Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RISE 110 Feng v Bone
Date: Oct 31, 2019

#R1##TD#
Moker scores with a takedown into Turturro's guard.#SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a triangle but Moker pushes his legs off easily.
Moker wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving. #SUB2#
Moker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turturro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moker has managed to get both his arms back between Turturro's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Moker is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Turturro has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Moker is looking to defend but Turturro has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Moker! Turturro pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Moker taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lauro Turturro!
A victorious Lauro Turturro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EFC Lambton vs Gustafsson
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Woodcock scores with a head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Lauro Turturro has been cut.
Woodcock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Turturro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Woodcock misses with a straight right.
Woodcock digs a good hook to Turturro's body.
Jab by Woodcock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodcock throws a lazy right hand but Turturro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turturro feinted with a counter takedown.
Woodcock throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Turturro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Woodcock won't be happy with that.
Woodcock is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Turturro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Turturro trying to control the position but Woodcock is working away.
Woodcock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turturro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Woodcock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Turturro trying to control the position but Woodcock is working away.
Turturro controls the position. #SUB#
Turturro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Turturro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Woodcock, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Turturro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Woodcock tries to bench press Turturro off him but Turturro keeps the position. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Turturro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Turturro just content to control the position.
Woodcock tries to bench press Turturro off him but Turturro keeps the position.
Woodcock is not content to let Turturro control the position.
Woodcock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turturro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Turturro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turturro 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. #T3##SUB#
Turturro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Woodcock manages to work his way to half guard, despite Turturro's best efforts.
Turturro is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Woodcock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turturro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Woodcock really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Turturro is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Woodcock has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Turturro tries to control but Woodcock wriggling away.
Woodcock is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4##SUB#
Turturro is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Turturro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lauro Turturro!
During a confident post fight interview, Lauro Turturro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EFC Turturro vs Lambton
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Lambton moves into the clinch successfully.
Lambton misses with a body punch.
Turturro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Turturro gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Turturro drops back looking for a leg! Lambton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lambton manages to kick Turturro off! Turturro jumps back into Lambton's guard.
Turturro advances to half guard.
Lambton is looking to escape.
Turturro is trying to control. Lambton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro prevents Lambton from standing back up.
Turturro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Turturro is pressing down on Lambton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lambton is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Turturro is looking for a kimura but Lambton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Turturro to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Turturro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lambton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lambton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turturro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Turturro wants to pass to mount but Lambton is defending the position.
Lambton is trying to stand.
Turturro controlling the pace. #SUB#
Turturro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lambton defends it well.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Lambton is defending well. #SUB#
Lambton is defending against the submission attempts here by Turturro. #T2#
Lambton is trying to stand back up but Turturro is controlling him
Turturro trying to control the action but Lambton is working from the bottom.
Turturro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lambton pushes Turturro off looking to stand but Turturro dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Turturro seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Turturro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lambton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Turturro.
Lambton is trying to stand up here but Turturro is controlling him well. #T3##SUB#
Turturro is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Turturro wants to work for an arm triangle but Lambton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Turturro prevents Lambton from standing back up. #SUB#
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lambton has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Turturro 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.
Lambton is trying to stand. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Turturro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lambton sees it coming and defends easily.
Turturro is trying to control. Lambton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Turturro trying to pass the guard but Lambton defending well.
Lambton pushes Turturro off looking to stand but Turturro dives back in and keeps control.
Turturro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lambton! #SUB#
Turturro is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lambton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lambton is squirming around, avoiding Turturro's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Turturro looking to secure an arm triangle but Lambton defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lauro Turturro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Turturro circles away from the clinch attempt.
George Lambton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Lambton moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Turturro tightens his grip and picks Lambton up, before dumping him to the ground. Lambton manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Lambton has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Turturro off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Lambton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turturro, pushing him back against the cage.
Lambton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lambton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turturro.
Turturro is trying to drag Lambton to the mat but Lambton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lambton pushes Turturro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turturro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lambton can do to turn this around?
Lambton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauro Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lambton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lambton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lambton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turturros head.
Turturro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lambton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lambton doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Turturro takes a shot to the head.
Lambton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lambton stops a takedown attempt from Turturro.
Lambton presses Turturro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lambton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lambton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turturro is defending well for now.
Turturro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Turturro avoids a wild elbow strike from Lambton.
Turturro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lambton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turturro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lambton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Turturro takes a knee to the side of the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lambton.
Lambton cracks Turturro with a nice body shot.
A short right from Lambton.
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!
Lambton lands a shot to the body.
Lambton has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Turturro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lambton can turn it around.
Lambton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Turturro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lambton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lambton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lambton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lambton tries to work over Turturro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Lambton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lambton lands with a right to the head.
Turturro takes a shot to the head.
Lambton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lambton lands a shoulder strike.
Lambton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turturro's elbow.
Turturro avoids the elbow strike from Lambton, against the cage.
Turturro looking for a takedown. #TD#
Lambton is fighting off a takedown attempt but Turturro is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lambton to the mat. Lambton regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Turturro won't allow Lambton to get back to his feet.
Turturro is looking to advance position but Lambton has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Lambton wants to stand but Turturro is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up. #SU2#
Lambton gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#CL2#
Lambton drives through and clinches with Turturro against the cage. #T3#
Lambton gets underhooks to prevent Turturro's takedown attempt.
Lambton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turturro backwards.
Lambton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turturro backwards.
Lambton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turturro.
Nice elbow from Lambton.
Lambton can't find room to land a body shot as Turturro controls the action.
Lambton scores with a hook to the body.
George Lambton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lambton tries a body shot but Turturro blocks it.
Lambton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lambton gets underhooks to prevent Turturro's takedown attempt.
Lambton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lambton lands with a right to the head.
Lambton lands an elbow inside.
Lambton tries a body shot but Turturro blocks it.
Lambton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turturro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lambton scores with a shot to the side of Turturro's head.
Lambton digs a right hand underneath Turturro's ribcage. Turturro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lambton missing with knees to the body.
Lambton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lambton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turturro.#T4#
A short body shot lands from Lambton as the two fighters clinch.
Lambton tries to work over Turturro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lambton tries to land a knee to the head but Turturro blocks with his arms.
Lambton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lambton gets through Turturro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lambton misses with a punch to the body.
Lambton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lambton scores with a hook to the body.
Lambton gets through Turturro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lambton trying to land knees to the body.
Lambton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lambton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Turturro's brow.
Lambton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turturro blocks a body shot from Lambton.
Lambton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lambton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turturro avoiding damage as Lambton throws knees to the body.
Lambton throws a head punch that misses.
Lambton lands an elbow inside that Turturro shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Lauro Turturro has been cut.
Turturro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Lambton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lauro Turturro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Lambton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lambton struggles to land a body shot inside as Turturro controls his hands.
Turturro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lambton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lambton missing with knees to the body.
Turturro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lambton pushes Turturro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turturro wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauro Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lambton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lambton lands a nice shot to the body.
Lambton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lambton.
Lambton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turturro is defending well for now.
Lambton digs a right hand underneath Turturro's ribcage. Turturro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lambton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lambton.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turturro avoids a wild elbow strike from Lambton.
Lambton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turturro backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lambton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lambton tries a body shot but Turturro blocks it. #T1#
Lambton tries a body shot but Turturro blocks it.
Turturro takes a shot to the head.
Turturro prevents a body shot from Lambton.
Turturro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lambton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Turturro tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right hand to the body from Lambton.
Lambton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turturro backwards.
Nice body punch from Lambton - that landed with a thud.
Lambton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turturro or not.
Lambton scores with a shoulder strike.
Lambton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turturro.
Lambton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turturro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lambton prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short uppercut from Lambton.
Lambton lands a nice shot to the body.
Turturro goes for a takedown attempt but Lambton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Lambton has Turturro up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lambton lands a right hand.
Turturro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lambton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Turturro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lambton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Turturro blocks an elbow strike from Lambton.
Turturro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lambton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lambton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lambton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turturro or not.
Lambton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lambton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lambton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turturro.
A short left from Lambton.
Turturro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Lambton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turturro looking for a takedown.
Turturro wants a takedown.
Lambton throws an elbow that misses.
Turturro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lambton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lambton scores with a shoulder strike.
Lambton trying to land knees to the body.
Lambton digs a right hand into Turturro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turturro's gas tank.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lambton throws an elbow but misses.
Lambton tries a knee to the head but Turturro blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lambton.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lambton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Turturro's brow.
Turturro wants a takedown.
Lambton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lambton tries a body shot but Turturro blocks it.
A short uppercut from Lambton.
Lambton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turturro.
Turturro wants a takedown.
Turturro goes for a takedown attempt but Lambton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Lambton clinches up with Turturro and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Lambton crunches a lovely knee into Turturro's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lambton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Turturro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Turturro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lambton struggles to land a body shot inside as Turturro controls his hands.
Lambton lands with a short shot to the head.
Lambton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Turturro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lambton after a bit of a struggle.
Lambton with a knee to the head.
Lambton tries to throw a body punch but Turturro avoids it by throwing Lambton back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Lambton.
Lambton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lambton.
Lambton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lambton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Turturro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Lambton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lambton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Lambton!
In his post fight interview, George Lambton started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: EFC Cobb vs Turturro
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1##CL#
Cobb drives through and clinches with Turturro against the cage.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Turturro has hold of one of Cobb's legs. Cobb is fighting the takedown attempt but Turturro gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Turturro pushes down on Cobb's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cobb is trying to stand back up but Turturro is controlling him
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Turturro in particular looking to stall.
Cobb is in trouble now - Turturro has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Cobb is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Turturro locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Cobb is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lauro Turturro!
A victorious Lauro Turturro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PSE 18
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Yaj scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body kick there by Yaj.
Yaj misses with a looping left.
Turturro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yaj scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turturro doesn't seem bothered though.
Yaj throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turturro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yaj stalks Turturro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Turturro's face. Turturro staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Lauro Turturro has been cut.
Turturro 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 nice inside leg kick there by Yaj. That's going to slow Turturro down.
Yaj dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turturro. That did some damage!
Turturro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaj throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T1#
Yaj works Turturro's body with a nice hook.
Yaj connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turturro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yaj throws out the jab.
Yaj with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yaj - that will leave a mark!
Yaj throws a wild body kick that Turturro sees coming a mile off.
Yaj connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yaj throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Turturro counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Turturro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Turturro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yaj rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Turturro's guard! Nice work there by Yaj!
I've been told that Yaj has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#T2##SUB#
Turturro looking for a guillotine here but Yaj defends easily.
Yaj wants to get up but he can't break Turturro's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Yaj stands and steps away. Turturro gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Yaj connects with the punch.
Yaj turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yaj throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turturro feinted with a counter takedown.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Turturro attempts a counter takedown but Yaj avoids it well and moves away.
Yaj chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yaj lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turturro at a distance. #T3#
Yaj digs a good body shot into Turturro's ribs.
Yaj scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Yaj scores with a sloppy right hand. Turturro should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Yaj. Beautiful body shot.
Yaj throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Turturro counters with a single leg into guard. Yaj didn't expect that.
Yaj seems keen to control Turturro's posture.
Turturro forces his way into half guard.
Turturro trying to control the action but Yaj is working from the bottom.
Turturro stops Yaj from getting back to his feet. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Turturro 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.
Turturro is stalling here. Yaj is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Turturro seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Yaj has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Turturro is looking to reverse the position.
Yaj tries to stand but Turturro is controlling his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Yaj dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lauro Turturro'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#
Yaj looks to land a left hand but Turturro moved out of range nicely.
Turturro attempts a counter takedown but Yaj avoids it well and moves away.
Yaj misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Turturro counters with a shoot takedown. Yaj fights it but they end up in guard.
Yaj wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Turturro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yaj manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Turturro has Yaj in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Turturro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yaj tries to stand but Turturro is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro wants to control the position but Yaj says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.
Yaj seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.
Yaj tries to stand but can't do so whilst Turturro controls his leg.
Turturro is looking to get back to full guard here but Yaj has managed to pass to side control instead.
Turturro tries to buck Yaj off but Yaj is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Yaj decides to stand back up. Yaj steps back and let's Turturro get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Turturro slips a jab from Yaj.
Turturro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yaj throws a series of punches but Turturro moves out of range.
Turturro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yaj throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Turturro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Turturro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yaj does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Turturro is looking for a kimura but Yaj is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Turturro to get the leverage.
Yaj is trying to stand back up but Turturro is controlling him
Turturro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yaj knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yaj wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
Yaj manages to get to full guard. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yaj holds on and takes a little breather.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Turturro is working hard here to advance position.
Turturro looking to sit in guard and control but Yaj gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Turturro trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Turturro is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Turturro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4##SU2#
Turturro is working an open guard so Yaj takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Yaj cracks the inside of Turturro's front leg.
Yaj loads up on a big right hand but Turturro slips the punch.
Turturro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Turturro walks into a jab.
Pat Yaj is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Yaj there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yaj throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yaj throws a leg kick which misses Turturro's front leg but catches the back leg as Turturro tries to avoid it.
Turturro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Yaj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lauro Turturro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Turturro takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Yaj uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turturro has time to react.
Pat Yaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yaj lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Turturro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yaj throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Turturro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Crunch! Yaj slams his shin into Turturro's torso.
Yaj lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj stuns Turturro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yaj lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yaj scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Yaj thuds his shin into the meat of Turturro's side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yaj!
Yaj scores with a shot to the body.
Yaj lands with a shot to the body.
Yaj lands with a right hand.
Pat Yaj seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yaj feints and then cracks Turturro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turturro down.
Nice body punch from Yaj.
Yaj cracks Turturro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yaj connects with an inside leg kick.
Turturro sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lauro Turturro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yaj scores with a shot to the body.
Yaj dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yaj lands a right hook to the body.
Turturro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yaj scores with a jab.
Yaj scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yaj throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turturro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yaj.
Turturro will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Yaj is looking to slow Turturro down with leg kicks.
Yaj has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Yaj scoring well with a low kick there.
Yaj misses with a wild body shot.
Yaj swinging wildly here.
Turturro drops his hands momentarily and Yaj takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yaj dips to his left and cracks Turturro with an uppercut!
Yaj lands a head kick!
Pat Yaj is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Turturro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Yaj pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Turturro back to the cage. Yaj follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Yaj lands a nice hook to Turturro's body. Turturro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick from Yaj.
Yaj bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Turturro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yaj.
Yaj throws a good cross that connects.
Yaj lands with a cross.
Yaj cracks Turturro with a good jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Yaj comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yaj 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 Ryoma Takatsuka 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... Pat Yaj!
After winning the bout, Pat Yaj thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PSE 14
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Samedov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Turturro counters by clinching up.
Samedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turturros head. #TD#
Turturro has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Samedov is trying to keep an underhook but Turturro manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Turturro is working for a submission of some sort.
Samedov wants to get back to his feet.
Turturro tries to pass to full mount but Samedov defends it.
Samedov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Samedov is trying to stand.
Samedov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Turturro wants to work for an arm triangle but Samedov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Turturro 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.
Samedov wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Turturro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Samedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Samedov is looking to escape.#SUB#
Turturro is working for a submission of some sort.
Samedov is not content to let Turturro control the position.
Samedov is trying to stand back up but Turturro is controlling him
Turturro is trying to control the action in half guard but Samedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Turturro trying to mount his opponent but Samedov defends it. #SUB#
Turturro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Turturro trying to mount his opponent but Samedov defends it.
Samedov tries to kick Turturro off but Turturro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Turturro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Samedov keeps working. #SUB#
Turturro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Turturro is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Turturro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Samedov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Turturro.
Turturro is trying to control. Samedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Samedov wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Turturro seems content to control.
Samedov tries to kick Turturro off but Turturro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Turturro is trying to control the action in half guard but Samedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Turturro stops Samedov from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Samedov throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#
It looks like Lauro Turturro has been cut.
Turturro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Samedov darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Turturro counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Turturro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Samedov, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Turturro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Samedov pushes Turturro away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Turturro gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4##ES2#
Samedov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Turturro takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samedov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
so Turturro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Samedov wants to stand and escape but Turturro is having none of it.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Samedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Samedov can't keep his opponent in guard - Turturro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Turturro seems to be looking for submissions.
Turturro trying to mount his opponent but Samedov defends it. #SUB#
Turturro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Samedov defends it well.
Samedov wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lauro Turturro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lauro Turturro'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#
Samedov tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Turturro counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Samedov! #SUB#
Turturro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Samedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Samedov is trying to buck Turturro off.#SUB#
Turturro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Turturro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Samedov, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro trying to control the action but Samedov is working from the bottom.
Samedov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Samedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Turturro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Samedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Turturro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Samedov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Turturro wants to control but Samedov is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Turturro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Samedov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lauro Turturro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Turturro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Samedov is pushing Turturro's head away, looking to escape. Turturro manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Turturro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Samedov is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Turturro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Turturro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Samedov, who protects the arm well.
Samedov is trying to get back to his feet.#T3##SUB#
Turturro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Samedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Turturro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Samedov wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Turturro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Samedov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Samedov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Turturro asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Turturro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Samedov, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Turturro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Samedov pushes Turturro away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Turturro gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Turturro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Turturro trying to control the action but Samedov is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Samedov is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lauro Turturro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lauro Turturro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Samedov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Turturro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Samedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Samedov is keeping the position for now.
Turturro prevents Samedov from getting back to his feet.
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Samedov wants to stand and escape but Turturro is having none of it. #ES2#
Samedov kicks Turturro off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Samedov darts in and clinches Turturro up against the ropes.
Turturro is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Samedov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Samedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Samedov pushes off an throws an elbow but Turturro leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Samedov pushes Turturro back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Samedov working Turturro over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turturro has Samedov pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Samedov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Samedov lands an elbow inside.
Turturro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Samedov lands an uppercut.
A short left from Samedov.
Samedov misses with a body punch.
Samedov scores a nice knee to the body.
Turturro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Samedov on the inside.
Turturro managing to block the knees to the body from Samedov.
Samedov lands an elbow that stopped Turturro in his tracks for a moment.
Samedov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauro Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Zabit Samedov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Samedov lands an elbow just above Turturro 's eye.
Samedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Samedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turturro takes a shot to the head.
Turturro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Samedov on the inside.
Samedov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Turturro tries for a takedown but Samedov manages to get underhooks.
Samedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Samedov misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Turturro is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Samedov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Samedov throws an elbow that misses.
Turturro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Samedov misses with a punch to the body.
Samedov lands an elbow just above Turturro 's eye.
Samedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turturro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Samedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Samedov tries to throw a body punch but Turturro avoids it by throwing Samedov back against the ropes.
Samedov tries to throw a body punch but Turturro avoids it by throwing Samedov back against the ropes.
Samedov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Turturro avoiding damage as Samedov throws knees to the body.
Samedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turturro backwards.
Samedov tries a body shot but Turturro blocks it.
Nice elbow from Samedov.
Turturro tries for a takedown but Samedov manages to get underhooks.
Turturro prevents a body shot from Samedov.
Turturro tries to score a body lock takedown but Samedov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Samedov trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
Samedov lands an elbow that stopped Turturro in his tracks for a moment.
Samedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turturro wants a takedown but no success here.
Samedov cracks Turturro with a nice body shot.
Samedov gets through Turturro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Samedov has a couple of punches blocked by Turturro.
Samedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Turturro avoids the damage to the body.
Samedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Samedov throws an elbow that misses.
Samedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Samedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turturro is defending well for now.
Samedov prevents the takedown attempt.
Samedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turturro blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Samedov.
Samedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Samedov gets underhooks to prevent Turturro's takedown attempt. #TD#
Turturro is trying to trip Samedov. He has hold of a leg but Samedov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Turturro persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the ropes. Samedov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.#T4#
Samedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Samedov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Samedov throws an elbow that misses.
Turturro avoids a wild elbow strike from Samedov.
Turturro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Samedov prevents it.
Knees to the body from Samedov.
Samedov stops a takedown attempt from Turturro.
Samedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Samedov trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Samedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turturro blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Samedov.
Samedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turturro is defending well for now.
Turturro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Samedov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Turturro takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from Samedov.
Samedov lands a knee to the body.
Samedov lands a good knee to the midsection. Turturro won't want to take too many of those.
Samedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Samedov scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Samedov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lauro Turturro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Samedov swinging wildly here.
Zabit Samedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Samedov tries to clinch up but Turturro circles away and keeps his distance.
Samedov looks to clinch #TD#
and Turturro counters with a single leg into guard. Samedov didn't expect that.
Samedov wants to get back to his feet but Turturro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Samedov keeps moving.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Samedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro won't allow Samedov to get back to his feet.
Turturro passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Turturro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Samedov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Samedov pushes Turturro away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Turturro gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1##SUB#
Turturro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Turturro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Samedov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Samedov wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Turturro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Samedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Samedov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Turturro asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Turturro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Turturro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Turturro is trying to get an arm triangle but Samedov is defending well. #SUB#
Turturro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Turturro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Samedov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Turturro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Turturro prevents Samedov from escaping the position.#T3##SUB#
Turturro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Samedov is trying to buck Turturro off.#SUB#
Turturro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Turturro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Turturro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Samedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Samedov pushes Turturro away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Turturro gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Turturro trying to control the action but Samedov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Turturro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Samedov pushes Turturro away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Turturro gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Turturro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Samedov, who protects the arm well.
Samedov tries to escape but Turturro is in control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Turturro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Samedov wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lauro Turturro had his way with Zabit Samedov in that round.
The cut man is working on Lauro Turturro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Samedov tries to clinch but Turturro is having none of it.
Samedov is looking to clinch but Turturro is avoiding it. #CL2#
Turturro tries to keep at a distance but Samedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Turturro wants a takedown but no success here.
Samedov tries a body shot but Turturro blocks it.
Turturro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Samedov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Turturro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Samedov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauro Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turturro tries for a takedown but Samedov manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Samedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Turturro avoids the damage to the body.
Samedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Samedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turturro's elbow.
Samedov misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Samedov fails to land.
Turturro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Samedov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
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.#T1#
Turturro takes a shot to the head.
Turturro goes for a takedown attempt but Samedov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Samedov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Turturro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turturro feinted with a counter takedown.
Samedov closes the distance but Turturro moves to the side #TD#
and Turturro counters with a single leg into guard. Samedov didn't expect that.
Samedov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Turturro is controlling him.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Samedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Samedov keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Samedov is looking to stand up but Turturro isn't so interested in that idea.
Turturro advances to half guard.
Lauro Turturro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Samedov is trying to stand up here but Turturro is controlling him well.
Turturro trying to control the pace.
Turturro prevents Samedov from standing back up.
Turturro trying to control the pace.
Samedov is trying to stand back up but Turturro is controlling him #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turturro avoids the body shot from Samedov.
Turturro feinted with a counter takedown.
Samedov throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Turturro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samedov wants to stand and escape but Turturro is having none of it.
Turturro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Turturro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Samedov wants to stand up but Turturro is controlling him.
Turturro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zabit Samedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samedov wants to stand up but Turturro is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Samedov can't keep his opponent in guard - Turturro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #ES2#
Samedov manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4#
Samedov throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Turturro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Turturro.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Samedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Turturro.
Turturro trying to control but Samedov is working from the bottom.
Turturro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Samedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Turturro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Samedov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zabit Samedov.
I think Turturro 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 47:47
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 47:47
Judge Josh West scores the fight 49:46

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: PSE 11
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
OnYerKiester lands a nice hook to Turturro's body. Turturro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
OnYerKiester throws a body shot but no joy.
And Turturro tries to counter it with a takedown but OnYerKiester pushes his down on his head and steps out.
OnYerKiester swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Turturro counters by clinching up.
Turturro is looking for a takedown.
Turturro wants to take the fight to the mat but OnYerKiester manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
OnYerKiester lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turturro is looking to take this one to the mat.
PutinYa OnYerKiester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lauro Turturro.
OnYerKiester lands a left hand.
Turturro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. OnYerKiester avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Turturro goes for a takedown attempt but OnYerKiester pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
OnYerKiester jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
OnYerKiester lands a jab-cross combination.
PutinYa OnYerKiester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OnYerKiester connects with a right hand. Turturro shakes it off.#T1#
OnYerKiester feints a jab promting Turturro to slip. OnYerKiester then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Turturro slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Lauro Turturro has been cut.
OnYerKiester throws a series of punches but Turturro moves out of range.
OnYerKiester misses with a combination #TD2#
and Turturro counters with a shoot takedown. OnYerKiester fights it but they end up in guard.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
OnYerKiester is pulling down on Turturro's head. It's preventing any offense from Turturro, at least for the moment.
OnYerKiester bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turturro's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Turturro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but OnYerKiester can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
OnYerKiester stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OnYerKiester 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.
Turturro has momentary wrist control but OnYerKiester slips an elbow through the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OnYerKiester stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Turturro controlling the position.#SUB2#
Turturro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Turturro is trying to keep OnYerKiester in close.
OnYerKiester would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
OnYerKiester wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Turturro looking for a guillotine here but OnYerKiester defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OnYerKiester accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and OnYerKiester defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OnYerKiester wants to get up but he can't break Turturro's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
OnYerKiester has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3##SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
OnYerKiester lands a couple of digs.
OnYerKiester passes Turturro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OnYerKiester throwing shots but Turturro is blocking nicely.
OnYerKiester wants to pass the guard but Turturro is defending well. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions off his back.
Turturro won't allow OnYerKiester to pass to mount.
OnYerKiester is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Turturro!
OnYerKiester prevents Turturro from getting the reversal.#SUB#
OnYerKiester looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
OnYerKiester with shots to the head and body - Turturro looks very uncomfortable down there.
OnYerKiester raining down hammerfists from mount.
OnYerKiester throws some wild stikes that Turturro manages to avoid easily.
Turturro is trying to escape the mount.
OnYerKiester lands a heavy elbow. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
OnYerKiester working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Turturro tries to hold on but OnYerKiester postures up.
Turturro 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.
OnYerKiester knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turturro on the ground.
Turturro gets back to full guard.
OnYerKiester tries to free his leg and advance position but Turturro is retaining full guard.
Turturro wants to sweep here but OnYerKiester controlling him for the moment.
OnYerKiester pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now.
OnYerKiester passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Turturro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Turturro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
OnYerKiester not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

PutinYa OnYerKiester dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lauro Turturro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
OnYerKiester lands with a cross.
OnYerKiester throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turturro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
OnYerKiester jabs at Turturro's body.
OnYerKiester lands a really nice looking cross but Turturro seems unphased.
Turturro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turturro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and OnYerKiester connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turturro scrambles back to his feet.
OnYerKiester jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OnYerKiester moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OnYerKiester just misses with a punch to the body.
OnYerKiester throws a body punch but Turturro moves out of range. #T1#
OnYerKiester lands a glancing blow to the side of Turturro's head.
A left and a right from OnYerKiester both land. Nice combination.
PutinYa OnYerKiester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OnYerKiester lands a head shot.
OnYerKiester rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turturro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turturro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but OnYerKiester defends it well.
OnYerKiester lands with a shot to the body.
OnYerKiester tests Turturro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting OnYerKiester here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
OnYerKiester connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
PutinYa OnYerKiester is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by OnYerKiester!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OnYerKiester moves into range and connects with a jab.
OnYerKiester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turturro can do to turn this around?#T2#
OnYerKiester swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Turturro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Turturro.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but OnYerKiester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Turturro drops back looking for a leg! OnYerKiester is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and OnYerKiester manages to kick Turturro off! Turturro jumps back into OnYerKiester's guard.
OnYerKiester lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Turturro is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Turturro is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! OnYerKiester has his hands clasped together but Turturro extends and breaks OnYerKiester's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Turturro.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lauro Turturro!
Lauro Turturro 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.

Event: Battle of the Beef Cakes RD3A
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Samedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Samedov has Turturro up against the cage in a clinch.
Samedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Samedov stops a takedown attempt from Turturro.
Samedov stops a takedown attempt from Turturro.
A right hook to the body lands for Samedov. #TD#
Turturro is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Samedov can't fight it off and eventually Turturro manages to take the fight to the floor. Samedov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Samedov wants to get back to his feet but Turturro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Turturro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turturro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Samedov is keeping the position.#ES2#
Samedov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Turturro off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Samedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turturro keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Samedov enables Turturro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Samedov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro won't allow Samedov to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Samedov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Samedov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Samedov misses with a punch to the body.
Turturro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Samedov pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauro Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samedov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Samedov duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samedov wants to clinch but Turturro slips to the side#TD#
and Turturro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Turturro.
Turturro looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Turturro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turturro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Samedov is keeping the position.#ES2#
Samedov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Turturro is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turturro.
Samedov tries a body shot but Turturro blocks it.
Turturro can't get the takedown.
Samedov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Samedov. #TD#
Turturro has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Samedov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Turturro working for the choke.
Samedov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Turturro off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#ES2#
Samedov manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position. #TD#
Turturro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Samedov on his heels. He'll look to pass Samedov's guard now, I'm sure.
Turturro won't allow Samedov to get back to his feet.
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Turturro trying to control but Samedov is working from the bottom.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Turturro controlling from the top position.
Samedov wants to stand up but Turturro is controlling him.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Samedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samedov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Samedov throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Turturro has Samedov up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Samedov fails to land. #T4##TD#
Turturro has hold of one of Samedov's legs. Samedov is fighting the takedown attempt but Turturro gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Turturro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turturro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Turturro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Samedov tries to kick Turturro off but Turturro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Turturro wants to work for an arm triangle but Samedov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Samedov is trying to stand back up but Turturro is controlling him
Turturro trying to pass the guard but Samedov defending well.
Turturro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Samedov!
Turturro controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Turturro with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Turturro won't let Samedov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Turturro trying to control but he's not successful this time. #ES2#
Samedov bucks up and throws Turturro to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Samedov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Samedov wants to clinch up but Turturro keeps it at a distance.
Turturro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Samedov.
Samedov tries to clinch there but Turturro circles away.
Samedov wants to clinch#TD#
and Turturro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Samedov's guard.
Our spies down at at Spartans Gym inform us that Samedov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Samedov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Samedov can't keep his opponent in guard - Turturro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #ES2#
Samedov pushes Turturro off and gets back to his feet.
Samedov connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Lauro Turturro has been cut.
Samedov tries to clinch but Turturro is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Turturro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zabit Samedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turturro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Samedov is fending him off so far but Turturro persists. Nope, Samedov circles away and we're back to standing.
Turturro has been working on his balance at Kevin Spacey's House of Squats & Grabs, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Samedov.
Turturro circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Turturro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Turturro. #T1#
Samedov wants to stand up but Turturro is controlling him.
Turturro passes into half guard.
Samedov is looking to escape.#SUB#
Turturro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Samedov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Turturro.
Turturro is pressing down on Samedov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Samedov is holding on for now. #SUB#
Turturro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Samedov defends it well.
Samedov is trying to stand back up but Turturro is controlling him #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.#SUB#
Turturro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Turturro seems to be working for a kimura but Samedov defends the submission attempt.
Turturro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Samedov keeps working. #ES2#
Samedov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Turturro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauro Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samedov tries to clinch but Turturro moves out of range.
Samedov lands with a slapping head kick.
Samedov wants to clinch#TD#
and Turturro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Samedov keeps moving.
Samedov is looking to stand up but Turturro isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Turturro trying to control but Samedov is working from the bottom.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Samedov is keeping the position.#ES2#
Samedov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Samedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Turturro avoids the damage to the body.
Turturro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Samedov after a bit of a struggle.
Samedov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turturro avoids it.
Turturro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Samedov prevents it.
Samedov lands a body shot.
Samedov prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Samedov lands a damaging elbow. #T4#
Samedov misses with the head strike.
Samedov misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Samedov.
Samedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turturro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Samedov lands a knee to the body.
Samedov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to 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!
Samedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Samedov misses with an elbow over the top.
Samedov lands an elbow inside that Turturro shrugs off.
Samedov lands a nice elbow.
Samedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Samedov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Turturro's defenses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Samedov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Turturro's brow.
Samedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zabit Samedov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Samedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turturros head.
Samedov pushes Turturro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD#
Turturro is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Samedov can't fight it off and eventually Turturro manages to take the fight to the floor. Samedov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Samedov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Turturro has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Samedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lauro Turturro's cut.
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#
Turturro shoots for a takedown but Samedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Samedov is looking to clinch but Turturro is avoiding it.
Zabit Samedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Samedov tries to clinch but Turturro moves out of range.
Samedov throws a combination. Turturro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Samedov as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Samedov drives through and clinches with Turturro against the cage.
Samedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turturro managing to block the knees to the body from Samedov.
Samedov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauro Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turturro looking for a takedown.
Samedov gets underhooks to prevent Turturro's takedown attempt.
Samedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Samedov lands an elbow just above Turturro 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samedov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Turturro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Samedov can't find room to land a body shot as Turturro controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Turturro tightens his grip and picks Samedov up, before dumping him to the ground. Samedov manages to land in guard.
Samedov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##ES2#
Samedov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Turturro is trying to drag Samedov to the mat but Samedov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Samedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turturro blocks the elbow strike.
Turturro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Samedov tries to work over Turturro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Samedov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Turturro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Samedov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Samedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Samedov stops a takedown attempt from Turturro.
Samedov presses Turturro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turturro can't get the takedown.
Turturro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lauro Turturro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Samedov lands a nice knee to the body.
Samedov scores with a 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!
Samedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Samedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Samedov.
Samedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turturro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Samedov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Samedov.
Samedov works on Turturro's body with a couple of short punches.
Samedov lands an elbow just above Turturro 's eye.
Samedov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turturro avoids it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Samedov.
Samedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Samedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Turturro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Samedov lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Samedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turturro managing to block the knees to the body from Samedov.
Turturro blocking some punches.
Samedov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Turturro prevents a body shot from Samedov.
Samedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turturro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Samedov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Samedov tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Samedov has closed the distance and engaged Turturro in a clinch. #TD#
Turturro gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Samedov wants to get back to his feet.
Samedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Turturro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Samedov sees it coming and defends easily.
Samedov is looking to escape.
Turturro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Turturro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Samedov is trying to stand up here but Turturro is controlling him well. #T4#
Turturro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Samedov keeps working. #SUB#
Turturro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Samedov defends it well.
Samedov is trying to stand back up but Turturro is controlling him #SUB#
Turturro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Turturro throwing shots but Samedov is blocking nicely.
Lauro Turturro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Turturro is looking for a kimura but Samedov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Turturro to get the leverage.
Samedov wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Turturro seems to be working for a kimura but Samedov defends the submission attempt.
Samedov wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zabit Samedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Samedov 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zabit Samedov!
Zabit Samedov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Phantom Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: The Island Season 8, 205 lbs, Round 5
Date: Aug 09, 2018

#R1#
Lambton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Turturro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lambton tries to avoid it but Turturro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lambton to the ground. Lambton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Turturro closes the distance and clinches.
Turturro blocks an uppercut.
Lambton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turturro.
Turturro wants to take the fight to the mat but Lambton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauro Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turturro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short uppercut from Lambton.
Lambton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turturro 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.
Lambton misses with a body punch.
Turturro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lambton can't find room to land a body shot as Turturro controls the action.
Lambton misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lambton is defending well.
Turturro wants to take the fight to the mat but Lambton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Turturro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lambton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Turturro is looking for a takedown.
Lambton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lambton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lambton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turturro backwards.
Lambton lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Lambton tries to work over Turturro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lambton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turturro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lambton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Turturro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lambton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Turturro can't get the takedown.
Turturro is breathing heavily.
Lambton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lambton scores with a shoulder strike.
Lambton tries to work over Turturro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lambton can't find room to land a body shot as Turturro controls the action.
Turturro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lambton prevents it.
Lambton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turturro backwards.
Lambton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lambton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lambton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lambton pushes Turturro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Lambton.
Lambton is leaning against Turturro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Lambton - that landed with a thud.
Lambton gets through Turturro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Lambton.
A hook to the body from Lambton.
Lambton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lambton lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Lambton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turturros head.
A left hand lands to the body for Lambton.
A right handed body shot lands from Lambton.
A short left from Lambton.
Lambton lands a body shot.
Lambton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lambton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lambton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lambton lands with a short shot to the head.
Lambton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lambton's coach down at Island Safe Space was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lambton's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lambton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lambton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turturro.
Lambton lands a left hand.
A short left from Lambton.
Turturro can't get the takedown.
Lambton misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Lambton as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lambton.
Lambton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lambton lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Nice body punch from Lambton - that landed with a thud.
Lambton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lambton.
Lambton presses Turturro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Lambton as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lambton.
Lambton lands a shot to the body.
Lambton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lambton scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Lambton scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Lambton.
Lambton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lambton lands a nice shot to the body.
Lambton lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lambton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turturro's elbow.
Lambton can't find room to land a body shot as Turturro controls the action. #KD2#
Lambton drops Turturro onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Turturro is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Turturro is rocked!
Lambton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oh Turturro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice right hand lands inside from Lambton.
Lambton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turturros head.
Lambton pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Turturro out cold! The fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George Lambton!
In his post fight interview, George Lambton started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: The Island Season 8, 205 lbs, Round 4
Date: Aug 08, 2018

#R1#
Turturro tries to clinch up but LightHeavyweight circles away and keeps his distance.
LightHeavyweight looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turturro goes for a double leg but LightHeavyweight avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as LightHeavyweight continues to drive forward.#TD#
Turturro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Turturro is trying for a kimura here. LightHeavyweight looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Turturro wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lauro Turturro!
In his post fight interview, Lauro Turturro started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: The Island Season 8, 205 lbs, Round 3
Date: Aug 07, 2018

#R1#
Heritageaka fails to land the takedown.
Turturro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Heritageaka.#TD#
Turturro shoots in and bounces Heritageaka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Heritageaka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turturro 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.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Heritageaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heritageaka is keeping the position for now.
Heritageaka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turturro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Heritageaka being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Heritageaka is keeping the position.
Heritageaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turturro is one step ahead there.
Heritageaka is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Turturro stays in close to Heritageaka's body and controls the position.
Turturro works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Turturro 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.
Heritageaka wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy.
Heritageaka wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heritageaka won't allow Turturro to pass to mount. #SUB#
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura but Heritageaka is defending well.
Turturro wants to take a breather but Heritageaka is having none of it.
Heritageaka gets back to full guard.
Heritageaka keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Heritageaka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heritageaka keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass.
Heritageaka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turturro's guard. #REVB#
Heritageaka passes into half guard.
Turturro tries to roll over but Heritageaka keeps him under control.
Heritageaka is thwarting Turturro's attempts to control the position.
Heritageaka slows the pace down in half guard.
Turturro trying to control from the bottom.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Heritageaka is controlling well. #SUB#
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.
Heritageaka with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Turturro is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Heritageaka 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. #SUB#
Turturro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turturro trying to hold on to Heritageaka's head to control him but Heritageaka postures up.
Heritageaka is controlling the pace.
It looks like Heritageaka might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Heritageaka is looking to advance position but Turturro won't allow it.
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Heritageaka controlling the pace.
Turturro wants to control but Heritageaka is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Turturro is trying to get back to full guard.
Turturro is looking to control Heritageaka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?
Heritageaka controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Heritageaka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Heritageaka tries to free his leg and advance position but Turturro is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lauro Turturro 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#
Turturro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Turturro wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Turturro scores with a takedown into Heritageaka's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heritageaka wants to sweep but no luck.
Heritageaka keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass.
Heritageaka can't keep his opponent in guard - Turturro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Heritageaka is looking for a sweep. Turturro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Turturro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Heritageaka defends it well. #SUB#
Turturro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Turturro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Heritageaka is just riding it out for now. Turturro eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heritageaka works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Heritageaka is trying to control the position but Turturro postures up.
Turturro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Turturro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heritageaka keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Heritageaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Turturro is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Heritageaka is trying to escape and Turturro transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Heritageaka is forced to tap! Nice work there by Turturro! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lauro Turturro!
Lauro Turturro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: The Island Season 8, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 06, 2018

#R1#
Turturro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Turturro moves out of range of the strikes.
Bussa stuffs the takedown attempt from Turturro. Turturro gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Bussa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turturro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bussa counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauro Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turturro dives in and grabs Bussa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bussa pushes down on Turturro's head and hops out.
Bussa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lauro Turturro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turturro tries for a takedown but Bussa circles away easily
and Bussa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turturro slips a jab from Bussa.
Turturro shoots in looking for a takedown. Bussa tries to sprawl out of it but Turturro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bussa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bussa unleashes a big counter combination but Turturro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro dives in and grabs Bussa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bussa pushes down on Turturro's head and hops out.
Turturro has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bussa.
Bussa connects with the punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Lauro Turturro has been cut.
Bussa scores with a jab to the head.
Bussa misses with a looping left.#T1#
Turturro fails with the takedown
and Bussa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Turturro.
A countering left hand to the body from Bussa misses.
Bussa clobbers Turturro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bussa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turturro.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bussa sprawls well. Bussa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turturro gets slowly back to his feet.
Bussa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Turturro looks for a takedown but Bussa sprawls well.
Turturro walks into a left hand.
Turturro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bussa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Bussa, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Turturro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bussa as he avoids it easily.
Turturro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bussa.
Turturro feinted with a counter takedown.
Head Bussa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turturro looks for a takedown but Bussa sprawls well.
Bussa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turturro slips a jab and a cross from Bussa.
A slow jab from Bussa misses its intended target.
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!
Bussa misses with the combination.
Turturro misses with a takedown attempt
and Bussa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turturro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bussa is fending him off so far but Turturro persists. Nope, Bussa circles away and we're back to standing.
Turturro shoots in but no luck this time.
Turturro is breathing heavily.
Bussa throws a good cross that connects.
Turturro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bussa.
Turturro looks for a takedown but Bussa sprawls well.#T3#
Bussa throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Turturro clinches with his opponent.
Bussa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Turturro wants a takedown but no success here.
Turturro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bussa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bussa is trying to break the clinch but Turturro is controlling him.
Bussa throws a head punch that misses.
Bussa looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Bussa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turturro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bussa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little jabbing left from Bussa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bussa cracks Turturro with an open hand slap.
Turturro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bussa defends it nicely.
Bussa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Turturro moves out of range as Bussa strikes.
Turturro misses with a takedown
and Bussa counters with a stiff right hand.
Turturro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Bussa counter with a right hand.
Turturro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Bussa to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Turturro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!
Turturro is pressed up against the cage. Bussa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Turturro down to the mat. Turturro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Turturro shoots in and drives through. Bussa sprawls well.
Bussa tries to bum rush Turturro with a series of wild strikes but Turturro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turturro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Head Bussa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lauro Turturro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Turturro slips under a jab.
Bussa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turturro goes for a double leg but Bussa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bussa continues to drive forward.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown but Bussa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bussa 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.
Turturro has his takedown stuffed
and Bussa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauro Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bussa misses with a straight right.
Turturro closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Bussa counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bussa throws a jab when Turturro was well out of range.#CL#
Turturro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bussa, pushing him back against the cage.
Turturro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bussa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bussa looks to land a left hand but Turturro moved out of range nicely.#T1##TD#
Turturro shoots in and gets a takedown into Bussa's guard.
Bussa keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass.
Turturro prevents Bussa from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Turturro pushing down on Bussa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Turturro works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bussa tries to buck Turturro off but he can't manage it. #SUB#
Turturro has isolated one of Bussa's arms. Bussa looking to fight him off but Turturro twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lauro Turturro!
A less than humble Lauro Turturro misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: The Island Season 8, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018

#R1#
No luck for Turturro with that takedown attempt.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sharp but Sharp pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Sharp manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Turturro on his heels. He'll look to pass Turturro's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Turturro pulls Sharp in close to his closed guard and prevents Sharp from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sharp postures up in Turturro's guard and throws a big left but Turturro blocks it.
Turturro 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Turturro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Turturro drops back looking for a leg! Sharp is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sharp manages to kick Turturro off! Turturro jumps back into Sharp's guard.
Sharp is trying to control the position but Turturro postures up. #T1#
Turturro passes into half guard.
Sharp missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB#
Turturro is looking for a kimura but Sharp is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Turturro to get the leverage. #SUB#
Turturro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sharp sees it coming and defends easily.
Turturro prevents Sharp from improving his position.#SUB#
Turturro is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Sharp is trying to stand up here but Turturro is controlling him well. #SUB#
Turturro is trying for a kimura here. Sharp looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Turturro wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lauro Turturro!
A less than humble Lauro Turturro misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: IXF 48
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
A jab from Huricane finds it's way through Turturro's defenses.
Turturro shoots and misses
and Huricane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Turturro has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Huricane is trying to keep an underhook but Turturro manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Turturro uses his free foot to push down on Huricane's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Huricane. #SUB#
Turturro looking for a guillotine from mount but Huricane is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huricane tries to hold on but Turturro pushes him away. #SUB#
Turturro quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Turturro but it's paid off an Huricane is forced to tap! Nice work by Turturro.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lauro Turturro!
Lauro Turturro decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: IXF 44
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Knuckles lands a lovely overhand right.
Knuckles ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turturro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turturro has a takedown stuffed.
Knuckles looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knuckles lands a nice shot to the body.
Knuckles lands with a nice body punch.
Turturro is breathing heavily.
Knuckles connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turturro. Turturro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#
It looks like Lauro Turturro has been cut.
Knuckles works Turturro's body with a nice hook.
Turturro tries for a takedown but Knuckles circles away easily
and Knuckles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knuckles scores with a jab to the body.
Knuckles fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knuckles tests Turturro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knuckles digs a good body shot into Turturro's ribs.
Knuckles cracks a nice hook into Turturro's ribs.#T1#
Turturro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knuckles with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice body punch from Knuckles.
Knuckles stuns Turturro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knuckles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turturro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knuckles finds it's way round the side to connect with Turturro's head.
Knuckles with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Knuckles connects with a body shot that sends Turturro's belly button to the back.
Knuckles throws a shot 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!
Turturro walks into a straight right hand from Knuckles.
Turturro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knuckles.#ROC2#
Turturro is rocked!
Knuckles lands a slapping body shot.
Turturro takes a body punch but keeps moving. #KD2#
Knuckles feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Turturro sprawling to the canvas! Turturro rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Knuckles finish him?!
Oh Turturro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Knuckles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knuckles closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Turturro out cold! Turturro corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ugandan Knuckles!
Ugandan Knuckles is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Ugandan Knuckles thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: IXF 40
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
LightHeavyweight scores with a jab. Turturro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
LightHeavyweight leaves Turturro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
LightHeavyweight throws a good cross that connects.
Turturro swats away the attempt to clinch by LightHeavyweight.
Turturro with a poor takedown #CL#
and LightHeavyweight holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
LightHeavyweight gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turturro.
Lighty LightHeavyweight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lauro Turturro.
Turturro blocks a body shot from LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turturro tries to score a body lock takedown but LightHeavyweight shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LightHeavyweight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
LightHeavyweight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
LightHeavyweight prevents the takedown attempt.
LightHeavyweight is pressed up against the cage. Turturro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag LightHeavyweight down to the mat. LightHeavyweight avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A jab from LightHeavyweight finds it's way through Turturro's defenses.
Turturro shoots for a double leg takedown but LightHeavyweight sprawls well. He's pushed Turturro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Turturro walks into a straight right hand from LightHeavyweight.#CUT#
It looks like Lauro Turturro has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from LightHeavyweight as Turturro shoots in.
Turturro with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and LightHeavyweight holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Turturro looks winded!#TD2#
Turturro has dropped down and is working for a takedown. LightHeavyweight is trying to keep an underhook but Turturro manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro prevents LightHeavyweight from improving his position.
LightHeavyweight preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
LightHeavyweight on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if LightHeavyweight tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Turturro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but LightHeavyweight sees it coming and defends easily.
LightHeavyweight is trying to maintain the position but Turturro is very close to passing his half guard.
LightHeavyweight is trying to get back to full guard.
LightHeavyweight's coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches 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.#SUB2#
Turturro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but LightHeavyweight sees it coming and defends easily.
Turturro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
LightHeavyweight trying to hold on to Turturro's head to control him but Turturro postures up. #SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and LightHeavyweight defends it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LightHeavyweight is staying active underneath Turturro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
LightHeavyweight trying to control here.
Turturro is trying to control the action in half guard but LightHeavyweight is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
LightHeavyweight tries to get to full guard but Turturro has control of the leg.
LightHeavyweight wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy. #T3##SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a kimura but LightHeavyweight is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Turturro to get the leverage.
LightHeavyweight controlling the position for now.
Turturro trying to control from half guard but LightHeavyweight is working away.
LightHeavyweight controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
LightHeavyweight wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well. #SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
LightHeavyweight is controlling Turturro's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but LightHeavyweight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a kimura but LightHeavyweight is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Turturro to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Turturro maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! LightHeavyweight could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Turturro has cracked it and LightHeavyweight is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Turturro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lauro Turturro!
Lauro Turturro is the new light heavyweight champion!
Lauro Turturro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: IXF 38
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1##TD#
Turturro throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lad was covering up waiting for the punch and Turturro finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Turturro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turturro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Turturro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Lad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Turturro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turturro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Lad keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Turturro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lad looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lad looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lad! #REVB#
Turturro tries to control but Lad manages to take his back.
Lad controls the position.
Turturro breaks Lad's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Lad keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Turturro drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Turturro as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Lad screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Turturro! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Lauro Turturro!
A very excited looking Lauro Turturro rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: IXF 30
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Turturro fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mycokiner to the ground. Turturro is now in Mycokiner's guard.
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.
Mycokiner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turturro is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Turturro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mycokiner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turturro passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Turturro has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Mycokiner defend it? Turturro steps over the head and cranks it - Mycokiner is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Turturro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lauro Turturro!
Lauro Turturro 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.

Event: IXF 29
Date: May 20, 2018

#R1#
Butt stuffs the takedown.
Turturro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Butt.
Turturro fails with the takedown
and Butt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Lauro Turturro has been cut.
Butt stuffs the takedown attempt from Turturro. Turturro gets slowly back to his feet.
Rex Butt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lauro Turturro.
Turturro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Butt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turturro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Butt counters with a crisp right hand that drops Turturro! Butt lets Turturro back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Turturro is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turturro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Butt counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Turturro has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rex Butt!
Rex Butt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: IXF 22
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Tua dives in and grabs Turturro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turturro pushes down on Tua's head and hops out.#TD2#
Turturro scores with a takedown into Tua's guard.
Turturro stays in close to Tua's body and controls the position.
Turturro stands and throws Tua's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Turturro trying to control the action but Tua is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Turturro tries for a kimura but Tua is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tua can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro trying to control the position but Tua is working away.
Tua tries to bench press Turturro off him but Turturro keeps the position.
Tua is not content to let Turturro control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Turturro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Turturro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Turturro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Turturro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Turturro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Turturro is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Tua looks calm but he's in trouble here. Turturro gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Tua is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Turturro lets go of the hold and Tua can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lauro Turturro!
Lauro Turturro 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.

Event: IXF 17
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1##CL#
Turturro moves into range and clinches up with Doom.
Turturro looking for a takedown.
Doom is pressed up against the cage. Turturro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Doom down to the mat. Doom avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Turturro seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Turturro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Doom counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Turturro!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauro Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turturro taking a bit of punishment here - Doom scoring with strikes.
Doom sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Turturro is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here.
Doom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turturro keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Doom works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Doom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turturro keeps working.
Turturro is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
A lull in the action here.
Doom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turturro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Turturro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
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.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, if Doom 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.
Turturro moves into full guard. #SUB#
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Doom passes into side control.
Doom working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Turturro tries to bench press Doom off him but Doom keeps the position.
Turturro gets back to half guard.
Doom winds up and cracks Turturro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Turturro is pressing down on Doom's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Doom is proving a slippery customer.
Doom throwing strikes but missing.
Doom controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turturro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Doom counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Doom.
Turturro working a defensive guard here.
Turturro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Doom postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doom is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Doom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Doom dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Doom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Doom is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Turturro shoots and misses #TD2#
and Doom counters with a nice double leg into side control. Turturro won't be happy with that.
Doom working away.
Turturro takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doom lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Turturro looks to move to half guard but instead Doom has passed into mount! Damn!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doom avoids the attempt from Turturro to control.
Doom is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Turturro can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T1#
Doom prevents Turturro from getting the reversal.
Turturro is bucking up trying to escape but Doom cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Doom postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Turturro looks a forlorn figure.
Turturro tries to reverse the position but Doom maintains control.
Doom landing strikes from the mount and Turturro is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doom scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Turturro? #T2#
Turturro tries to hold on but Doom postures up.
Doom lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Turturro is working to get back to half guard.
Turturro tries to lock up and control but Doom gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turturro in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3#
Doom lands a couple of good shots and Turturro has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Turturro wants to escape the position.
Doom lands a shot to the body.
Turturro is covering up but some of the strikes from Doom are getting through and doing damage.
Turturro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Doom slips a nice elbow through Turturro's hands, connecting with Turturro's forehead.#T4#
Turturro is pressing down on Doom's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Doom is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Doom throws a strike but Turturro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Turturro trying to control but Doom is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Turturro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Doom looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Doom looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Doom! #REVB#
Doom lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Turturro down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Doom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Turturro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Doom defends it nicely.
Doom is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Doom takes the fight into the clinch.
Turturro is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doom prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauro Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Doom works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Turturro 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##T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Turturro in particular looking to stall.
Doom tries to get to full guard but Turturro has control of the leg.
Turturro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doom keeps working. #SUB#
Turturro wants to work for an arm triangle but Doom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Doom trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Turturro is trying for a kimura here. Doom looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Turturro wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lauro Turturro!

Event: IXF 13
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1##CL#
Ewe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Turturro pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Turturro has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ewe doesn't defend quickly enough and Turturro has managed to lock this one up! Can Ewe escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Turturro on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lauro Turturro!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Turturro misses with a wild body shot.
Williams doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Williams swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Turturro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Williams digs a right hand underneath Turturro's ribcage. Turturro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Turturro wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Turturro lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Turturro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Turturro seems to be looking for submissions.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turturro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Turturro is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it.
Williams is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Turturro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Williams sees it coming and defends easily.
Turturro uses his free foot to push down on Williams's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Williams. #SUB#
Turturro is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Williams is surviving well by controlling Turturro's body position as best he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turturro controlling the pace for now.
Williams is desperately trying to improve his position but Turturro has a good base and remains in mount.#T1##SUB#
Turturro is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Williams is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Williams flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Turturro anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Williams and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Turturro slips an arm under Williams chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Turturro has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Turturro is squeezing on Williams like an anaconda would it's prey. Williams fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lauro Turturro!

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