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Event:
STRIKE! 55
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1# Kreischer misses the jab. Kreischer digs a good body shot into Turnik's ribs. A jab from Turnik misses. Kreischer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turnik throws out a loose jab but Kreischer uses good head movement to avoid it. Turnik takes a swing at Kreischer's ribcage but misses. Kreischer misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Turnik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Jab by Turnik. Turnik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turnik ducks under a wild hook from Kreischer. Turnik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Kreischer lands a glancing blow to the side of Turnik's head.#CUT#It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut.#CL# Kreischer moves into range and clinches up with Turnik. Our sources have told us that Kreischer has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A frustrated look appears on Turnik's face as he tries to break the clinch. Turnik is trying to force a seperation but Kreischer has the dominant position. Kreischer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A frustrated look appears on Turnik's face as he tries to break the clinch. Kreischer cracks Turnik with a nice body shot. Turnik looks winded! Kreischer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kreischer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1# Kreischer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Kreischer misses with a knee strike.
Kreischer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Nice body punch from Kreischer - that landed with a thud.
Kreischer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short right from Kreischer. Kreischer lands with a left to the head. Kreischer scores with a hook to the body. Turnik takes a shot to the head. Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but Turnik blocks with his arms.
Kreischer lands a body punch in the clinch. A shot in the inside from Kreischer. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A quick uppercut on the inside from Kreischer. Kreischer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kreischer connects with a knee to the head.
Kreischer lands a shoulder strike. Kreischer lands a nice knee to the body. Kreischer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The fighters are battling for dominant position up against the cage here. Kreischer manages to get control of his opponent's head and throws a big knee - Turnik drops to the canvas! He's done! Kreischer goes wild and celebrates with his corner - this is a big victory for him and to get the win in such devastating fashion will certainly boost his reputation amongst the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Herbert Kreischer! Herbert Kreischer retains his heavyweight title! A victorious Herbert Kreischer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 51
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turnik. Vogels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Turnik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vogels.
Vogels lands the left hand.#CUT#It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut. Turnik pushes Vogels away with a front kick. Turnik looks to land a combination. Vogels sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Nero Vogels has been cut. Turnik misses with a looping right.#KD2# Turnik clips Vogels with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Vogels a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Vogels walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Boban Turnik! |
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Event:
STRIKE! 48
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1# Schultz wants to clinch but Turnik slips to the side and Turnik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Hans Schultz has been cut. Turnik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schultz. Schultz is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Schultz moves out of range as Turnik throws a body kick.
Turnik misses with a lunging right hand
and Schultz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut. Turnik throws a big shot that misses. A counter left hand to the body from Schultz misses its target. Turnik throws a right and a left that both miss. Schultz dodges the punch combination from Turnik.
Turnik lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schultz misses with a straight left. Schultz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL# Schultz moves into the clinch. Our sources have told us that Schultz has been working on his elbows in the gym. Turnik pushes Schultz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1# Turnik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Turnik misses with a hook from the clinch. Schultz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Schultz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turnik avoids it. Turnik is trying to break the clinch but Schultz has him pressed against the cage. Turnik working aggressively here.
#BC2# Turnik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Turnik throws a sloppy body shot
and Schultz counters with a straight right hand. Schultz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Turnik unleashes a big counter combination but Schultz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Turnik misses with an uppercut. Schultz saw that one coming. Schultz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Schultz throws an overhand right that lands on Turnik's shoulder, as Turnik tries to avoid the shot. Schultz misses with a looping right. Turnik throws a fast counter high kick but Schultz manages to duck under it in time. Turnik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schultz. A low kick from Turnik is predictable there and Schultz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Turnik swings widly with a right hand
and Schultz counters with a stiff right hand. Turnik lands an overhand right.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Schultz misses with a lunging right hand
and Turnik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Turnik pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Schultz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Turnik. Turnik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schultz.
Turnik lands a head shot. Turnik jabs Schultz right on the nose. Schultz blinks but takes it well. Schultz with a hook. Turnik throws a right and a left that both miss. Turnik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schultz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Boban Turnik's cut even more. Schultz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Schultz is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Turnik throws out a loose jab but Schultz uses good head movement to avoid it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boban Turnik will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Nice jab there from Schultz. #KD# Schultz scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Turnik to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Schultz away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Turnik got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?! Boban Turnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Schultz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Turnik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turnik walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#Turnik is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Boban Turnik's eye is starting to cause him problems now. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Schultz loads up on a big right hand but Turnik slips the punch. Turnik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Turnik is still on wobbly legs! Can Schultz finish him? A big right from Schultz misses. Turnik seems to have recovered his senses. Turnik misses with an uppercut
and Schultz counters with a straight right that drops Turnik to the canvas! Will Turnik beat the count? He's still wobbly and as the count reaches 7, he's still struggling to make it. 8...9...10. He's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hans Schultz! Hans Schultz tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 44
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1# Chai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turnik to score with a decent uppercut. Turnik works the jab nicely. Turnik tries to bum rush Chai with a series of wild strikes but Chai uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A punch lands to the side of Turnik 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut. Turnik looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range. A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A nice combination there by Turnik.
#CUT2#It looks like Bigi Boi Chai has been cut. Turnik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Turnik slips a jab from Chai. Turnik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turnik is out of range. Turnik with a jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Turnik throws a series of punches but Chai moves out of range. Turnik throws a sloppy head kick and Chai moves out of range easily. Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Turnik. #CL# Chai clinches up with Turnik and pushes him back against the cage.#T1# Chai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turnik backwards. Our sources have told us that Chai has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Turnik avoiding damage as Chai throws knees to the body.
Chai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2# Turnik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turnik throws a leg kick that misses. Chai closes the distance and lands a one-two. Chai ducks under a wild hook from Turnik. Turnik buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boban Turnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice body punch from Chai. Turnik checks a low kick from Chai. Chai throws a leg kick that misses. Chai looks to land a right hand but Turnik moved out of range. Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turnik. Turnik cracks Chai with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chai misses with a body shot
and Turnik counters with a lovely straight right hand! Turnik pushes Chai away with a front kick. Turnik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Chai stuns Turnik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turnik. Chai moves away from the strike by Turnik. Chai feinted there with a counter leg kick. Turnik lands a nice looking body shot.
Turnik misses with a head kick.
Turnik lunges at Chai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chai's hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Turnik lands with an overhand left. Chai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#KD2# Turnik clips Chai with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Chai a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Boban Turnik should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Chai misses with an uppercut. Turnik saw that one coming. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turnik! But no joy.#KD2# Chai walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Turnik rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Chai has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action. Turnik scores with a big combo that sends Chai crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Chai flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Turnik jumps onto the cage and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boban Turnik! |
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Event:
STRIKE! 41
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1# Turnik throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Adams looks like he wants to counter punch here. Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turnik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Turnik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boban Turnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Turnik jabs Adams to the body, keeping him at a distance. Turnik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Turnik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams . Turnik misses the shot to the body. Adams shapes to counter with a head kick. Adams throws a right hand that misses
#KD# and Turnik counters with a perfectly timed counter left hook that drops Adams to the mat, face first! Turnik goes to the neutral corner and waits for the referee to start the count. Adams is back to hise feet already though and looking to continue the bout! Exciting stuff!#CUT#It looks like Fester Adams has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Turnik throws a nice outside leg kick. Adams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Nice defenses there by Adams . Adams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turnik.
#T1# Turnik connects with a quick right hand that sends Adams tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the cage, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Boban Turnik! |
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Event:
STRIKE! 37
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1# Kreischer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A little feinted left hand from Kreischer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Kreischer throws a series of punches but Turnik moves out of range. Turnik has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Kreischer swings for the body but Turnik moves out of range.
Turnik throws a counter combo. No joy there for Turnik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kreischer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#It looks like Herbert Kreischer has been cut. Kreischer scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut. An inside leg kick from Turnik misses. Kreischer slips a jab from Turnik. Kreischer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Turnik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kreischer throws a lazy right hand but Turnik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Turnik misses with a body punch
and Kreischer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Turnik walks into a stiff left hand from Kreischer. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL# Kreischer clinches with his opponent.
Kreischer lands with a light punch inside. Kreischer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turnik is trying to stall.
Kreischer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turnik backwards. #CUT#That has opened up Boban Turnik's cut even more.#T1# Turnik misses with a short punch on the inside. Kreischer presses Turnik against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kreischer. Turnik looks winded! Kreischer lands a knee to the body.
Kreischer lands a hook to the side of the head. Kreischer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Kreischer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turnik backwards. Kreischer tries a knee to the head but Turnik blocks it.
Kreischer landing knees to the head.
Kreischer working Turnik over with knees to the body. Kreischer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Kreischer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turnik backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A right hand to the body from Kreischer.
Kreischer lands a nice uppercut. Turnik takes a knee to the side of the body. Kreischer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnik. A short right hand to the side of the head by Kreischer.#CUT#The cut above Boban Turnik's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Turnik is trying to break free. Turnik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2# Kreischer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Kreischer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Turnik is rocked! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kreischer. Turnik takes a shot to the head. Turnik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Turnik is still on wobbly legs! Can Kreischer finish him? A right handed body shot lands from Kreischer.
Kreischer lands a good knee to the midsection. Turnik won't want to take too many of those. Turnik seems to have recovered his senses.#KD# Kreischer creates a bit of space and cracks Turnik with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Turnik is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight! Turnik tries to get into range but Kreischer steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Turnik! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Kreischer scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Herbert Kreischer! Herbert Kreischer retains his heavyweight title! A very excited looking Herbert Kreischer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 34
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1# Turnik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Emelianenko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Turnik's knee momentarily. Turnik misses with a looping right. Emelianenko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. A combination from Turnik does no damage. Emelianenko motions for Turnik to come forward. Emelianenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Emelianenko has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Turnik is landing a low percentage of strikes. Turnik misses with a looping left. Turnik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Emelianenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turnik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Turnik moves out of range as Emelianenko strikes. Emelianenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Turnik scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut. Emelianenko is looking to slow Turnik down with leg kicks. Emelianenko tries to work over Turnik's front leg with a kick but Turnik checks it. A jab from Turnik finds it's way through Emelianenko's defenses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Turnik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Emelianenko. A swing and a miss from Emelianenko. Emelianenko tries a low kick but Turnik avoids it. Turnik misses with a wild combination.
#T1# Emelianenko feints and then cracks Turnik's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turnik down. Turnik throws a leg kick but Emelianenko moved away. Emelianenko lunges at Turnik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turnik's hand. #CUT2#It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut. Emelianenko misses with an uppercut
and Turnik counters with a stiff right hand. #KD# Turnik connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Emelianenko onto his butt! Emelianenko bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action. Turnik is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice uppercut lands for Turnik. That snapped Emelianenko's head back.
#ROC#Emelianenko is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Roman Emelianenko's cut even more. Turnik weaves into range and cracks Emelianenko right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Emelianenko goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Turnik is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boban Turnik! The defeated Roman Emelianenko had this to say: 'Try to hit me brother, I have no chin hahaha, wait…'. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 31
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1# A looping hook to the body misses from Turnik. Berinjela does a little dance to reset his feet. Berinjela looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A punch combination from Turnik misses. Berinjela thinks about countering with a body kick. Turnik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Berinjela moves out of range and avoids them all easily. An attempted straight right counter from Berinjela misses the target. Donk. Berinjela catches Turnik right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut. Berinjela really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Turnik scores with a shot to the body.
Berinjela misses with a looping left. Turnik moves out of range of the strikes. A jab from Turnik misses. Berinjela swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Boban Turnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Berinjela takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Berinjela avoids the head kick by Turnik.
Turnik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Berinjela. Turnik lands a head kick!
Turnik has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Turnik misses with a looping left. Good work by Turnik as he checks the leg kick. As Berinjela backs off Turnik throws a huge counter combo but Berinjela manages to avoid it all.#KD2# Turnik lands a head kick that bluckles Berinjela and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Turnik no doubt looking to push for a finish!#ROC2#Berinjela is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bruno Berinjela has been cut.#T1# Turnik tries to bum rush Berinjela with a series of wild strikes but Berinjela uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A big right from Berinjela misses. Turnik throws an overhand right that has Berinjela reeling! Turnik follows up with more punches and Berinjela is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Boban Turnik! |
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Event:
STRIKE! 28
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1# Clack attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. We've been told by Clack's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD2# Turnik closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Clack crashing to the mat! Clack uses the cage to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#CUT2#It looks like Clack Clack has been cut. Turnik has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Turnik blocks a jab. Turnik throws a head kick that misses and Clack counters with a body kick that stops Turnik in his tracks momentarily. Clack moves away from the strike by Turnik. Turnik throws a right and a left that both miss. 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! Clack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A quick step to the side and Clack tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Clack avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Turnik staying out of range there. Turnik steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. A jab from Turnik misses. And Clack counters with a quick kick to the body but Turnik blocks it. Clack thuds a left hand into Turnik's body. Turnik misses with the combination.
#T1# Clack looks to throw the jab but Turnik is out of range. Turnik lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC2#Clack is rocked! Turnik connects with a quick right hand that sends Clack tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the cage, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Boban Turnik! |
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Event:
STRIKE! 23
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1# Emelianenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Emelianenko slips a straight right by Turnik. Emelianenko slips a straight right by Turnik. Emelianenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turnik moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Emelianenko misses with a looping right. Emelianenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turnik moves away. Turnik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Turnik works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Turnik throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianenko. Turnik has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Emelianenko is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL# Emelianenko clinches with his opponent.
Emelianenko blocking some punches.
#BC2# Turnik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Turnik jabbing away but nothing is landing. Turnik connects with a single shot there. Emelianenko throws a body shot but no joy. Emelianenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turnik's head backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Turnik displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Emelianenko closes the distance looking to clinch and Emelianenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Emelianenko wants to clinch.#T1# Turnik throws a good cross that connects.
Emelianenko cracks Turnik with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#CUT#It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut. Turnik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Turnik lands with a cross. Jab, jab by Turnik - just one landing. A slow jab from Emelianenko misses its intended target. Turnik slips under a jab from Emelianenko. Emelianenko misses with a hook
and Turnik counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut. A telegraphed right hand from Emelianenko misses the target. Turnik moves out of range of the strikes.#CL# Emelianenko has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Turnik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Turnik throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelianenko. Turnik is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling him. Turnik lands with a left to the head. Turnik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Turnik misses with the head strike.
Turnik lands a shot to the body. Emelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Turnik avoids it by throwing Emelianenko back against the ropes. #T2# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnik. #BC2# Turnik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Turnik. Emelianenko throws a good cross that connects.
Emelianenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Turnik. Emelianenko works Turnik's body with a nice hook. Emelianenko fails in his attempt to clinch. Emelianenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turnik moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Emelianenko throws a body shot but no joy. Turnik 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. Emelianenko misses with a looping left. Turnik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Turnik connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Emelianenko looks to land a right hand but Turnik moved out of range. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Turnik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Emelianenko momentarily.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turnik.
Turnik is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Emelianenko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Turnik throws a hook to the side of Emelianenko's head but Emelianenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Emelianenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Emelianenko there as he acknowledges the shot. Emelianenko moves away from the strike by Turnik. Emelianenko throwing a counter right hand but Turnik manages to avoid it. Roman Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Emelianenko throws a jab when Turnik was well out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boban Turnik dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL# Emelianenko takes the fight into the clinch. Turnik tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Turnik back against the ropes. Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turnik wants to break free but Emelianenko has control.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emelianenko lands with a right to the head. Emelianenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Emelianenko gets through Turnik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Emelianenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Turnik tries to break free but Emelianenko pushes him back against the ropes. Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnik throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelianenko. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Turnik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianenko. Turnik misses with a hook from the clinch. Turnik misses with a short punch on the inside. Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Roman Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1# Emelianenko scores with a shoulder strike. Turnik swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnik. Turnik misses with a hook from the clinch. Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turnik misses with some punches.
Turnik lands with a short head shot on the inside. A right hand to the body from Emelianenko.
Turnik pushes Emelianenko back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Emelianenko lands a body punch in the clinch. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Turnik uses good head movement to avoid it. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianenko. Turnik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roman Emelianenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Turnik tries to circle away but Emelianenko has him pinned against the ropes. Turnik scores with a hook to the body. A quick uppercut on the inside from Emelianenko. Turnik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Turnik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Turnik has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
#BC# Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. This has been an exciting period of action! Emelianenko slips a jab from Turnik. Turnik throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianenko. Emelianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Emelianenko lands a head shot.#CUT#That has opened up Boban Turnik's cut even more. Emelianenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Emelianenko ducks right into an uppercut from Turnik. Emelianenko tries to clinch but Turnik is having none of it. A little jabbing left from Turnik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Turnik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Emelianenko misses with a wild body shot. Turnik thuds his right hand into Emelianenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Turnik throws a looping overhand right but Emelianenko ducks down to avoid it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Roman Emelianenko will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# A big left from Emelianenko misses. Emelianenko takes a swing at Turnik's ribcage but misses. Emelianenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turnik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelianenko throws out the jab. Turnik throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range. Turnik has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Turnik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelianenko. Turnik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko throws a right hand that Turnik ducks under and follows up with a left that Turnik also avoids with ease. Turnik darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Emelianenko takes a swing at Turnik's ribcage but misses. Turnik looks to land a right hand but Emelianenko moved out of range. Emelianenko misses with a straight left. Turnik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jab, jab by Turnik - just one landing. Emelianenko looks to land a right hand but Turnik moved out of range. Turnik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Emelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Turnik is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Turnik connects with a nice looking jab.
Emelianenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL# Emelianenko darts in and clinches Turnik up against the ropes. A head punch blocked on the inside by Turnik. #T1# Turnik lands an uppercut. Turnik lands a shoulder strike. A quick uppercut on the inside from Turnik. Emelianenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Emelianenko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Turnik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Turnik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turnik lands with a right to the head. Turnik pushes Emelianenko back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Turnik working aggressively here.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnik controls his hands.
Turnik misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2# Turnik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Turnik. Emelianenko moves away from the strike by Turnik. Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Emelianenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land. 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! Emelianenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turnik throws out the jab. Emelianenko slips a jab from Turnik.#T2# A jab from Turnik does it's job there. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Emelianenko throws out a loose jab but Turnik uses good head movement to avoid it. Emelianenko throws the left hand but Turnik avoids the punch easily. Boban Turnik seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD# Emelianenko staggers Turnik with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Turnik looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue! Emelianenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turnik. Turnik lands with a nice body punch. Turnik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianenko. Emelianenko tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Turnik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Emelianenko clinches. Turnik lands with a light punch inside. Emelianenko misses with some punches.
Turnik swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it. Turnik digs a right hand into Emelianenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Emelianenko's gas tank. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2# Turnik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Turnik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelianenko. Turnik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Emelianenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Turnik listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. A lazy left from Turnik finds it's target.
And that's the end of the fight! Boban Turnik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Turnik 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:27 Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:27 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Emelianenko! An out of breath Roman Emelianenko 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:
STRIKE! 19
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
#R1# Adams takes a jab right on the kisser.
Adams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turnik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Adams ducks under a wild hook from Turnik. Turnik scores with the left hand. Adams knows he should have avoided that one. Adams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Adams does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Nice defenses there by Adams . Turnik lands with a nice body punch. Nice shot lands for Turnik. Adams ducks right into an uppercut from Turnik. Turnik throws a shot from downtown. Adams moves away and avoids it. Turnik throws a right hand that misses
and Adams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut. Turnik throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Adams thows a body kick. Turnik tries to catch it but that hurt him. This has been an exciting period of action! Turnik throws a poor cross that misses
and Adams counters with a stiff right hand. Boban Turnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Turnik misses with a right hand #KD# and Adams counters with a beautiful hook that drops Turnik to the mat! Will Turnik be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Adams to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Turnik is up. He looks OK to continue. Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turnik throws out the jab. #CL# Adams takes the fight into the clinch. #T1# Come on Adams - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Turnik taking a breather. Turnik swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it. Turnik lands a nice shot to the body. Turnik tries to break free but Adams pushes him back against the ropes. Turnik misses with a short punch on the inside. Adams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# Turnik manages to break the clinch.
Turnik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams . Turnik slips under a jab from Adams . Adams lands a head kick!
#CUT#That has opened up Boban Turnik's cut even more. Adams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2# Turnik misses with a looping left. Adams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turnik connects with a nice looking jab.
Turnik 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. Turnik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams moves away. Adams moves out of range of the strikes. Turnik lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action! Turnik digs a good body shot into Adams 's ribs. Adams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turnik finds it's way round the side to connect with Adams 's head. A big right from Turnik misses. Turnik throws an off balance right hand
and Adams counters with a nice body shot. Adams throws a head kick but Turnik moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Turnik looks to throw the jab but Adams is out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Adams misses the target. Nice defenses there by Adams . Turnik misses with a hook. Adams thinks about countering with a body kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fester Adams should take that round, based on the knockdown. The cut man is working on Boban Turnik's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Adams slips a jab from Turnik. Turnik throws an overhand right that lands on Adams 's shoulder, as Adams tries to avoid the shot. Turnik looks to throw the jab but Adams is out of range. Adams throws a right and a left that Turnik avoids nicely. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turnik! But no joy. Turnik misses with a looping right. It looked like Adams was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turnik. Adams misses the shot to the body. Turnik throws a hook but Adams blocks it. Turnik misses with a hook. Adams ducked under it nicely. Adams looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Turnik throws a jab when Adams was well out of range. Turnik keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turnik connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Turnik connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Adams throws the left hand but Turnik avoids the punch easily. Adams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turnik. Adams misses with a kick to the body.
#T1# Turnik throws a looping overhand right but Adams ducks down to avoid it. Adams moves out of range of the strikes. Turnik jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Adams staying out of range there. Adams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turnik. A low kick lands for Adams .
Turnik throws a lazy right hand but Adams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Adams tries to counter by clinching up but Turnik breaks away and moves out of range. Adams misses with a straight left. Turnik throws a lazy right hand but Adams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Adams throwing a counter right hand but Turnik manages to avoid it. Adams slips a straight right by Turnik. Adams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Adams there as he acknowledges the shot. Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turnik. Turnik looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams is just out of range. Boban Turnik seems to be getting the better of the standup. Adams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Adams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turnik.#T2# Turnik throws a lazy uppercut
and Adams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#The cut above Boban Turnik's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Adams slips a jab and a cross from Turnik.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Turnik thuds his right hand into Adams 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Turnik throws a shot from downtown. Adams moves away and avoids it. Turnik throws a jab but it's blocked by Adams . Adams seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Turnik throws a series of punches but Adams moves out of range. Adams avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Adams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turnik.
Nice cross by Adams . Turnik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Adams slips under a jab from Turnik. Adams swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Turnik smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boban Turnik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Boban Turnik's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Turnik works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Turnik connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL# Adams has Turnik up against the ropes in a clinch.
Turnik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Turnik misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2# Turnik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Turnik misses with a hook. Turnik lands with an overhand left. Adams throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turnik throws out the jab. Turnik has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Adams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turnik. Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - Turnik circles away.
Adams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Adams throws a body punch but Turnik moves out of range. #T1# A slow jab from Turnik misses its intended target. Adams throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Turnik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A big right from Turnik misses. Adams appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Adams slips under a jab. Adams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Adams slips under a jab. Turnik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adams momentarily.
Adams moves out of range of the strikes. Turnik misses with an uppercut. Turnik moves out of range of the body kick from Adams .
Turnik looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams is just out of range. Adams swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Turnik misses with a wild combination.
Adams wants to clinch up but Turnik keeps it at a distance. Turnik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2# Turnik throws the left hand but Adams avoids the punch easily. Turnik misses with an uppercut
and Adams counters with a nice kick to the body. A big left from Turnik misses. Turnik scores with a punch to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Turnik looks to throw the jab but Adams is out of range. Adams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Turnik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Turnik jabbing away but nothing is landing. Adams throws a chopping leg kick but Turnik manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Turnik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT#Boban Turnik's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turnik moves away. Turnik misses with a double jab
and Adams counters with a slapping leg kick. Fester Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Turnik throws a jab but it's blocked by Adams . Boban Turnik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL# Adams has closed the distance and engaged Turnik in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Boban Turnik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Turnik winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:28 Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:28 Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
STRIKE! 15
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1# Turnik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turnik has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death By Snu Snu in the buildup to the fight. Emelianenko scores with a body shot.
Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Turnik moves away and avoids it. Turnik clobbers Emelianenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Emelianenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Turnik. Emelianenko throws a looping overhand right but Turnik ducks down to avoid it. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turnik, as that shot connected.
Turnik throws out a powerful jab. Emelianenko walks into a left hand. A swing and a miss from Emelianenko. Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turnik was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko. The fighters circling - Turnik throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Emelianenko is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Emelianenko on the wrong end of a nice jab. Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turnik manages to avoid it. Emelianenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turnik finds it's way round the side to connect with Emelianenko's head. Emelianenko misses with a straight left. Turnik swings and misses with a shot to the body and Emelianenko counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut. Emelianenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Emelianenko there as he acknowledges the shot. Turnik is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T1# Emelianenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Turnik. Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turnik throws a shot from downtown. Emelianenko moves away and avoids it. Turnik misses with a straight right. Turnik looks to throw the jab but Emelianenko is out of range. Turnik staying out of range there. Turnik misses with a straight right. The fighters circling - Emelianenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Emelianenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Boban Turnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Emelianenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turnik at a distance.
Emelianenko is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Emelianenko jabs Turnik to the body, keeping him at a distance. Turnik blocks a jab. Turnik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A big right from Emelianenko misses. A big left from Turnik misses. Turnik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Turnik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Turnik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. 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! Emelianenko staying out of range there. Turnik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.#T2# Turnik misses with a straight left. Emelianenko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Turnik throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianenko's shoulder, as Emelianenko tries to avoid the shot. Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turnik was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko. Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Turnik moves away and avoids it. Emelianenko cracks Turnik with a good jab. Emelianenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Turnik is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Emelianenko misses with a looping left. Turnik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Turnik tests Emelianenko's chin there with a solid looking shot. Turnik looks to land a right hand but Emelianenko moved out of range. Emelianenko misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Turnik does it's job there. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Emelianenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Emelianenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turnik. Nice defenses there by Emelianenko. Turnik misses with a straight left. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Boban Turnik will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Boban Turnik's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Turnik loads up on a big right hand but Emelianenko slips the punch. Emelianenko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Turnik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelianenko. Turnik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turnik takes a jab right on the kisser.
Emelianenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Turnik lands a body shot.
Turnik with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Emelianenko to score with a decent uppercut. Turnik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko. Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Turnik is just out of range. Emelianenko throws a hook but Turnik blocks it.#KD2# Emelianenko scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Turnik beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Emelianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Turnik misses with a left hand and Emelianenko counters with a nice body shot. Turnik cracks Emelianenko with a good jab. Turnik scores with a one two! Emelianenko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Emelianenko misses with a hook
and Turnik makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Emelianenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#Boban Turnik's cut is getting worse. Emelianenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A little feinted left hand from Turnik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A big right from Turnik misses. Roman Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1# A big left from Emelianenko misses. Turnik lands with a good body shot. Emelianenko slips under a jab. Turnik scores with a nice right hand.
Turnik throws a jab when Emelianenko was well out of range. Emelianenko cracks Turnik with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#Boban Turnik's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Emelianenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turnik counters with a straight right hand. Turnik scores with a hook. Turnik throws a big shot that misses. Emelianenko slips a jab from Turnik. Turnik throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. It seemed like Emelianenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Turnik looks to land a right hand but Emelianenko moved out of range. Turnik ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko. Turnik staying out of range there. Turnik connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Turnik moves out of range of the strikes. Emelianenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Turnik connects with a jab.#T2# Emelianenko misses with a wild body shot. Turnik went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Emelianenko defending well as Turnik loads up on a big left hand. Turnik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Turnik ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko. Turnik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turnik misses the jab. Emelianenko misses with a hook. Turnik ducked under it nicely. Turnik is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Turnik cracks Emelianenko with a good jab. Turnik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Turnik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Emelianenko on the side of the head. Turnik misses with a hook. Emelianenko ducked under it nicely. Turnik lands a jab to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Turnik connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Emelianenko misses with a combination
and Turnik counters with a stiff right hand. Emelianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Emelianenko staying out of range there. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Emelianenko takes that one, thanks to the knockdown. The cut man is working on Boban Turnik's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Turnik throws a big shot that misses. Turnik throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianenko. Turnik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelianenko. Jab by Emelianenko. Emelianenko takes one to the side of the head.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Turnik. Emelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Turnik misses. Nice shot lands for Turnik. Emelianenko takes a swing at Turnik's ribcage but misses. Emelianenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Turnik does a little dance to reset his feet. Turnik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Turnik moves away and avoids it. Emelianenko takes one to the side of the head.
Turnik throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianenko. Turnik throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianenko's shoulder, as Emelianenko tries to avoid the shot. Boban Turnik is winning the standup battle so far. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Turnik moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Turnik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelianenko. Emelianenko walks into a jab.#T1# Emelianenko connects with the punch. Emelianenko swings for the body but Turnik moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Turnik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Good standup being displayed there by Turnik as he connects with a hook. The fighters circling - Turnik throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Emelianenko throws a looping overhand right but Turnik ducks down to avoid it. Emelianenko moves away from the strike by Turnik. Turnik misses with a hook. Emelianenko throws an overhand right that lands on Turnik's shoulder, as Turnik tries to avoid the shot. Emelianenko misses with a straight right. Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Emelianenko.#CUT2#Jeez, Boban Turnik's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Turnik misses with a lunging right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Boban Turnik's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roman Emelianenko! During a confident post fight interview, Roman Emelianenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 10
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1# Chai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turnik slips under a jab from Chai. A slapping body kick lands there for Chai. We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Chai throws a lazy uppercut
and Turnik counters with a stiff right hand. Chai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut. Chai misses the shot to the body. Chai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Chai darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Turnik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Turnik falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chai counters with an inside leg kick. 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! Turnik missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Boban Turnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chai throws a nice outside leg kick. Turnik connects with a single shot there. A swing and a miss from Turnik. Turnik missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Turnik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai. Turnik throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem. Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turnik. It looked like Chai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turnik. Turnik throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it. Chai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1# Turnik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Chai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A big right from Chai misses. Chai slips a straight right by Turnik. Chai misses with a hook. Chai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turnik throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Chai cracks Turnik with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Turnik throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it. Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turnik.
Turnik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chai has time to react. Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turnik. Turnik throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Chai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Turnik 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. Chai looks to land a left hand but Turnik moved out of range nicely. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chai, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Turnik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2# Chai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Turnik lands with a hook. Chai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Turnik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai. Turnik missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Chai slips a straight right by Turnik. Turnik just misses with a punch to the body.
Turnik throws a series of punches but Chai avoids them all with ease. Chai closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#That has opened up Boban Turnik's cut even more. Turnik connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Chai scores with a leg kick.
Turnik takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Turnik looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range. Chai connects with a jab. Turnik is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Turnik works the jab nicely. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Chai misses with a looping right. Chai darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Turnik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai misses with a looping right. It seemed like Turnik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Turnik slips under a jab. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bronze Bomber Chai dominated that round. The cut man is working on Boban Turnik's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Turnik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Turnik misses with the combination.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Turnik's shoulder, as Turnik tries to avoid the shot. Bronze Bomber Chai is winning the standup battle so far. A looping hook to the body misses from Turnik. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet. Chai misses with a wild body shot. Turnik throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem. Turnik misses with a double jab.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Chai misses with a straight left. Turnik moves out of range as Chai strikes. Turnik misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming. Chai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turnik looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range. Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Chai looks to land a left hand but Turnik moved out of range nicely. Turnik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily. Turnik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai. Chai throws the left hand but Turnik avoids the punch easily.#T1# Turnik looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range. A combination from Chai does no damage. Turnik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Chai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turnik's head. Chai defending well as Turnik loads up on a big left hand. Turnik cracks Chai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Turnik with a hook. Turnik moves into range and connects with a jab. A big left from Chai misses. Turnik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Chai moves into range and connects with a jab. Turnik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily. Turnik misses with a looping right. An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chai throws a leg kick that misses. Chai avoids the body shot from Turnik.
A slow jab from Turnik misses its intended target. Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Good leg kick by Chai. #T2# Chai punishes Turnik's body with a nice straight punch. Turnik misses with a looping left. Turnik misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely. A big left from Turnik misses. Turnik throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Turnik misses with an uppercut. Chai throws a body shot but no joy. Chai slips a straight right by Turnik. Turnik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turnik connects with a crisp jab. Turnik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turnik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Turnik throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it. Turnik slips a straight right by Chai. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turnik! But no joy. Turnik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai. Turnik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turnik looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range. Turnik throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Turnik throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boban Turnik will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Boban Turnik's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3# Nice uppercut there from Turnik. Turnik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A leg kick checked by Turnik. Turnik thows a left - swing and a miss! Chai slips a straight right by Turnik. Chai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turnik. Turnik circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Chai tries a low kick but Turnik avoids it. Turnik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Turnik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Turnik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Turnik. Turnik misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming. Turnik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily. Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turnik. An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A punch combination from Chai misses. Turnik tests Chai's chin there with a solid looking shot. Turnik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Turnik takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#The cut above Boban Turnik's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Chai throws a nice inside leg kick. Chai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turnik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1# Turnik scores with a nice head shot. Turnik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab. Turnik takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Turnik misses with a straight left. Turnik throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot. Chai scores with a shot to the body.
Turnik throws a nice looking combination but Chai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Chai appears to be looking for a big counter. Chai connects with the punch. Turnik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chai. Chai obviously looking to wear him down.
Chai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Turnik's shoulder, as Turnik tries to avoid the shot. Turnik has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Turnik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Chai swings widly with a right hand
and Turnik counters with a stiff right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Turnik has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai. Chai throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT#Boban Turnik's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turnik. Turnik on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2# Turnik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai. Chai slips a jab from Turnik. Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turnik. Turnik checks a low kick from Chai. Turnik's corner calls for a 1-2. Turnik obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A slow jab from Turnik misses its intended target. Chai ducks under a wild hook from Turnik. Chai misses with a hook. Turnik ducked under it nicely. Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A cross from Chai lands.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Boban Turnik's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bronze Bomber Chai! Bronze Bomber Chai retains his heavyweight title! A relieved looking Bronze Bomber Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 6
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1# A jab from Turnik does it's job there. Turnik misses with an uppercut. Quick saw that one coming. Quick fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turnik checks it well. Turnik misses with a hook. Quick ducked under it nicely. Boban Turnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Turnik bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Quick's head backwards. Turnik ducks under a wild hook from Quick. Quick throws a hook but Turnik blocks it. Turnik misses with a wild body shot. Turnik throws an overhand right that lands on Quick's shoulder, as Quick tries to avoid the shot. Good work by Turnik as he checks the leg kick. Quick throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Turnik on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut. Quick pushing out the jab but it's not landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turnik lands with an uppercut that bounces Quick off the ropes and back into range. Quick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Quick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Jab, jab by Turnik - just one landing. #T1# Turnik getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Quick throws an overhand right that lands on Turnik's shoulder, as Turnik tries to avoid the shot. Turnik has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Quick lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Turnik has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turnik and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Turnik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Quick. Turnik misses the jab. Turnik missing with a left hand there. Quick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Turnik moves into range and connects with a jab. Quick tries to land a leg kick but Turnik saw it coming and moves away.
Turnik scores with the left hand. Quick knows he should have avoided that one. Turnik has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Quick throws a hook but Turnik blocks it. Nice jab there from Turnik. A punch lands to the side of Quick 's head but he takes it in his stride. Turnik misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Turnik throws a good cross that connects.
Turnik scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2# Quick throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. A low kick lands for Quick.
Turnik 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. Quick swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turnik. Quick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turnik misses with a straight left. Quick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Turnik is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Quick had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Quick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turnik scores with a body shot.
Turnik just misses with a punch to the body.
Quick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Turnik keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turnik scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Quick misses with a looping right. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A jab lands there for Turnik. Turnik connects with a body shot that sends Quick's belly button to the back. Quick misses with a looping right. Turnik checks a leg kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boban Turnik dominated that round. The cut man is working on Boban Turnik's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Turnik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Quick tries a low kick but Turnik avoids it. Good standup being displayed there by Turnik as he connects with a hook. Turnik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Quick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turnik fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Quick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Quick moves away from the strike by Turnik. Turnik lands the left hand. Quick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Quick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Good shot there by Quick. Quick takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Quick missing with a left hand there. Turnik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Turnik throws a hook to the side of Quick's head but Quick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Turnik throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Nice shot by Turnik. Quick looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1# Turnik throws a hook but Quick blocks it. A cross from Turnik lands. Turnik misses with a looping left. Turnik scores with a decent looking hook. Jab, jab by Turnik - just one landing. Quick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turnik throws a looping overhand right but Quick ducks down to avoid it. Quick blocks a jab. Quick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Quick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Quick takes a jab right on the kisser.
Quick wants to land a leg kick but Turnik is out of range. It seemed like Turnik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice cross by Turnik.#T2# Turnik scores with a sloppy right hand. Quick should have avoided that one. Quick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Turnik misses the jab. Turnik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Turnik looks to throw the jab but Quick is out of range. Boban Turnik seems to be getting the better of the standup. Quick misses with a body shot.
Quick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Turnik jabbing away but nothing is landing. Quick throws a leg kick but Turnik sees it coming and moves out of range. Quick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turnik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Quick scrambles back to his feet. Turnik throws a hook but Quick avoids it easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Turnik scores with a punch to the head. Turnik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quick sees it coming and avoids it easily. Turnik misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boban Turnik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Boban Turnik'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!#R3# Quick throws a jab when Turnik was well out of range. Turnik lands with an overhand left. Turnik throws a hook to the side of Quick's head but Quick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Quick throwing a counter right hand but Turnik manages to avoid it. Jab, jab by Turnik - just one landing. Quick misses with a left hand and Turnik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Turnik digs a good hook to Quick's body.
Turnik looks to land a left hand but Quick moved out of range nicely. Turnik scores with a nice head shot. Turnik has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Quick. Turnik works over Quick's head and body with a nice combination. Turnik throws a big shot that misses. Quick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Turnik misses with a left hand and Quick counters with a lovely straight right hand! Quick throws a leg kick but Turnik checks it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turnik! But no joy. Turnik throws a looping overhand right but Quick ducks down to avoid it. Quick throws a big counter combination but Turnik scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Quick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1# Turnik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quick. Nice defenses there by Turnik. Turnik throws an overhand right that lands on Quick's shoulder, as Quick tries to avoid the shot. Turnik staying out of range there. Turnik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Quick moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Turnik missing with a left hand there. Quick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Quick takes one on the button. Quick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Quick motions for Turnik to come forward. Quick throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Quick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Turnik has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Turnik slips under a jab from Quick. Turnik with a jab. Quick lets loose with a powerful body kick. Turnik will feel that in the morning. Nice defenses there by Quick.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Turnik throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Quick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Turnik lands with an uppercut that bounces Quick off the ropes and back into range. Turnik moves into range and connects with a jab. Turnik throws a hook but Quick avoids it easily. Quick throws a hook but Turnik blocks it. Turnik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Quick at a distance.
Quick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Quick throws a leg kick but Turnik sees it coming and checks it nicely. Nice uppercut lands for Turnik. That snapped Quick's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Turnik with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Quick to score with a decent uppercut. Turnik blocks a leg kick. A lazy left from Turnik finds it's target. Dru Quick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Boban Turnik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Quick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turnik.
And that's the end of the fight! Boban Turnik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Turnik 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boban Turnik! |
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Event:
WVT 222: Steve v Simone
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1# Jab, jab by Turnik - just one landing. Turnik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anstey. A big left from Turnik misses. Turnik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anstey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut. Turnik scores with a nice strike.#TD2# Anstey scores with a takedown into Turnik's guard. Turnik is looking to stand back up but Anstey counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Turnik. #REVR# Anstey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turnik's head. Turnik trying to control from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Anstey working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Turnik is trying to get back to full guard. Anstey working Turnik over with strikes. This has been an exciting period of action! Ground and pound from Anstey. Turnik is trying to control but Anstey manages to pass to mount!
Turnik knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anstey on the ground.#T1# Turnik wants to control but Anstey is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Anstey with the ground and pound from mount. Anstey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Turnik is looking to improve his position but Anstey isn't that keen on the idea. Turnik tries to hold on but Anstey pushes him away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Anstey controlling from mount. Anstey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2# Anstey landing shots from mount. #CUT2#Boban Turnik's cut is getting worse. Anstey looking to finish Turnik with some ground and pound. This is bad for Turnik!#CUT2#Jeez, Boban Turnik's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Boban Turnik's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bunny Anstey! |
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Event:
WVT 212: Mahogany v Simone 2
Date: Jan 19, 2024 |
#R1# Turnik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Babinski momentarily.
#CUT#It looks like Timofey Babinski has been cut. Babinski ducks under a wild hook from Turnik. Babinski takes one to the chin there. Babinski slips a jab from Turnik. Babinski steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Turnik has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death By Snu Snu in the buildup to the fight. The fighters circling - Babinski throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Turnik lands a lovely overhand right. Babinski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turnik. Turnik steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Babinski. That one must have hurt. Turnik cracks Babinski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Babinski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turnik sees it coming and avoids it easily. Babinski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Babinski walks into a jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Babinski ducks under a wild hook from Turnik. Turnik is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Babinski throws a looping overhand right but Turnik ducks down to avoid it. Turnik misses with a hook. Babinski ducked under it nicely. Jab by Turnik. Nice defenses there by Turnik. Turnik throws a big shot that misses.#T1# Babinski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Turnik missing with a left hand there. Babinski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A big right from Turnik misses. Turnik throws a series of punches but Babinski avoids them all with ease. Babinski counters with a body kick. Babinski throws a right hand that misses
and Turnik counters with a nice uppercut. Turnik is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Turnik connects with a single shot there. Babinski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turnik sees it coming and avoids it easily. Turnik takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Babinski is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Turnik misses with a hook. Turnik throws a body punch but Babinski moves out of range. Turnik throws a hook but Babinski avoids it easily. Babinski moves out of range of the strikes. Babinski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Turnik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turnik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Babinski slips a straight right by Turnik. Babinski throws out a counter right but Turnik avoids it with no problem. This has been an exciting period of action! Babinski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turnik sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2# Babinski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Babinski blocks a jab. Babinski just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Turnik lands an impressive looking overhand right. Babinski doesn't seem phased though. Turnik takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut. A big right from Babinski misses. Boban Turnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Turnik lands a glancing blow to the side of Babinski's head. Babinski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turnik. Babinski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turnik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babinski throws out the jab. Babinski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Turnik misses with a right hand and Babinski makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Turnik really felt that one! Babinski moves out of range as Turnik strikes. Babinski avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Turnik catches Babinski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3# Turnik misses with an uppercut. Babinski saw that one coming. Turnik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Babinski on the side of the head. Turnik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babinski sees it coming and avoids it easily. Babinski lands with an uppercut that bounces Turnik off the cage and back into range. Babinski connects with a body shot that sends Turnik's belly button to the back. Babinski misses with a hook. Turnik ducked under it nicely. A swing and a miss from Babinski. Turnik throws a looping overhand right but Babinski ducks down to avoid it. Turnik darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Turnik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Babinski. Turnik staying out of range there. Babinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Turnik misses with a straight left. Babinski looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Turnik misses with a hook. Babinski ducked under it nicely. Babinski misses with a head kick.
#T4# Babinski lands a nice hook to Turnik's body. Turnik takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Turnik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Babinski counters with a nice body shot. Babinski slips a jab from Turnik. Babinski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Turnik fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. A swing and a miss from Turnik. Babinski walks into a stiff left hand from Turnik. Babinski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Turnik lands a really nice looking cross but Babinski seems unphased.
Turnik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Babinski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turnik finds it's way round the side to connect with Babinski's head. A slow jab from Babinski misses its intended target. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Babinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Babinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turnik takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Turnik punishes Babinski's body with a nice straight punch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boban Turnik dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# A big left from Turnik misses. A big left from Babinski misses. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Babinski might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Turnik has got the better of the exchanges. Turnik misses with a double jab.
Babinski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Babinski in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Babinski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turnik. Turnik circles away out of range and recomposes himself. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Turnik here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Turnik misses with an uppercut. Babinski throws out a counter right but Turnik avoids it with no problem. Babinski moves out of range as Turnik strikes. Babinski ducks under a wild hook from Turnik. Turnik lands with a right hand. Turnik misses with a straight left. Turnik misses with an uppercut. Babinski saw that one coming. Turnik misses with a looping right. Babinski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turnik swings for the body but Babinski moves out of range.
Turnik misses with a hook. It seemed like Babinski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Babinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turnik was well out of range. Poor timing from Babinski. Babinski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turnik to score with a decent uppercut. Babinski misses with a body kick. A little feinted left hand from Turnik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1# Turnik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Babinski on the side of the head. Turnik closes the distance and lands a one-two. Good standup being displayed there by Babinski as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#Boban Turnik's cut is getting worse. Turnik tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Turnik misses with an uppercut. Babinski saw that one coming. Turnik lands with a cross. Babinski misses with a head kick.
Turnik connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Babinski's hands. Boban Turnik is winning the standup battle so far. Turnik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babinski sees it coming and avoids it easily. Babinski throws a lazy right hand but Turnik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Turnik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Babinski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Turnik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Babinski. Babinski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turnik checks it well. #T2# Turnik throws a big shot that misses. Turnik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Babinski can do to turn this around? Turnik misses with a left hand and Babinski counters with a straight right hand. Babinski looks to land a body kick but Turnik moved away. Turnik's corner calls for a 1-2. Turnik obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Babinski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turnik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babinski. Turnik on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Turnik swings widly with a right hand
and Babinski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Boban Turnik's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Turnik lands a lovely overhand right. Babinski slips a straight right by Turnik. Babinski looks like he wants to counter punch here. Babinski blocks a jab. Turnik jabbing away but nothing is landing. Turnik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Babinski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Babinski avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Turnik staying out of range there.#T3# Turnik takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Turnik throws a lazy uppercut
and Babinski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Turnik scores with a jab to the head.
Babinski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Babinski takes one to the chin there. Turnik darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Babinski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Babinski walks into a straight right hand from Turnik. Babinski walks into a left hand. Turnik misses with a hook. Babinski ducked under it nicely. Babinski looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. A big left from Babinski misses. Turnik moves out of range of the strikes. Turnik avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A big right from Babinski misses. Babinski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turnik. Babinski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4# Turnik swings widly with a right hand
and Babinski counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Jeez, Boban Turnik's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Turnik misses with an uppercut. Babinski saw that one coming. Turnik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Babinski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turnik manages to avoid it. Turnik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babinski. Babinski throws a right hand that misses
and Turnik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A left lands for Turnik. Turnik throws a lazy right hand but Babinski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Turnik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Turnik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babinski. Babinski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Turnik scores with a nice right hand.
Babinski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turnik. Babinski thinks about the counter body kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Babinski misses with an uppercut. Turnik feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Babinskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boban Turnik dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Turnik loads up on a big right hand but Babinski slips the punch. Turnik avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A little feinted left hand from Turnik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Babinski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Babinski looks to throw a body kick and Turnik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Turnik works the jab nicely. Babinski on the wrong end of a nice hook. A telegraphed right hand from Turnik misses the target. Babinski throws out a counter right but Turnik avoids it with no problem. A telegraphed right hand from Turnik misses the target. Babinski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Babinski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Babinski misses with a looping right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turnik throws an off balance right hand
and Babinski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Babinski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turnik. Babinski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turnik. Turnik ducks under a wild hook from Babinski. Babinski throws a hook but Turnik blocks it. An attempted straight right counter from Turnik misses the target.#T1# Babinski throws a half hearted mid kick. Babinski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turnik. Babinski throws a big shot that misses. Turnik scores with a hook. Babinski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Babinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. The crowd cheers as Turnik lands an impressive looking overhand right. Babinski doesn't seem phased though. Turnik jabbing away but nothing is landing. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Babinski! But no joy. Turnik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Turnik connects with a right hand. Babinski shakes it off. Turnik throws a hook but Babinski blocks it. Babinski throws out a counter right but Turnik avoids it with no problem. Turnik avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Turnik lands an impressive looking overhand right. Babinski doesn't seem phased though. Babinski misses with an uppercut. Babinski slips under a jab.#T2# Turnik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Babinski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turnik thinking. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Turnik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babinski. Turnik seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Babinski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turnik. Turnik feints a jab promting Babinski to slip. Turnik then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Babinski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Babinski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turnik. Turnik misses with a hook. Turnik throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Babinski throws a right hand that misses
and Turnik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Turnik throws a jab but it's blocked by Babinski. Turnik thows a left - swing and a miss! Babinski thinks about the counter body kick. Turnik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babinski throws out the jab. Babinski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turnik. Babinski misses with a leg kick. Babinski misses with a lunging right hand
and Babinski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3# Turnik pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Turnik lands a right hook to the body.
Turnik connects with the punch. Babinski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Turnik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Babinski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A big right from Turnik misses. Babinski throws the left hand but Turnik avoids the punch easily. Turnik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babinski. Turnik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babinski. Babinski looks like he wants to counter punch here. Turnik darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Babinski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turnik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Babinski scrambles back to his feet. Babinski defending well as Turnik loads up on a big left hand. Turnik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babinski sees it coming and avoids it easily. Turnik throws a lazy right hand but Babinski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4# Turnik checks a leg kick nicely. An attempted straight right counter from Turnik misses the target. Babinski blocks a jab. Turnik throws the left hand but Babinski avoids the punch easily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Babinski throws a lazy right hand but Turnik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Turnik looks to land a left hand but Babinski moved out of range nicely. Turnik misses with an uppercut. Babinski saw that one coming. Babinski misses with a straight left. Timofey Babinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Turnik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babinski sees it coming and avoids it easily. Turnik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Turnik jabs Babinski to the body, keeping him at a distance. Turnik lands with a hook. Babinski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Turnik misses with the combination.
Boban Turnik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Babinski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight! Boban Turnik showed his dominance in that final round. Well Turnik has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boban Turnik! |
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Event:
H16
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1# Schultz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Schultz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A swing and a miss from Schultz. A slow jab from Turnik misses its intended target. Turnik looks to land a right hand but Schultz moved out of range.#CL# Schultz moves into the clinch. Schultz lands a nice uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Schultz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schultz. Turnik is trying to break the clinch but Schultz has him pressed against the ropes. Turnik misses with some punches.
Schultz lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut. A nice left hand lands by Turnik.
Schultz lands a damaging elbow. This has been an exciting period of action! Schultz keeps control of Turnik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Turnik misses with a short punch on the inside. Turnik misses with some punches.
Turnik blocking some punches.
Schultz blocks a body shot from Turnik. Turnik working aggressively here.
Turnik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Turnik. A head punch blocked on the inside by Schultz. Schultz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1# Schultz scores with an uppercut up the middle. Schultz throws an elbow that misses.
Schultz misses with the head strike.
Schultz has a couple of punches blocked by Turnik.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schultz. Schultz tries to work over Turnik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Schultz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Turnik blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Schultz. A head punch on the inside from Turnik fails to land. Schultz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Turnik's defenses. #CUT#That has opened up Boban Turnik's cut even more. A nice glancing elbow lands by Schultz. Schultz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turnik throws a head punch that misses. A short uppercut from Turnik. Schultz keeps control of Turnik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Turnik takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#Boban Turnik's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Boban Turnik's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hans Schultz! Hans Schultz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
H10
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
#R1# Turnik scores with a punch to the head. Turnik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thibodeaux. Turnik throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Turnik cracks Thibodeaux with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turnik throws out the jab. Turnik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL# and Thibodeaux counters by moving into the clinch. Turnik lands a shoulder strike. #BC2# Turnik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Turnik getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Turnik misses with an uppercut
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut. Thibodeaux has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turnik finds it's way round the side to connect with Thibodeaux's head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Turnik misses with a looping right. It appears Thibodeaux was looking to counter with a kick there. Turnik misses with a hook
#KD# and Thibodeaux counters with a beautiful hook that drops Turnik to the mat! Will Turnik be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Thibodeaux to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Turnik is up. He looks OK to continue. Turnik has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Thibodeaux walks into a left hand. Turnik throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.#T1# Turnik lands a nice hook to Thibodeaux's body. Thibodeaux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Turnik lands a jab to Thibodeaux's midsection. Boban Turnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A slow jab from Turnik misses its intended target. Turnik punishes Thibodeaux's body with a nice straight punch. Thibodeaux has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thibodeaux there as he acknowledges the shot. Thibodeaux drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Turnik. It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Turnik. Thibodeaux appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Turnik's corner calls for a 1-2. Turnik obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Turnik throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it. Turnik scores with a jab. Thibodeaux acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Turnik is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thibodeaux had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Turnik misses with an uppercut. Turnik looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range. #T2# Turnik scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Thibodeaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turnik. Turnik lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Turnik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turnik. Turnik scores with a nice strike. Turnik misses with an uppercut. Turnik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Turnik 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. Turnik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Turnik misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux saw that one coming. Thibodeaux ducks right into an uppercut from Turnik. Jab by Turnik. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Imagine Thibodeaux should take that round, based on the knockdown. The cut man is working on Boban Turnik'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# Turnik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Turnik misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Turnik throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nice uppercut there from Turnik. Turnik scores with a nice head shot. Turnik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Thibodeaux moves away from the strike by Turnik. Thibodeaux is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Turnik looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range. Turnik misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux is looking to counter punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thibodeaux moves out of range as Turnik strikes. Turnik throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Thibodeaux tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Turnik manages to circle out of the way. Turnik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A big right from Turnik misses. #T1# A left lands for Turnik. Turnik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thibodeaux. A telegraphed right hand from Turnik misses the target. Turnik tests Thibodeaux's chin there with a solid looking shot. Thibodeaux takes one on the button. Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turnik throws out the jab. Thibodeaux is looking for a counter combo. Thibodeaux looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Thibodeaux walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Turnik connects with a single shot there. The fighters circle momentarily. Turnik darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Turnik missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Turnik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2# Nice straight punches there by Turnik. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turnik. Turnik pushing out the jab but it's not landing. An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the 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! Turnik scores with a punch to the head. Thibodeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turnik. Thibodeaux is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Turnik throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Turnik sizes up Thibodeaux with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Turnik jabs Thibodeaux right on the nose. Thibodeaux blinks but takes it well. Turnik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Turnik looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range. It looked like Thibodeaux was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turnik. Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes. An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target. A jab from Turnik misses. Thibodeaux is looking to counter the offense by Turnik and move into the clinch. Boban Turnik seems to be getting the better of the standup. Turnik getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Thibodeaux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turnik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thibodeaux scrambles back to his feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boban Turnik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Boban Turnik's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Turnik lands with an uppercut that bounces Thibodeaux off the ropes and back into range. A combination from Turnik does no damage. Thibodeaux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Turnik works the jab nicely. Turnik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux. Turnik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Turnik lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turnik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Turnik throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turnik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux tries to counter by clinching up but Turnik breaks away and moves out of range. Turnik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A swing and a miss from Turnik. Thibodeaux feinted there with a counter leg kick. Thibodeaux takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1# Thibodeaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turnik. Turnik misses with a looping right. Thibodeaux half committed to a counter leg kick. Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Turnik.
Thibodeaux appears to be looking for a big counter. A jab from Turnik misses. Thibodeaux tries to counter by clinching up but Turnik breaks away and moves out of range. Thibodeaux slips a jab and a cross from Turnik.
Turnik looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely. Imagine Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Turnik loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch. Thibodeaux drops his hands momentarily and Turnik takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Turnik throws a good cross that connects.
Turnik lands a body shot.
Thibodeaux blocks a jab. Turnik lands a head shot.#T2# Thibodeaux takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turnik scores with a jab to the jaw. Turnik cracks Thibodeaux with a right hand 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! Thibodeaux tries to move into range but Turnik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turnik. Thibodeaux slips under a jab. Turnik is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Turnik throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Thibodeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turnik. Thibodeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turnik. Turnik just misses with a punch to the body.
Boban Turnik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Turnik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thibodeaux. It looked like Thibodeaux was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turnik.
And that's the end of the fight! Boban Turnik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Turnik 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:28 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:28 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boban Turnik! |
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Event:
H7
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1# Turnik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mudo. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Turnik falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mudo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut. Mudo misses the shot to the body. Mudo throws out a loose jab but Turnik uses good head movement to avoid it. Mudo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Mudo connects with a high kick. Turnik moves out of range as Mudo strikes. Mudo ducks under a wild hook from Turnik. Mudo throws an overhand right that lands on Turnik's shoulder, as Turnik tries to avoid the shot. Mudo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turnik. Turnik misses with a straight left. Mudo moves out of range as Turnik strikes. Turnik scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Turnik takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Turnik has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chuckles Strenght and Conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Turnik looks to land a right hand but Mudo moved out of range. Turnik throws a jab when Mudo was well out of range. Mudo throws a right and a left that Turnik avoids nicely. A big right from Mudo misses. Mudo just misses with a punch to the body.
Turnik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1# Danga de danga de dang - Mudo scores with a four punch combination! Mudo misses with an uppercut
and Mudo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Turnik thows a left - swing and a miss! Mudo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Turnik throws a looping overhand right but Mudo ducks down to avoid it. Turnik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mudo. Turnik throwing a counter right hand but Mudo manages to avoid it. Mudo looks to land a right hand but Turnik moved out of range. Turnik is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. A slow jab from Turnik misses its intended target. Turnik misses with a looping right. Turnik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mudo moves away. Mudo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turnik moves out of range of the strikes. Turnik slips a straight right by Mudo. The fighters circling - Mudo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Turnik is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mudo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Mudo missing with a left hand there. Turnik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mudo misses with a head kick.
Turnik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mudo. Mudo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turnik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Mudo throws a hook to the side of Turnik's head but Turnik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Turnik throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mudo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Mudo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turnik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mudo scrambles back to his feet.#T2# Turnik throws a shot from downtown. Mudo moves away and avoids it. The fighters circling - Mudo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mudo defending well as Turnik loads up on a big left hand. Turnik lands a jab-cross combination. Turnik lands with a hook. Mudo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Mudo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turnik. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mudo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Turnik has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turnik and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. An attempted straight right counter from Turnik misses the target. A head kick misses from Mudo. Mudo throws a sloppy head kick and Turnik moves out of range easily. Turnik misses with a looping right. Boban Turnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Turnik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mudo looks like he wants to counter punch here. Mudo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mudo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turnik. An attempted straight right counter from Turnik misses the target. The fighters circling - Turnik throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mudo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mudo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Turnik feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mudos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Turnik digs a good hook to Mudo's body.
Mudo ducks under a wild hook from Turnik. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toa Mudo will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Boban Turnik's cut. That's time! Turnik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Turnik scores with a sloppy right hand. Mudo should have avoided that one. Boban Turnik is winning the standup battle so far. Mudo tests Turnik's chin there with a solid looking shot. Turnik misses with a straight right. Turnik misses with an uppercut. Turnik tries to bum rush Mudo with a series of wild strikes but Mudo uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Mudo scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Turnik jabbing away but nothing is landing. Mudo missing with a left hand there. Turnik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mudo misses with a two punch combination.
Turnik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mudo. Mudo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turnik throws a jab but it's blocked by Mudo. It seemed like Mudo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Turnik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mudo. Turnik is looking to counter punch. Mudo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turnik throws out the jab. Mudo clobbers Turnik with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Turnik throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Turnik misses with a body shot.
Turnik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. A decent looking cross lands there for Mudo. Some wild striking there from Mudo.
#T1# Turnik blocks a head kick by Mudo.
The fighters circling - Turnik throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mudo missing with a left hand there. Turnik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Turnik digs a good body shot into Mudo's ribs. Turnik lands with a cross. Mudo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Turnik misses with a looping left. Turnik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Turnik clobbers Mudo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Mudo lands a nice hook to Turnik's body. Turnik takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Jab from Turnik. A lazy left from Turnik finds it's target. Mudo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Turnik misses with a right hand and Mudo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Turnik lands a nice looking body shot.
Mudo misses with a right hand and Turnik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mudo thinking. The fighters circling - Mudo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mudo misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2# Turnik scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Turnik catches Mudo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Mudo throws a sloppy head kick and Turnik moves out of range easily. Turnik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Turnik thows a left - swing and a miss! Turnik misses with a body punch
and Mudo counters with a head kick. That will keep Turnik thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Mudo slips under a jab from Turnik. Turnik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mudo circles away quickly and effectively. Turnik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A punch lands to the side of Mudo 's head but he takes it in his stride. Turnik checks a low kick from Mudo. Mudo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turnik throws out the jab. Turnik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mudo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turnik. Turnik misses with a looping left. Mudo defending well as Turnik loads up on a big left hand. Turnik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mudo. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boban Turnik dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Boban Turnik's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Turnik throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Turnik throws out a loose jab but Mudo uses good head movement to avoid it. Mudo slips a jab from Turnik. Turnik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mudo moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Turnik ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Mudo misses with a body shot.
Mudo is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Turnik misses with a left hand and Mudo counters with a nice leg kick. Mudo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turnik. Mudo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turnik. Mudo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turnik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Turnik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Turnik swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Mudo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turnik. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mudo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Mudo misses with an uppercut. Turnik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Turnik scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mudo jabs at Turnik's body. Mudo looks to land a right hand but Turnik moved out of range. Turnik lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T1# Mudo throws a head kick that half lands.
Mudo misses with a looping left. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Turnik blocks a jab. Mudo tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Turnik. Turnik needs to keep his hands up - Mudo had a free shot at his head there. Mudo misses the shot to the body. Turnik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mudo manages to avoid it. A looping hook to the body misses from Mudo. Turnik does a little dance to reset his feet. Turnik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A combination from Turnik does no damage. Mudo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Turnik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mudo. Turnik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mudo. Turnik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mudo. Mudo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Turnik blocks a low kick nicely. Mudo walks into a jab. Nice defenses there by Turnik. Turnik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Turnik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mudo doesn't seem bothered though. #T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Turnik throws a lazy right hand but Mudo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Mudo throws a sloppy head kick and Mudo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Turnik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Turnik misses its intended target. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mudo! But no joy. Mudo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Mudo staying out of range there. The crowd cheers as Turnik lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mudo doesn't seem phased though. Turnik misses the jab. Turnik walks into a straight right hand from Mudo. Mudo takes one to the chin there. Mudo throws a lazy right hand but Turnik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Turnik keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mudo throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Mudo throws a hook to the side of Turnik's head but Turnik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Turnik throws a right and a left that Mudo avoids nicely. Turnik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Mudo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Turnik throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Boban Turnik showed his dominance in that final round. Well Turnik has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boban Turnik! |
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Event:
AFK 87
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1# Turnik fails to land with a series of punches.
Turnik throws a shot to the body.
Turnik has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Turnik misses the shot to the body. Turnik misses with a wild combination.
Turnik misses with a right hand and De Lagardere cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Turnik misses with a few strikes there.
Good exchange - De Lagardere coming out on top. Turnik slips a straight right by De Lagardere. De Lagardere definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Turnik sizes up De Lagardere with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Nice defenses there by De Lagardere. Turnik slips a straight right by De Lagardere. Turnik misses with a straight right. De Lagardere is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Turnik misses with a hook. De Lagardere ducked under it nicely. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Turnik throws out a loose jab but De Lagardere uses good head movement to avoid it. Turnik misses with an uppercut
and De Lagardere counters with a lovely straight right hand! Turnik goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Turnik feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Lagarderes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1# De Lagardere with a nice calf kick. Turnik throws a jab but it's blocked by De Lagardere. De Lagardere looks to land a left hand but Turnik moved out of range nicely. Turnik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like De Lagardere wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. De Lagardere misses with a hook. A jab from Turnik misses. De Lagardere's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turnik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Lagardere scrambles back to his feet. Turnik's corner calls for a 1-2. Turnik obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Turnik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Lagardere has time to react. Turnik 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. De Lagardere scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turnik doesn't seem bothered though. Turnik slips a jab from De Lagardere. De Lagardere takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Turnik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Lagardere was well out of range. Poor timing from Turnik. Turnik throws out a powerful jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Turnik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Turnik throws a shot from downtown. De Lagardere moves away and avoids it. De Lagardere looks to land a left hand but Turnik moved out of range nicely.#T2# Turnik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. De Lagardere throws a series of punches but Turnik moves out of range. De Lagardere moves out of range of the strikes. Turnik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Turnik misses with a hook to the body
letting De Lagardere counter with a right hand. Nice defenses there by De Lagardere. Good standup being displayed there by Turnik as he connects with a hook. A big right from De Lagardere misses. De Lagardere dodges the punch combination from Turnik.
De Lagardere misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Turnik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A swing and a miss from Turnik. Turnik throws a lazy uppercut
and De Lagardere counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Turnik is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Turnik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turnik misses with an uppercut
and De Lagardere connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Turnik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. De Lagardere's jab looks to have found its range, popping Turnik under the eye. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boban Turnik dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Turnik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Lagardere. De Lagardere drops his hands momentarily and Turnik takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Turnik has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Nice body punch from Turnik. Turnik looks to score with a jab to the body but De Lagardere is just out of range. The crowd cheers as Turnik lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Lagardere doesn't seem phased though. De Lagardere throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sloppy strikes from Turnik. Those never looked like landing. De Lagardere is looking to counter punch. A jab from Turnik misses. De Lagardere was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Turnik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Turnik misses with an uppercut. De Lagardere saw that one coming. De Lagardere thows a left - swing and a miss! De Lagardere takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Turnik is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Turnik throws a looping overhand right but De Lagardere ducks down to avoid it. This has been an exciting period of action! De Lagardere uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turnik. Turnik throws a hook to the side of De Lagardere's head but De Lagardere sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Turnik swings and misses with a shot to the body and De Lagardere connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Turnik scores with a punch to the head.#T1# De Lagardere works over Turnik's head and body with a nice combination. Boban Turnik seems to be getting the better of the standup. Turnik lands a lovely overhand right. De Lagardere dodges the punch combination from Turnik.
De Lagardere loads up on a big right hand but Turnik slips the punch. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turnik, as that shot connected.
Turnik takes a swing at De Lagardere's ribcage but misses. De Lagardere swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Turnik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Lagardere. It seemed like Turnik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A slow jab from Turnik misses its intended target. It looked like De Lagardere wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Turnik lands a jab to the nose. De Lagardere misses with a right hand and Turnik counters with a straight right hand. Turnik connects with a right hand. De Lagardere shakes it off. This has been an exciting period of action! Turnik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. De Lagardere throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Lagardere throws a hook but Turnik avoids it easily. De Lagardere waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turnik. Nice uppercut lands for Turnik. That snapped De Lagardere's head back.
#T2# De Lagardere bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Turnik throws a hook but De Lagardere blocks it. Jab by Turnik. Turnik jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
De Lagardere throws a right and a left that both miss. Turnik lands with a right hand. De Lagardere gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turnik. Turnik has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Turnik misses with a looping right. Turnik connects with a jab. De Lagardere loads up on a big right hand but Turnik slips the punch. Turnik misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from De Lagardere misses the target. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Turnik misses the jab. De Lagardere uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turnik. Turnik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Lagardere moves away. Turnik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Lagardere counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turnik thinking. Turnik throws a right hand that De Lagardere ducks under and follows up with a left that De Lagardere also avoids with ease. A little feinted left hand from De Lagardere on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boban Turnik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# The crowd cheers as Turnik lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Lagardere doesn't seem phased though. De Lagardere throws a hook to the side of Turnik's head but Turnik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Turnik slips a straight right by De Lagardere. De Lagardere ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. De Lagardere is looking for a counter combo. De Lagardere misses with a hook. Turnik lunges at De Lagardere with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Lagardere's hand. Turnik throws an overhand right that lands on De Lagardere's shoulder, as De Lagardere tries to avoid the shot. Turnik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A counter left hand to the body from De Lagardere misses its target. Henri De Lagardere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! De Lagardere scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Turnik connects with a right hand. De Lagardere shakes it off. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De Lagardere missing with a left hand there. Turnik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Boban Turnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. De Lagardere steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turnik. Turnik throws a poor cross that misses
enabling De Lagardere to counter with a crisp jab. Turnik scores with a hook. Turnik cracks De Lagardere with a good jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Turnik connects with a crisp jab. #T1# De Lagardere drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Turnik lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turnik lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Turnik. De Lagardere lands a right hook to the body.
De Lagardere chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Lagardere steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turnik. Turnik just misses with a punch to the body.
Turnik throws out a token jab with nothing on it. De Lagardere was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. De Lagardere throws a body shot but no joy. De Lagardere throws a looping overhand right but Turnik ducks down to avoid it. Turnik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Lagardere. De Lagardere walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Turnik lands with a cross. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A punch lands to the side of De Lagardere 's head but he takes it in his stride. De Lagardere throws a body punch but Turnik moves out of range. Turnik looks like he wants to counter punch here. Turnik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Lagardere. De Lagardere looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2# De Lagardere fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turnik manages to avoid it. Turnik lands the left hand. De Lagardere misses with a straight left. Nice jab there from Turnik. Turnik connects with a jab. Turnik just misses with a punch to the body.
De Lagardere takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. De Lagardere moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut. A jab from De Lagardere misses. Turnik lands with an overhand left. Nice shot by Turnik. Turnik just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Turnik throws a hook to the side of De Lagardere's head but De Lagardere sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A little feinted left hand from De Lagardere on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Turnik connects with a crisp jab. De Lagardere jabbing away but nothing is landing. Boban Turnik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Turnik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Lagardere has time to react.
And that's the end of the fight! Boban Turnik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Turnik 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boban Turnik! |
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Event:
AKF 83
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1# Quick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turnik. Turnik misses with a jab to the body
and Quick counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Turnik walks into a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut. Turnik lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Turnik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Turnik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quick. Quick throws a chopping leg kick but Turnik manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Quick throws a leg kick which misses Turnik's front leg but catches the back leg as Turnik tries to avoid it. Quick throws a low kick but Turnik avoids it. Turnik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Quick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turnik sees it coming and avoids it easily. Turnik throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Quick to counter with a crisp jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Turnik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turnik. Turnik avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Turnik is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Quick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Quick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1# Quick throws a hook but Turnik avoids it easily. Turnik misses with a straight right. A little jabbing left from Quick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Turnik misses with a combination
and Quick counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Boban Turnik's cut is getting worse. Quick fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turnik is out of range. Quick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turnik. Quick avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Quick moves away from the strike by Turnik. Quick looks like he wants to counter punch here. Turnik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Turnik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Quick on the side of the head. Turnik scores with a punch to the head. Quick has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Turnik lands with an uppercut that bounces Quick off the ropes and back into range. Turnik is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. A lazy left from Turnik finds it's target.#T2# Quick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turnik. Turnik throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Turnik connects with a jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Quick misses with an uppercut. Turnik loads up on a big right hand but Quick slips the punch. Quick ducks under a wild hook from Turnik. Turnik swinging wildly here.
Quick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Turnik looks to land a left hand but Quick moved out of range nicely. Despite the aggression on Quick's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. A nice leg kick from Quick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turnik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quick circles away quickly and effectively. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Quick scores with a body shot.
Boban Turnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Quick pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Quick loads up on a big right hand but Turnik slips the punch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Boban Turnik will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Boban Turnik's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Quick throws a right hand that misses
and Turnik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Quick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turnik.
Turnik misses with a combination
and Quick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Quick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turnik's sensitive parts. Quick blocks a jab. Quick throws a right and a left that both miss. Turnik throwing a counter right hand but Quick manages to avoid it. Turnik lands a right hook to the body.
Turnik misses with a right hand and Quick counters with a stiff right hand. Turnik digs a good hook to Quick's body.
Boban Turnik is winning the standup battle so far. Quick takes one on the button. A telegraphed right hand from Quick misses the target. Turnik throwing a counter right hand but Quick manages to avoid it. Turnik dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Quick looks to land a left hand but Turnik moved out of range nicely.#T1# Quick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Turnik misses with a hook. Quick ducked under it nicely. Turnik lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Turnik misses. Turnik misses with a two punch combination.
Quick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turnik sees it coming and avoids it easily. An inside leg kick from Quick misses. Turnik lands with a right hand. Turnik misses with a looping right. Quick appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Quick throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Quick looks to throw the jab but Turnik is out of range. Turnik thows a left - swing and a miss! Quick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2# Quick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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! Quick just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice cross by Turnik. Quick throws a quick inside leg kick. Turnik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quick was well out of range. Poor timing from Turnik. A head kick misses from Quick. Turnik throws an off balance right hand
letting Quick counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Boban Turnik's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Quick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turnik. Turnik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quick throws out the jab. Quick just misses with a punch to the body.
Turnik scores with a jab. Quick acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Quick staying out of range there. Turnik loads up on a big right hand but Quick slips the punch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boban Turnik dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Boban Turnik's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Turnik shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Quick eats them both and turns towards Turnik to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. A looping hook to the body misses from Quick. Turnik does a little dance to reset his feet. Quick loads up on a big right hand but Turnik slips the punch. Quick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Turnik missing with a left hand there. Quick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Quick was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Turnik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quick. Turnik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quick manages to avoid it. Quick moves out of range of the strikes. Turnik throws a looping overhand right but Quick ducks down to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Quick ducks under a wild hook from Turnik. Turnik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quick can do to turn this around? A swing and a miss from Turnik. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Quick! But no joy. Quick misses with the body kick and Turnik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Turnik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Quick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turnik counters with a nice uppercut. #T1# Turnik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Quick shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Quick slips under a jab from Turnik. Quick tries to move into range but Turnik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Quick misses with a two punch combination.
Turnik scores with a punch to the head. Quick misses with an uppercut. Turnik saw that one coming. Turnik goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Quick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turnik. Turnik swinging wildly here.
Turnik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Quick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2# Quick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turnik.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Quick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Turnik is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Turnik cracks Quick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Quick throws a looping overhand right but Turnik ducks down to avoid it. Quick thows a left - swing and a miss! Turnik throws a looping overhand right but Quick ducks down to avoid it. Quick has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Turnik with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Quick to score with a decent uppercut. Quick slips under a jab. Quick throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Turnik thows a left - swing and a miss! A big left from Turnik misses. It seemed like Quick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Dru Quick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Boban Turnik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Turnik throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Boban Turnik showed his dominance in that final round. Well Turnik has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boban Turnik! |
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Event:
AKF 79
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1# Turnik punishes De Lagardere's body with a nice straight punch. De Lagardere keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turnik. Turnik jabs De Lagardere right on the nose. De Lagardere blinks but takes it well. De Lagardere misses with an uppercut. De Lagardere avoids a lazy jab quite easily. De Lagardere throws a hook to the side of Turnik's head but Turnik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Turnik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Turnik scores with a sloppy right hand. De Lagardere should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Henri De Lagardere has been cut. Boban Turnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. De Lagardere doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. De Lagardere blocks a jab. De Lagardere throws the left hand but Turnik avoids the punch easily. Turnik has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as De Lagardere is landing a low percentage of strikes. A big right from Turnik misses. Turnik throws a left and a right that both miss
and De Lagardere counters with a straight right hand. De Lagardere throws out a loose jab but Turnik uses good head movement to avoid it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Turnik slips under a jab. Turnik avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Turnik scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. De Lagardere walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1# Turnik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Lagardere connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Turnik misses with the combination.
Turnik jabs De Lagardere to the body, keeping him at a distance. De Lagardere definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Turnik misses with a left hand and De Lagardere counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Turnik throws a combination that misses and De Lagardere connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Turnik is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Lagardere just misses with a punch to the body.
Turnik works the jab nicely. De Lagardere avoids the body shot from Turnik.
Turnik lands with an overhand left. Nice shot by Turnik. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Turnik on the wrong end of a nice hook. Turnik pushing out the jab but it's not landing. De Lagardere seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Turnik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Lagardere circles away quickly and effectively. Turnik slips a jab from De Lagardere.#T2# Turnik lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
De Lagardere thows a left - swing and a miss! Turnik throws out a counter right but De Lagardere avoids it with no problem. Turnik thows a left - swing and a miss! It looked like De Lagardere wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Turnik pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Turnik is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Turnik throws a lazy right hand but De Lagardere sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Turnik cracks De Lagardere with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Turnik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Lagardere.
Turnik throws the left hand but De Lagardere avoids the punch easily. Turnik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Lagardere. De Lagardere swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. De Lagardere throws out a loose jab but Turnik uses good head movement to avoid it. Turnik misses with a combination
and De Lagardere counters with a straight right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Turnik just misses with a punch to the body.
De Lagardere lands a jab to the head.
Turnik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Lagardere sees it coming and avoids it easily. De Lagardere misses with a straight right. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boban Turnik dominated that round. The cut man is working on Henri De Lagardere's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Turnik throws a hook but De Lagardere blocks it. De Lagardere looks to land a left hand but Turnik moved out of range nicely. Despite the aggression on Turnik's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Turnik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. De Lagardere lands with a shot to the body. A left lands for Turnik. A swing and a miss from Turnik. De Lagardere on the wrong end of a nice hook. Turnik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Turnik misses with a straight left. Turnik throws a series of punches but De Lagardere moves out of range. De Lagardere walks into a left hand. De Lagardere tests Turnik's chin there with a solid looking shot. A combination from Turnik does no damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Turnik ducks under a wild hook from De Lagardere. De Lagardere keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turnik. De Lagardere lands a jab to the head.
Turnik misses with a straight left. #T1# A swing and a miss from Turnik. Turnik throws a series of punches but De Lagardere moves out of range. It looked like De Lagardere was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turnik. Some wild striking there from Turnik.
Turnik lands a lovely overhand right. De Lagardere misses with a hook. Turnik ducked under it nicely. Turnik has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Turnik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Lagardere. Turnik throws a series of strikes that have De Lagardere backpedaling.
De Lagardere uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turnik has time to react. Turnik throws a hook but De Lagardere avoids it easily. De Lagardere swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. De Lagardere misses with a left hand and Turnik counters with a nice uppercut. Turnik misses with an uppercut
and De Lagardere counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Turnik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A jab from Turnik misses. Turnik with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Lagardere to score with a decent uppercut.#T2# Turnik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Lagardere. A combination from Turnik does no damage. De Lagardere blocks a jab. Nice defenses there by De Lagardere. De Lagardere buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turnik with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Lagardere to score with a decent uppercut. De Lagardere showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turnik.
A quick step to the side and De Lagardere tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Boban Turnik seems to be getting the better of the standup. Turnik throws a lazy right hand but De Lagardere sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Turnik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Lagardere cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Turnik throws a right hand that De Lagardere ducks under and follows up with a left that De Lagardere also avoids with ease. It looked like De Lagardere wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Turnik paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Turnik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Turnik fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Turnik loads up on a big right hand but De Lagardere slips the punch. De Lagardere lands with a hook. Turnik tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. A left and a right from Turnik both land. Nice combination. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boban Turnik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Henri De Lagardere's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Turnik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Lagardere counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. De Lagardere dodges the punch combination from Turnik.
De Lagardere staying out of range there. Turnik scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Lagardere in his tracks. De Lagardere throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Lagardere throws a big shot that misses. De Lagardere fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turnik manages to avoid it. Henri De Lagardere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! De Lagardere throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Boban Turnik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Turnik goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. De Lagardere misses the jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No joy there for Turnik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turnik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turnik slips under a jab. De Lagardere connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turnik's hands.#CUT#It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! De Lagardere throws a jab but it's blocked by Turnik. #T1# Turnik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Lagardere throws out the jab. De Lagardere walks into a stiff left hand from Turnik. De Lagardere misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turnik misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Lagardere takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
De Lagardere swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Turnik's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. De Lagardere on the wrong end of a nice hook. De Lagardere throws a series of punches but Turnik avoids them all with ease. Turnik dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Turnik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Lagardere momentarily.
Turnik lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC2#De Lagardere is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turnik, as that shot connected.
Oh De Lagardere is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Turnik throws a big shot that misses. De Lagardere seems to have got his legs back now. Turnik tries to bum rush De Lagardere with a series of wild strikes but De Lagardere uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2# Turnik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Turnik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Turnik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. De Lagardere throws a jab when Turnik was well out of range. Turnik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Turnik misses with a double jab
#KD# and De Lagardere counters with a nice uppercut that drops Turnik onto his backside! Turnik bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway. Turnik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Lagardere counters with a big right hand that sends Turnik crashing to the mat! He's very wobbly - can he beat the count?! 5,6,7,8... he's up! No, he's down again! 9,10! He's done! The referee calls an end to the bout - De Lagardere takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Henri De Lagardere! |
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Event:
AKF 76
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1# Demuss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turnik moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Demuss throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Turnik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Demuss momentarily.
Turnik keeps the fight on the outside. Demuss throws a lazy right hand but Turnik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Demuss seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Turnik chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Demuss can pounce on him.
Demuss throws a hook but Turnik blocks it. Demuss with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turnik to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Jake Demuss has been cut. Demuss throws a hook but Turnik blocks it. Demuss tries to clinch there but Turnik circles away.
A big left from Demuss misses. Despite the aggression on Turnik's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Turnik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Turnik misses. Demuss appears to be looking for a big counter. Demuss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turnik was well out of range. Poor timing from Demuss. Turnik cracks Demuss with a good jab. Demuss misses with a body kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Demuss is looking to score with low kicks.#T1# Turnik lands with a right hand. Demuss misses the shot to the body. #CL# Demuss closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Turnik has had enough of the clinch but Demuss keeps him there for the moment. Turnik misses with a punch on the inside.
Demuss tries to land knees in the clinch but Turnik avoids the damage to the body. Demuss lands with a left to the head. #CUT#It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut. Turnik blocking some punches.
#BC2# Turnik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Turnik throws a nice looking combination but Demuss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Demuss looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Demuss misses with a low kick. Turnik misses the jab. Demuss avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Demuss appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Turnik blocks a head kick by Demuss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Demuss. That's going to slow Turnik down. Turnik falls off balance throwing a combination
and Demuss makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Boban Turnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# A nice leg kick lands there from Demuss. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Demuss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turnik. A looping hook to the body misses from Demuss. Turnik does a little dance to reset his feet. Turnik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Turnik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Demuss counters with a nice kick to the body. Turnik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demuss. Turnik throws a series of punches but Demuss moves out of range. Turnik throws a right hand that misses
and Demuss counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Demuss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turnik throws out the jab. Turnik bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Demuss's head backwards. Turnik misses the jab. Turnik blocks a head kick by Demuss.
Turnik let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Turnik tests Demuss's chin there with a solid looking shot. Turnik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Demuss. Demuss seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boban Turnik will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Demuss dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turnik. That did some damage! Demuss cracks Turnik with a good jab. Turnik 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. Demuss fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Turnik lands with an uppercut that bounces Demuss off the ropes and back into range. Demuss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turnik. Demuss fakes the leg kick and cracks Turnik in the body. A big left from Demuss misses. Turnik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Demuss looks to land a body kick but Turnik moved away. Turnik looks to land a right hand but Demuss moved out of range. Demuss dodges the punch combination from Turnik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Demuss is looking to slow Turnik down with leg kicks. Turnik lands with an overhand left. Demuss takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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! Turnik throws out a loose jab but Demuss uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Demuss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turnik throws out the jab. Demuss tried to counter with a leg kick but Turnik avoided it. Turnik cracks Demuss with an open hand slap. Demuss avoids the body shot from Turnik.
A nice leg kick lands there from Demuss. Turnik misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Turnik backs away, Demuss returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Turnik misses the jab. Turnik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Demuss counters with a nice uppercut. Demuss drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Turnik throws a looping overhand right but Demuss ducks down to avoid it. Turnik avoids the body shot from Demuss.
A big left from Turnik misses. A punch combination from Turnik misses. Demuss ducks right into an uppercut from Turnik. A telegraphed right hand from Turnik misses the target. Boban Turnik seems to be getting the better of the standup. Demuss fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turnik.#T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Demuss connects with a solid leg kick. Demuss misses with a looping right. Demuss throws a body kick that misses. Demuss will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Demuss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turnik sees it coming and avoids it easily. Demuss throws a half hearted mid kick. Turnik fails to land with a series of punches.
Turnik keeps the fight on the outside. Demuss lands with a slapping head kick. Turnik misses with a wild combination.
Demuss scores with a jab to the body.#CL# Demuss fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turnik, pushing him back against the ropes. Demuss misses with a knee to the head. Turnik is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Demuss is keeping busy. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jake Demuss will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Danga de danga de dang - Turnik scores with a four punch combination! Turnik swings widly with a right hand
and Demuss counters with a low kick, right behind Turnik 's knee. Demuss fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turnik. Turnik avoids a kick to the body.
Despite the aggression on Turnik's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. A telegraphed right hand from Turnik misses the target. #CL# Demuss moves into the clinch. Demuss misses with a short punch on the inside. Demuss lands a nice elbow. #BC2# Turnik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turnik lands with a nice combination. Demuss backs away looking to recover. Turnik throws out a token jab with nothing on it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Demuss slips under a jab. Turnik jabs at Demuss's body. Demuss connects with a looping right hand.
Turnik throws a shot from downtown. Demuss moves away and avoids it.#T1# Turnik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Demuss circles away quickly and effectively. Demuss bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Turnik thows a left - swing and a miss! Demuss is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Demuss dodges the punch combination from Turnik.
Demuss avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Turnik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Demuss counters with a lovely straight right hand! Turnik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Demuss closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Turnik moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Demuss avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Turnik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Demuss!
Turnik is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL# Demuss closes the distance and pushes Turnik back into the ropes. Demuss blocking some punches.
#T2# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnik. Turnik's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC# Demuss breaks from the clinch.
A lazy left from Demuss finds it's target. Demuss looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Demuss avoids the body shot from Turnik.
Demuss cracks Turnik with a good jab. Turnik throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Turnik takes one on the button. Turnik fails to land with a series of punches.
Demuss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turnik moves away. Turnik misses with a wild body shot. Demuss looks for the body kick but Turnik saw that one coming. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Turnik throws the left hand but Demuss avoids the punch easily. Demuss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Demuss slips a jab from Turnik. Turnik misses with a double jab.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Boban Turnik. I think Turnik 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:30 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boban Turnik! |
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Event:
AKF 73: The King
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1# Turnik staying out of range there. It seemed like Turnik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Turnik looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range. Turnik moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux slips a jab from Turnik. Turnik blocks the body kick.
Thibodeaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turnik. Turnik avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turnik, as that shot connected.
Turnik moves into range and connects with a jab. Thibodeaux throws a push kick but Turnik slaps the foot to one side. Turnik has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Thibodeaux is landing a low percentage of strikes. Thibodeaux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT#It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut. Thibodeaux throws a hook but Turnik blocks it. Turnik moves out of range as Thibodeaux throws a body kick.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Turnik's head but Turnik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Boban Turnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Turnik lands a head shot. Turnik misses with a hook. This has been an exciting period of action! Turnik moves out of range of the body kick from Thibodeaux.
Turnik slips a straight right by Thibodeaux. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Turnik moves out of range of the strikes. Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Turnik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thibodeaux doesn't seem bothered though. #T1# The fighters circling - Turnik throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Thibodeaux throws a low kick, looking for Turnik's leg but Turnik calmly moves out of range. Turnik connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thibodeaux's hands. Turnik avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
It seemed like Turnik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Turnik throws a big shot that misses. Thibodeaux with a nice cross. Jab by Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux slips under a jab. Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Turnik saw that one coming. Thibodeaux throws a low kick but Turnik moves out of range easily. Thibodeaux throws a leg kick but Turnik sees it coming and checks it nicely. Turnik misses the jab. Thibodeaux misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turnik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turnik scores with the left hand. Thibodeaux knows he should have avoided that one. Turnik misses with a two punch combination.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turnik! But no joy. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Turnik tests Thibodeaux's chin there with a solid looking shot. Turnik scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2# Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A little jabbing left from Turnik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Turnik scores with a jab. Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a nice hook. Thibodeaux scoring well with a low kick there.
A big right from Turnik misses. Thibodeaux throws a counter high kick but Turnik was just alert enough to avoid it. Nice uppercut there from Turnik. Turnik is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thibodeaux had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. A low kick lands for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turnik throws out the jab. Turnik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Turnik avoids the punch easily. Turnik lands a head shot. Turnik throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a slapping leg kick. Turnik slips a jab from Thibodeaux. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Donk. Turnik catches Thibodeaux right on the button with a cross. Turnik looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range. Turnik misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turnik. And Thibodeaux counters with a quick kick to the body but Turnik blocks it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boban Turnik dominated that round. The cut man is working on Boban Turnik's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Thibodeaux with a nice cross. Turnik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thibodeaux. Turnik loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch. Turnik avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Thibodeaux scores with a head kick.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Turnik looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range. Turnik misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux walks into a stiff left hand from Turnik. Turnik misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely. Turnik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turnik defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand. Thibodeaux tries to score with a low kick but Turnik moves his leg out of the way. Thibodeaux scores with a spinning back kick! Turnik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Thibodeaux stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#That has opened up Boban Turnik's cut even more. Thibodeaux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Turnik. Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Turnik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1# A slow jab from Turnik misses its intended target. Turnik throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily. Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turnik. Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turnik manages to avoid it. It seemed like Turnik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turnik.
Turnik misses with a double jab.
Turnik looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range. Turnik avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
Decent striking displayed by Thibodeaux there. Thibodeaux connects with a high kick. #CUT#The cut above Boban Turnik's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Thibodeaux moves away from the strike by Turnik. Turnik misses with a series of wild punches.
Turnik connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thibodeaux's hands. Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Turnik slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.#T2# Thibodeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turnik. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Turnik fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thibodeaux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Turnik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Thibodeaux misses with the body kick and Turnik counters with a nice uppercut. Thibodeaux staying out of range there. Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes. Nice body punch from Thibodeaux. Turnik feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thibodeauxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Turnik takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Turnik does a little dance to reset his feet. Turnik slips a straight right by Thibodeaux. Turnik sizes up Thibodeaux with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Turnik. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Thibodeaux scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. A solid leg kick lands there for Thibodeaux.
Turnik blocks a jab. Thibodeaux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Imagine Thibodeaux will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Boban Turnik's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Thibodeaux throws a lazy body kick and Turnik counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Turnik pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Thibodeaux looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Turnik misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely. Thibodeaux needs to keep his hands up - Turnik had a free shot at his head there. Turnik 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. Some bone on bone action there as Turnik checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. A cross from Thibodeaux lands. A jab from Turnik finds it's way through Thibodeaux's defenses. Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the body. Thibodeaux thumps Turnik with a low kick. Thibodeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Turnik. Turnik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Turnik. It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turnik. Turnik scores with a jab. Turnik throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Turnik slips a jab from Thibodeaux. Turnik thuds a left hand into Thibodeaux's body. Turnik misses with an uppercut. Turnik looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range. #T1# Thibodeaux swings for the body but Turnik moves out of range.
Turnik clobbers Thibodeaux with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. A combination from Turnik does no damage. Turnik thuds a left hand into Thibodeaux's body. Turnik looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range. Thibodeaux scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turnik in his tracks. Turnik misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a thumping low kick. Thibodeaux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Turnik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Thibodeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Turnik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux. Turnik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and Turnik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD# Thibodeaux lands a head kick that bluckles Turnik and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Thibodeaux no doubt looking to push for a finish!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Boban Turnik's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Imagine Thibodeaux! Imagine Thibodeaux took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, © Trap House for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
AKF FN | Jovanovic vs. Taz
Date: Oct 28, 2022 |
#R1# Turnik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sapp. Decent striking displayed by Turnik there. Turnik shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sapp eats them both and turns towards Turnik to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#Sapp is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bob Sapp has been cut. Turnik dips to his left and cracks Sapp with an uppercut! Sapp is still on wobbly legs! Can Turnik finish him? Turnik connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Sapp to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Turnik!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Boban Turnik! |
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Event:
AKF FN | Matwala vs. Kovingten
Date: Sep 23, 2022 |
#R1# Turnik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Turnik lands a jab to the nose. A telegraphed right hand from Turnik misses the target. Beecher takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Turnik throws a hook to the side of Beecher's head but Beecher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Beecher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Turnik misses with a looping left. Beecher throws a combination that misses and Turnik counters with a straight right hand. Turnik checks a leg kick nicely. Beecher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. We've been informed that Beecher has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Beecher fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turnik is out of range. Beecher throws a sloppy head kick and Turnik moves out of range easily. Turnik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Beecher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turnik. A slow jab from Beecher misses its intended target. Beecher ducks under a wild hook from Turnik. It seemed like Beecher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Beecher just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Beecher throws a big shot that misses. A shot to the liver by Turnik. Beautiful body shot. Beecher tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turnik is able to avoid easily. Beecher defending well as Turnik loads up on a big left hand. Danga de danga de dang - Turnik scores with a four punch combination!#T1# A swing and a miss from Turnik. Beecher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turnik. Beecher attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Turnik shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Beecher eats them both and turns towards Turnik to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Beecher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turnik doesn't seem bothered though. Turnik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Beecher counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut. Beecher displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Turnik misses with a series of wild punches.
Beecher throws a sloppy head kick and Turnik moves out of range easily. A slow jab from Turnik misses its intended target. Turnik blocks the body kick.
Beecher slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Turnik throws a sloppy body shot
and Beecher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Beecher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Turnik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Turnik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beecher. Beecher circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Turnik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2# Turnik takes a swing at Beecher's ribcage but misses. Beecher lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Beecher throws the kick towards the body but Turnik avoids it. A combination from Turnik does no damage. Beecher slips under a jab from Turnik. Turnik swings widly with a right hand
and Beecher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Turnik misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Turnik throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A big right from Beecher misses. A counter left hand to the body from Turnik misses its target. Beecher tries a low kick but Turnik avoids it. Beecher misses with a combination
and Turnik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Paul Beecher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Turnik looks to land a right hand but Beecher moved out of range. A big right from Turnik misses. Turnik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turnik with a nice cross. Beecher swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turnik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boban Turnik dominated that round. The cut man is working on Boban Turnik's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Turnik scores with a decent looking hook. Turnik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beecher. Beecher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turnik throws the left hand but Beecher avoids the punch easily. Beecher steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Turnik throws a lazy right hand but Beecher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Turnik misses with an uppercut. Beecher shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Turnik moves out of range of the strikes. Beecher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turnik lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Beecher backs up against the ropes.
Beecher moves out of range of the strikes. A little jabbing left from Beecher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Turnik avoids the head kick by Beecher.
#CL# Turnik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC# Turnik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Turnik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beecher can do to turn this around?#KD# Turnik connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Beecher onto his butt! Beecher bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.#ROC#Beecher is rocked! A low kick from Beecher misses #KD# and Turnik counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Beecher goes down! Turnik rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Beecher is up to one knee.... 8,9.... He's up! The referee says he's good to go, so we're back to the action! Beecher is still on wobbly legs! Can Turnik finish him? Beecher walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Beecher is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Boban Turnik! |
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Event:
AKF FN | Tharrier vs. Dimitrov
Date: Aug 05, 2022 |
#R1##CL# Turnik closes the distance and pushes Bundy back into the ropes. Turnik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnik. Turnik prevents a body shot from Bundy. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bundy. Turnik slows down the pace here.
Turnik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bundy taking a breather.#BC# Turnik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turnik connects with a right hand. Bundy shakes it off. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turnik lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Turnik. Turnik throws a looping overhand right but Bundy ducks down to avoid it. Turnik tries to clinch but fails miserably and Bundy counters with a one-two to the body. Nice shot lands for Turnik. This has been an exciting period of action! Some bone on bone action there as Turnik checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL# Turnik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1# Bundy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Turnik is keeping busy. Bundy misses with a short punch on the inside. Turnik misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right from Turnik on the inside. Turnik scores with a nice hook to the head. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bundy.#BC# Turnik breaks the clinch.
Turnik misses with a straight right. Turnik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Turnik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bundy doesn't seem bothered though. Turnik scores with a nice strike. Turnik lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Turnik is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Turnik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bundy at a distance.
Bundy takes a body punch but keeps moving. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bundy looks to land a right hand but Turnik moved out of range. Bundy scores with a three punch combo!
Turnik pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2# Turnik ducks under a wild hook from Bundy. Bundy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Bundy slips a jab from Turnik. Turnik throws out a loose jab but Bundy uses good head movement to avoid it. Turnik cracks Bundy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Turnik tries to bum rush Bundy with a series of wild strikes but Bundy uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Nice jab there from Turnik. Turnik throws an overhand right that lands on Bundy's shoulder, as Bundy tries to avoid the shot. Turnik moves in looking to clinch but Bundy pushes him off. Turnik throws a series of punches but Bundy moves out of range. Turnik closes the distance looking to clinch and Bundy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bundy tries to bum rush Turnik with a series of wild strikes but Turnik uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Turnik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bundy.
Bundy takes a shot right to the bread basket. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boban Turnik dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Turnik dodges the punch combination from Bundy.
Turnik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bundy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Bundy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turnik. Bundy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turnik wants to clinch. Bundy unleashes a big counter combination but Turnik bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Turnik stalks Bundy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bundy's face. Bundy staggers backwards, shaken. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bundy throws a body punch but Turnik moves out of range. Boban Turnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bundy ducks under a wild hook from Turnik. Turnik scores with a decent looking hook. Turnik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bundy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Boban Turnik is winning the standup battle so far. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Turnik misses with a hook. Bundy ducked under it nicely. #T1# Bundy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#Bundy is rocked! Turnik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bundy circles away quickly and effectively. Bundy dodges the punch combination from Turnik.
Turnik just misses with a punch to the body.
Turnik tries to clinch but Bundy is having none of it. Turnik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bundy circles away quickly and effectively. Turnik is looking to clinch but Bundy is avoiding it.
Turnik tries to clinch but Bundy is having none of it. Turnik lands a two punch combo.
Bundy is still on wobbly legs! Can Turnik finish him? Turnik is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Turnik throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Bundy counter with a right hand. Bundy throws out a loose jab but Turnik uses good head movement to avoid it. Bundy seems to have recovered his senses. Turnik feints a jab promting Bundy to slip. Turnik then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bundy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Turnik fails in his attempt to clinch. Turnik ducks under a wild hook from Bundy. Turnik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bundy can do to turn this around? Turnik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turnik throws a combination that misses and Bundy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Turnik tries to clinch there but Bundy circles away.
#T2# Turnik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bundy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Boban Turnik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Turnik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Turnik. Turnik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Bundy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turnik scores with a jab to the body. Bundy throws a head kick that misses. Bundy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turnik backing away here, and Bundy unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Turnik misses the jab. It seemed like Bundy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Bundy thuds a left hand into Turnik's body. Bundy slips a jab and a cross from Turnik.
Bundy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Turnik with a body shot. Bundy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bundy closes the distance and lands a one-two. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Turnik staying out of range there.#CL2# Bundy moves into the clinch. Bundy lands an uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Solomon Bundy will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Boban Turnik's cut. That's time! Turnik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Jab, jab by Turnik - just one landing. Bundy swats away the attempt to clinch by Turnik. As Turnik backs off Bundy throws a huge counter combo but Turnik manages to avoid it all. Bundy throws a right hand that Turnik ducks under and follows up with a left that Turnik also avoids with ease. Sloppy strikes from Turnik. Those never looked like landing. Turnik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bundy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turnik scores with a one two! Bundy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2# Bundy clinches up against the ropes.#BC# Turnik breaks from the clinch.
Turnik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bundy counters with a one-two to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Turnik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL# Turnik moves into the clinch successfully.
Bundy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Bundy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Turnik seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bundy can turn it around. Bundy scores with a shot to the side of Turnik's head. #T1# Bundy blocking some punches.
Bundy is stalling here.
Bundy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Turnik is keeping busy. Turnik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bundy backwards. Bundy looking to slow down the pace here. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Turnik misses with a short punch on the inside. Bundy has Turnik pressed against the ropes, preventing Turnik from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Turnik misses with a punch to the body.
Bundy trying to stall but Turnik improves his position.
Turnik has had enough of the clinch but Bundy keeps him there for the moment. Turnik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bundy looking to stall.
#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#BC# Turnik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Turnik misses with a series of wild punches.
Turnik lands with a cross. Bundy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. The fighters circling - Bundy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Turnik is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Bundy moves away from the strike by Turnik. Turnik slips a straight right by Bundy.#CL2# Bundy clinches with his opponent.
Bundy tries a body shot but Turnik blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Turnik is trying to force a seperation but Bundy has the dominant position. A nice right hand lands inside from Turnik. #KD# Turnik creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Bundy crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!
And that's the end of the fight! Boban Turnik showed his dominance in that final round. Well Turnik has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boban Turnik! |
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Event:
S-1 Fight Club 2
Date: Jul 01, 2022 |
#R1##CL# Turnik takes the fight into the clinch. A hook to the body from Turnik.
Turnik lands a left hand.
Turnik scores with a nice hook to the head. Turnik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Paukuolo looks winded!#BC# Turnik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Turnik clinches up against the ropes.#BC2# Paukuolo breaks from the clinch.
Turnik scores with a hook.#ROC#Paukuolo is rocked! Paukuolo glances at the clock... BAM! Turnik nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Paukuolo crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Paukuolo is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boban Turnik! |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Hamamatsu
Date: Jun 06, 2022 |
#R1# Takala tries to close the distance and clinch but Turnik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Turnik connects with a crisp jab. #CL# Takala gets in close and instigates a clinch. Turnik lands a shoulder strike. Turnik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Takala is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Turnik is keeping busy. Takala wants to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Turnik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takala backwards. Turnik digs a right hand into Takala's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takala's gas tank. #BC2# Turnik manages to break the clinch.
Takala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turnik misses with a two punch combination.
Takala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turnik.
Turnik scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1##KD2# Turnik scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Takala beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout. Turnik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takala slips under a jab. Turnik misses with a two punch combination.
Turnik lands with a straight right. Takala didn't see that one coming. Turnik keeps the fight on the outside. Turnik looks like he wants to counter punch here. Takala moves in looking to clinch but Turnik pushes him off. Turnik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Turnik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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! Turnik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takala. Takala obviously looking to wear him down.
Turnik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takala. Takala on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Turnik avoids the head kick by Takala.
Takala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turnik. Turnik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Takala looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2# Turnik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turnik has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Takala closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Turnik is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL# Takala moves into the clinch successfully.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2# Turnik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Takala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turnik. Takala went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Turnik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turnik throws an off balance right hand
and Takala counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Turnik throws a series of punches but Takala avoids them all with ease. As Turnik tries to get set, Takala tries to push him back and clinch up but Turnik manages to avoid the attempt. Takala lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT#It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut. Boban Turnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Turnik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takala on the side of the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Takala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL# Takala clinches up with Turnik and pushes him back against the ropes. Takala just leaning against Turnik, taking a breather. Takala lands a right hand. Turnik lands with a right to the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Boban Turnik should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2. The cut man is working on Boban Turnik'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# Turnik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takala has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Turnik has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Turnik throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#Takala is rocked! Turnik misses with a looping right. Oh Takala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Takala slips a jab and a cross from Turnik.
As Turnik tries to get set, Takala tries to push him back and clinch up but Turnik manages to avoid the attempt. Takala seems to have got his legs back now. Turnik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL# Takala clinches up with Turnik and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2# Turnik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Takala defending well as Turnik loads up on a big left hand. Turnik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takala was well out of range. Poor timing from Turnik. Takala is looking for a counter combo. Turnik misses with a looping right. Takala wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Turnik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turnik throws the left hand but Takala avoids the punch easily. Turnik throws a body shot but no joy. Turnik misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Takala scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1# Turnik cracks a nice hook into Takala's ribs. Turnik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Turnik just misses with a punch to the body.
Tino Takala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Turnik looks to score with a jab to the body but Takala is just out of range. Turnik misses with a few strikes there.
Takala throws a nice looking combination but Turnik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Turnik lands a slapping body shot.
Turnik throws a big shot that misses. Takala tries to counter by clinching up but Turnik breaks away and moves out of range. Turnik misses with a wild body shot. Turnik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Turnik misses with a hook. Takala ducked under it nicely. Turnik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takala counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Turnik clobbers Takala with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. This has been an exciting period of action! Sloppy strikes from Turnik. Those never looked like landing. #CL# Takala has managed to clinch.
#T2# Turnik tries to break free but Takala pushes him back against the ropes. Takala looking to slow down the pace here. A quick uppercut on the inside from Takala. Takala lands with a left to the head. A head punch on the inside from Turnik fails to land. Takala misses with the head strike.
Turnik is trying to break the clinch but Takala is controlling him. Takala misses with a punch to the body.
Turnik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC2# Turnik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Turnik misses with a series of wild punches.
Boban Turnik seems to be getting the better of the standup. Turnik lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Takala throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Takala tries to clinch up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boban Turnik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Boban Turnik's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Turnik misses with a hook
and Takala counters with a one-two to the body. Tino Takala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Takala is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Turnik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takala circles away quickly and effectively. Takala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Turnik paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL# Takala clinches up with Turnik and pushes him back against the ropes. Takala is looking to control Turnik's arms but Turnik gets an underhook and turns him. Now Takala has his back to the ropes. A short right from Takala. Takala scores with a shoulder strike. Turnik working hard to break the clinch. Turnik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takala keeps control of Turnik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A right hand to the body from Takala.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takala. Turnik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A body shot lands from Takala.
Takala lands with a light punch inside. Takala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turniks head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Takala lands a nice uppercut.#T1# Takala cracks Turnik with a nice body shot. Takala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Takala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Takala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Takala is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Turnik is trying to break the clinch but Takala is controlling him. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takala. Takala lands a nice uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Boban Turnik's cut even more.#BC# Takala manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Takala gets a clinch. Takala looking to stall.
Tino Takala has scored more points in the clinch so far. Takala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turnik backwards. Takala taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Takala lands a shoulder strike. Turnik working aggressively here.
Turnik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Turnik throws a punch but it's blocked by Takala. Takala is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Turnik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Takala. A short right from Takala on the inside. Takala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Turnik's efforts to push away. Takala pushes Turnik back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Turnik has had enough of the clinch but Takala keeps him there for the moment. Turnik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takala blocking some punches.
#BC2# Turnik breaks from the clinch.
Turnik misses with a hook
and Takala counters with a straight right hand that connects right on the button, dropping Turnik face first to the canvas! He's out! He's out cold! No need for a count here - this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tino Takala! Our winner, Tino Takala, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Nagoya II
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1# Turnik scores with a nice strike. Boban Turnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Turnik lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zaitsev backs up against the ropes.
#CL2# Zaitsev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turnik, pushing him back against the ropes. Zaitsev misses with a body punch.
Turnik wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zaitsev scores with a hook to the body. Zaitsev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Turnik lands a hook to the side of the head. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Turnik as Zaitsev tries to tie him up. Turnik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaitsev backwards. #BC# Turnik manages to break the clinch.
Zaitsev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zaitsev wants to clinch. Zaitsev tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Turnik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zaitsev moves forwards but Turnik connects with a nice, crisp jab. Turnik is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Turnik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Turnik keeps the fight on the outside. Turnik paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2# Turnik gets tackled into the ropes by Zaitsev. Zaitsev maintains the clinch. #T1# Zaitsev misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Turnik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Boban Turnik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Turnik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zaitsev has time to react. The crowd cheers as Turnik lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zaitsev doesn't seem phased though. Turnik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Turnik misses with a wild combination.
Turnik with a body punch. A glancing blow. Zaitsev wants to clinch. Turnik is looking to counter punch.#CL2# Zaitsev clinches up against the ropes. Zaitsev looking to slow down the pace here. Zaitsev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Zaitsev trying to control the position but instead, Turnik has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zaitsev into the ropes.#T2##BC# Turnik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Turnik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaitsev moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Zaitsev wants to clinch. Zaitsev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zaitsev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Zaitsev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Turnik lands a lovely overhand right. Turnik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Turnik keeps the fight on the outside. Zaitsev tries to clinch and Turnik counters with a straight right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Zaitsev is looking to clinch but Turnik is avoiding it.
Turnik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Turnik is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Turnik cracks Zaitsev with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Zaitsev is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Zaitsev is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Zaitsev could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Boban Turnik! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1# Peterson shoots for a double leg takedown but Turnik sprawls well. He's pushed Peterson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Turnik throwing a counter right hand but Peterson manages to avoid it.#CL2# Peterson forces Turnik back against the cage and clinches. Turnik has Peterson pushed against the cage.#BC# Turnik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jake Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Turnik slips a jab and a cross from Peterson.
#CL# Turnik moves into range and clinches up with Peterson.#BC# Turnik breaks from the clinch.
Turnik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL# Turnik takes the fight into the clinch. Peterson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2# Peterson breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Turnik rushes Peterson and presses him up against the cage.#BC2# Peterson manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Peterson misses with a body shot.
Turnik scores with a body shot.
Peterson throws a right and a left that Turnik avoids nicely. Some wild striking there from Peterson.
This has been an exciting period of action! A left lands for Turnik.#CUT#It looks like Jake Peterson has been cut.#KD# Turnik cracks Peterson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Peterson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Turnik finish him?
#T1# A combination from Turnik does no damage. #KD# Turnik lands a big uppercut and Peterson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Peterson looks OK. Turnik waves Peterson back to his feet!#ROC#Peterson is rocked! Peterson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turnik is fending him off so far but Peterson persists. Nope, Turnik circles away and we're back to standing. Peterson is still on wobbly legs! Can Turnik finish him? Boban Turnik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Peterson. Turnik plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Peterson swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Peterson face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Boban Turnik! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2021 |
#R1# HW slips a jab and a cross from Turnik.
#CL2# HW gets a clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, HW creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut. HW lands a shoulder strike. A short left from HW. HW tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnik's elbow. An uppercut to the body lands inside from HW. Turnik takes a shot to the head. A right hook to the body lands for HW.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. HW looking for a takedown. HW lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Turnik is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but HW is keeping busy. HW lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turnik backwards. #T1# HW throws a punch but it's blocked by Turnik. HW scores with an uppercut up the middle. HW has a couple of punches blocked by Turnik.
HW has a couple of punches blocked by Turnik.
HW struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnik controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from HW.
Still in the clinch, HW scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2# HW breaks the clinch.
#CL2# HW clinches up with Turnik and pushes him back against the cage. HW is leaning against Turnik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. HW is working Turnik over against the cage.#T2# Turnik blocks a body shot from HW. HW tries a body shot but Turnik blocks it.
Turnik takes a shot to the head. HW scores with a nice hook to the head. HW lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turnik backwards. HW scores with a hook to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! HW lands on the inside with an uppercut. Turnik prevents the takedown attempt.
HW keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Turnik's efforts to push away. HW lands a nice shot to the body. Still in the clinch, HW scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3# HW scores with an uppercut up the middle. A head punch blocked on the inside by Turnik. Turnik takes a shot to the head. HW scores with a shoulder strike. HW lands a nice uppercut. Turnik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. HW lands a right hand. HW pushes Turnik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. HW makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. HW pushes Turnik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from HW. #T4# A hook to the body from HW.
HW working some nice short punches in the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! HW lands a left hand.
HW lands an uppercut. HW scores with an uppercut up the middle. HW working some nice short punches in the clinch. HW struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnik controls his hands.
HW stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. HW prevents Turnik from breaking the clinch. HW lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. HW lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turnik backwards. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amsterdam HW dominated that round. The cut man is working on Boban Turnik's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# HW scores with a nice right hand.
Turnik throws a combination. HW tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2# HW moves into the clinch successfully.
HW lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A right hand to the body from HW.
HW pushes Turnik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. HW lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turnik. HW lands a right hand. HW lands a hook that snaps the head of Turnik backwards. A short right from HW. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Still in the clinch, HW scores with a nice short uppercut. Turnik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from HW. #T1# Turnik tries to break the clinch but HW is controlling the position. Turnik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. HW throws a head punch that misses. HW lands with a light punch inside. Turnik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, HW scores with a nice short uppercut. HW lands a nice uppercut. HW softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Amsterdam HW seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Turnik wants to stall.
HW scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2# HW working some nice short punches in the clinch. HW lands with a short shot to the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from HW. Turnik takes a shot to the head. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. A quick uppercut on the inside from HW. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. HW working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. HW lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turnik is trying to break the clinch but HW is controlling him. Turnik takes a shot to the head. HW lands a hook that snaps the head of Turnik backwards. HW is working Turnik over against the cage.#T3# HW lands a left hand.
HW lands a hook that snaps the head of Turnik backwards. An uppercut to the body lands inside from HW. HW stalling in the clinch.
HW lands with a right to the head. HW lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turnik or not. A short left from HW. HW has been the more effective fighter overall so far. HW lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turnik or not. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A nice right hand lands inside from HW. HW lands a shoulder strike. HW lands with a light punch inside. #T4# A hook to the body from HW.
HW drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
HW working some nice short punches in the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! HW works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
HW lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turnik backwards. Turnik tries a body shot but HW blocks it.
HW lands an uppercut. HW lands a body shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amsterdam HW showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Boban Turnik's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2# HW gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. HW lands a hook that snaps the head of Turnik backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from HW. HW lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turnik backwards. Turnik takes a shot to the head. HW lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by HW. HW misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A right hook to the body lands for HW.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. A short left from HW. HW pushes Turnik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Turnik has had enough of the clinch but HW keeps him there for the moment.#T1# HW lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turnik backwards. HW lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#Boban Turnik's cut is getting worse. HW scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Turnik is rocked! HW working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Oh Turnik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2# HW escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turnik seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2# HW forces Turnik back against the cage and clinches. HW lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turnik backwards. HW makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. HW lands with a light punch inside. HW lands an uppercut. HW lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! HW lands a hook to the side of the head. HW throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turniks head. A head punch on the inside from HW fails to land. HW lands with a right to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from HW. HW lands a big right hand that drops Turnik! The killer instinct kicks in and HW finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by HW!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amsterdam HW! |
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