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Event:
Highland 51
Date: May 24, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck for Turnbull with that takedown attempt.
Dead Ii punishes Turnbull's body with a nice straight punch.
Turnbull with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Dead Ii counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dead Ii.
Turnbull tries for a takedown. No joy.
Turnbull has been working on his balance at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dead Ii.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Turnbull. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Dead Ii has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Turnbull is trying to keep an underhook but Dead Ii manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Dead Ii keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Turnbull trying to control here.
Dead Ii with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dead Ii's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turnbull won't allow Dead Ii to pass to mount.
Turnbull trying to control but Dead Ii postures up.
#T1#
Dead Ii stalling.
Turnbull is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dead Ii is thwarting Turnbull's attempts to control the position.
Turnbull is looking for a sweep. Dead Ii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dead Ii content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dead Ii wants to free his trapped foot but Turnbull is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dead Ii is controlling the pace.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Turnbull is looking for a sweep. Dead Ii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dead Ii is taking a breather. Turnbull says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Turnbull works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dead Ii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turnbull swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dead Ii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dead Ii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turnbull. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Turnbull has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dead Ii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dead Ii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turnbull looking to control.
#T3#
Turnbull bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dead Ii's guard. #REVR#
Turnbull wants to control from the top but Dead Ii keeps moving.
Dead Ii wants to sweep here but Turnbull controlling him for the moment.
Turnbull in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Turnbull drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dead Ii dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Dead Ii postures up.
Dead Ii stays in close to Turnbull's body and controls the position.
Dead Ii passes into half guard.
Turnbull wants to improve his position but Dead Ii is controlling well.
Dead Ii trying to control the pace. #T4#
Turnbull wants to control but Dead Ii is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turnbull is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dead Ii is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Turnbull trying to control but Dead Ii postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dead Ii trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Turnbull looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Better Dead Ii dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Turnbull fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ryan Turnbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turnbull is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dead Ii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Turnbull with a body shot.
Turnbull misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dead Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turnbull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead Ii.
Dead Ii misses with a body shot.
Turnbull shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dead Ii as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Turnbull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turnbull looks for a takedown but Dead Ii sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead Ii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turnbull at a distance.
Turnbull fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Dead Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turnbull manages to avoid it.
Turnbull misses with a takedown attempt - Dead Ii sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Turnbull fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dead Ii avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice defenses there by Turnbull.
Turnbull was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dead Ii shoots in looking for a takedown but Turnbull manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dead Ii's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dead Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Turnbull is just out of range.
Turnbull moves in looking to clinch but Dead Ii pushes him off.
Dead Ii looks to land a right hand but Turnbull moved out of range.
Dead Ii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Turnbull closes the distance and clinches up with Dead Ii, looking for a takedown. Turnbull pushes Dead Ii against the cage but Dead Ii circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dead Ii scores with a shot to the body.
Dead Ii stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dead Ii wants it to stay on the feet.
Dead Ii throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2##CL2#
Dead Ii clinches. #BC2#
Dead Ii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dead Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turnbull drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dead Ii sprawls and moves away.
Turnbull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dead Ii.
Dead Ii connects with a body shot.
Turnbull will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dead Ii is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Turnbull rather than just go for the knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turnbull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dead Ii swings for the body but Turnbull moves out of range.
Dead Ii looks to throw the jab but Turnbull is out of range.
Turnbull shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dead Ii defends it nicely.
Turnbull fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dead Ii avoids it really well and circles away.
Dead Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turnbull was well out of range. Poor timing from Dead Ii.#T3#
Dead Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
Dead Ii moves out of range as Turnbull strikes.
Dead Ii misses with an uppercut. Turnbull saw that one coming.
Turnbull was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dead Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dead Ii misses with an uppercut. Turnbull saw that one coming.
Dead Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dead Ii avoids it.
Turnbull fails with a takedown attempt.
Turnbull changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dead Ii tries to avoid it but Turnbull manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dead Ii to the ground. Dead Ii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dead Ii throws a body punch but Turnbull moves out of range. #TD2#
Dead Ii manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Turnbull on his heels. He'll look to pass Turnbull's guard now, I'm sure.
Dead Ii showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Dead Ii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Dead Ii looking to pass the guard.
Dead Ii keeps trying to improve his position.
Dead Ii is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turnbull controls Dead Ii momentarily but Dead Ii frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Better Dead Ii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Dead Ii clinches. #TD2#
Dead Ii manages to pull guard.
Turnbull throwing strikes from guard but Dead Ii blocks nicely.
Turnbull wants to control from the top but Dead Ii keeps moving.
Turnbull throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dead Ii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dead Ii keeping moving, preventing Turnbull from controlling successfully.
Turnbull tries to free his leg and advance position but Dead Ii is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead Ii is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Turnbull trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dead Ii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turnbull stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dead Ii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dead Ii keeping moving, preventing Turnbull from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Dead Ii has Turnbull up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Dead Ii breaks from the clinch.
Turnbull tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dead Ii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turnbull thinking.
Dead Ii misses with an uppercut.
Dead Ii misses with a hook.#T2#
Dead Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dead Ii shoots for a takedown but Turnbull saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turnbull shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Dead Ii counters by clinching up.
Turnbull jumps guard but Dead Ii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Dead Ii breaks from the clinch.
Dead Ii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turnbull as he avoids it easily.
Turnbull moves out of range of the strikes.
Turnbull closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dead Ii circles away.
Dead Ii is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Turnbull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dead Ii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Dead Ii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dead Ii throws a body punch but Turnbull moves out of range.
Turnbull wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dead Ii throws a body punch but Turnbull moves out of range.
Turnbull fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turnbull has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Dead Ii counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Better Dead Ii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3##TD2#
Dead Ii is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Turnbull can't fight it off and eventually Dead Ii manages to take the fight to the floor. Turnbull looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dead Ii working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dead Ii tries to stand but Turnbull is controlling from the bottom.
Dead Ii is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Turnbull working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dead Ii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dead Ii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Turnbull keeping full guard, as Dead Ii tries to pass.
Dead Ii controlling from the top position.
Turnbull controls Dead Ii momentarily but Dead Ii frees himself.
Ryan Turnbull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turnbull throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Better Dead Ii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dead Ii 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Better Dead Ii!
An out of breath Better Dead Ii thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Highland 36
Date: May 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Lubov. No joy for Turnbull on that attempt.
Turnbull takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lubov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turnbull tries for a takedown but Lubov circles away easily
and Lubov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turnbull is defended easily by Lubov.
Alexander Lubov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Turnbull.
Turnbull shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lubov defends it nicely.
Turnbull's coach down at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Turnbull's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lubov punishes Turnbull's body with a nice straight punch.
Lubov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
Turnbull with a poor takedown
and Lubov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Ryan Turnbull has been cut.
Turnbull tries to clinch
and Lubov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD#
Lubov sends Turnbull crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lubov is motioning to the referee to let Turnbull up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Turnbull is rocked!
Lubov finds Turnbull's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Turnbull flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Lubov lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Turnbull will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Lubov! |
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Event:
Highland 23
Date: Apr 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Turnbull moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Turnbull misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Bastiat as Turnbull shoots in.
Turnbull dives in for a single leg takedown but Bastiat sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Turnbull has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Frederic Bastiat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Turnbull.
Turnbull shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bastiat defends it nicely.
Bastiat has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Bastiat forces Turnbull back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastiat has had enough of the clinch but Turnbull keeps him there for the moment.
Bastiat wants to break free but Turnbull has control.
#TD2#
Turnbull jumps into guard, dragging Bastiat to the mat.
Turnbull manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bastiat manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Bastiat is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1##SUB2#
Turnbull drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turnbull jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Turnbull won't allow Bastiat to sweep him here.
Bastiat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turnbull on the ground.
Bastiat lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Turnbull won't allow Bastiat to sweep him here.
Bastiat is pulling down on Turnbull's head to control his posture.
Turnbull trying to control but Bastiat is working from the bottom.
Bastiat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turnbull in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turnbull preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Bastiat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Turnbull thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bastiat keeping moving, preventing Turnbull from controlling successfully.
Bastiat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turnbull.
Bastiat looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Turnbull has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Turnbull thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bastiat is looking to stand up but Turnbull isn't so interested in that idea.
Bastiat is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Bastiat trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ryan Turnbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Bastiat clinches up with Turnbull and pushes him back against the cage.
Bastiat wants to break the clinch but can't.
Turnbull tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bastiat avoids it.#TD2#
Turnbull decides to pull guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bastiat postures up in Turnbull's guard and throws a big left but Turnbull blocks it.
Bastiat is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Turnbull utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Turnbull is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bastiat rolls with it to try and escape but Turnbull cranks on the arm and Bastiat is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Turnbull! |
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Event:
Highland 16
Date: Apr 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Veainu throws a jab when Turnbull was well out of range.
Turnbull moves away from the strike by Veainu.
Turnbull is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Turnbull uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
Turnbull is looking to clinch.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but Turnbull slips the punch.
Turnbull appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big right from Veainu misses.
A big right from Veainu misses.
A slow jab from Veainu misses its intended target.
Turnbull tries to counter by clinching up but Veainu breaks away and moves out of range.
Turnbull steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turnbull. Veainu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Siale Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turnbull fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Veainu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Veainu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turnbull.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu lands a glancing blow to the side of Turnbull's head.#CUT2#It looks like Ryan Turnbull has been cut.
Turnbull circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Veainu. Turnbull falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Veainu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Siale Veainu! |
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