Turner misses with a lunging right hand
and Built counters with a body kick that stops Turner in his tracks momentarily.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Built lands a nice shot to the body.
Turner misses with a hook.#T3#
Built tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Built.
Built blocks a jab.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Built manages to avoid it.
Built is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Turner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turner.
Built throws a big shot that misses.
Turner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Built. Built circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Decent striking displayed by Turner there.
Turner punishes Built's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Turner dips to his left and cracks Built with an uppercut!
Turner misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Turner avoids the head kick by Built.
Turner connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Built saw that one coming.
Elgin Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Built misses.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Built misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Built ducks down to avoid it.
Built is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Turner scores with a body shot.
Turner misses with a hook
and Built counters with a stiff right hand.
Turner misses the jab.
Built was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Built was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elgin Turner's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Turner lands a body shot.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
Turner throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Built to counter with a crisp jab.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Built's shoulder, as Built tries to avoid the shot.
Built looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donk. Turner catches Built right on the button with a cross.
Turner cracks Built with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Built misses the target.
Built lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
Turner throws a jab when Built was well out of range.
As Turner looks to move away, Built throws a big counter combo but Turner just gets out of the way.
Turner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Turner.#T1#
Turner swings for the body but Built moves out of range.
Built swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turner misses the body punch
and Built counters with a nice uppercut.
Turner misses the body punch
and Built counters with a nice body shot.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Built.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Built manages to avoid it.
Turner lands a lovely overhand right.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turner throws a hook but Built avoids it easily.
Built throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Built uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Built misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Turner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Built avoids the body shot from Turner.
Built moves away from the strike by Turner. #T2#
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Built is just out of range.
Built is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Built takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turner takes a swing at Built's ribcage but misses.
Built thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner misses with a left hand
and Built counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Built cracks the inside of Turner's front leg.
Built lunges at Turner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turner's hand.
Built avoids the body shot from Turner.
Built uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Built takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turner misses with a left hand
enabling Built to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Built fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turner, pushing him back against the cage.
Turner prevents a body shot from Built.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Built lands a body shot.
Turner is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Built blocking some punches.
A short right from Built.
Built lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Built.
Turner tries to break free but Built pushes him back against the cage.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Built.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Built.
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Built creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner blocks a body shot from Built.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Built softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Built.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner blocks a body shot from Built.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Turner as he connects with a hook.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner connects with a looping right hand.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Built avoids the body shot from Turner.
Built uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
And Built counters with a quick kick to the body but Turner blocks it.
Built misses with a body shot.
Built staying out of range there.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pa‘Akea Built will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elgin Turner's cut.
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#
Turner slips a jab and a cross from Built.
Turner moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Turner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Built uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Built.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Built closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Built.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turner.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built misses with the head strike.
#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Turner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
Turner takes a shot to the head.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turner misses with the head strike.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Built creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner. #BC2#
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Built misses.
Built steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner with a hook.
Built slips under a jab from Turner.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Built.
Turner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Built stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Built with a nice cross.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Built manages to avoid it.
Built takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Built looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turner stuns Built with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A cross from Turner lands.
Turner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Built avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Built throwing a counter right hand but Turner manages to avoid it.
Built looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
Turner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Built misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
#T3#
Turner avoids a kick to the body.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built misses with a body kick.
Built swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Built moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Turner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Built with a hook.
Nice jab there from Turner.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
And Built counters with a quick kick to the body but Turner blocks it.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Built is looking to counter punch.
Built misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Built is looking to slow Turner down with leg kicks.
Turner staying out of range there.#T4#
Built throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Turner tenderised Built's leg. Built is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turner misses with a lunging right hand
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Built moves away from the strike by Turner.
Turner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Turner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Built is trying to defend but Turner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Turner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Built keeping control of the position.
Built wants to improve his position but Turner is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elgin Turner.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner is the new lightweight champion!
Elgin Turner spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Syn 667 Whymer vs Nixon II
Date: Jan 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Pesonen misses with a straight right.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pesonen looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Pesonen 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.
Pesonen motions for Turner to come forward. Pesonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pesonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pesonen feints and then cracks Turner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turner down.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pesonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turner slips a jab from Pesonen.
Turner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pesonen slips a straight right by Turner.
Turner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turner cracks Pesonen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pesonen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pesonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pesonen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pesonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turner momentarily.
Pesonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pesonen misses with a wild body shot.
Pesonen moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Pesonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Pesonen clinches with his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turner.
Turner blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Pesonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pesonen. That did some damage!
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
Pesonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pesonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pesonen slips under a jab.
Pesonen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turner lands with a straight right. Pesonen didn't see that one coming.
Pesonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pesonen.
Turner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turner misses with a hook to the body
and Pesonen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pesonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A leg kick checked by Turner.#TD2#
Pesonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Turner looking for subs off his back but Pesonen has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T2#
Turner is not content to let Pesonen control the position.
Turner gets back to full guard.
Turner has momentary wrist control but Pesonen slips an elbow through the middle.
Pesonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Pesonen cracks Turner with a solid left hand.
Turner is pulling down on Pesonen's head. It's preventing any offense from Pesonen, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Pesonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pesonen 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.
Pesonen lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Turner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Turner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pesonen defends it easily.
Turner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pesonen is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pesonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turner works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pesonen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Turner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Turner wants to sweep here but Pesonen controlling him for the moment.
Pesonen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Turner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pesonen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Pesonen trying to control the position.
Turner tries to free his leg and advance position but Pesonen is retaining full guard. #T4#
Pesonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turner trying to control but Pesonen is working from the bottom.
Turner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pesonen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Turner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Turner trying to control but Pesonen is working from the bottom.
Turner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pesonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pesonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jallu Pesonen will probably get the nod.
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#
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Pesonen. #CL2#
Pesonen closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Pesonen manages to break the clinch.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Turner misses with a leg kick.
Elgin Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
Turner scores with a shot to the body.
Pesonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Turner. No joy for Pesonen on that attempt.
Pesonen misses with a straight right.
Pesonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner feinted with a counter takedown.
Turner misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Pesonen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from Pesonen misses the target.
Pesonen feints a jab promting Turner to slip. Pesonen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Turner slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Turner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Pesonen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pesonen defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pesonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turner slips under a jab.
Pesonen tries to land a front kick but Turner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Turner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Pesonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner swats away the attempt to clinch by Pesonen.
Pesonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pesonen's head backwards.
Pesonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pesonen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Pesonen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Turner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Pesonen finds it's way through Turner's defenses.
Turner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pesonen momentarily.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Pesonen throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner feints and then cracks Pesonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pesonen down.
Pesonen walks into a left hand.
Pesonen moves forwards but Turner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pesonen missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner needs to keep his hands up - Pesonen had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Turner there.
Turner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pesonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big right from Turner misses.
Pesonen connects with a single shot there.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Pesonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Pesonen is just out of range.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pesonen lands with an overhand left.
Turner digs a good body shot into Pesonen's ribs.
Turner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turner works over Pesonen's head and body with a nice combination.
Turner takes a swing at Pesonen's ribcage but misses.
Pesonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pesonen misses with a wild body shot.
Turner lands a glancing blow to the side of Pesonen's head.
Pesonen throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Pesonen. That snapped Turner's head back.
Turner checks a leg kick nicely.
Turner swings for the body but Pesonen moves out of range.
Pesonen lands a leg kick that knocks Turner off balance momentarily.
Turner lands a really nice looking cross but Pesonen seems unphased.
Turner misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Turner missing with a left hand there. Pesonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner slips a straight right by Pesonen.
Turner feinted with a counter takedown.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Pesonen.
Turner tries to counter with a takedown but Pesonen is quick to defend against it.
Turner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Elgin Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick there by Pesonen.
Pesonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Pesonen.
Pesonen misses with a straight left.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Pesonen slips the punch.
Pesonen throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pesonen scores with a leg kick.
Turner misses with a jab to the body
and Pesonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pesonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Turner avoids the body shot from Pesonen.
Pesonen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turner jabs Pesonen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pesonen wants to clinch.#T4#
A shot to the body from Turner misses
and Pesonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Pesonen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pesonen.
Pesonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Pesonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pesonen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pesonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Pesonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pesonen misses with a head kick.
Pesonen 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.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
The fighters circling - Pesonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pesonen throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pesonen looks to land a body kick but Turner moved away.
Turner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turner connects with a right hand. Pesonen shakes it off.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pesonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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 Elgin Turner will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Turner takes one to the chin there.
Pesonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Pesonen throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.
Turner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pesonen's calf.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Pesonen slips a jab from Turner.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pesonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner misses with the combination.
Pesonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pesonen.
Turner tries to counter with a takedown but Pesonen is quick to defend against it.
Pesonen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pesonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pesonen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turner to score with a decent uppercut.
Turner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pesonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pesonen throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Pesonen shoots in and gets a takedown into Turner's guard.
Turner trying to control the position.
#T1#
Turner wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Pesonen is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Turner has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Pesonen is looking to defend but Turner has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Pesonen! Turner pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Pesonen taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Syn 665 Shamrock vs Built
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pesonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Pesonen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pesonen slips a jab from Turner.
Pesonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pesonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Turner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turner works the jab nicely.
Pesonen 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.
Turner connects with a nice looking jab.
Pesonen looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Turner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pesonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Turner is looking to clinch but Pesonen is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Pesonen throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Turner is looking to counter punch.
Turner throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pesonen tries a quick counter leg kick but Turner is wise to it.
Turner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pesonen has time to react.
Pesonen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pesonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pesonen misses with a body shot.
Turner misses the jab.#T1#
Pesonen throws the kick towards the body but Turner avoids it.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Pesonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pesonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Turner closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Turner's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
Pesonen prevents a body shot from Turner.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Pesonen.
Pesonen scores with a shoulder strike.
Turner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pesonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Turner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pesonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pesonen digs a right hand underneath Turner's ribcage. Turner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Pesonen.
A body shot lands from Pesonen.
#BC2#
Pesonen breaks from the clinch.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pesonen.
Turner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pesonen throws a push kick but Turner slaps the foot to one side.
Pesonen 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.
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!
Pesonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pesonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Pesonen clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Pesonen manages to break the clinch.
Pesonen tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.
Pesonen throws a head kick that misses.
Pesonen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pesonen throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Pesonen looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pesonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Turner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Pesonen catches Turner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pesonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pesonen misses with a series of wild punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Turner misses its target.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Pesonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pesonen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Turner defends it well.
Turner misses with a hook. Pesonen ducked under it nicely.
Turner slips a straight right by Pesonen.
A little feinted left hand from Turner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3##CL#
Turner moves into range and clinches up with Pesonen.
Turner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pesonen backwards.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Pesonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Pesonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turner lands a really nice looking cross but Pesonen seems unphased.
Pesonen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turner is able to avoid easily.
Turner throws a hook but Pesonen avoids it easily.
Pesonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Pesonen. That snapped Turner's head back.
Pesonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turner swats away the attempt to clinch by Pesonen.
Pesonen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Turner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Turner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Pesonen saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner misses with a low kick.
Turner takes a swing at Pesonen's ribcage but misses.
Pesonen cracks Turner with an open hand slap.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Pesonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Pesonen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Turner lands a jab to Pesonen's midsection.
Pesonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turner.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Pesonen ducks down to avoid it.
Turner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pesonen. That one must have hurt.
Pesonen slips a jab and a cross from Turner.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pesonen lands a leg kick that knocks Turner off balance momentarily.
Pesonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turner.
Pesonen slips under a jab.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Pesonen is just out of range.
Pesonen tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pesonen.
Turner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner walks into a left hand.
Turner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turner blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Pesonen misses its intended target.
Turner lands a jab.
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 Elgin Turner will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Pesonen pushes Turner up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Pesonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turner punishes Pesonen's body with a nice straight punch.
Turner moves out of range as Pesonen throws a body kick.
Pesonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Turner avoids a kick to the body.
Turner throws a hook but Pesonen avoids it easily.
Turner misses the jab.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Turner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pesonen. Pesonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Pesonen throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
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.
Pesonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Turner throws a jab when Pesonen was well out of range.
Nice body kick from Pesonen.
Turner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pesonen on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Pesonen is just out of range.
Pesonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pesonen ducks right into an uppercut from Turner. #T1#
Turner slips under a jab.
Pesonen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turner misses with a hook to the body
and Pesonen counters with an inside leg kick.
Pesonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turner. That did some damage!
Turner walks into a jab.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Pesonen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Turner did well to prevent Pesonen getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pesonen wants to control but Turner is keeping him busy.
Turner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Turner wants to sweep but no luck.
Pesonen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pesonen stands up over Turner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pesonen landing with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pesonen. #T2#
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#
Turner content to control rather than advance.
Turner is looking to take a break and control but Pesonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pesonen tries to get to full guard but Turner has control of the leg.
Pesonen controlling the position well.
Turner slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pesonen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Turner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Pesonen actively working from the bottom here.
Turner tries to pass to full mount but Pesonen defends it.
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.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pesonen is trying to maintain the position but Turner is very close to passing his half guard.
Pesonen wants to get back to full guard.
Turner not doing much here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Pesonen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pesonen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pesonen misses with a straight left.
Pesonen checks a low kick from Turner.
Pesonen throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
Turner connects with a nice looking jab.
Turner cracks Pesonen with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Pesonen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pesonen with a nice head shot there.
Turner is pulling down on Pesonen's head. It's preventing any offense from Pesonen, at least for the moment.
Turner working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jallu Pesonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Turner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jallu Pesonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Turner has Pesonen up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Pesonen.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Pesonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pesonen moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Pesonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner throws a hook but Pesonen avoids it easily.
Turner lands a glancing blow to the side of Pesonen's head.
Turner blocks a head kick by Pesonen.
Turner throwing a counter right hand but Pesonen manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesonen throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Pesonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pesonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Turner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Turner misses the target.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pesonen.
Some wild striking there from Pesonen.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Pesonen moved out of range.#T1#
Turner slips a straight right by Pesonen.
Turner throws a leg kick but Pesonen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pesonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pesonen scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Pesonen clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Pesonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pesonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pesonen misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Turner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Pesonen on the inside. #BC2#
Pesonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elgin Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pesonen misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
Turner scores with a hook.
Pesonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pesonen tries to work over Turner's front leg with a kick but Turner checks it.
Turner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pesonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pesonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Pesonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pesonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Pesonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pesonen throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
Turner with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Pesonen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pesonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL#
Turner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pesonen, pushing him back against the cage.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pesonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Turner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pesonen missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Pesonen misses.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pesonen! But no joy.
Pesonen is looking to score with low kicks.
Pesonen cracks the inside of Turner's front leg.
A lazy left from Turner finds it's target.
A slow jab from Pesonen misses its intended target.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Pesonen is just out of range.
Turner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pesonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Turner finds it's way through Pesonen's defenses. #T3#
Turner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pesonen back to the cage. Turner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pesonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pesonen.
Turner scores with a jab to the body.
Pesonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turner punishes Pesonen's body with a nice straight punch.
Pesonen swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner cracks Pesonen with a good jab.
Pesonen defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Turner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Pesonen does it's job there.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pesonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Turner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Pesonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pesonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Pesonen scores with a nice head shot.
Turner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turner with a hook.
Turner connects with a right hand. Pesonen shakes it off.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pesonen avoids the body shot from Turner.
Pesonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turner's head.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pesonen.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pesonen moves into range and connects with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pesonen.
Elgin Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jallu Pesonen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Pesonen.
Pesonen cracks Turner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pesonen misses with a low kick.
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 Elgin Turner.
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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Syn 660 Slice vs Kerr
Date: Dec 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Whyte moves away from the strike by Turner.
Whyte throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Whyte scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turner lands with a cross.
Whyte is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice jab there from Turner.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whyte finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turner misses with a hook.
Turner avoids the body shot from Whyte.
Whyte throws a low kick, looking for Turner's leg but Turner calmly moves out of range.
Turner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Whyte on the side of the head.
Turner's corner calls for a 1-2. Turner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Turner.
Whyte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turner.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Whyte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Turner takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Whyte scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whyte.
Turner throws a poor cross that misses
and Whyte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whyte. #TD2#
Turner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Turner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Turner trying to mount his opponent but Whyte defends it.
Turner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Whyte tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.
Turner misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whyte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Whyte moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.
Turner connects with a looping right hand.
Turner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Whyte's hands.
Turner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Whyte counters with a stiff right hand.
Whyte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whyte swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Whyte drops his hands momentarily and Turner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Whyte tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.
Nice uppercut lands for Turner. That snapped Whyte's head back.
Whyte defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Whyte ducks down to avoid it.
Whyte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whyte throws a head kick that misses.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Turner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Benson Whyte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Whyte misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
Whyte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Turner is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Whyte had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Whyte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Whyte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Whyte connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turner scrambles back to his feet.
Whyte connects with a nice looking jab.
Good exchange - Turner coming out on top.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Whyte misses with a hook.
Whyte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Whyte with a hook.
Turner takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whyte.
Turner lands a jab.
Whyte slips under a jab.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Whyte uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that round.
That's time! Whyte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Whyte as Turner shoots in.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Whyte is just out of range.
Turner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Elgin Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whyte thuds a left hand into Turner's body.
Whyte slips under a jab from Turner.
Whyte ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Whyte half committed to a counter leg kick.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whyte.
An attempted straight right counter from Whyte misses the target.
Whyte closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Whyte slips the punch.
Turner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Turner misses the body punch
and Whyte counters with a slapping leg kick.
Whyte slips under a jab.
Whyte lands a jab to Turner's midsection.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whyte throws a low kick but it's checked well by 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 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whyte was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Whyte connects with a leg kick. Turner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner looks to throw the jab but Whyte is out of range.
Whyte throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Nice body kick there by Whyte.
A jab from Whyte does it's job there.
Whyte closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Whyte lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Whyte clinches up with Turner and pushes him back against the cage.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turner tries to work over Whyte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Whyte cracks Turner with a nice body shot.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whyte scores with a hook to the body.
Whyte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knees to the body from Whyte.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Whyte scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Elgin Turner has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Whyte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Whyte lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whyte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turner wants a takedown but no success here.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whyte scores with a knee to the head.
Whyte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Whyte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turner blocking some punches.
Whyte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Whyte lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Whyte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Whyte tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benson Whyte has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Whyte has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Still in the clinch, Whyte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Whyte prevents a body shot from Turner.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Whyte on the inside.
Turner blocks a body shot from Whyte.
Whyte swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Whyte.
Whyte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whyte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whyte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Whyte.
Turner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Whyte prevents it.
Benson Whyte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elgin Turner.
Whyte prevents Turner from breaking the clinch.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
Whyte working aggressively here.
Whyte using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Turner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Whyte.
Turner lands a nice uppercut.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Whyte.
Whyte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turner.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Whyte.
Whyte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whyte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Whyte on the inside.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Whyte lands an uppercut.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Whyte.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whyte.
Whyte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Whyte blocks an uppercut.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whyte lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Whyte.
Whyte misses with a punch on the inside.
Turner is working for takedown but Whyte is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4##TD2#
Turner lands a takedown into guard.
Turner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Turner trying to control but Whyte is working from the bottom.
Turner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Turner won't allow Whyte to get back to his feet.
Whyte can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Turner controls the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Whyte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Elgin Turner's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Turner slips a straight right by Whyte.
Whyte throws out a leg kick but Turner moves out of range and Whyte only half commits.
Whyte throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Whyte throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Whyte moves away and avoids it.
Whyte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Whyte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Whyte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?
Whyte throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Whyte throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Whyte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whyte connects with a body shot.
Turner throws a hook but Whyte avoids it easily.
Whyte is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Whyte misses with a wild body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Turner.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Turner throws a body punch but Whyte moves out of range.
Whyte fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Turner cracks a nice hook into Whyte's ribs.
Turner throws a leg kick that misses.
Turner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turner throws a hook but Whyte avoids it easily.
Whyte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turner.
A nice inside leg kick there by Whyte. That's going to slow Turner down.
Turner closes the distance but Whyte moves to the side
and Whyte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Whyte 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.
Turner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whyte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Whyte is looking to slow Turner down with leg kicks.
Turner slips under a jab.
Turner throws a series of punches but Whyte moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Whyte. That's going to slow Turner down. #T2#
Whyte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Whyte tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Turner manages to circle out of the way.
Turner moves out of range of the body kick from Whyte.
Whyte scores with a hook.
Turner lands a body shot.
Whyte tries to land a front kick but Turner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whyte moves away.
Whyte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Whyte lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whyte takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Whyte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Whyte 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 avoids the head kick by Whyte.
Whyte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Whyte is looking to counter with a body kick.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whyte.
Whyte turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Whyte moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Turner.#T3#
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Whyte ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
A jab from Whyte does it's job there.#TD2#
Turner gets a double leg takedown into Whyte's guard.
Whyte wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Turner manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner stalling.
Turner is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Turner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Turner trying to control but Whyte is working from the bottom.
Turner postures up.
Turner stops Whyte from standing up.
Turner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Whyte keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Turner won't allow Whyte to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Whyte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 Benson Whyte.
I think Whyte 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Benson Whyte!
Benson Whyte was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Elgin Turner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wu Tang fuh eva!'.
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Event:
Syn 657
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Garibaldi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Donk. Turner catches Garibaldi right on the button with a cross.
Turner throws a hook but Garibaldi blocks it.
Turner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Turner finds it's way through Garibaldi's defenses.
Turner scores with a nice right hand.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Garibaldi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turner has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner misses with a right hand
and Garibaldi counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garibaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garibaldi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Turner moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Garibaldi manages to pull guard.
Turner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Turner is continuing to stall.#T1#
Turner tries to free his leg and advance position but Garibaldi is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Garibaldi 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 is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Turner trying to control but Garibaldi is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Garibaldi working for submissions but it's allowed Turner to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Garibaldi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Turner wants to free his trapped foot but Garibaldi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Garibaldi gets full guard.
Turner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Garibaldi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Garibaldi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2##SUB#
Garibaldi working for a triangle but Turner defends it easily.
Garibaldi keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Turner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Turner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Garibaldi is trying to control the position but Turner postures up.
Turner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Garibaldi is trying to keep Turner in close.
#SUB#
Garibaldi is looking for a triangle here but Turner uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T3#
Garibaldi seems a little lost for a moment, as Turner dominates the positioning.
Garibaldi struggling a bit here.
Garibaldi tries to buck Turner off but Turner is having none of it.
Garibaldi is trying to control Turner's posture but Turner avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Turner stalls from top position.
Garibaldi sneaks back into half guard.
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.
Turner wants to free his trapped foot but Garibaldi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
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.
Garibaldi gets full guard.#SUB#
Turner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Turner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Garibaldi 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner 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. #SUB#
Garibaldi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated 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.
#R2#
Turner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garibaldi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Garibaldi cracks Turner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turner lands with an uppercut that bounces Garibaldi off the cage and back into range.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garibaldi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner ducks right into an uppercut from Garibaldi. #CUT#
It looks like Elgin Turner has been cut.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garibaldi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Garibaldi blocks a jab.
Turner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Garibaldi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Garibaldi is just out of range.
Garibaldi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Turner.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garibaldi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Garibaldi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Garibaldi walks into a stiff left hand from Turner.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Turner digs a good hook to Garibaldi's body.
Turner slips under a jab from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
Garibaldi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Turner lands a body shot.
Turner lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from Turner misses.
Turner cracks Garibaldi with an open hand slap.
Turner misses with a hook.
Garibaldi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Elgin Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Garibaldi is just out of range.
Garibaldi throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Garibaldi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Garibaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turner avoids the body shot from Garibaldi.
Turner thuds a left hand into Garibaldi's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Garibaldi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turner scores with a hook.
Garibaldi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Garibaldi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Turner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Garibaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turner swings for the body but Garibaldi moves out of range.
Garibaldi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Garibaldi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Garibaldi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Garibaldi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Turner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turner slips under a jab.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Turner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turner.
Turner cracks a nice hook into Garibaldi's ribs.
Turner throws a jab when Garibaldi was well out of range.
Turner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A lazy left from Turner finds it's target.
Turner lands with an overhand left.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Garibaldi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turner lands a jab to the nose.
Garibaldi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Garibaldi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner lands with a nice body punch.
Garibaldi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garibaldi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD2#
Turner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garibaldi tries to get to full guard but Turner has control of the leg. #T4##SUB#
Garibaldi actively working from the bottom here.
Garibaldi is trying to get back to full guard.
Garibaldi trying to control but Turner postures up.
Garibaldi tries to get to full guard but Turner has control of the leg.
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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garibaldi trying to hold on to Turner's head to control him but Turner postures up.
Garibaldi tries to roll over but Turner keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elgin Turner's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Garibaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Garibaldi slips the punch.
Turner throws a poor cross that misses
and Garibaldi counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Turner misses.
Garibaldi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Turner swings for the body but Garibaldi moves out of range.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Turner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garibaldi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garibaldi manages to avoid it.
Turner connects with the punch.
Turner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Garibaldi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garibaldi throws a leg kick that misses.
Turner connects with a leg kick. Garibaldi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Garibaldi is out of range.
Turner tests Garibaldi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garibaldi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Turner lands a jab to the head.
Michael Garibaldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Turner scores with the left hand. Garibaldi knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Turner looking to score a takedown here. Garibaldi is defending well but Turner drives through and ends up in Garibaldi's guard.
Garibaldi keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Garibaldi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Turner uses it to pass to side control.
Turner is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Garibaldi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Garibaldi is trying to improve his position.
Turner trying to control the position but Garibaldi is working away.
Michael Garibaldi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Garibaldi tries to bench press Turner off him but Turner keeps the position.
Garibaldi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Garibaldi is trying to get back to full guard.
Garibaldi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turner is working away from the top position though.
Turner prevents Garibaldi from improving his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garibaldi trying to hold on to Turner's head to control him but Turner postures up.
#T3#
Garibaldi is looking to improve his position.
Turner is controlling the pace.
Elgin Turner has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Garibaldi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Turner prevents Garibaldi from improving his position.
Garibaldi works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Garibaldi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Garibaldi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Turner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garibaldi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elgin Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Turner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!
In his post fight interview, Elgin Turner started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Syn 654 Warror vs Diggs IV
Date: Oct 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Turner blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Turner finds it's way through Mahmoud's defenses.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Mahmoud slips the punch.
Turner swings for the body but Mahmoud moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Turner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mahmoud doesn't seem phased though.
Mahmoud tries to close the distance and clinch but Turner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Turner connects with a body shot that sends Mahmoud's belly button to the back.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahmoud counters with a leg kick.
Mahmoud digs a good body shot into Turner's ribs.
Mahmoud lands a head kick!
A decent looking cross lands there for Turner.#CL#
Mahmoud closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Turner breaks the clinch.
Mahmoud misses with a body shot.
Mahmoud gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mahmoud swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mahmoud stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahmoud moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahmoud misses with a body shot.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahmoud. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahmoud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Mahmoud moves into the clinch.
Mahmoud misses with the head strike.
Mahmoud throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mahmoud prevents it.
Mahmoud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmoud controls the action.
A short uppercut from Mahmoud.
A right handed body shot lands from Turner.
Mahmoud prevents a body shot from Turner.
Turner tries a body shot but Mahmoud blocks it.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
Mahmoud blocks a body shot from Turner.
Turner lands with a right to the head.
Turner misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land. #BC2#
Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sameh Mahmoud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mahmoud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Mahmoud is looking to wear down Turner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Mahmoud avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahmoud staying out of range there.
Turner fails to land with a series of punches.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmoud is just out of range.
A big left from Mahmoud misses.
Mahmoud throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mahmoud has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Essence of Epicity in the buildup to the fight.
Turner's corner calls for a 1-2. Turner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mahmoud throws out a leg kick but Turner moves out of range and Mahmoud only half commits.
Mahmoud throws a wild body kick that Turner sees coming a mile off.
Mahmoud finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mahmoud gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circling - Mahmoud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahmoud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahmoud cracks Turner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Turner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turner with the counter takedown but Mahmoud avoids it easily.
Mahmoud defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Turner moves into the clinch.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahmoud controls his hands.
#BC#
Mahmoud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Mahmoud lands with a hook. Turner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Mahmoud drives through and clinches with Turner against the cage.
Mahmoud lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turner.
Turner tries to break free but Mahmoud pushes him back against the cage.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner misses with some punches.
Turner lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mahmoud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Mahmoud throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Mahmoud on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mahmoud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Mahmoud takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mahmoud walks into a straight right hand from Turner.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahmoud lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mahmoud moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mahmoud needs to keep his hands up - Turner had a free shot at his head there.
Turner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mahmoud pinned against the cage. Mahmoud gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Turner misses with a hook
and Mahmoud counters with a good low kick that Turner was not able to check.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mahmoud is looking to counter punch.
A good leg kick by Mahmoud.
Turner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turner swinging wildly here.
Turner misses with a jab to the body
and Mahmoud counters with a straight right hand.
Mahmoud misses with a low kick.
Mahmoud throws a low kick, looking for Turner's leg but Turner calmly moves out of range.
Mahmoud connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back.
Mahmoud throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good leg kick by Mahmoud there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner blocks a jab.
Mahmoud lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mahmoud misses with a straight right.
Turner walks into a jab.
Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahmoud throws out the jab.
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 Sameh Mahmoud will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Turner slips a straight right by Mahmoud.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahmoud.
Turner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mahmoud clobbers Turner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mahmoud changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahmoud blocks a jab.
Sameh Mahmoud is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahmoud takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good standup being displayed there by Turner as he connects with a hook.
Turner thuds a left hand into Mahmoud's body.
Mahmoud tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
Turner lands the left hand.
Mahmoud throws a chopping leg kick but Turner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahmoud moves away from the strike by Turner.
Mahmoud throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Turner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahmoud thuds a left hand into Turner's body.
Mahmoud takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mahmoud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Mahmoud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice straight punches there by Turner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turner.
Mahmoud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Mahmoud misses with a kick to the body.
Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Mahmoud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahmoud misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Turner.
Turner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mahmoud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner lands a really nice looking cross but Mahmoud seems unphased.
Mahmoud connects with a leg kick. Turner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Mahmoud slips the punch.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Mahmoud's shoulder, as Mahmoud tries to avoid the shot.
Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mahmoud moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmoud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Mahmoud slips under a jab.
Mahmoud catches Turner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahmoud.
#T2#
Turner slips under a jab from Mahmoud.
Turner lands a nice shot that snaps Mahmoud's head back.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Mahmoud's head but Mahmoud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner sizes up Mahmoud with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turner throws an off balance right hand
and Mahmoud counters with a low kick, right behind Turner 's knee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahmoud. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahmoud moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Mahmoud on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mahmoud throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahmoud was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Mahmoud tried to counter with a leg kick but Turner avoided it.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmoud takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turner scores with a shot to the body.
Mahmoud has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mahmoud there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mahmoud looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
No joy there for Turner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, jab by Turner - just one landing.
Turner catches Mahmoud with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Turner looks to land a combination. Mahmoud sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Turner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mahmoud buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mahmoud misses with a looping left.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Mahmoud slips the punch.
Mahmoud lands a leg kick that knocks Turner off balance momentarily.
Turner looks to land a combination but Mahmoud avoids it well.
Turner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Turner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turner wants to land a leg kick but Mahmoud is out of range.
Turner misses with a hook to the body
and Mahmoud counters with an outside leg kick.
Mahmoud looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mahmoud tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
Turner walks into a straight right hand from Mahmoud.
Turner connects with a body shot.#T4#
Mahmoud connects with a nice looking jab.
Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mahmoud throws a big counter combination but Turner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mahmoud lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mahmoud on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mahmoud throws a series of punches but Turner avoids them all with ease.
Mahmoud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud connects with an inside leg kick.
Mahmoud lands a jab to the nose.
Mahmoud looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Mahmoud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner feints the counter takedown.
A big left from Mahmoud misses.
Turner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Turner misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mahmoud swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahmoud.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mahmoud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Mahmoud moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice cross by Turner.
Mahmoud throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Mahmoud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Mahmoud takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mahmoud fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turner checks it well.
Mahmoud with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turner to score with a decent uppercut.
Mahmoud lands with a right hand.
Turner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turner walks into a stiff left hand from Mahmoud.
Turner misses with a hook. Mahmoud ducked under it nicely.
Mahmoud scores with a jab to the head.
Turner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahmoud manages to avoid it.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahmoud throwing a counter right hand but Turner manages to avoid it.
Turner connects with a right hand. Mahmoud shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahmoud works the jab nicely.
Mahmoud staying out of range there.
Mahmoud moves away from the strike by Turner.
Mahmoud throws a leg kick but Turner moved away.#T1#
Turner looks to land a left hand but Mahmoud moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Mahmoud finds it's target.
Turner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
Turner throws a lazy uppercut
and Mahmoud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mahmoud looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mahmoud misses with a wild body shot.
Mahmoud is looking to land body kicks.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Mahmoud looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner checks a leg kick nicely.
And Turner tries to counter it with a takedown but Mahmoud pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mahmoud drops his hands momentarily and Turner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mahmoud buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mahmoud connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Mahmoud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Jab by Turner.#T2#
Turner thuds his right hand into Mahmoud's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
Mahmoud misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mahmoud.
Turner scores with a jab to the body.
Turner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mahmoud is looking to slow Turner down with leg kicks.
Turner misses with a hook.
Mahmoud takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Mahmoud throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mahmouds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mahmoud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turner throws a body punch but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Turner just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMahmoud.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahmoud just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahmoud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Mahmoud ducks down to avoid it.
Mahmoud throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Mahmoud throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Turner with the counter takedown but Mahmoud avoids it easily.
Turner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahmoud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Turner slips a straight right by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mahmoud 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.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahmoud moves away.
Turner throws a poor cross that misses
and Mahmoud makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mahmoud slips a jab from Turner.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Mahmoud ducks down to avoid it.
Mahmoud lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Mahmoud swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Mahmoud jabs at Turner's body.
Donk. Turner catches Mahmoud right on the button with a cross.
Mahmoud throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahmoud.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Mahmoud is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner moves in looking to clinch but Mahmoud pushes him off.
Turner misses with a hook. Mahmoud ducked under it nicely.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Mahmoud moved out of range.
Mahmoud throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
Mahmoud throws a wild body kick that Turner sees coming a mile off.
Turner swings for the body but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Turner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mahmoud scores with a kick to the midsection.
Turner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mahmoud avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner throws a body punch but Mahmoud moves out of range.
A jab from Turner finds it's way through Mahmoud's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahmoud.
Turner stuns Mahmoud with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turner moves forwards but Mahmoud connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mahmoud lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elgin Turner.
Well Turner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Syn 651 Jones vs JYD III
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Turner moves out of range of the body kick from Whyte.
Whyte stuffs the takedown.
Whyte blocks a jab.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Whyte saw that one coming.
Turner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Whyte on the side of the head.
Whyte throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Whyte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Whyte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Whyte is out of range.
Whyte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Whyte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whyte throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Whyte slips a jab from Turner.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whyte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Whyte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Whyte.
Whyte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whyte feints and then cracks Turner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turner down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whyte throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Turner thuds a left hand into Whyte's body.#T1#
Whyte lands a lovely overhand right.
Turner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Whyte's hands.
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.
Whyte lands a jab to the head.
Whyte scores with a nice right hand.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Whyte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whyte manages to avoid it.
Whyte flicks out a counter leg kick but Turner steps away.
Whyte scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turner is looking to wear down Whyte with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Whyte throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Whyte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Whyte now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Whyte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Whyte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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 Whyte.
Whyte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whyte misses with a head kick.
Whyte misses with an uppercut.
Turner throws a hook but Whyte blocks it.
Turner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Benson Whyte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whyte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Turner throws a body punch but Whyte moves out of range.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Whyte is just out of range.
Whyte has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Whyte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whyte wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.
Whyte needs to keep his hands up - Turner had a free shot at his head there.
Whyte misses with a hook.
Whyte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Whyte scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whyte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Whyte throws a leg kick but Turner moved away.
Turner lands a lovely overhand right.
Whyte scores with a kick to the midsection.
Whyte avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner lands a lovely overhand right.
Whyte missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Turner misses.
Whyte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner cracks Whyte with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whyte manages to avoid it.
Turner throws a hook but Whyte avoids it easily.
Turner connects with the punch.
Whyte scores with a jab to the body.
Whyte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Whyte's head but Whyte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner throws a hook but Whyte avoids it easily.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whyte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turner lands a two punch combo.
Turner throws a leg kick that misses.
Whyte slips under a jab from Turner.
A big left from Turner misses.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whyte throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner throws the left hand but Whyte avoids the punch easily.
Whyte connects with a looping right hand.
Whyte lands the left hand.
Turner throws a sloppy body shot
and Whyte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whyte throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Whyte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Whyte tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.
Whyte moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Whyte is just out of range.
Turner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Turner swings widly with a right hand
letting Whyte counter with a right hand.
Whyte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Whyte lands a slapping body shot.
Whyte slips under a jab.
Turner throws a solid leg kick but Whyte takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Turner.
Whyte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner lands a slapping body shot.
Turner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whyte was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whyte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Whyte scores with a head kick.
Whyte connects with a leg kick. Turner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Whyte tries to work over Turner's front leg with a kick but Turner checks it.
Turner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab from Turner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benson Whyte will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Turner takes a jab right on the kisser.
#TD#
Turner drives through with a takedown into guard.
Turner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whyte is keeping the position for now.
Turner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Whyte 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 looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner tries to free his leg and advance position but Whyte is retaining full guard. #T1#
Whyte pulls Turner in close to his closed guard and prevents Turner from doing any damage or advancing position.
Turner 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.
Whyte is pulling down on Turner's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Whyte tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance.
Whyte is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Turner scores with a punch to the head.
Turner cracks Whyte with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Whyte scores with a jab to the jaw.
Whyte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Good leg kick by Whyte there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Turner punishes Whyte's body with a nice straight punch.
Whyte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Whyte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Whyte misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Turner.
#T2#
Whyte throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Whyte is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner misses with a body shot.
Whyte throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Whyte throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Turner.
Turner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turner throws a hook but Whyte blocks it.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whyte looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Whyte sprawls and moves away.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Whyte is just out of range.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Turner.
Whyte ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Whyte scores with a shot to the body.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Whyte counters with a body kick.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Whyte uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Whyte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Whyte circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut lands for Turner. That snapped Whyte's head back.
Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whyte throws out the jab.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Whyte's head but Whyte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whyte takes one on the button.
Turner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Turner gets tackled into the cage by Whyte. Whyte maintains the clinch.
Turner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Whyte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Whyte.
Whyte lands with a left to the head.
Turner pushes Whyte back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turner blocks a body shot from Whyte.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Whyte.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner gets through Whyte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turner managing to block the knees to the body from Whyte.
Whyte scores with a shot to the side of Turner's head.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Whyte pushes Turner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Whyte blocks a body shot from Turner.
Turner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Whyte working aggressively here.
#BC#
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Whyte's head backwards.
Whyte throws a body shot but no joy.
Whyte looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
Turner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Whyte. Whyte obviously looking to wear him down.
Whyte takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Elgin Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Whyte, right into the meat.
Whyte has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Whyte staying out of range there.
Turner blocks a head kick by Whyte.
Whyte throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Turner tries to clinch but Whyte moves out of range.
Whyte slips under a jab from Turner.
Nice defenses there by Whyte.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Whyte now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Turner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Turner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Whyte tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Turner is in Whyte's guard.
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 Elgin Turner will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Whyte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Whyte's head but Whyte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whyte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Turner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Whytes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Whyte scores with a hook.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner looks to land a left hand but Whyte moved out of range nicely.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whyte.
Turner tries to counter with a takedown but Whyte is quick to defend against it.
Whyte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whyte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Whyte takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Whyte.
Turner takes a swing at Whyte's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turner checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whyte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Turner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whyte looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Whyte misses with a straight left.
A big right from Whyte misses. #T1#
Whyte throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whyte.
Turner fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab by Turner.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Turner here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Turner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circling - Whyte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whyte is looking to slow Turner down with leg kicks.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Whyte ducks down to avoid it.
Whyte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Whyte lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Whyte defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Turner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Whyte's head backwards.
Turner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Whyte throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Whyte.
Whyte scores with a kick to the body.
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!
Whyte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Whyte - just one landing. #T2#
Turner scores with a nice strike.
Whyte gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turner.
Whyte throws a leg kick but Turner checks it.
Whyte walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Turner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Whyte.
An inside leg kick from Whyte misses.
Turner throws a leg kick but Whyte sees it coming and moves out of range.
Whyte slips under a jab.
Whyte pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turner is out of range and Whyte settles back down.
Whyte throws a leg kick but Turner moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Whyte misses the target.
Turner slips under a jab.
Turner cracks Whyte with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Turner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Whyte eats them both and turns towards Turner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Whyte scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Whyte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Whyte throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Whytes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
A jab from Turner misses.
Whyte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Turner moves into the clinch.
Whyte gets through Turner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Whyte lands a body shot.
Turner is trying to break the clinch but Whyte is controlling him.
Whyte scores with a knee to the head.
A short right from Whyte on the inside.
A short right from Turner on the inside.
Whyte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Whyte.
Turner working hard to break the clinch.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.
Turner tries to work over Whyte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Whyte avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whyte lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Whyte.
Turner is trying to push Whyte away but Whyte has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Whyte lands a shoulder strike.
Turner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Whyte backwards.
Whyte misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Whyte.
A short right from Whyte.
Whyte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Whyte - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Whyte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Whyte misses with some punches.
Turner misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turner.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Whyte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Whyte misses with a punch on the inside.
Turner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Whyte avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Whyte with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benson Whyte seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Whyte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whyte lands a nice uppercut.
Turner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Turner lands with a short shot to the head.
Whyte lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Turner is rocked!
Whyte lands with a light punch inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benson Whyte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Whyte 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Benson Whyte!
Benson Whyte bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Elgin Turner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wu Tang fuh eva!'.
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Event:
Syn 648 Gravas vs JYD
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Turner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick which misses Turner's front leg but catches the back leg as Turner tries to avoid it.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
Turner connects with a body shot that sends Makaki Iii's belly button to the back.
Makaki Iii throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice cross by Turner.
Makaki Iii missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Makaki Iii finds it's way through Turner's defenses.
A jab lands there for Turner.
Turner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makaki Iii.
Turner throws the left hand but Makaki Iii avoids the punch easily.
Turner throws a hook but Makaki Iii avoids it easily.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Makaki Iii moves away and avoids it.
Jab, jab by Turner - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Makaki Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Makaki Iii.
An inside leg kick lands from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tried to score with a low kick but Turner checks it.
Makaki Iii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turner. Turner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Turner throws a right and a left that Makaki Iii avoids nicely.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yancy Makaki Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
Turner lands with a hook. Makaki Iii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Makaki Iii lands a nice looking kick to the body. Turner takes a step back to recover.
Makaki Iii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner misses with a hook. Makaki Iii ducked under it nicely.
Turner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Turner gets a clinch.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Makaki Iii does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Makaki Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turner can pounce on him.
Turner seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaki Iii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makaki Iii.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makaki Iii.
A big right from Turner misses.
Makaki Iii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Turner looks to land a right hand but Makaki Iii moved out of range.
Turner lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Makaki Iii saw that one coming.
Turner lands a nice hook to Makaki Iii's body. Makaki Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Makaki Iii throws the kick towards the body but Turner avoids it.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Makaki Iii blocks a jab.
The crowd cheers as Makaki Iii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turner doesn't seem phased though.
Turner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makaki Iii throws a push kick but Turner slaps the foot to one side.
Makaki Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
A little jabbing left from Makaki Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Makaki Iii's head but Makaki Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick.
Makaki Iii misses with the combination.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Turner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turner.
Turner avoids the body shot from Makaki Iii.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab.#T3#
Makaki Iii blocks a jab.
Makaki Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turner walks into a straight right hand from Makaki Iii.
Turner misses with a hook. Makaki Iii ducked under it nicely.
Turner connects with a looping right hand.
Turner lands a head shot.
Makaki Iii ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner works Makaki Iii's body with a nice hook.
Makaki Iii throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Turner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Makaki Iii breaks from the clinch.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makaki Iii throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Makaki Iii looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Makaki Iii eats them both and turns towards Turner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Turner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Makaki Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T4#
Makaki Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Makaki Iii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Makaki Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Makaki Iii wants to counter with a clinch but Turner pushes him away.
Turner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Makaki Iii pinned against the cage. Makaki Iii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Turner checks the leg kick.
Makaki Iii tries to land a leg kick but Turner saw it coming and moves away.
#CL#
Turner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makaki Iii, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Makaki Iii feints a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
Turner shoots in for a takedown but Makaki Iii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turner checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Turner blocks a jab.
Turner thuds his right hand into Makaki Iii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Makaki Iii pushes Turner away with a front kick.
Makaki Iii scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turner in his tracks.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Makaki Iii's head but Makaki Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Makaki Iii moves away and avoids it.
Makaki Iii avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Makaki Iii throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick that misses.
Elgin Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Turner does it's job there.
Turner tries to land a leg kick but Makaki Iii saw it coming and moves away.
Turner swings for the body but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Turner misses with a body punch
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Turner lands a body shot.
Turner avoids the body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turner is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Makaki Iii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Turner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makaki Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab.#T1#
Makaki Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makaki Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Turner.
Turner scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Turner misses.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makaki Iii takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turner lands with a right hand.
Makaki Iii connects with a looping right hand.
Turner throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Makaki Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Makaki Iii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makaki Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turner connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Makaki Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Makaki Iii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Makaki Iii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turner lands a jab to Makaki Iii's midsection.#CL#
Turner moves into the clinch.
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Turner misses with some punches.
Makaki Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii - that landed with a thud.
Makaki Iii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turner.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Makaki Iii controls his hands.
#BC#
Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makaki Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makaki Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Turner here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Turner throws a jab when Makaki Iii was well out of range.
Turner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makaki Iii throws out the jab.
Turner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turner walks forward, straight into a front kick from Makaki Iii.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makaki Iii. #CL#
Turner gets a clinch. #T3#
Makaki Iii lands a body shot.
Turner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Makaki Iii has him pressed against the cage.
Turner misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Makaki Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turner.
Turner clobbers Makaki Iii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turner avoids the body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a body kick.
Makaki Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick as Turner jumps back.
Turner punishes Makaki Iii's body with a nice straight punch.
Turner misses with a shot to the body
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Makaki Iii 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turner is looking to score with low kicks.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A leg kick checked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a front kick aimed at Turner's knee but Turner avoids it well.
Makaki Iii swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Makaki Iii is looking to land body kicks.
Turner is looking to chop away at Makaki Iii's legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Makaki Iii.
A big left from Turner misses.
Turner blocks a jab.
Turner blocks a low kick nicely.
Makaki Iii has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Makaki Iii moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Makaki Iii takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick.
A jab from Makaki Iii misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yancy Makaki Iii 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Makaki Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Makaki Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Turner clinches up against the cage.
Turner lands a shot to the body.#TD#
Makaki Iii is fighting off a takedown attempt but Turner is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Makaki Iii to the mat. Makaki Iii regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Turner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Turner continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makaki Iii moves away.
Makaki Iii dips to his left and cracks Turner with an uppercut!
Turner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Makaki Iii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turner's calf.
Makaki Iii swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Makaki Iii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2#
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Turner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A combination from Turner does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
Turner throws a series of punches but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Turner defending well as Makaki Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Makaki Iii.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii lands a really nice looking cross but Turner seems unphased.
Turner tries to clinch up.
Makaki Iii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Makaki Iii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Makaki Iii enables Turner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Makaki Iii manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner 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.
More hug and hope from Turner.#T3#
Makaki Iii controlling Turner's posture.
Turner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makaki Iii is trying to keep Turner in close.
Makaki Iii pulls Turner in close to his closed guard and prevents Turner from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makaki Iii.
A little feinted left hand from Turner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Makaki Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makaki Iii misses with a kick to the body.
Turner feinted with a counter takedown.
Makaki Iii wants to slow Turner down by chopping away at his legs.
Turner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.
Turner throws a poor cross that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Makaki Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.#CL#
Turner closes the distance and clinches.
Turner is trying to push Makaki Iii away but Makaki Iii has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Makaki Iii blocking some punches.
Turner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Makaki Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch.
Makaki Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner doesn't manage to clinch there - Makaki Iii circles away.
Makaki Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Makaki Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elgin 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Syn 643
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Spinks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Turner tests Spinks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spinks lands a leg kick that knocks Turner off balance momentarily.
Spinks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spinks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spinks backing away here, and Turner unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Spinks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Turner.
Spinks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turner's sensitive parts.
Turner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spinks's head.
Turner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spinks counters with a solid body kick.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spinks looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Spinks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turner finds it's way round the side to connect with Spinks's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Spinks.
Spinks misses with a body kick.
Spinks loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Spinks ducks down to avoid it.
Spinks goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Spinks is out of range.
Spinks half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Turner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spinks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Turner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spinks. Spinks obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Spinks misses the jab.
Spinks misses with a looping right.
Nice straight punches there by Spinks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spinks.
Spinks scores with a push kick.
Spinks looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Spinks slips under a jab from Turner.
Turner takes a swing at Spinks's ribcage but misses.
Spinks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
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.
Spinks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Spinks scores with a jab to the body.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spinks.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Spinks is just out of range.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Spinks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Spinks moves away and avoids it.
Spinks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spinks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spinks throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turner swings for the body but Spinks moves out of range.
Turner checks a low kick from Spinks.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spinks was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spinks lands a slapping body shot.
Turner scores with the left hand. Spinks knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Spinks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spinks throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Spinks gets a clinch.
Spinks lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Spinks gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Turner controls Spinks momentarily but Spinks frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spinks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Turner working a defensive guard here.
Spinks trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Spinks 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.
Spinks throws a big elbow that misses.
Spinks is in close to Turner's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Turner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spinks with a nice head shot there.
Spinks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spinks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turner is pulling down on Spinks's head. It's preventing any offense from Spinks, at least for the moment.
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 has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spinks stands and throws Turner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Turner tries to bench press Spinks off him but Spinks keeps the position.
Turner on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T4#
The ground and pound from Spinks seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Spinks misses with the ground and pound.
Spinks creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Turner sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Turner is trying to control Spinks's posture but Spinks avoids it.
Spinks looks up at the clock and then as Turner takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Spinks smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Turner manages to get back to half guard.
Turner is looking to improve his position.
Turner is trying is best to control the position here.
Spinks trying to pass the guard but Turner defending well.
Turner trying to control but Spinks postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Spinks dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Spinks is just out of range.
Turner throws a hook but Spinks avoids it easily.
Spinks throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Turner misses with a lunging right hand
and Spinks finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spinks.
Spinks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spinks.
Turner takes one on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turner dips to his left and cracks Spinks with an uppercut!
A clash of legs there as Turner blocks the low kick.
Turner digs a good body shot into Spinks's ribs.
Turner takes a swing at Spinks's ribcage but misses.
Spinks feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Spinks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Elgin Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spinks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner moves out of range as Spinks throws a body kick.
Turner throws a body punch but Spinks moves out of range.
Turner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spinks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spinks connects with a looping right hand.
Turner slips a jab from Spinks.#T1#
Spinks throws a low kick but Turner avoids it.
Spinks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Turner misses.
Spinks scores with a punch to the head.
Turner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spinks throws a solid leg kick but Turner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spinks.
Turner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Spinks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spinks misses with a low kick.
Spinks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spinks.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the body from Turner misses
and Spinks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spinks finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spinks is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spinks moves away.
Spinks scores with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Spinks misses the target.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Spinks throws a solid leg kick but Turner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spinks.
Elgin Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Spinks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turner is out of range and Spinks settles back down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot lands for Spinks.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spinks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Spinks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Donk. Spinks catches Turner right on the button with a cross.
Spinks staying out of range there.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Spinks moves away and avoids it.
Spinks misses with a head kick.
Turner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spinks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spinks.
No joy there for Spinks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spinks defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Spinks misses with a wild body shot.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turner checks the leg kick.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spinks was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.#T3#
Turner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spinks.
Spinks throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spinks, right into the meat.
Nice shot by Spinks.
Spinks slips a straight right by Turner.
Spinks tries to work over Turner's front leg with a kick but Turner checks it.
Spinks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Spinks saw that one coming.
Spinks scores with the left hand. Turner knows he should have avoided that one.
Spinks looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner throws a leg kick but Spinks moved away.
Turner tries to clinch up.
Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spinks.
Turner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spinks at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner digs a good body shot into Spinks's ribs.
Turner misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Spinks 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.
Spinks throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Spinks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turner checks a leg kick nicely.
Spinks tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Spinks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A good leg kick by Spinks. #TD#
Turner gets caught napping as Spinks dives in and scores a takedown. Turner manages to retain guard.
Spinks preventing the sweep.
Spinks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turner is keeping the position for now.
Turner has his hands on Spinks's head, controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spinks wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spinks slips nicely into half guard.
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 Jackson Spinks will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Turner scores with a jab to the body.
Turner is looking to slow Spinks down with leg kicks.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Spinks is just out of range.
Spinks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spinks's corner calls for a 1-2. Spinks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Spinks keeps Turner at a distance using the push kick.
Spinks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turner.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Spinks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Turner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spinks throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spinks moves away.
Turner misses the body punch
and Spinks counters with a slapping leg kick.
Turner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spinks has a takedown stuffed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Spinks thows a body kick. Turner tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Spinks lands a leg kick that knocks Turner off balance momentarily.
Turner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spinks to score with a decent uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Turner 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 Spinks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spinks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Spinks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turner misses with a right hand
and Spinks counters with an inside leg kick.
Spinks throws a leg kick that misses.
Turner throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Spinks counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Turner!
Turner wants to control but Spinks postures up.
Turner manages to get back to half guard.
Spinks trying to control the action but Turner is working from the bottom.
Turner tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Spinks has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Spinks with a couple of short strikes.
Elgin Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spinks with a couple of short strikes.
Spinks landing shots from mount.
Jackson Spinks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spinks avoids the attempt from Turner to control.
Spinks lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Turner hang on?
Spinks landing strikes from the mount and Turner is in trouble! #ROC#
Turner is rocked!
Spinks with shots to the head and body - Turner looks very uncomfortable down there.
Turner is still in real trouble! Can Spinks finish him?
Spinks tries to control but Turner wriggling away.
Spinks connects with a bit shot that sees Turner covering up! More strikes from Spinks and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Spinks is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Spinks!
Our winner, Jackson Spinks, 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.
The defeated Elgin Turner had this to say: 'Wu Tang fuh eva!'.
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Syn 638 San Pedro vs Keenan 3
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Turner has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Warror.
Warror swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Warror makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Warror blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner tries a body shot but Warror blocks it.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Warror misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
Warror fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warror.
Turner working aggressively here.
Turner lands a right hand.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Warror controls his hands.
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Warror controls the action.
Turner misses with a body punch.
Turner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Warror. #TD#
Turner has hold of one of Warror's legs. Warror is fighting the takedown attempt but Turner gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Turner stays in close to Warror's body and controls the position. #T1#
Warror is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turner is pushing down on Warror's leg trying to pass to half guard. Warror is fighting to maintain full guard but Turner has managed to sneak the leg through.
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.
Turner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Still in half guard, Turner seems content to control.
Turner 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.
Warror blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turner.
Turner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Turner wants to control but Warror is keeping him busy.
Turner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
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.
Warror 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 tries to pass to full mount but Warror defends it.
Turner is trying to control. Warror wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner thows a huge punch but Warror dodges it nicely.
Turner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Turner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Warror for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Turner checks a low kick from Warror.
Warror ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Warror throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warror looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turner scores with a jab.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Warror was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Turner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Warror keeps Turner at a distance using the push kick.
A punch combination from Turner misses.
Warror looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Warror avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Turner looks to land a left hand but Warror moved out of range nicely.
Warror flicks out a counter leg kick but Turner steps away.
Warror uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Warror does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Turner lands.
Turner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Warror flicks out a counter leg kick but Turner steps away.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Warror sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warror moves away.
Warror walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Turner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Turner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Warror defends well and Turner ends up having to push Warror into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Turner checks a leg kick.
Warror throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Turner.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner misses with a hook. Warror ducked under it nicely.
Paul Warror is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Warror takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Warror misses with an uppercut.
Warror lands a front kick.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Warror with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turner looks to land a left hand but Warror moved out of range nicely.
Warror throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
Warror tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turner blocks a leg kick.
Turner tries to counter with a takedown but Warror is quick to defend against it.
Turner swings for the body but Warror moves out of range.
Warror only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warror was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Warror misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Turner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Turner.
Warror is trying to keep Turner in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated 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.
#R2#
Turner misses with a hook to the body
and Warror counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Warror throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Warror on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Turner blocks a jab.
Warror takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Warror bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Warror lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Warror thows a left - swing and a miss!
Warror misses with a wild combination.
Warror lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Warror.#CL#
Turner rushes Warror and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warror lands a hook that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Warror swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warror lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Turner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Warror fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd cheers as Turner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Warror doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner throws a lazy uppercut
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner moves out of range as Warror strikes.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turner lands an overhand right.
Elgin Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
Warror misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Warror scores with a hook to the body. Turner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL#
Turner has managed to clinch.
Warror swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Warror has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
A right hand to the body from Warror.
Elgin Turner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Warror misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner. #T2#
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Warror controls the action.
Turner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Warror or not.
A head punch on the inside from Warror fails to land.
Warror tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turner lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Warror blocks a body shot from Turner.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warror tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner lands a shoulder strike.
Warror throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Warror misses with a punch to the body.
Warror misses with some punches.
Warror swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner misses with some punches.
#T3#
Warror blocks an uppercut.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Warror presses Turner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Warror blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Warror on the inside.
Turner tries for a takedown but Warror manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elgin Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warror working aggressively here.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner wants a takedown but no success here.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner lands a nice uppercut.
Turner is working Warror over against the cage.
Warror lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD#
Turner has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Warror regains guard immediately.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warror keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully. #T4#
Turner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turner cracks Warror with a solid left hand.
Turner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Elgin Turner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Warror is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner content to stall in guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Warror will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Warror throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Warror moves away and avoids it.
Warror checks a leg kick.
Turner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Warror does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
Warror counters with a body kick.
A shot to the body from Turner misses
and Warror counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Turner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Warror blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turner.
Turner lands a nice uppercut.
Warror tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror digs a right hand into Turner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turner's gas tank.
Turner prevents a body shot from Warror.
Turner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Warror backwards.
Warror blocks a body shot from Turner.
Turner scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Warror misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Warror misses with a short punch on the inside.
Warror misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Warror misses with a punch to the body.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turner misses with the head strike.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Warror can do to turn this around?
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Warror controls the action.
Warror blocks a body shot from Turner.
Warror swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warror blocks an uppercut.
Warror lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
A short right from Warror on the inside.
Warror scores with a shoulder strike.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warror's elbow. #T2#
Warror tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner misses with the head strike.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Warror.
Warror lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warror's elbow.
Turner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turner prevents a body shot from Warror.
Turner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Warror swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Warror throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Warror.
Warror lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Warror blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner goes for a takedown attempt but Warror pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Turner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Warror. Warror obviously looking to wear him down.
Warror dips to his left and cracks Turner with an uppercut!
Warror lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Warror connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back.
Warror uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warror was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Turner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Warror counters with a left and a right that stings Turner.
Turner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Warror.
Turner digs a good body shot into Warror's ribs.
Warror fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Warror was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Warror lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Warror misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warror tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turner feinted with a counter takedown.
Turner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner throws an off balance right hand
and Warror counters with an outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Warror lets loose with a powerful body kick. Turner will feel that in the morning.#T4#
Turner lands a body shot.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Warror misses with a hook.
Warror lands with a nice body punch.
Warror bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Warror takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Warror bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Turner moves into the clinch.
Warror lands with a short shot to the head.
Warror lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turner or not.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.
Warror throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Warror has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Warror misses with a body punch.
Turner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Warror lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warror misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Warror.
I think Warror 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Warror!
Paul Warror seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Elgin Turner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wu Tang fuh eva!'.
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Event:
Syn 635 Whyte vs Diggs II
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turner slips under a jab from Wearmouth.
Turner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab by Turner.
Wearmouth lunges at Turner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turner's hand.
Wearmouth misses with a series of wild punches.
Turner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Turner lands with a straight right. Wearmouth didn't see that one coming.
Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wearmouth manages to avoid it.
Turner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner lands with a nice body punch.
Turner lands a body shot.
Wearmouth looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Turner counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
Turner not doing much here.
Wearmouth is not content to let Turner control the position.
Turner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wearmouth is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wearmouth is looking to improve his position.
Turner is taking a breather. Wearmouth 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 is pressing down on Wearmouth's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wearmouth is holding on for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Turner controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wearmouth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dave Wearmouth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Wearmouth misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Wearmouth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wearmouth moves away.
Wearmouth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That kick from Wearmouth tenderised Turner's leg. Turner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheers as Turner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wearmouth doesn't seem phased though.
Wearmouth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wearmouth slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wearmouth, as that shot connected.
Turner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wearmouth throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wearmouth on the side of the head.
Turner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wearmouth sprawls well. Wearmouth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turner gets slowly back to his feet.
Wearmouth swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Turner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Turner.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner stops Wearmouth from standing up.
Wearmouth told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner throws a strike but Wearmouth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Turner is pulling down on Wearmouth's head. It's preventing any offense from Wearmouth, at least for the moment.
Wearmouth won't allow Turner to sweep him here.
Turner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Turner wants to sweep but no luck.
Turner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turner wants to sweep but no luck.
Wearmouth being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Turner misses with a lunging right hand
and Wearmouth counters with a stiff right hand.
Turner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wearmouth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turner lands a jab to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Turner there.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Wearmouth has knocked Turner down with a huge combo! Wearmouth steps away and waves a wobbly Turner back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Turner is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Elgin Turner has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Turner misses.
Oh Turner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wearmouth throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Turner seems to have got his legs back now.
Turner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wearmouth tries to work over Turner's front leg with a kick but Turner checks it.
Turner lands the left hand.
Turner scores with a jab. Wearmouth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wearmouth was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Turner connects with a looping right hand.
Turner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch lands to the side of Wearmouth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turner throws an off balance right hand
and Wearmouth makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab from Turner misses. #T1#
Wearmouth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner connects with a crisp jab.
Wearmouth blocks a jab.
Wearmouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner staying out of range there.
Wearmouth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Elgin Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
Turner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wearmouth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wearmouth misses with a wild combination.
Turner staying out of range there.#TD#
Turner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wearmouth napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner trying to control the action but Wearmouth is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here.
Turner lands some shots froms side control.
Wearmouth is pushing Turner's head away, looking to escape. Turner manages to hold on to the position though.
The strikes coming from Turner are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wearmouth regains half guard there - taking advantage of Turner's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Turner trying to control the pace. #T3#
Turner thows a huge punch but Wearmouth dodges it nicely.
Turner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wearmouth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Turner tries to pass to full mount but Wearmouth defends it.
Turner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Turner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wearmouth defending well though. #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.
Turner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Turner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Turner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wearmouth with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Turner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Turner trying to control from half guard but Wearmouth is working away.
Turner is just content to waste time from the top position. Wearmouth takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
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 Elgin Turner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elgin Turner's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth feints a counter leg kick.
Wearmouth loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Wearmouth throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Turner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wearmouth. Wearmouth obviously looking to wear him down.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Wearmouth is just out of range.
Wearmouth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wearmouth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big left from Turner misses.
Turner swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wearmouth! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth takes one to the side of the head.
Turner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turner lands a nice shot that snaps Wearmouth's head back.
Turner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Turner swings for the body but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Turner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Wearmouth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wearmouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wearmouth lands a jab to the nose.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wearmouth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wearmouth staying out of range there.
Wearmouth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No joy there for Turner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Wearmouth throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Dave Wearmouth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elgin Turner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Wearmouth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Wearmouth scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner throws a shot to the body.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wearmouth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wearmouth throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Wearmouth swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner tries to counter with a takedown but Wearmouth is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Turner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Turner lands in his opponent's guard.
Wearmouth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turner sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Turner trying to control but Wearmouth is working from the bottom.
Turner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Turner slips under a jab.
Wearmouth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.#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.
Wearmouth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turner.
Turner's corner calls for a 1-2. Turner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turner lands with a shot to the body.
Turner avoids a kick to the body.
Wearmouth staying out of range there.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Wearmouth moves away and avoids it.
Turner works Wearmouth's body with a nice hook.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Wearmouth is just out of range.
Good work by Wearmouth as he checks the leg kick.
As Turner backs off Wearmouth throws a huge counter combo but Turner manages to avoid it all.
Turner slips under a jab.
Turner lands with a nice body punch.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wearmouth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wearmouth moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elgin Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turner 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Syn 631 Jones vs JYD II
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Northrop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Northrop tries to bum rush Turner with a series of wild strikes but Turner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Turner forces Northrop back against the cage and clinches.
Turner scores with a shot to the side of Northrop's head.
Turner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Northrop successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Northrop is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Turner is aware though and is defending well.
Turner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.#SUB2#
Northrop 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 stays in close to Northrop's body and controls the position.
Northrop looking for a sweep. Not yet Northrop, not yet. #SUB2#
Northrop looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Turner passes into half guard.
Turner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Northrop 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.
Northrop is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Turner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Turner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Turner passes to side control.
Northrop wants to get back to his feet but Turner drags him back down.
Turner controlling from side mount.
Northrop is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner working away.
Turner 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 is looking to take a break and control but Northrop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
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.
Northrop tries to bench press Turner off him but Turner keeps the position.
Turner is looking to take a break and control but Northrop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turner 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.
Northrop can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Northrop is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Turner asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Northrop is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Turner 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 throws a strike aimed at the side of Northrop's head but Northrop avoids it well.
Northrop tries to bench press Turner off him but Turner keeps the position.
Northrop is not content to let Turner control the position.
Turner just content to control the position.
Northrop is trying to improve his position.
Turner controlling from side mount.
Northrop is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Northrop struggling a bit here.
Northrop is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Northrop is still trying to improve position.
Turner is looking to take a break and control but Northrop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turner controlling the position from side mount.
Northrop tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated 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.
#R2##TD2#
Turner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Northrop to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Northrop working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Turner's head.
Turner pulls Northrop in to control the position. #SUB#
Turner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Northrop is fighting to break Turner's control of his arms but Turner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Turner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Northrop.
Northrop with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Turner looking to control.
Turner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Northrop's guard. #REVR#
Northrop wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Northrop 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.
Northrop keeping full guard, as Turner tries to pass.
Northrop wants to sweep here but Turner controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Northrop 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.
Northrop looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Northrop can't keep his opponent in guard - Turner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Turner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Turner is trying to control the action in half guard but Northrop is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Turner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Turner controlling the action here.
Northrop wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Turner moves nicely into side control.
Northrop tries to improve position but can't.
Turner is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Northrop's shoulder. That is not cool.
Northrop is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Turner moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Elgin Turner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Northrop sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Turner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Northrop looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Northrop is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turner pulls his head out easily. #ES2#
Northrop pushes Turner off and gets back to his feet.
Turner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Turner throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Turner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Northrop 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.
Turner trying to control the action but Northrop is working from the bottom.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Northrop can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Northrop manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4##SUB2#
Northrop is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turner is just riding it out for now. Northrop eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Northrop wants to work for an arm triangle but Turner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Turner moves into full guard.
Turner trying to keep a closed guard but Northrop is proving a slippery customer.
Northrop trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Turner seems keen to control Northrop's posture.
Northrop working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Turner's head.
Turner has control of Northrop's left arm, preventing Northrop from doing any damage.
Northrop tries to free his leg and advance position but Turner is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Russell Northrop will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Turner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Turner misses with a straight right.
Turner scores with a jab.
Northrop shoots for a takedown but Turner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turner walks into a jab.
Turner connects with a crisp jab.
Northrop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Northrop tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Northrop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Northrop slips under a jab.
Turner checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Northrop clinches with his opponent.
Northrop throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner gets through Northrop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Northrop drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turner presses Northrop against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turner tries to work over Northrop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turner lands with a right to the head.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Turner works on Northrop's body with a couple of short punches.
Northrop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Northrop has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Turner wants the takedown. Northrop is fighting it off but Turner persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Northrop's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Northrop has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Turner 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 Northrop.
Turner is staying tight to Northrop's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Turner continues to stall.
Turner working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T2#
Turner trying to control the position but Northrop is working away.
Turner controls the position.
Northrop tries to bench press Turner off him but Turner keeps the position.
Turner trying to control the position but Northrop is working away.
Northrop is trying to control Turner's posture but Turner avoids it.
Turner trying to control the position but Northrop is working away.
Turner throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Northrop tries to bench press Turner off him but Turner keeps the position.
Turner controls the position.
Turner wants to control but Northrop is keeping him busy. #T3#
Turner tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Northrop is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Turner cracks Northrop with a big elbow.
Northrop is trying to get back to half guard.
Turner trying to control the action but Northrop is working from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Northrop is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.
Northrop 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.
Northrop gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Northrop is refusing to be controlled, as Turner sits in half guard.
Northrop is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Northrop looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elgin Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turner 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!
In his post fight interview, Elgin Turner started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Russell Northrop spoke after the fight, saying 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'.
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Event:
Syn 628 Slice vs Pulkkinen
Date: Apr 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Turner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fighter on the side of the head.
Fighter lands a body shot.
#CL#
Turner instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fighter.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.
Fighter works on Turner's body with a couple of short punches.
Fighter's coach down at Team Alpha Midget was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fighter's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Turner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fighter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Fighter tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Fighter decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Fighter 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 trying to control but Fighter is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fighter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Fighter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fighter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB2#
Fighter looking for a guillotine here but Turner defends easily.
Fighter has his hands on Turner's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Fighter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Fighter is looking for a triangle but Turner pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Fighter 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
Fighter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Turner defends well.#SUB2#
Fighter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Fighter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Turner is aware though and is defending well.
Fighter is trying to keep Turner in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Fighter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Turner throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Fighter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Turner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fighter looking to control.
Turner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Turner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fighter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turner has managed to get both his arms back between Fighter's legs - danger averted.
Turner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Fighter working for a triangle but Turner defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Fighter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Fighter 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. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Turner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Turner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Turner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fighter controls Turner momentarily but Turner frees himself.
Fighter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Fighter 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#
Turner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fighter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turner has managed to get both his arms back between Fighter's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turner looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Fighter 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Street Fighter 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##CL#
Turner moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Fighter fails to land.
Fighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Fighter avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fighter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Turner digs a right hand underneath Fighter's ribcage. Fighter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fighter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fighter prevents a body shot from Turner.
Fighter is leaning against Turner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fighter can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
Fighter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Turner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fighter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Turner lands a hook that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Turner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fighter.
Fighter jumps guard but Turner stands there with Fighter around his waist. Fighter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighter misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Turner.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Turner.
Fighter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fighter is trying to stall.
Fighter misses with the head strike.
Turner lands a hook that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Turner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Fighter.
#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Turner.
Fighter tries to throw a body punch but Turner avoids it by throwing Fighter back against the cage.
Fighter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Fighter avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
Fighter misses with a body punch.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Fighter.
Fighter prevents a body shot from Turner.
Turner letting Fighter take a breather here.
Turner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fighter's elbow.
Fighter tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Fighter lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD#
Turner has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fighter regains guard immediately.
Turner with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Fighter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fighter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Turner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Fighter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fighter is trying to control the position but Turner postures up. #SUB2#
Fighter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Turner pushes down on Fighter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Still in half guard, Turner seems content to control.
Turner is keen to just control but Fighter is a slippery customer.
Turner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fighter is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#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 trying to pass the guard but Fighter defending well.
Turner is thwarting Fighter's attempts to control the position.
Fighter is in trouble now - Turner has advanced to mount!
Turner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Turner lands a couple of good shots and Fighter has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fighter trying to control the action but Turner just sinks the hooks in.
A lull in the action here.
Turner controlling from the back.
Fighter trying to control the position but Turner manages to sink in the hooks.
Fighter is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Fighter loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fighter.
Fighter avoids the body shot from Turner.
Fighter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Turner connects with a jab.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Fighter counters with a single leg into guard. Turner didn't expect that.
Elgin Turner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fighter preventing the sweep.
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#
Fighter tries to roll over but Turner keeps him under control.
Turner slows the pace down in half guard.
Turner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fighter is not content to let Turner control the position.#T1#
Turner trying to mount his opponent but Fighter defends it.
Fighter trying to hold on to Turner's head to control him but Turner postures up.
#SUB2#
Fighter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Turner trying to mount his opponent but Fighter defends it.
Fighter wants to control but Turner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fighter won't allow Turner to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Fighter looking for submissions off his back.
Fighter is staying active underneath Turner, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Turner thows a huge punch but Fighter dodges it nicely.
Turner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Turner content to control rather than advance.
Fighter wants to control but Turner is keeping busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Turner trying to control from half guard but Fighter is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fighter.
Turner tries to score with a low kick but Fighter moves his leg out of the way.
Fighter only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turner. #T3#
Turner connects with a nice looking jab.
Turner scores with a leg kick.
Fighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner slips a jab and a cross from Fighter.
Turner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fighter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turner swings for the body but Fighter moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Fighter misses.
Fighter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fighter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Turner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fighter was covering up waiting for the punch and Turner finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Fighter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Turner's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Fighter is trying to control the position but Turner postures up. #SUB2#
Turner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fighter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turner has managed to get both his arms back between Fighter's legs - danger averted.
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 content to stall in guard here.
Turner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner is in close to Fighter's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Fighter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fighter is trying to keep Turner in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elgin Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turner 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!
In his post fight interview, Elgin Turner started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Street Fighter had this to say: 'Fuck this shit, Im retiring after this contract is up.'.
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Event:
ABW 195 Goodbye Thiago - Steve
Date: Jan 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Rones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turner connects with the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turner.
Turner blocks a jab.
Rones feints and then cracks Turner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turner down.
Turner dodges the punch combination from Rones.
Turner lands a nice looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Rones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rones's waist but Rones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turner off to one side.
Rones is looking for the big counter here.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Rones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turner lunges at Rones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rones's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Turner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rones doesn't seem phased though.
Rones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turner avoids the body shot from Rones.
#T1#
Turner scores with a one two! Rones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rones lands a leg kick that knocks Turner off balance momentarily.
Turner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rones looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Turner connects with a solid leg kick.
Rones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turner tries to clinch but Rones moves out of range.
Rones throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
Rones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Rones misses with a straight right.
Turner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Turner misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rones! But no joy.
Turner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rones.
Rones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rones throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turner scores with a nice strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Rones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joy Rones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Turner jabs Rones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turner tests Rones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Rones does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Turner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rones as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Turner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Turner working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rones can't do much from the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Rones's face as Turner controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Rones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Turner in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3#
Turner controls the position.
Rones is trying to control Turner's posture but Turner avoids it.
Rones 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.
Rones parries the strikes from Turner easily there. Turner is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rones to escape.
Rones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Turner off and has taken his back!
Rones slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rones wants to control but Turner is keeping busy.
Turner 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 tries to escape the position.
Turner turns into Rones and is now in his guard.
Rones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Rones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Turner throws a big right hand that misses.
Rones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turner is one step ahead there.
Rones controlling Turner's posture.
Turner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Rones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rones wants to sweep here but Turner controlling him for the moment.
Rones pulls Turner in close to prevent any damage.
Turner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Turner wants to control from the top but Rones keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Turner's corner calls for a 1-2. Turner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turner lands with a good body shot.
Turner tries to clinch
and Rones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turner scores with a leg kick.
Turner dodges the punch combination from Rones.
Rones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turner scores with a hook.
Rones swinging wildly here.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Rones saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Turner coming out on top.
Turner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rones momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner scores with a leg kick.
Turner closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Turner doesn't manage to clinch there - Rones circles away.
Rones throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Rones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turner tests Rones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turner throws a body punch but Rones moves out of range.
Rones flicks out a counter leg kick but Turner steps away.
Turner misses with a hook. Rones ducked under it nicely.
Rones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Turner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Turner moves into the clinch.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Turner scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turner.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Rones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Elgin Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Rones misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turner.
Turner closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rones takes one on the button.
Turner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rones counters with an inside leg kick.
Turner throws a body punch but Rones moves out of range.
Rones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Turner with a body shot.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rones can do to turn this around?
Rones slips under a jab from Turner.
Good standup being displayed there by Turner as he connects with a hook.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rones walks into a jab.
Joy Rones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut lands for Turner. That snapped Rones's head back.
Turner bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rones momentarily.
Rones lands a slapping body shot.
Turner fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elgin Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Turner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Rones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#
It looks like Elgin Turner has been cut.
Rones swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Rones missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rones just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rones's sensitive parts.
Nice shot lands for Rones.
Turner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner throws a leg kick but Rones moved away.
Turner throws a shot to the body.
#T4#
Rones moves out of range of the strikes.
Rones avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner swings for the body but Rones moves out of range.
Rones throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Turner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Rones explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Rones moves away from the strike by Turner.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Rones.
Rones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Turner.
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Rones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rones pinned against the cage. Rones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rones unleashes a big counter combination but Turner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Turner pushes Rones up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Elgin Turner's cut.
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.
#R3#
Rones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Turner tests Rones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Turner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rones doesn't seem phased though.
Nice takedown defense from Rones. No joy for Turner on that attempt.
Rones flicks out a counter leg kick but Turner steps away.
Turner jabs Rones right on the nose. Rones blinks but takes it well.
Turner moves forwards but Rones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Rones is just out of range.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner backing away here, and Rones unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Turner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rones lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner lands a jab to the head.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rones.
As Turner backs off Rones throws a huge counter combo but Turner manages to avoid it all.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Rones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
A lazy left from Turner finds it's target.
Rones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Rones misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
Turner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rones's waist but Rones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turner off to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Rones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
Turner tries to clinch
and Rones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rones. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner cracks the inside of Rones's front leg.
Nice jab there from Turner.
Turner tries to clinch up but Rones circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rones. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Rones misses with a straight left.
Rones jabs Turner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turner is out of range and Rones settles back down. #T2#
Turner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rones's waist but Rones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turner off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elgin Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner throws a jab when Rones was well out of range.
Rones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rones throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Rones's head but Rones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turner thinking.
Rones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turner looks to clinch
and Rones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turner slips a jab and a cross from Rones.
Rones looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well. #T3#
Rones throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Rones staying out of range there.
Jab by Turner.
Turner catches Rones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice body punch from Rones.
Rones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Turner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rones.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Rones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rones sprawls and moves away.
Rones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Turner throws a leg kick but Rones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rones throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Rones misses with a jab, cross combination.
#KD2#
Rones drops Turner with a beautiful combination! Turner stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rones is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Turner is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner throws a lazy uppercut
and Rones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Turner's knee momentarily.
Oh Turner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rones lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Turner is looking to close the distance but Rones sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Turner crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Turner is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Joy Rones!
Joy Rones is the new welterweight champion!
Joy Rones really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Groove Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Elgin Turner had this to say: 'Wu Tang fuh eva!'.
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ABW 189 Turner - Turnbull
Date: Jan 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Turner throws a hook but Turnbull blocks it.
Turnbull bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turner's head backwards.
Turner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turnbull is out of range and Turner settles back down.
Turner scores with a shot to the body.
Turnbull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
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.
A bone on bone clash there as Turner blocks the leg kick.
Turner throws a good cross that connects.
Turnbull throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner thuds his right hand into Turnbull's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turnbull lands with a straight right. Turner didn't see that one coming.
Turnbull tries to move into range but Turner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from Turnbull.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turnbull misses with a looping right.
Turnbull misses with a hook.
A big right from Turnbull misses.
Turner slips a jab from Turnbull.
Turnbull throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turner scores with a shot to the body.
Turner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Turnbull avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turnbull throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Turner jabs Turnbull right on the nose. Turnbull blinks but takes it well.
Donk. Turner catches Turnbull right on the button with a cross.
Turnbull swats away the attempt to clinch by Turner.
Turnbull 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 throws a body shot but no joy.
Turnbull throws a low kick but Turner avoids it.
Turner lunges at Turnbull with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turnbull's hand.
Turner is looking to land body kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turner.
Turner scores with a one two! Turnbull had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Turnbull avoids the body shot from Turner.
#CL#
Turner has Turnbull up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Turnbull.
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Turnbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnbull controls his hands.
Turner pushes Turnbull back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull lands with a short shot to the head.
Turner slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbull.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Turner blocking some punches.
Turnbull misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turnbull throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turners head.
A shot in the inside from Turnbull.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turnbull lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Turnbull.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turnbull.
Turnbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turnbull lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Turner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turnbull or not. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbull.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Turnbull.
Turner lands a body punch.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Turnbull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turner working aggressively here.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Turner.
Turnbull lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Turnbull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Turnbull lands a shoulder strike.
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
Turner stalling.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner tries a body shot but Turnbull blocks it.
Turnbull prevents a body shot from Turner.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
Turnbull cracks Turner with a nice body shot.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Turner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Turnbull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Elgin Turner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Turner walks into a jab.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Turnbull does it's job there.
Turner cracks Turnbull with a good jab.
Turnbull ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turnbull throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Turnbull gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turner.
Turner avoids the body shot from Turnbull.
The fighters circling - Turnbull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turnbull moves away from the strike by Turner.
Turner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turnbull circles away quickly and effectively.
Turner misses with a hook. Turnbull ducked under it nicely.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Turnbull.
Turner takes a swing at Turnbull's ribcage but misses.
Turner moves in looking to clinch but Turnbull pushes him off.
Turnbull follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turnbull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turnbull checks the leg kick.
Turnbull blocks a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turnbull defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turner.#T1#
Turner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turner connects with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Turnbull.
Turnbull loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roderick Turnbull is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some bone on bone action there as Turnbull checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Turnbull closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turner blocks a jab.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Turnbull fakes the leg kick and cracks Turner in the body.
Nice defenses there by Turnbull.
Turnbull looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turner swings for the body but Turnbull moves out of range.
Turnbull connects with a right hand. Turner shakes it off.
Turnbull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turnbull is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Turner with a body shot.
Turner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turnbull scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Turnbull.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turnbull.
#T2#
Turnbull lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Turner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turnbull has time to react.
Turnbull lunges at Turner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turner's hand. #CL2#
Turnbull closes the distance and pushes Turner back into the cage.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turnbull blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Turner pushes Turnbull back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Turner avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Turnbull.
Turnbull throws a head punch that misses.
Turnbull misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turnbull blocking some punches.
Roderick Turnbull seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Turner tries to work over Turnbull's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbull. #T3#
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull scores with a hook to the body.
Turnbull pushes Turner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turner misses with a body punch.
Turner working aggressively here.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turnbull.
Turner blocking some punches.
Turnbull works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turner.
Turner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turnbull lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Turnbull.
Turner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
Turner lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turner lands an uppercut.#T4#
Turnbull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turner trying to stall but Turnbull improves his position.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turner is looking to control Turnbull's arms but Turnbull gets an underhook and turns him. Now Turner has his back to the cage.
Turner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turnbull scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Turner.
Turnbull misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turner.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Turner.
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Turner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land.
Turner blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Turner.
Turner lands a shoulder strike.
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 Elgin Turner will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Turnbull moves away and avoids it.
Turnbull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elgin Turner is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Turnbull gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Turner avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
Turnbull blocking some punches.
Turnbull lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Turnbull.
Turner stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Turner.
Turner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turnbull throws a head punch that misses.
Turnbull throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Turnbull.
Turnbull throws a head punch that misses.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Turnbull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turnbull blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
Turner prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turner.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Turnbull throws a head punch that misses.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
Turner pushes Turnbull back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turner trying to control the position but instead, Turnbull has worked for underhooks and has pushed Turner into the cage.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turner.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
#TD#
Turner has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Turnbull regains guard immediately.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turnbull utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turnbull avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Turner trying to control but Turnbull is working from the bottom.
Turnbull has his hands on Turner's head, controlling the position.
Turner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Turner won't allow Turnbull to sweep him here.
Turner passes Turnbull's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Turner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turnbull's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Turnbull with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Turner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Turner wants to pass to mount but Turnbull is defending the position.
Turnbull wants to improve his position but Turner is controlling well.
Turner slows the pace down in half guard.
Turner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Turnbull does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Turner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turnbull defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Turner controlling the action here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner 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 scoring well with a low kick there.
Roderick Turnbull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turnbull fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turnbull thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Turner if he has to take too many more of those.
Turner lands with an uppercut that bounces Turnbull off the cage and back into range.
Turnbull takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Turnbull tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turnbull staying out of range there.
Turner slips under a jab.
Turner attempts a counter takedown but Turnbull avoids it well and moves away.
Turnbull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turnbull ducks right into an uppercut from Turner.
Turnbull misses with a body kick.
Turner misses with a hook. Turnbull ducked under it nicely.
Turnbull swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turnbull is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Turner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Turnbull displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turner.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turnbull throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Turner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Turnbull throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
#T1#
Turnbull throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turnbull at a distance.
Turnbull walks into a stiff left hand from Turner.
Turner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turnbull stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turnbull.
Turner checks a low kick from Turnbull.
Turnbull throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turnbull walks into a jab.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turnbull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Turner connects with a body shot that sends Turnbull's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Turnbull rushes Turner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
Turnbull tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turnbull working aggressively here.
Turnbull working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Turner lands a shoulder strike.
Turner blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Turner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turnbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turner misses with some punches.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turnbull prevents the takedown attempt.
Turnbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Turnbull avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
Turner misses with some punches.
Turnbull misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Turner.
Turner lands a nice uppercut.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner misses with the head strike.
Turnbull letting Turner take a breather here.#T3#
A short right from Turner on the inside.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Turner digs a right hand into Turnbull's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turnbull's gas tank.
Turnbull is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Turner.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbull.
Turnbull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Turnbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turner misses with some punches.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Turner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Turner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turnbull throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Turner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turner blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turnbull creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turnbull throws a head punch that misses.
Turnbull working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turner tries a body shot but Turnbull blocks it.
Turnbull scores with a shot to the side of Turner's head.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Turner.
Turner wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elgin Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turnbull lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Elgin Turner will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Turnbull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turnbull throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Turnbull throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
A big right from Turner misses.
It seemed like Turnbull was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turner moves out of range of the body kick.
Turner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Turnbull tries to land a front kick but Turner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD#
Turner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Turnbull throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Turner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Turnbull gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Turner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turnbull swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turner trying to control but Turnbull is working from the bottom. #T1#
Turner chips away with some ground and pound.
Turner looking to pass the guard.
Turner looking to sit in guard and control but Turnbull gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Turner is trying to keep Turnbull in close.
Turner wants to sweep here but Turnbull controlling him for the moment.
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##T2#
Turner throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Turnbull to regain full guard.
Turnbull keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Turner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Turner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turnbull wants to sweep but no luck.
Turner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Turner is looking to work some ground and pound but Turnbull has wrist control.
Turnbull keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Turner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Turnbull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Turner.
Turner in side control, throwing shots but Turnbull defends. #T4#
Turner working the body and head with strikes.
Turnbull is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Turner in side control, throwing shots but Turnbull defends.
Turner is putting a hurting on Turnbull here, landing some big shots from side control.
Turner throws an elbow but Turnbull slips to the side and avoids it well.
Turner wants to control but Turnbull is keeping him busy.
Turner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Turnbull is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Turnbull throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
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 Elgin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:46
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner retains his welterweight title!
After the fight, Elgin Turner was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
ABW 182 Turner - Monkey
Date: Dec 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner misses with a hook
and Monkey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monkey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT#
It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.#CL#
Turner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Turner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Turner as the two fighters clinch.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.
Turner prevents a body shot from Monkey.
Turner lands with a right to the head.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
I was talking to Turner's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
Turner scores with a hook to the body.
Turner misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Turner blocks an uppercut.
Turner lands with a light punch inside.
Monkey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monkey letting Turner take a breather here.
Monkey tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monkey lands with a left to the head.
Monkey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Monkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner pushes Monkey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turner blocks a body shot from Monkey.
A nice right hand lands inside from Monkey.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Monkey.
Monkey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner blocks a body shot from Monkey.
Monkey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Monkey manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Monkey moves forwards but Turner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Monkey throws a good cross that connects.
Turner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Monkey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turner throws out a powerful jab.
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Monkey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turner takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses.
Monkey appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Turner.
Monkey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner lands a lovely overhand right.
Monkey moves out of range as Turner strikes.#T3#
Turner lands a glancing blow to the side of Monkey's head.
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
A bone on bone clash there as Turner blocks the leg kick.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Turner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Monkey, pushing him back against the cage.
Monkey tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Monkey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turner cracks Monkey with a nice body shot.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turner.
Monkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Turner lands a body punch.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Turner.
Turner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monkeys head. #T4#
Monkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
Monkey looks winded!
Turner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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 doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turner lands with a light punch inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Turner lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turner.
Turner blocks a body shot from Monkey.
A short left from Turner.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Turner pushes Monkey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turner is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Turner lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Turner is looking to score with low kicks.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner scores with a punch to the head.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monkey lands a head shot.
Turner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Monkey as he avoids it easily.
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Monkey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Monkey throws out a leg kick but Turner moves out of range and Monkey only half commits.
Turner shoots in looking for a takedown. Monkey tries to sprawl out of it but Turner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Monkey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Monkey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Turner with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Turner misses.
Turner throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range. #T1#
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monkey.
Monkey counters with a body kick.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monkey misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Monkey.
Turner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good leg kick by Monkey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Monkey looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Turner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Monkey sprawls and moves away.
Turner checks a leg kick nicely.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monkey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turner throws a sloppy body shot
and Monkey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turner lands with a straight right. Monkey didn't see that one coming.
Monkey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.#T2#
Monkey fakes the leg kick and cracks Turner in the body.
Turner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monkey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turner scrambles back to his feet.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Monkey ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Turner.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Turner blocks the body kick.
Turner tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A big left from Turner misses.
Monkey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turner's sensitive parts.
Monkey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Monkey defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Monkey replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Turner blocks it well.#TD#
Turner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monkey is keeping the position for now.
Turner won't allow Monkey to sweep him here.
Turner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turner throws a big right hand that misses.
Turner 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.
Monkey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turner. #T4#
Turner throwing strikes but missing.
Monkey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turner is one step ahead there.
Turner lands a couple of digs.
Turner postures up in Monkey's guard and throws a big left but Monkey blocks it.
Turner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Turner with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Monkey misses with a hook.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monkey leaves Turner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monkey manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Monkey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Monkey's head but Monkey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monkey avoids the body shot from Turner.
Monkey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turner with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Monkey.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Monkey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Demon Monkey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Turner takes one on the button.
Monkey walks into a straight right hand from Turner.#CL#
Turner has managed to clinch.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Monkey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monkey can do to turn this around?
Monkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Monkey.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monkey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Turner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turner misses with the head strike.
Turner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2##BC2#
Monkey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Monkey counters with a low kick, right behind Turner 's knee.
Monkey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monkey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monkey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner throws a good cross that connects.
A shot to the body from Turner misses
and Monkey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turner misses with a low kick as Monkey jumps back.
Monkey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turner tries to counter with a takedown but Monkey is quick to defend against it.
Decent striking displayed by Turner there.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monkey manages to avoid it.#T3#
Turner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Monkey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey pushes Turner away with a front kick.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turner scores with a nice right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Turner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Turner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner has Monkey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Monkey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Monkey stalling in the clinch but Turner improves position.
Turner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Monkey lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Monkey prevents a body shot from Turner.
Monkey is stalling here.
Turner misses with some punches.
Turner lands a body punch.
Elgin Turner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Monkey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey misses with a punch on the inside.
Monkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
Turner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Turner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
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.
Monkey throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Monkey stuns Turner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Monkey throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Monkey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Monkey misses with a straight left.
Turner feinted with a counter takedown.
Monkey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner scores with a nice strike.
Turner throws out a powerful jab.
Monkey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner throws a leg kick but Monkey moved away.
Elgin Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
Turner swings for the body but Monkey moves out of range.
Turner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Monkey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monkey swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Turner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Monkey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turner.
Turner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Monkey looking for a sweep. Not yet Monkey, not yet. #T2#
Turner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Monkey pulls Turner in close to prevent any damage.
Turner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Turner content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turner lands a leg kick that knocks Monkey off balance momentarily.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Turner throws a good cross that connects.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner swings for the body but Monkey moves out of range.
Monkey motions for Turner to come forward. Monkey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turner moves to clinch but Monkey breaks away
and Monkey counters with a nice uppercut.
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Monkey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monkey moves away.
Turner moves out of range as Monkey strikes.
Turner throws a low kick, looking for Monkey's leg but Monkey calmly moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Monkey.#T4#
Monkey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner feinted with a counter takedown.
Monkey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Monkey lands the left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Monkey down.
Monkey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monkey manages to avoid it.#TD#
Turner closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Monkey's guard.
Elgin Turner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monkey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monkey is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner had his way with Demon Monkey in that round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
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#
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monkey 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 ducks under a wild hook from Monkey.
Monkey misses with a right hand #TD#
and Turner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Monkey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turner's guard. #REVB#
Turner is pulling down on Monkey's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Turner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Monkey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Monkey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Turner is trying to control the position but Monkey postures up.
Monkey content to stall in guard here.
Turner wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Turner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Monkey passes into half guard.
Monkey prevents Turner from improving his position.
Turner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Demon Monkey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Monkey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Turner looking for subs off his back but Monkey has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monkey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Turner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Turner wants to control but Monkey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turner is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Monkey passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Turner!
Turner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Monkey content just to control the position here.
Turner is trying desperately to improve position.
Monkey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Turner tries to hold on but Monkey pushes him away. #T4#
Turner working to try and regain half guard.
Turner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Monkey is thwarting Turner's attempts to control the position.
Monkey not doing much here.
Turner tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Monkey has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monkey throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Turner because Monkey loaded up on that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demon Monkey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turner 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner is the new welterweight champion!
Elgin Turner bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
ABW 174 170lbs Eliminators
Date: Nov 08, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Turner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cusumano tries to kick Turner off but Turner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Turner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cusumano regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Turner.
Cusumano being controlled here, momentarily.
Cusumano keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusumano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turner's guard. #REVR#
Turner is trying to control the position but Cusumano postures up.
Cusumano trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner controlling the position.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.#SUB2#
Turner has his foot on Cusumano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cusumano works his way back into a safe position though.
Cusumano would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cusumano advances position into side control!#SU#
Cusumano decides to stand back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Cusumano down.
Turner lands a leg kick that knocks Cusumano off balance momentarily.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cusumano is looking to counter punch.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Turner's corner calls for a 1-2. Turner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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 left hand
and Cusumano counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve Cusumano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cusumano digs a good hook to Turner's body.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cusumano was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Cusumano is looking for a counter combo.
Cusumano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cusumano swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner throws a nice inside leg kick.
No joy there for Cusumano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Cusumano is just out of range.
As Turner looks to move away, Cusumano throws a big counter combo but Turner just gets out of the way.
Turner lands with a cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cusumano misses with a body shot.
Cusumano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#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 Cusumano!
Cusumano wants to control but Turner postures up.
Turner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Turner is still trying to improve position.
Turner cracks Cusumano with a big elbow. #T3#
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.
Turner passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cusumano!
Turner throwing strikes here but Cusumano is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Turner thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cusumano wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Turner.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cusumano slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cusumano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turner.
Turner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Cusumano wants to get back to his feet.
Turner is looking to take a break and control but Cusumano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cusumano trying to control from the bottom.
Turner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cusumano is looking for a sweep. Turner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turner controlling the action here.
Cusumano is looking to improve his position.
Turner passes to side control.
Turner is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cusumano's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Cusumano slips under a jab.
Cusumano throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Cusumano saw that one coming.
Cusumano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cusumano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turner.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Cusumano is out of range.
Cusumano seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Cusumano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turner circles away quickly and effectively.
Turner is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cusumano misses with a double jab.
Turner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cusumano counters with a left and a right that stings Turner.
Cusumano slips under a jab from Turner.
Cusumano half committed to a counter leg kick.
Turner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cusumano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turner scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turner.
Cusumano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cusumano looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
Cusumano throws a body shot but no joy.
Cusumano throws out a leg kick but Turner moves out of range and Cusumano only half commits. #T1#
Turner darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Cusumano tries to keep at a distance but Turner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cusumano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Cusumano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cusumano takes a shot to the head.
Cusumano tries to break free but Turner pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Cusumano breaks the clinch.
Cusumano misses with a double jab.
Turner moves in looking to clinch but Cusumano pushes him off.
Cusumano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cusumano wants it to stay on the feet.
Turner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turner moves forwards but Cusumano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turner lands the left hand.
Cusumano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turner finds it's way round the side to connect with Cusumano's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Turner fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Turner gets a clinch. #T2#
Turner lands a nice uppercut.
Turner is looking to control Cusumano's arms but Cusumano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Turner has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.
Cusumano wants to break free but Turner has control.
Turner prevents Cusumano from breaking the clinch.
Cusumano tries to break the clinch but Turner is controlling the position.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cusumano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cusumano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Cusumano.
Turner lands a body punch.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cusumano's elbow.
Turner misses with a body punch.
Turner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turner.
Turner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Turner has Cusumano pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cusumano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Steve Cusumano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elgin Turner.
Cusumano is trying to force a seperation but Turner has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Turner.
Turner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cusumano is trying to break the clinch but Turner has him pressed against the cage.
Cusumano tries to break the clinch but Turner is controlling the position.
Turner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cusumano backwards.
Turner lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Turner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turner digs a right hand underneath Cusumano's ribcage. Cusumano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turner tries a body shot but Cusumano blocks it.
Turner lands a right hand.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Cusumano avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
Turner misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turner.
Turner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Turner.#T4#
A short body shot lands from Turner as the two fighters clinch.
Cusumano prevents a body shot from Turner.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Turner.
Cusumano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cusumano has had enough of the clinch but Turner keeps him there for the moment.
Turner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turner lands a shoulder strike.
Turner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Turner.
Turner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turner lands a body punch.
Turner tries for a takedown but Cusumano manages to get underhooks.
Turner lands with a short shot to the head.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Cusumano controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cusumano moves out of range of the body kick.
Steve Cusumano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cusumano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Cusumano slips a jab from Turner.
Cusumano throws a chopping leg kick but Turner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turner tries to counter by closing the distance.
Turner throws a body punch but Cusumano moves out of range.
Turner scores with the left hand. Cusumano knows he should have avoided that one.
Turner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cusumano misses with a body shot.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Cusumano.
Cusumano staying out of range there.
Turner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cusumano.
Turner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusumano misses with a body shot.
Cusumano needs to keep his hands up - Turner had a free shot at his head there.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turner lands with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Cusumano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC2#
Cusumano is rocked!
A punch combination from Cusumano misses.
Oh Cusumano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Turner.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
Turner fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Cusumano to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Cusumano looks to clinch but Turner throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Cusumano taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
ABW 166 McArthur - Jenkins
Date: Oct 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Turner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGettigan.#TD#
Turner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McGettigan on his heels. He'll look to pass McGettigan's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
McGettigan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGettigan's elbow.
Turner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGettigans head.
Turner lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGettigan misses with the head strike.
McGettigan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turner lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGettigan backwards.
McGettigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGettigan tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Turner tries a body shot but McGettigan blocks it.
McGettigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGettigan's elbow.
McGettigan misses with a punch on the inside.
McGettigan can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGettigan.
McGettigan has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
#T1#
Turner lands a body punch.
Turner prevents a body shot from McGettigan.
Turner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but McGettigan avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
McGettigan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner lands a hook that snaps the head of McGettigan backwards.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turner lands a body shot.
A short right from McGettigan.
Turner misses with some punches.
McGettigan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but McGettigan avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
Turner blocks a body shot from McGettigan.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
McGettigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turner prevents a body shot from McGettigan.
Turner lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Turner.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGettigan looks winded!
Turner lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGettigan backwards.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as McGettigan controls his hands.
Turner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Turner lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGettigan backwards.
Turner lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Turner.
Turner lands an uppercut.
Turner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGettigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Turner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turner lands a body punch in the clinch.
The referee calls for Turner to work.
McGettigan takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Turner.
Turner gets through McGettigan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Turner lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#T3#
Turner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Turner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGettigan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Turner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Turner 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 throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turner is taking a breather. McGettigan 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.
McGettigan 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Turner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGettigan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Turner throwing shots but McGettigan is blocking nicely.
Turner wants to control but McGettigan is keeping him busy.
Turner passes to full mount!
McGettigan is trying desperately to improve position.
Turner throwing strikes here but McGettigan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Turner lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Turner content just to control the position here.
Turner lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGettigan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGettigan.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGettigan tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
McGettigan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turner to score with a decent uppercut.
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGettigan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGettigan scrambles back to his feet.
McGettigan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. McGettigan moves away and avoids it.
McGettigan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Turner misses with an uppercut. McGettigan saw that one coming.
Turner sets himself, and McGettigan steps forward looking for the clinch! Turner avoids it this time.
McGettigan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGettigan moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.
McGettigan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGettigan clobbers Turner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGettigan is looking to clinch.
Turner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGettigan at a distance.
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGettigan misses the shot to the body. #T1#
McGettigan checks a leg kick.
Elgin Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
McGettigan is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
Turner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGettigan pinned against the cage. McGettigan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Turner closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McGettigan's guard.
Turner trying to control but McGettigan is working from the bottom.
Turner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGettigan keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Turner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Turner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but McGettigan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner stands and throws McGettigan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McGettigan is not content to let Turner control the position.
Turner passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McGettigan!
Turner punishing his opponent with strikes.
Turner looking to ground and pound but McGettigan is blocking nicely. #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 sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Turner controlling from the full mount.
Turner lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Turner tries to control but McGettigan wriggling away.
McGettigan is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Turner throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Turner looking to control and managing it successfully.
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 is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Turner controlling the pace for now.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGettigan can do to turn this around?
Turner lands a big elbow.
McGettigan is breathing heavily.
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 landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
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 can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGettigan is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
A nice leg kick lands there from Turner.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGettigan.
Turner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McGettigan eats them both and turns towards Turner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McGettigan is looking to clinch.
Turner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McGettigan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Turner 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 throwing strikes but missing.
McGettigan keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
McGettigan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Turner passes McGettigan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McGettigan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Turner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Turner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Turner passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGettigan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Turner trying to control the position but McGettigan is working away.
Turner passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McGettigan!
Turner lands a big elbow.
McGettigan is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Turner is landing with some decent strikes but McGettigan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tom McGettigan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elgin Turner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Elgin Turner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Turner looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Turner continues to stall.
Turner's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elgin Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turner 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
EFA 83
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Turner lands the left hand.
Pesonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pesonen misses with a low kick.
Turner takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Turner lands with a good body shot.
Turner throws the left hand but Pesonen avoids the punch easily.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pesonen.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Turner takes a swing at Pesonen's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Pesonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pesonen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pesonen slips under a jab from Turner.
Pesonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turner tries to counter with a takedown but Pesonen is quick to defend against it.
Turner moves away from the strike by Pesonen.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Turner, right into the meat.
A swing and a miss from Pesonen.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner takes a swing at Pesonen's ribcage but misses.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Turner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pesonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pesonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
A good leg kick by Turner. #CL#
Turner has closed the distance and engaged Pesonen in a clinch.
Pesonen working aggressively here.
Turner takes a shot to the head.
Turner working aggressively here.
A short right from Turner on the inside.
Turner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner. #TD2#
Pesonen 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.
Pesonen keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Turner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pesonen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turner has managed to get both his arms back between Pesonen's legs - danger averted.
Turner is looking to work some ground and pound but Pesonen has wrist control.#SUB2#
Pesonen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Turner looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Pesonen being controlled here, momentarily.
Pesonen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pesonen keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pesonen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Turner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pesonen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turner has managed to get both his arms back between Pesonen's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pesonen looking to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turner chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Pesonen working for a triangle but Turner defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Pesonen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Turner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Pesonen has momentary wrist control but Turner slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Pesonen 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. #SUB2#
Pesonen working for a triangle but Turner defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Pesonen 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.
Pesonen keeping full guard, as Turner tries to pass. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pesonen controls Turner momentarily but Turner frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Pesonen 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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pesonen is keeping the position for now.
Turner distracts Pesonen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pesonen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Pesonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Turner is aware though and is defending well.
Turner looking to pass the guard.
Turner connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Turner.
Pesonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pesonen sprawls and moves away.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pesonen can do to turn this around?
Pesonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Pesonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
Pesonen tries to sprawl but Turner drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pesonen is looking to improve his position.
Elgin Turner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Pesonen is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Turner is tapping! Great win for Pesonen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jallu Pesonen!
Jallu Pesonen is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Jallu Pesonen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Elgin Turner was interviewed post fight and said 'Wu Tang fuh eva!'.
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Event:
EFA 72 Turner vs Salieri
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Turner lands a jab to Salieri's midsection.
Salieri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner.
Turner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salieri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Salieri scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Salieri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salieri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Antonio Salieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salieri.
Salieri misses with a straight left.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Turner moves into the clinch.
Salieri is working for takedown but Turner is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Salieri turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Salieri looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Turner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Salieri wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Turner is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Turner struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Salieri seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Turner is trying to improve his position.
Turner is trying to control Salieri's posture but Salieri avoids it.
Salieri controls the position.
Turner is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Turner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Turner preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Turner is pressing down on Salieri's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.#T2#
Turner trying to control the position here.
Salieri trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salieri lands a couple of digs.
Salieri trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner seems keen to control Salieri's posture.
Salieri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turner is keeping the position for now.
Salieri wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
Turner can't keep his opponent in guard - Salieri advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Turner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Salieri told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Salieri gets to his feet. Turner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Nice shot by Salieri.
Salieri throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Salieri ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Salieri lands a head shot.
Salieri tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance.
Turner misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Turner clinches up with Salieri and pushes him back against the cage.
Salieri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Salieri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Turner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salieri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Salieri misses with an uppercut.
Salieri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner throws a hook but Salieri avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salieri on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
A big left from Turner misses.
Salieri tries to land a front kick but Turner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Turner moves into the clinch.
Salieri changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Turner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Salieri lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Turner clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Salieri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salieri throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Salieri is just out of range.
Salieri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salieri throws out the jab.
Turner misses with a jab to the body
and Salieri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salieri slips a straight right by Turner.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Elgin Turner will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Salieri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salieri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Salieri works Turner's body with a nice hook.
Salieri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Salieri misses the jab.
Turner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Turner avoids the head kick by Salieri.
Turner walks into a left hand.
Salieri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turner connects with a solid leg kick.
Salieri checks a leg kick.
Salieri pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Turner back to the cage. Salieri follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Antonio Salieri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Salieri tenderised Turner's leg. Turner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Salieri misses with a straight left.
Turner fires out a quick counter leg kick but Salieri just manages to avoid it.
Salieri is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Salieri moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Salieri missing with knees to the body.
Salieri is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Turner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Turner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turner.
A short uppercut from Turner.
Turner cracks Salieri with a nice body shot.
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Salieri controls the action.
Turner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Turner.
Elgin Turner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Salieri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner lands an uppercut.
Turner displaying some good clinch control by pressing Salieri up against the cage.
Turner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salieri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salieri slips a jab from Turner.#T2#
Turner connects with a single shot there.
Salieri throws a head kick that misses.
Salieri connects with a looping right hand.
Salieri 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.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Elgin Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salieri throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range.
Antonio Salieri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salieri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Salieri thinking.
Nice shot lands for Turner.
Turner cracks Salieri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Salieri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turner takes a swing at Salieri's ribcage but misses.
Salieri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner lunges at Salieri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Salieri's hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Salieri.
Salieri looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
Nice shot by Salieri.#CL#
Turner has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Turner keeps control of Salieri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Turner managing to block the knees to the body from Salieri.
Turner trying to stall but Salieri improves his position.
Turner digs a right hand into Salieri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Salieri's gas tank.
Turner scores with a shot to the side of Salieri's head.
Salieri misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turner throws the left hand but Salieri avoids the punch easily.
Salieri misses with a left hand
and Turner counters with a stiff right hand.
Turner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Salieri tenderised Turner's leg. Turner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Salieri scores with a sloppy right hand. Turner should have avoided that one.
Salieri's corner calls for a 1-2. Salieri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Salieri with a poor takedown
and Turner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Salieri is breathing heavily.
Salieri is trying hard to land a takedown here. Turner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Elgin Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Salieri.
Salieri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Salieri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turner.#ROC#
Salieri is rocked!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
Salieri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turner's head.
Salieri throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Salieri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Salieri.
Turner slips a straight right by Salieri.
Salieri moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Salieri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salieri moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner thuds his right hand into Salieri's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Salieri throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Salieri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turner.
Turner jabs Salieri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Salieri.
Turner scores with a body shot.
Salieri connects with a jab.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salieri moves away.
Salieri moves out of range of the strikes.
Salieri swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turner counters with a straight right hand.
Turner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salieri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Salieri misses.
Salieri throws a leg kick which misses Turner's front leg but catches the back leg as Turner tries to avoid it.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salieri was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Turner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Salieri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salieri looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range. #CL#
Turner moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Salieri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Turner is trying to stall.
Salieri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Salieri has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Turner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Turner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Salieri or not.
Turner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Salieri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Turner moves into range and clinches up with Salieri.
Salieri tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Turner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Turner tries a body shot but Salieri blocks it.
Salieri throws a head punch that misses.
Salieri can't get the takedown.
Elgin Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Salieri.
A body shot lands from Turner.
Salieri is looking for a takedown.
Turner lands a shot to the body.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Turner.
Turner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Turner manages to break the clinch.
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Salieri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salieri misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turner.#KD#
Turner sends Salieri crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Turner is motioning to the referee to let Salieri up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Salieri is still on wobbly legs! Can Turner finish him?
Turner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Salieri at a distance.
#KD#
Turner lands a big uppercut and Salieri crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Salieri looks OK. Turner waves Salieri back to his feet!
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Salieri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salieri moves away.
Salieri now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Salieri throws a head kick that misses.
Turner closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Salieri! Turner dives in looking to finish! Salieri is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner retains his lightweight title!
Elgin Turner was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
EFA 63 Turner vs Grieg
Date: May 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Grieg avoids the body shot from Turner.
Grieg lands a head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Elgin Turner has been cut.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner scores with a jab to the head.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grieg. Grieg obviously looking to wear him down.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Grieg looks to land a combination. Turner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Turner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner stuffs the takedown.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grieg moves away.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grieg ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Grieg takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grieg takes a jab right on the kisser.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner lands a right hook to the body.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grieg is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Grieg forces Turner back against the cage and clinches.
Turner misses with a body punch.
Turner lands with a light punch inside.
Grieg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Grieg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grieg working aggressively here.
Grieg blocks a body shot from Turner.
Grieg blocks a body shot from Turner.
Nice body punch from Turner.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
Turner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grieg misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Turner scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner lands a jab to the nose.
Grieg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Grieg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grieg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
Turner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grieg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Grieg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Turner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grieg on the side of the head.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grieg counters with a body kick.
Turner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grieg throws out a leg kick but Turner moves out of range and Grieg only half commits.
Grieg avoids the body shot from Turner.
#T3#
Grieg avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner misses with a lunging right hand
and Grieg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decent striking displayed by Turner there.
That kick from Turner tenderised Grieg's leg. Grieg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grieg throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grieg.
Grieg throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
Turner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Elgin Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grieg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turner slaps away a takedown attempt from Grieg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Elgin Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edvard Grieg.
Turner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Turner throws a poor cross that misses
and Grieg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turner wants to clinch
and Grieg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turner thinking.
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!
Grieg misses the shot to the body.
Turner sizes up Grieg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turner swings for the body but Grieg moves out of range.
Turner throws a hook but Grieg blocks it.
Grieg is trying to counter with his kicks.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Grieg is just out of range.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grieg lands a head shot.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grieg.
Grieg lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elgin Turner's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Turner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Grieg does it's job there.
Grieg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner scores with the left hand. Grieg knows he should have avoided that one.
Grieg wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.
Turner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Grieg throws a head kick that misses.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Turner.#KD#
Turner cracks Grieg with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Turner has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Grieg to stand back up!#ROC#
Grieg is rocked!
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 drops Grieg with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Grieg! Turner dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner retains his lightweight title!
Elgin Turner decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
EFA 54 Egyptian vs Turner
Date: Apr 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Turner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turner throws a sloppy body shot
and Egyptian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turner misses with a lunging right hand
and Egyptian counters with a straight right hand.
Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Egyptian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turner.
Egyptian throws out a leg kick but Turner moves out of range and Egyptian only half commits.
Turner slips under a jab from Egyptian.
Egyptian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Secret Lab in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner is looking to chop away at Egyptian's legs.
Turner throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range. #CL2#
Turner drives through and clinches with Egyptian against the cage.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Egyptian working aggressively here.
Turner misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Turner slowing the pace effectively.
Turner digs a right hand into Egyptian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Egyptian's gas tank.
Egyptian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turner is pushing Egyptian up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Turner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Turner has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Turner is leaning against Egyptian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Turner - that landed with a thud.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner lands a hook that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards.
Turner pushes Egyptian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Egyptian is working Turner over against the cage.
Turner tries to stall but Egyptian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Turner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Egyptian's efforts to push away.
Turner misses with a body punch.
Egyptian lands a body shot.
Egyptian misses with some punches.
Turner pushes Egyptian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2##BC#
Egyptian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Egyptian thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turner cracks Egyptian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Egyptian feints and then cracks Turner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turner down.
Turner staying out of range there.
Turner wants to land a leg kick but Egyptian is out of range.
Turner blocks a jab.
Turner swings for the body but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian misses with a straight right.
Egyptian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Turner lands a jab to Egyptian's midsection.
Egyptian misses with a wild body shot.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Turner lands a slapping body shot.
Egyptian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Egyptian rather than just go for the knockout.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Egyptian.
Turner throws an off balance right hand
and Egyptian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Egyptian throwing a counter right hand but Turner manages to avoid it.
Egyptian checks a leg kick nicely.
Egyptian moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner throws the left hand but Egyptian avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Egyptian moves out of range of the strikes.
Egyptian sizes up Turner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner misses with a hook
and Egyptian counters with a two punch combo.
Turner tries to clinch there but Egyptian circles away.
Egyptian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Egyptian moves out of range of the leg kick from Turner.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Egyptian throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Turner counters with a single leg into guard. Egyptian didn't expect that.
Egyptian pulls Turner in close to prevent any damage.
Turner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Egyptian trying to keep a closed guard but Turner is proving a slippery customer.
Turner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Turner misses with a lunging right hand
and Egyptian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turner looks to land a left hand but Egyptian moved out of range nicely.
Egyptian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turner tries to land a front kick but Egyptian steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Egyptian sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Turner closes the distance and clinches.
Turner lands with a right to the head.
Egyptian lands a hook that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Turner.
Turner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards.
Egyptian struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Turner.
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Egyptian controls the action.
Turner cracks Egyptian with a nice body shot.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turner is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Egyptian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Egyptian is trying to push Turner away but Turner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Egyptian taking a breather.
Turner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards.
Egyptian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Egyptian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Turner prevents Egyptian from breaking the clinch.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Turner misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Egyptian breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Egyptian. That snapped Turner's head back.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Egyptian saw that one coming.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch but Egyptian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Egyptian scores with a sloppy right hand. Turner should have avoided that one.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Egyptian thuds his right hand into Turner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Egyptian.
Turner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Egyptian defends it well.
Egyptian cracks the inside of Turner's front leg.
Osiris Egyptian is winning the standup battle so far.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Egyptian.
Egyptian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Egyptian does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Egyptian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turner digs a good body shot into Egyptian's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Egyptian. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner with the counter takedown but Egyptian avoids it easily.
Turner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Egyptian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot.
Egyptian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Egyptian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turner's calf.#T3#
Turner connects with a leg kick. Egyptian looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Turner scores with a decent looking hook.
Egyptian misses with a few strikes there.
Egyptian wants to land a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Egyptian.
Turner connects with a jab.
Egyptian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner feints the counter takedown.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Egyptian.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Egyptian seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Turner throws a leg kick but Egyptian sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Turner moves out of range as Egyptian strikes.
Egyptian misses with a hook.
Turner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Egyptian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Osiris Egyptian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Egyptian lands a body shot.
Turner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Egyptian's head backwards.
Egyptian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Turner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Egyptian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Turner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Egyptian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Egyptian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elgin Turner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Egyptian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turner.
Egyptian misses the jab.
And Turner tries to counter it with a takedown but Egyptian pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Egyptian circles away from the clinch attempt
and Egyptian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Egyptian is just out of range.
Egyptian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Egyptian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Egyptian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Egyptian misses with a looping right.
Turner misses with a hook. Egyptian ducked under it nicely.
Turner connects with a body shot that sends Egyptian's belly button to the back.#T1##CL2#
Turner moves into the clinch.
A short right from Egyptian.
Turner tries for a takedown but Egyptian manages to get underhooks.
Turner lands with a short shot to the head.
Turner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Egyptian controls the action.
Turner keeps control of Egyptian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Egyptian just leaning against Turner, taking a breather.
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
Elgin Turner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Turner tries to work over Egyptian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Egyptian struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Egyptian trying to control the position but instead, Turner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Egyptian into the cage.
A short right from Turner.
Egyptian prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2#
Egyptian throws a head punch that misses.
Turner keeps control of Egyptian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Egyptian takes a shot to the head.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Egyptian's elbow.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Egyptian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Turner is keeping busy.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Egyptian misses with a knee strike.
Egyptian scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Turner misses with some punches.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Turner tries a body shot but Egyptian blocks it.
Turner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Egyptian's efforts to push away.#T3#
Turner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Egyptian.
Turner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards.
Turner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards.
Turner just leaning against Egyptian, taking a breather.
Egyptian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Egyptian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Turner is working Egyptian over against the cage.
Egyptian connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Egyptian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turner is defending well for now.
Egyptian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Egyptian prevents a body shot from Turner.
Egyptian looking to slow down the pace here.
Turner tries a body shot but Egyptian blocks it.
Turner misses with some punches.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Egyptian's elbow.
Turner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Egyptian.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Egyptian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner trying to control the position but instead, Egyptian has worked for underhooks and has pushed Turner into the cage.
Turner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Turner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turner prevents a body shot from Egyptian.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Egyptian looking to slow down the pace here.
Turner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Egyptian.
Egyptian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Egyptian or not.
Turner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Turner lands a nice looking body shot.
Egyptian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Egyptian. Egyptian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Egyptian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut.
Turner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian lands a jab to Turner's midsection.
Egyptian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Egyptian clobbers Turner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Egyptian.#T1#
Turner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turner digs a good hook to Egyptian's body.
A left lands for Turner.
Egyptian staying out of range there.
Turner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Egyptian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turner lands with a hook. Egyptian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Egyptian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Egyptian swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Egyptian.
Turner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Egyptian is rocked!#T2#
Turner clobbers Egyptian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oh Egyptian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner lands a jab to Egyptian's midsection.
Turner misses with a hook. Egyptian ducked under it nicely.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner lands a really nice looking cross but Egyptian seems unphased.
Turner wants to clinch up but Egyptian keeps it at a distance.
Egyptian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Turner misses with an uppercut
and Egyptian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Egyptian thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut.
Egyptian seems to have got his legs back now.
Turner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turner throws a leg kick but Egyptian sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Turner.
Egyptian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turner at a distance.
A slow jab from Egyptian misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick from Egyptian misses.
Egyptian misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
And Turner tries to counter it with a takedown but Egyptian pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Egyptian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Egyptian throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Turner pushes Egyptian up against the cage in a clinch.
Turner scores with a hook to the body.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Turner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Turner tries a body shot but Egyptian blocks it.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Egyptian is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Turner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Egyptian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Egyptian is trying to maintain a safe position but Turner gets an underhook and turns Egyptian into the cage.
Turner keeps control of Egyptian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Egyptian working aggressively here.
Egyptian blocks an uppercut.
Egyptian is trying to maintain a safe position but Turner gets an underhook and turns Egyptian into the cage.
Egyptian misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Egyptian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Turner just leaning against Egyptian, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Egyptian misses with a looping right.
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Egyptian is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Turner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Egyptian lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
Egyptian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turner. Turner obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner cracks a nice hook into Egyptian's ribs.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
Egyptian throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Turner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Egyptian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Turner connects with a body shot.
Turner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Egyptian is just out of range.
Egyptian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Egyptian down.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Egyptian misses the target.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Egyptian.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Egyptian.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
Egyptian keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T2#
Egyptian moves away from the strike by Turner.
A little feinted left hand from Egyptian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice jab there from Turner.
Egyptian tries a head kick but it misses.
Turner misses with an uppercut
and Egyptian counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Turner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Egyptian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Egyptian.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Egyptian takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Egyptian lands with a shot to the body.
Egyptian throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
Turner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Turner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Egyptian.#T3#
Turner avoids the head kick by Egyptian.
Turner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turner sizes up Egyptian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
Egyptian looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Turner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Osiris Egyptian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner lands with a good body shot.
Egyptian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Egyptian moved out of range.
Egyptian seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Egyptian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Turner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Egyptian avoids the body shot from Turner.
Egyptian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Egyptian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Egyptian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Egyptian throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Egyptian throws a low kick, looking for Turner's leg but Turner calmly moves out of range.
Turner feints the counter takedown.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner moves out of range as Egyptian strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elgin Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner is the new lightweight champion!
Elgin Turner decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
EFA 40 Turner vs Kingi
Date: Mar 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Turner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kingi is fending him off so far but Turner persists. Nope, Kingi circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Kingi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turner thuds his right hand into Kingi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turner misses the jab.
Turner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kingi swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner misses with a body punch
and Kingi counters with a stiff right hand.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turner lands a jab to the nose.
Turner misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Kingi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kingi steps to the side to avoid the strikes 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!
Turner throws the left hand but Kingi avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kingi! But no joy.
Kingi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turner misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Kingi. Beautiful body shot.
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.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Turner misses with a right hand
and Kingi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Turner misses with a left hand
and Kingi counters with a stiff right hand.
Turner misses with a hook.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Kingi scores with a hook to the body. Turner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Kingi misses with a wild body shot.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingi.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Kingi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Kingi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kingi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Kingi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kingi misses the shot to the body.
Kingi slips under a jab.
A big right from Kingi misses.
Turner is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kingi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Turner throws an off balance right hand
and Kingi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kingi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stadin Kingi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner misses with a leg kick
and Kingi counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner cracks Kingi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Turner shoots and misses
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Elgin Turner has been cut.
Turner is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner throws a hook but Kingi avoids it easily.
Turner cracks Kingi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kingi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kingi slips under a jab from Turner.
A little jabbing left from Kingi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turner throws a sloppy body shot
and Kingi counters with a nice body kick.
Turner misses with a body punch
letting Kingi counter with a right hand.
Kingi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kingi with a jab.#ROC2#
Turner is rocked!
Kingi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Oh Turner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turner throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kingi scores with a counter punch that sends Turner to the canvas! Kingi smells blood - he's punishing Turner with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Turner has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stadin Kingi!
Stadin Kingi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Elgin Turner had this to say: 'Wu Tang fuh eva!'.
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Event:
EFA 31 Turner vs Hicks
Date: Feb 28, 2018 |
#R1##KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Turner and Hicks goes tumbling to the canvas! Turner follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Hicks is trying to maintain the position but Turner is very close to passing his half guard.
Turner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC#
Hicks is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner is nestled in close to Hicks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hicks is still in real trouble! Can Turner finish him?
Turner lands a big elbow - Hicks is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Turner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elgin Turner!
In his post fight interview, Elgin Turner started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
UVC 18 Coldbane Vs Black
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Mcfly misses with a takedown attempt - Turner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mcfly misses with a body kick.
Turner throwing a counter right hand but Mcfly manages to avoid it.
Turner lands with a straight right. Mcfly didn't see that one coming.
Mcfly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Mcfly takes one to the side of the head.
Mcfly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Mcfly changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mcfly keeps the fight on the outside.
Turner looks for the body kick but Mcfly saw that one coming.
Mcfly feints the counter takedown.
Mcfly jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Mcfly gets a takedown into half guard.
Turner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mcfly tries to free his leg and advance position but Turner is retaining full guard.
Turner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcfly.
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!
Mcfly won't allow Turner to sweep him here.
Turner managing to control the position.
Mcfly works over Turner with some ground and pound from guard.
Mcfly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Mcfly trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner is controlling Mcfly's posture.
Turner looking for a sweep. Not yet Turner, not yet.
Mcfly with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mcfly advances to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mcfly working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Turner is looking for a sweep. Mcfly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turner won't allow Mcfly to pass to mount.
Turner trying to control from the bottom.
Turner wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mcfly is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Turner gets full guard.
Turner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mcfly lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Turner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turner keeping full guard, as Mcfly tries to pass.
Turner looking for a sweep. Not yet Turner, not yet.
Mcfly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2##SUB2#
Mcfly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mcfly cracks Turner with a solid left hand.
Turner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcfly.
Turner wants to sweep here but Mcfly controlling him for the moment.
Mcfly is working Turner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mcfly won't allow Turner to sweep him here.
Turner is trying to keep Mcfly in close.
Mcfly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mcfly scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mcfly lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Turner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Mcfly working some strikes from top position.
Mcfly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Turner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mcfly's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Mcfly working for a triangle but Turner defends it easily.
Turner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Turner wants to pass the guard but Mcfly is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Mcfly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Turner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mcfly trying to control the position.
Mcfly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turner's guard. #REVB#
Turner pulls Mcfly in to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Turner's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mcfly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mcfly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcfly landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Mcfly dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Turner.
Mcfly misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Turner.
Mcfly missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner scores with a body shot.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mcfly throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mcfly.#TD2#
Mcfly shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcfly is thwarting Turner's attempts to control the position.
Turner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turner manages to get to full guard.
Mcfly with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Turner seems keen to control Mcfly's posture.
Mcfly trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Turner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mcfly scoring with some ground and pound.
Mcfly wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcfly with a nice head shot there.
Marty Mcfly has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mcfly stands up over Turner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Turner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mcfly preventing the sweep.
Mcfly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turner pulls Mcfly in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Mcfly keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Turner's head.
Mcfly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcfly trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Mcfly connects with a couple of short punches.
Mcfly looking to pass the guard.
Mcfly is still trying to improve position.
Mcfly makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mcfly preventing the sweep.
Turner pulls Mcfly in close to his closed guard and prevents Mcfly from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcfly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Turner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mcfly postures up.
#T3#
Mcfly preventing the sweep.
Turner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mcfly stopping the sweep attempt from Turner.
Mcfly wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
Mcfly tries to free his leg and advance position but Turner is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Turner holds on and takes a little breather.
Mcfly with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mcfly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mcfly being controlled here momentarily.
Mcfly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turner is keeping the position for now.
Turner controlling Mcfly's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mcfly scoring with some ground and pound.
Mcfly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Mcfly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turner is keeping the position for now.
Mcfly is fighting to break Turner's control of his arms but Turner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Turner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcfly is one step ahead there.
Mcfly works over Turner with some ground and pound from guard.
Turner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Turner wants to sweep here but Mcfly controlling him for the moment.
Mcfly cracks Turner with a solid left hand.
Mcfly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcfly throws a big right hand that misses.
Mcfly is in close to Turner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mcfly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turner is pulling down on Mcfly's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Mcfly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Turner misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Mcfly slips the punch.#TD2#
Mcfly closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Turner did well to prevent Mcfly getting side control.
Turner gets full guard.
Turner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Turner continues to stall.
Mcfly preventing the sweep.
Turner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mcfly throws a big right hand that misses.
Mcfly working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Turner's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfly postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mcfly with a nice head shot there.
Mcfly is in close to Turner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mcfly lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mcfly is fighting to break Turner's control of his arms but Turner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mcfly throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Mcfly working some strikes from top position.
Mcfly trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcfly is fighting to break Turner's control of his arms but Turner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
More hug and hope from Turner.
Mcfly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mcfly trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Mcfly won't allow Turner to sweep him here.
Mcfly tries to free his leg and advance position but Turner is retaining full guard.
Turner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mcfly advances to half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Mcfly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Turner sees it coming and defends easily.
Turner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mcfly with a nice head shot there.
Turner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mcfly lands a couple of elbows.
Turner is adopting a defensive guard.
Mcfly working some strikes from top position.
Turner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Turner managing to control the position.
Turner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Mcfly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Turner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Mcfly trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcfly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mcfly being controlled here momentarily.
Mcfly throws a big elbow that misses.
Turner trying to keep a closed guard but Mcfly is proving a slippery customer.
Mcfly wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
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.
Mcfly landing some decent shots from guard.
Turner is adopting a defensive guard.
Mcfly makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Mcfly throws a big right hand that misses.
Mcfly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turner has Mcfly pulled in close to control his posture.
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#
Mcfly holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mcfly moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Mcfly looking for a guillotine here but Turner defends easily.
Mcfly being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Mcfly really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Turner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcfly.
Mcfly looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mcfly 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 tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mcfly manages to circle out of the way.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner blocks a jab.
Mcfly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner connects with a nice looking jab.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner lands with a nice body punch.
Mcfly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turner is fending him off so far but Mcfly persists. Nope, Turner circles away and we're back to standing.
Elgin Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marty Mcfly.
Turner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Turner works Mcfly's body with a nice hook.
Mcfly is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner lands a jab to Mcfly's midsection.
Mcfly walks into a straight right hand from Turner.
Turner throws an overhand right that drops Mcfly like a sack of potatoes! Turner dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner retains his welterweight title!
Elgin Turner decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
UVC 9 Turner VS Chester
Date: Sep 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Chester throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Turner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Turner tries to work over Chester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Turner.
Turner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chester looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turner tries to work over Chester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chester tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Turner just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner prevents Chester from breaking the clinch.
Chester has Turner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Turner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chester is looking to take this one to the mat.
Elgin Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Chester.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Turner pushes Chester back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1##BC#
Turner breaks the clinch.
Chester shoots and misses #CL#
and Turner counters by clinching up.
Turner displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chester up against the cage.
Turner is pushing Chester up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Turner manages to break the clinch.
Turner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chester doesn't seem bothered though.
Turner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A combination from Chester does no damage.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chester.
Chester fails with the takedown
and Turner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like John Chester has been cut.#T2#
Chester shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turner counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Turner misses.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chester manages to avoid it.
Turner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chester.
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.
Chester takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chester throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turner's waist but Turner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chester off to one side.
Turner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chester swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Turner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Turner on the inside.
Turner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chester backwards. #T3#
Turner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chester backwards.
Turner is leaning against Chester and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chester backwards.
Turner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turner working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Turner breaks the clinch.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner avoids the body shot from Chester.
Turner jabs at Chester's body.
Turner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Elgin Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chester closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turner circles away.
Turner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chester shoots in but no luck this time.
Turner is looking to counter the offense by Chester and move into the clinch.
Turner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#
Chester is rocked!#T4#
Chester will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Chester.
Turner tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chester manages to circle out of the way.
Chester closes the distance and clinches up with Turner, looking for a takedown. Chester pushes Turner against the cage but Turner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#KD#
Turner sends Chester crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Turner is motioning to the referee to let Chester up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Chester is still on wobbly legs! Can Turner finish him?
Turner lands a nice looking body shot.
Chester looks winded!
Chester throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chester fails to land with a series of punches.
and Turner counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Chester! He's just covering up as Turner starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner retains his welterweight title!
Elgin Turner spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
UVC 6
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Turner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Turner connects with a nice looking jab.
Turner dips to his left and cracks Reagent with an uppercut!
Turner scores with a shot to the body.
Reagent walks into a stiff left hand from Turner.
Reagent shoots for a double leg takedown but Turner sprawls well. He's pushed Reagent's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reagent on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turner. Turner obviously looking to wear him down.
Turner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reagent takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Turner. That snapped Reagent's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reagent shoots for a double leg takedown but Turner sprawls well. He's pushed Reagent's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Elgin Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marquis Reagent.
Reagent takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turner stalks Reagent and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Reagent's face. Reagent staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
It looks like Marquis Reagent has been cut.#CL2#
Reagent rushes Turner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Turner lands with a right to the head.
Reagent struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Reagent tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Reagent throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Reagent throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Reagent fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Turner breaks from the clinch.
Turner connects with a single shot there.
Reagent looks to clinch
and Turner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Reagent decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Turner is refusing to be controlled, as Reagent sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner is doing well to control the position and prevent Reagent from advancing to side control.
Reagent takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Turner's coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Turner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Turner tries to get out of the position.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reagent missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Reagent there.
Reagent working the head and body with strikes.
Reagent looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Reagent missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turner tries to get to full guard but Reagent has control of the leg.
Reagent has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Reagent connects with a nice short shot to Turner's temple.
Turner is pressing down on Reagent's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reagent throws a big right hand that misses.
Reagent is looking to work some ground and pound but Turner has wrist control.
Turner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Reagent with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Turner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reagent scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reagent loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reagent trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reagent with a nice head shot there.
Turner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reagent in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reagent landing some decent shots from guard.
Reagent is working Turner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Turner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reagent manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Reagent working a defensive guard but Turner manages to pass into side control anyway.
Reagent looks to move to half guard but instead Turner has passed into mount! Damn!#T4#
Turner landing strikes from the mount.
Turner controlling from the full mount.
Turner raining down shots from the mount!
Turner trying to control but Reagent is having none of it.
Reagent keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner lands with some strikes.
Turner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marquis Reagent's cut.
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#
Reagent misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A counter left hand to the body from Turner misses its target.
Reagent doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reagent moves to clinch but Turner breaks away
and Turner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reagent's head.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reagent can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Reagent changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Turner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner holding on.
Turner defending against the ground and pound.
Reagent working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Turner is looking for a sweep.
Turner struggling a bit here.#T1#
Reagent looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Turner is avoiding damage well.
Reagent 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 trying to control Reagent's posture but Reagent avoids it.
Turner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reagent wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Reagent connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Turner some visible discomfort.
Reagent in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Reagent postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Reagent is working Turner over with some ground and pound from side control.
Turner struggling a bit here.
Reagent working the ground and pound.
Reagent throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
I wouldn't like to be where Turner is right now.
Turner is trying to control Reagent's posture but Reagent avoids it.
An elbow from Reagent crashes against the mat.
#T2#
Turner is looking for a sweep.
Turner is trying to control Reagent's posture but Reagent avoids it.
Turner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Turner is controlling Reagent's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Reagent sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turner defending well though.
Reagent thows a huge punch but Turner dodges it nicely.
Reagent thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Turner is positioning himself well to prevent Reagent advancing to mount.
Turner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reagent.
Reagent trying to control from half guard but Turner is working away.
Turner is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Turner controlling the position for now.
Reagent missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turner wants to improve his position but Reagent is controlling well.
Turner keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Turner wants to get back to full guard.
Reagent missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Turner controlling the position well.
Turner tries to roll over but Reagent keeps him under control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Turner desperately trying to maintain half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Turner is trying to maintain the position but Reagent is very close to passing his half guard.
Reagent missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turner.
Reagent with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reagent 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Reagent missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marquis Reagent showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marquis Reagent's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Turner scores with a jab.
Turner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reagent has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Reagent uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reagent needs to keep his hands up - Turner had a free shot at his head there.
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Reagent takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice sprawl there from Turner as Reagent shoots in.
Reagent tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Reagent 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turner lands a jab to Reagent's midsection.
Reagent dives in and grabs Turner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turner pushes down on Reagent's head and hops out.
Marquis Reagent is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turner.
Turner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Jab by Turner.
Reagent doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reagent takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Reagent tries to close the distance and clinch but Turner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Reagent drives through and clinches with Turner against the cage.
Reagent misses with the head strike.
Reagent misses with a punch on the inside.
Turner is leaning against Reagent and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turner lands a body punch.
Turner is struggling to control the position.
Turner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reagent gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reagent thinking.
Elgin Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marquis Reagent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turner.
Turner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
Turner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reagent at a distance.
#T2#
Turner lands with an uppercut that bounces Reagent off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reagent walks into a jab.
Reagent looks to clinch
and Turner counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Reagent is rocked!
Elgin Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
Turner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reagent is still on wobbly legs! Can Turner finish him?
Reagent shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reagent seems to have recovered his senses.
Turner lands a nice looking body shot.
Turner catches Reagent with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turner cracks Reagent with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Reagent tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Turner pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Reagent is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner retains his welterweight title!
Elgin Turner tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
UVC 2
Date: Aug 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Turner digs a good hook to Hicks's body.
Turner punishes Hicks's body with a nice straight punch.
Hicks has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hicks moves away.
Hicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hicks throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hicks throws out the jab.
Hicks lands a jab.
Hicks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turner lands with a hook. Hicks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hicks on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#
Hicks is rocked!
Turner drops Hicks with a naaaaasty hook - Hicks is in real trouble here! Turner dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner is the new welterweight champion!
Elgin Turner was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
FC 155:The Tribute
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Wor Sangprapai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turner has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wor Sangprapai is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wor Sangprapai stuns Turner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wor Sangprapai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wor Sangprapai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Turner cracks a nice hook into Wor Sangprapai's ribs.
Wor Sangprapai throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Turner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Turner there.
The crowd cheers as Turner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wor Sangprapai doesn't seem phased though.
Turner connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Wor Sangprapai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wor Sangprapai is trying to break the clinch but Turner has him pressed against the ropes. #BC2#
Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Wor Sangprapai scores with a jab to the jaw.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wor Sangprapai.
Wor Sangprapai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wor Sangprapai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner.
Turner misses with a left hand
and Wor Sangprapai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Turner.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
Turner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wor Sangprapai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turner scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wor Sangprapai scores with the left hand. Turner knows he should have avoided that one.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Wor Sangprapai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Wor Sangprapai gets tackled into the ropes by Turner. Turner maintains the clinch.
Turner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turner tries to work over Wor Sangprapai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner presses Wor Sangprapai against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turner pushes Wor Sangprapai back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Turner has Wor Sangprapai pressed against the ropes, preventing Wor Sangprapai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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.
Wor Sangprapai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turner finds it's way round the side to connect with Wor Sangprapai's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Turner blocks the leg kick.
Turner tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wor Sangprapai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#
It looks like Elgin Turner has been cut.
Wor Sangprapai lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Turner closes the distance and clinches.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Wor Sangprapai.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wor Sangprapai misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wor Sangprapai moves away.
Wor Sangprapai scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elgin Turner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elgin Turner's cut.
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##CL2#
Turner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wor Sangprapai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Wor Sangprapai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Turner blocks a body shot from Wor Sangprapai.
Wor Sangprapai tries to land a knee to the head but Turner blocks with his arms.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wor Sangprapai working Turner over with knees to the body.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Turner as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Turner.
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wor Sangprapai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Turner's face.
Come on Turner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Elgin Turner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Come on Turner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wor Sangprapai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Wor Sangprapai pushes off an throws an elbow but Turner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
Wor Sangprapai tries to break free but Turner pushes him back against the ropes.
Turner gets through Wor Sangprapai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Turner.
Wor Sangprapai throws an elbow that misses.
Turner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wor Sangprapai tries to break free but Turner pushes him back against the ropes.
A short left from Wor Sangprapai.
Wor Sangprapai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turner has Wor Sangprapai pressed against the ropes, preventing Wor Sangprapai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Turner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wor Sangprapai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Turner has him pressed against the ropes.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner lands a left hand.
Turner digs a right hand underneath Wor Sangprapai's ribcage. Wor Sangprapai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Turner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wor Sangprapai's efforts to push away.
Turner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner prevents Wor Sangprapai from breaking the clinch.
Turner is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Turner lands an uppercut.
Wor Sangprapai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turner scores with a shot to the side of Wor Sangprapai's head.
Turner stalling the fight.
Turner holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Turner managing to block the knees to the body from Wor Sangprapai.
A nice left hand lands by Turner.
#BC2#
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wor Sangprapai scores with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Turner.
Turner lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elgin Turner's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Turner connects with the punch.
Wor Sangprapai tries to land a leg kick but Turner saw it coming and moves away.
It looks like Wor Sangprapai has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Turner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wor Sangprapai. Wor Sangprapai obviously looking to wear him down.
Wor Sangprapai misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wor Sangprapai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Turner takes a swing at Wor Sangprapai's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Wor Sangprapai misses the target.
Wor Sangprapai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good exchange - Turner coming out on top.
Turner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turner lands a really nice looking cross but Wor Sangprapai seems unphased.
#ROC2#
Wor Sangprapai is rocked!
Turner scores with a jab. Wor Sangprapai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oh Wor Sangprapai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wor Sangprapai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A leg kick checked by Wor Sangprapai.
Wor Sangprapai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wor Sangprapai slips under a jab.#KD2#
Wor Sangprapai walks into a big right hand from Turner and goes down! The referee sends Turner to a neutral corner as Wor Sangprapai gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#T1#
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner's corner calls for a 1-2. Turner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wor Sangprapai throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Turner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wor Sangprapai momentarily.
Wor Sangprapai throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wor Sangprapai at a distance.
Turner cracks Wor Sangprapai with a good jab.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wor Sangprapai motions for Turner to come forward. Wor Sangprapai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turner wants to counter with a clinch but Wor Sangprapai pushes him away.
Wor Sangprapai cracks Turner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wor Sangprapai misses with an uppercut.
Wor Sangprapai lands a nice shot to the body.
Wor Sangprapai throws a leg kick but Turner moved away.
Turner throws the left hand but Wor Sangprapai avoids the punch easily.
Wor Sangprapai throws a big shot that misses.
Wor Sangprapai looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wor Sangprapai looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Turner. That snapped Wor Sangprapai's head back.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wor Sangprapai.
Wor Sangprapai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wor Sangprapai.
Wor Sangprapai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Wor Sangprapai.
Wor Sangprapai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turner wants to counter with a clinch but Wor Sangprapai pushes him away.
Wor Sangprapai throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Wor Sangprapai seems to have got his legs back now.
Wor Sangprapai lands a head shot.
The Lek Wor Sangprapai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wor Sangprapai misses the shot to the body.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Wor Sangprapai's head but Wor Sangprapai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Wor Sangprapai misses.
Turner connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wor Sangprapai misses with a double jab.
Wor Sangprapai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Wor Sangprapai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Turner.
Wor Sangprapai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wor Sangprapai jabs at Turner's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elgin Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!
After the fight, Elgin Turner was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, The Lek Wor Sangprapai stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you'.
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Event:
FC 152:Strikeforce
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Chaiyachue feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turner's calf.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance.
Turner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chaiyachue tries to close the distance and clinch but Turner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turner checks a leg kick.
Chaiyachue takes one to the side of the head.
Turner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turner throws a jab when Chaiyachue was well out of range.
Turner fails to land with a series of punches.
Chaiyachue looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chaiyachue's hands.
Chaiyachue fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turner throws out a counter right but Chaiyachue avoids it with no problem.
Turner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chaiyachue. Chaiyachue obviously looking to wear him down.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it. #CL#
Chaiyachue drives through and clinches with Turner against the ropes.
Chaiyachue dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Turner working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Chaiyachue connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Elgin Turner has been cut.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Chaiyachue controls his hands.
Chaiyachue landing knees to the head.
Come on Chaiyachue - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Chaiyachue keeps control of Turner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Turner tries to work over Chaiyachue's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Chaiyachue.
Turner stalling against the ropes.
Chaiyachue throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaiyachue moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.
Chaiyachue thumps Turner with a low kick.
Chaiyachue has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice shot lands for Turner.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaiyachue doesn't manage to clinch there - Turner circles away.
#T2#
Turner misses with a low kick.
Chaiyachue is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Turner.
Chaiyachue throws out a leg kick but Turner moves out of range and Chaiyachue only half commits.
Chaiyachue fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chaiyachue fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chaiyachue counters with a nice leg kick.
Turner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chaiyachue is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Chaiyachue slips a jab from Turner.
Chaiyachue wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.
Chaiyachue is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Turner digs a good body shot into Chaiyachue's ribs.
Turner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chaiyachue is out of range.
Chaiyachue fires out a quick counter leg kick but Turner just manages to avoid it.
Turner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Chaiyachue is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chaiyachue motions for Turner to come forward. Chaiyachue throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chaiyachue bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elgin Turner's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Turner tries to score with a low kick but Chaiyachue moves his leg out of the way.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chaiyachue fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chaiyachue is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turner checks a low kick from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turner checks a leg kick.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chaiyachue is looking to counter the offense by Turner and move into the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Chaiyachue throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner takes a swing at Chaiyachue's ribcage but misses.
Chaiyachue tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Chaiyachue has closed the distance and engaged Turner in a clinch.
Turner managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Turner has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chaiyachue seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Turner can turn it around.#T1#
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Chaiyachue controls the action.
Chaiyachue throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Turner blocks it with crossed arms.
Chaiyachue misses with a knee strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Turner managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the head but Turner blocks with his arms.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Turner avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chaiyachue's sensitive parts.
Turner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turner lands with an uppercut that bounces Chaiyachue off the ropes and back into range.
Turner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chaiyachue on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Turner lands with a shot to the body.
Chaiyachue takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaiyachue on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chaiyachue tried to counter with a leg kick but Turner avoided it.#T2##CL#
Chaiyachue clinches up with Turner and pushes him back against the ropes.
Turner is trying to push Chaiyachue away but Chaiyachue has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turner.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Chaiyachue avoids it by throwing Turner back against the ropes.
Chaiyachue blocks a body shot from Turner.
Chaiyachue is looking to control Turner's arms but Turner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chaiyachue has his back to the ropes.
A short right from Turner on the inside.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Turner.
Turner lands with a light punch inside.
Chaiyachue trying to control the position but instead, Turner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chaiyachue into the ropes.
Chaiyachue trying to control the position but instead, Turner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chaiyachue into the ropes.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.
Chaiyachue tries to stall but Turner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elgin Turner's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Chaiyachue avoids the body shot from Turner.
Chaiyachue is looking to counter with head kicks.
Chaiyachue is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Chaiyachue does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner jabs at Chaiyachue's body.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
A jab from Turner misses.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chaiyachue tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Turner manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Chaiyachue moves into the clinch successfully.
Turner wants to break free but Chaiyachue has control.
Turner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Chaiyachue is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chaiyachue throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Turner blocks it with crossed arms.
Turner trying to control the position but instead, Chaiyachue has worked for underhooks and has pushed Turner into the ropes.#T1#
Turner lands a shot to the body.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Chaiyachue uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Turner manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chaiyachue.
Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chaiyachue attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chaiyachue has time to react.
Turner cracks Chaiyachue with a good jab.
Turner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chaiyachue throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Elgin Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chaiyachue is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Turner.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaiyachue tries to close the distance and clinch but Turner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Turner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chaiyachue on the side of the head.
Chaiyachue is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chaiyachue fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Turner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chaiyachue moves to clinch but Turner breaks away
and Turner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chaiyachue feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turner's calf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Turner.
Chaiyachue moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner scores with a jab.
Turner scores with a big combo that sends Chaiyachue crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Chaiyachue flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Turner jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.
Turner throws a lazy uppercut
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
Jones is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Jones avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
Turner throws out a powerful jab.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones wants to clinch
letting Turner counter with a right hand.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turner throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Turner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Turner looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Turner is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Turner lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Turner jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turner is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Jones throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Turner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Turner is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jones tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Jones looks to move away, Turner throws a big counter combo but Jones just gets out of the way.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Turner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Turner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turner.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Turner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Jones lands a body shot.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Turner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Turner decides to pull guard.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3##SUB#
Turner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Turner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Turner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones 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.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Turner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turner keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Turner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard. #REVR#
Turner passes into half guard.
Turner uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones.
Jones taking shots to the head.
Jones in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Turner misses its target.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nathan Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Turner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.
Turner has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turner throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turner takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Jones is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones moves to clinch but Turner breaks away
and Turner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Elgin Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones checks a low kick from Turner.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones closes the distance but Turner moves to the side
and Turner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Jones tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.
Turner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turner tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.
Turner throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Turner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones blocking some punches.
#T3#
Jones lands an uppercut.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
Turner is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
Jones prevents a body shot from Turner.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turner prevents a body shot from Jones. #T4#
Turner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Turner avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Turner gets control of Jones's arms and successfully pulls guard. Turner will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Turner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Turner looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
#SUB#
Turner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that second 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!
#R3#
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand. #ROC#
Jones is rocked!
Turner throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Turner finish him?
Turner knocks out Jones with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Turner before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Turner picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elgin Turner!
In his post fight interview, Elgin Turner started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Guy misses with a takedown #KD#
and Turner counters with a nice right hand that sends Guy toppling to the canvas! Guy scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Turner finish him?!#CUT#
It looks like That Guy has been cut.
Turner throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Guy looks winded!
Turner lands with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner thuds his shin into the meat of Guy's side.
Turner throws a body kick that misses.
Guy bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Turner comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Guy falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Guy was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elgin Turner!
In his post fight interview, Elgin Turner gave a big smile as he said 'Wu Tang fuh eva!'.
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Event:
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Date: Jan 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Balboa ducks down to avoid it.
Balboa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turner catches Balboa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turner misses with a hook. Balboa ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Balboa misses its intended target.
Balboa connects with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Balboa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Balboa swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balboa.
As Balboa tries to get set, Turner tries to push him back and clinch up but Balboa manages to avoid the attempt.
Balboa misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turner. Turner obviously looking to wear him down.
Balboa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Turner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Balboa jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Turner slips under a jab.
A big left from Turner misses.
Turner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Balboa cracks Turner with an open hand slap.
Balboa loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Turner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Balboa's hands.
Balboa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Turner.
A slow jab from Balboa misses its intended target.
Turner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Balboa.#CL#
Turner gets a clinch.
Turner tries a body shot but Balboa blocks it.
Turner avoiding damage.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Balboa.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Balboa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bit of stalling here from Turner.
Turner scores with a hook to the body.
Balboa lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Balboa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Turner as Balboa tries to tie him up.
Balboa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Balboa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balboa misses with the head strike.
Balboa lands with a left to the head.
Turner pressing his opponent against the cage.
Turner scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Balboa can't break the clinch.
Turner pressing his opponent against the cage.
Balboa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Turner digs a right hand underneath Balboa's ribcage. Balboa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Balboa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turner prevents Balboa from breaking the clinch.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Turner lands a body punch.
Balboa is trying to break the clinch but Turner has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Turner scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Balboa has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
#T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turner.
Balboa tries to break the clinch but Turner is controlling the position.
Turner tries to work over Balboa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Balboa blocking some punches.
Turner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Balboa prevents a body shot from Turner.
Balboa misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Turner.
Balboa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Balboa is trying to push Turner away but Turner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Balboa blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Turner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Turner stalling in the clinch.
Turner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A lazy left from Turner finds it's target.
Balboa misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Balboa misses the target.
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turner.
Balboa 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.
That kick from Turner tenderised Balboa's leg. Balboa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turner misses with a hook to the body
and Balboa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Elgin Turner has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Turner as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Turner moves into range and clinches up with Balboa.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Balboa.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Balboa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turner blocking some punches.
Turner prevents Balboa from breaking the clinch.
Turner misses with some punches.
Turner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Balboa up against the cage.
Balboa prevents a body shot from Turner.
Turner gets through Balboa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Balboa.
Turner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.
Balboa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Balboa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Balboa is trying to break the clinch but Turner has him pressed against the cage.
Turner leaning against his opponent.
#T2#
Still in the clinch, Turner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Balboa's efforts to push away.#TD#
Turner pulls guard. #SUB#
Turner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balboa can do to turn this around?
Turner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Turner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Turner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Balboa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Balboa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Balboa has managed to get both his arms back between Turner's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Turner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Balboa manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Turner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Turner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Turner forces his way into half guard.
Turner trying to mount his opponent but Balboa defends it. #ES2#
Balboa makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Balboa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Balboa.
Turner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Turner takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Turner.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Turner.
Turner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Balboa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Elgin Turner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balboa.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Balboa.
Balboa prevents a body shot from Turner.
A short right from Turner on the inside.
Balboa gets through Turner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Balboa has had enough of the clinch but Turner keeps him there for the moment.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Balboa avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
Balboa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Elgin Turner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Turner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turner throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Balboa counters with a nice body shot.
Turner slips under a jab from Balboa.
Turner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Turner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Balboa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body kick from Turner.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner moves away from the strike by Balboa.
Turner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Balboa misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Turner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Turner.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Balboa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Balboa tries to break free but Turner pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner prevents Balboa from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Balboa lands a left hand.
Balboa blocks an uppercut.
Balboa tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turner misses with some punches.
Balboa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Balboa.
Nice body punch from Turner - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Turner.
Balboa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Balboa.
Balboa misses with a body punch.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Turner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Cain Balboa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Balboa looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turner.
Turner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turner lands a hook that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.
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 a left hand that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turner.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Balboa working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Turner - that landed with a thud.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Balboa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner lands with a light punch inside.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Turner taking a breather.
Turner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balboas head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turner.#ROC#
Balboa is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Turner.
Balboa is still on wobbly legs! Can Turner finish him?
Turner lands with a left to the head.
Turner pushes Balboa against the cage. Turner is working some dirty boxing. Turner pushes off with a quick right hook! Balboa goes down! Balboa tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Turner moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elgin Turner!
An intense looking Elgin Turner took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Wu Tang fuh eva!'.
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