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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
KoF:IW - Okafor x Garbowa
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1# Delgado just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Marcus Delgado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Turner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Delgado's waist but Delgado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turner off to one side. Delgado misses with a straight left. Turner stuffs the takedown. Delgado fails to land the takedown. Delgado slips a jab and a cross from Turner.
Turner shoots in but no luck this time. Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Delgado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Delgado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Delgado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delgado fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Kentrell Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Delgado. Delgado fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turner avoids it really well and circles away. Turner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1##TD2# Delgado scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Delgado lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Delgado not landing any meaningful shots this time. Turner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Turner is staying active underneath Delgado, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2# Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Delgado in particular looking to stall. Delgado seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Turner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Delgado trying to mount his opponent but Turner defends it. Delgado has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Turner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Turner wants to get back to full guard. Delgado is keen to just control but Turner is a slippery customer.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Turner with a nice calf kick.#T3# Delgado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turner as he avoids it easily. Delgado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turner's waist but Turner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Delgado off to one side. Turner thumps Delgado with a low kick. Delgado checks a leg kick nicely. Delgado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turner. And Delgado tries to counter it with a takedown but Turner pushes his down on his head and steps out. Turner is looking to slow Delgado down with leg kicks. Delgado misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely. Turner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Turner throws a combination. Delgado tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Delgado shoots in looking for a takedown but Turner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Delgado's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. A looping hook to the body misses from Delgado. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet. As Delgado tries to get set, Turner tries to push him back and clinch up but Delgado manages to avoid the attempt. Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Delgado. Turner scores with a head kick. Delgado tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4# Turner misses with a double jab.
Delgado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Delgado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turner. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Delgado wants to land a leg kick but Turner is out of range. Delgado has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Delgado pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Turner staying out of range there. Delgado slips a jab and a cross from Turner.
Delgado is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Delgado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Delgado on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD2# Delgado drives through with a takedown into Turner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. 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 Kentrell Turner will probably get the nod. That's time! Turner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Delgado shoots in for a takedown but Turner shows good takedown defense. Kentrell Turner is winning the standup battle so far. Turner throws a leg kick #TD2# and Delgado counters with a shoot takedown. Turner fights it but they end up in guard. Delgado trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom. Delgado might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Turner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Delgado is looking to work some ground and pound but Turner has wrist control. Delgado passes Turner's left leg - he's now in half guard. Turner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Delgado on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Delgado tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1# Delgado trying to control from half guard but Turner is working away. Delgado has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at UnderGround BJJ & MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Delgado not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2# Delgado seems to be working for a kimura but Turner defends the submission attempt. Delgado thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2# Delgado seems to be working for a kimura but Turner defends the submission attempt. Delgado is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Delgado looking to pass the guard. Delgado advances position into side control! Turner tries to buck Delgado off but Delgado is having none of it.#T3# Delgado lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Turner down.
Delgado in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Delgado misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Delgado throws an elbow but Turner slips to the side and avoids it well. Delgado lands a nice forearm strike. Delgado takes a little break here. Turner wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Delgado working the ground and pound. #SUB2# Delgado tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2# Delgado is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Turner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Turner parries the strikes from Delgado easily there. Delgado is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Turner to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Delgado creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Turner sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Delgado tries to move to mount but Turner blocks the move with his legs. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Delgado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Turner checks a low kick from Delgado. Nice uppercut there from Delgado. Turner misses with a low kick. Delgado just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Delgado. A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
Turner fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Delgado changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Delgado looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely. Turner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2# Turner gets caught napping as Delgado dives in and scores a takedown. Turner manages to retain guard. Turner is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Delgado presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Turner has had enough of the clinch but Delgado keeps him there for the moment. Turner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Delgado has Turner pressed against the cage, preventing Turner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1# Good anti-grappling being displayed by Turner as Delgado tries to tie him up. Turner can't break the clinch.
#BC# Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Delgado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily. Turner misses with a few strikes there.
Turner throws a right and a left that both miss. Delgado shoots in for a double leg but Turner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Turner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Delgado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away. It looked like Turner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Turner throws a body punch but Delgado moves out of range. Delgado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner. Delgado shoots for a double leg takedown but Turner sprawls well. He's pushed Delgado's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Turner lands a nice shot that snaps Delgado's head back.
#T2# A punch combination from Turner misses. Turner is looking to slow Delgado down with leg kicks. Turner throws a series of punches but Delgado moves out of range. Delgado checks a leg kick nicely. Delgado doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Delgado dips to his left and cracks Turner with an uppercut! Delgado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turner is out of range. Delgado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it. Delgado throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily. Delgado throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it. Delgado dodges the punch combination from Turner.
This has been an exciting period of action! Turner lands a head kick. Delgado smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T3# Delgado misses the jab. Delgado throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner. Delgado has a takedown stuffed. Kentrell Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Delgado. Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turner moves out of range of the leg kick from Delgado. As Delgado looks to move away, Turner throws a big counter combo but Delgado just gets out of the way. A swing and a miss from Delgado. Delgado shoots in for a takedown but Turner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Delgado throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it. A little feinted left hand from Turner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A bone on bone clash there as Delgado blocks the leg kick.
Turner lands a two punch combo.
#TD2# Delgado bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Turner sneaks out the side door and pushes Delgado away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Delgado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2# Delgado drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Turner sneaks out the side door and pushes Delgado away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. A big left from Delgado misses. Kentrell Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Turner throws out a leg kick but Delgado moves out of range and Turner only half commits. Turner fails with the takedown. Delgado looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range. Delgado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
And that's the end of the fight! Kentrell Turner showed his dominance in that final round. I think Turner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kentrell Turner! Kentrell Turner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
OFK 103-Avetisyan Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1# Andonian works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut. Cusumano tries to clinch but fails miserably letting Andonian counter with a right hand. Andonian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Andonian. That snapped Cusumano's head back.
Cusumano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andonian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Andonian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Andonian thuds a left hand into Cusumano's body. Cusumano fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL# Andonian instigates a clinch. #BC# Andonian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cusumano tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Andonian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The fight stays on the outside here - Cusumano looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Cusumano slips a jab and a cross from Andonian.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cusumano lands with a cross. Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A solid body kick from Andonian. Andonian dodges the punch combination from Cusumano.
#T1# Andonian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL# Andonian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC# Andonian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cusumano tries to clinch there but Andonian circles away.
Andonian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cusumano.
Cusumano is looking to clinch but Andonian is avoiding it.
Cusumano avoids the head kick by Andonian.
Cusumano is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Cusumano looks to throw the jab but Andonian is out of range. Andonian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andonian is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Cusumano is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Cusumano tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Andonian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Cusumano swings for the body but Andonian moves out of range.
Andonian connects with a crisp jab. #T2# A head kick misses from Andonian. Cusumano throws a counter combo. Cusumano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL# Andonian closes the distance and clinches. Our sources have told us that Andonian has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. 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! Cusumano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC# Andonian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Andonian has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Cusumano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Cusumano lands a two punch combo.
Cusumano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andonian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Andonian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Cusumano drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andonian pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL# Andonian has Cusumano up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Andonian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andonian swats away the attempt to clinch by Cusumano. Andonian is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL# Andonian darts in and clinches Cusumano up against the cage.#T3##BC2# Cusumano manages to break the clinch.
Andonian scores with a head kick. Cusumano tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Andonian swats away the attempt to clinch by Cusumano. Andonian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Andonian looks to land a body kick but Cusumano moved away. Cusumano tries to clinch but Andonian is having none of it. Andonian throws a quick counter head kick but Cusumano was just out of range. Andonian is looking to clinch but Cusumano is avoiding it.
Andonian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cusumano.
Andonian went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Andonian throws a quick inside leg kick. Andonian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cusumano takes a kick to the side of the head. A looping hook to the body misses from Cusumano. Andonian does a little dance to reset his feet. Andonian checks a low kick from Cusumano. Andonian lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4# Andonian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cusumano. Cusumano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andonian needs to keep his hands up - Cusumano had a free shot at his head there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cusumano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andonian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Andonian throwing a counter right hand but Cusumano manages to avoid it. Cusumano misses with a hook. Andonian keeps the fight on the outside. Cusumano throws a hook but Andonian avoids it easily. Andonian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. A jab from Andonian does it's job there. Andonian looks to land a combination but Cusumano avoids it well. Cusumano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andonian paws at him with a jab and circles away. Andonian throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cusumano avoids it. Some wild striking there from Cusumano.
Andonian looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Andonian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cusumano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Andonian closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Andonian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cusumano wants to clinch but Andonian slips to the side and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cusumano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andonian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garik Andonian dominated that round. The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Andonian misses with a wild combination.
Cusumano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cusumano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cusumano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andonian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Andonian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andonian lands with a cross. Andonian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cusumano. Andonian tries to clinch but Cusumano is having none of it. Cusumano throws a lazy right hand but Andonian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Cusumano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Andonian misses the target. Cusumano walks into a stiff left hand from Andonian. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Andonian lands a really nice looking cross but Cusumano seems unphased.
Cusumano lands with an overhand left.#CL# Andonian rushes Cusumano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Cusumano tries for a takedown. No joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cusumano is trying to stall.
#BC# Andonian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1# Andonian keeps the fight on the outside. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Andonian. Andonian throws a head kick but Cusumano moves out of range.
Cusumano throws a body shot but no joy. Cusumano lands a nice hook to Andonian's body. Andonian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Garik Andonian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Andonian throws a head kick but Cusumano moves out of range.
Cusumano feints a counter leg kick. A nice combination there by Andonian.
#CUT#That has opened up Steve Cusumano's cut even more. Andonian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cusumano can do to turn this around? Andonian misses the shot to the body. Cusumano is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Andonian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cusumano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2# Cusumano rushes Andonian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Andonian breaks the clinch.
#CL# Andonian moves into range and clinches up with Cusumano.#BC# Andonian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A punch combination from Andonian misses. Cusumano is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Andonian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andonian with a jab.#T2# Cusumano tries to clinch but Andonian is having none of it. Cusumano is looking to take this fight into the clinch. It looked like Andonian was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2# Cusumano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andonian, pushing him back against the cage. Cusumano misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2# Cusumano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andonian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Cusumano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andonian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Cusumano moves in looking to clinch but Andonian pushes him off. Cusumano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cusumano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Andonian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL# Andonian closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Andonian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Andonian moves into the clinch.#BC# Andonian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Andonian has closed the distance and engaged Cusumano in a clinch.
#T3# Cusumano is stalling here.
Cusumano is trying to drag Andonian to the mat but Andonian just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Andonian blocking some punches.
Garik Andonian has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC# Andonian manages to break the clinch.
Cusumano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A combination from Andonian does no damage. Cusumano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Andonian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andonian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cusumano circles away quickly and effectively. Andonian swats away the attempt to clinch by Cusumano.#CL2# Cusumano clinches with his opponent.
Andonian working hard to break the clinch. Andonian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cusumano.
Garik Andonian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Cusumano.#BC# Andonian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4# Cusumano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andonian throws a head kick that misses and Cusumano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Cusumano is looking to clinch. Andonian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cusumano moves out of range and avoids them all easily. 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! Andonian throws a sloppy head kick and Cusumano moves out of range easily. Cusumano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andonian at a distance.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Andonian moves out of range. Andonian scores with a kick to the body.
Andonian throws a nice looking combination but Cusumano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL# Andonian gets a clinch. #BC2# Cusumano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Cusumano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andonian swats him away and circles back towards the center. Andonian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cusumano now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Cusumano is looking to clinch but Andonian is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garik Andonian dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Andonian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cusumano doesn't manage to clinch there - Andonian circles away.
Andonian is looking for a counter combo. Cusumano tries to clinch but Andonian moves away and Andonian counters with a stiff right hand. Andonian works over Cusumano's head and body with a nice combination. Andonian scores with a three punch combo!
Cusumano doesn't manage to clinch there - Andonian circles away.
Andonian scores with a shot to the body.
Cusumano tries to clinch but Andonian moves away letting Andonian counter with a right hand. Andonian keeps the fight on the outside. Cusumano wants to clinch. Cusumano cracks Andonian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. 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!#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1##BC# Andonian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Cusumano dodges the punch combination from Andonian.
Cusumano throws a right hand that Andonian ducks under and follows up with a left that Andonian also avoids with ease. A head kick misses from Andonian. Andonian dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Andonian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Cusumano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Garik Andonian is winning the standup battle so far. Cusumano tries to clinch but Andonian is having none of it. Andonian throws a sloppy head kick and Cusumano moves out of range easily. #CL# Andonian forces Cusumano back against the cage and clinches. Andonian prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC# Andonian breaks from the clinch.
Andonian is looking to clinch but Cusumano is avoiding it.
Cusumano moves in looking to clinch but Andonian pushes him off. Cusumano slips a jab and a cross from Andonian.
#T2# Cusumano just misses with a punch to the body.
Andonian keeps the fight on the outside. 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! Cusumano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andonian sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cusumano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cusumano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Andonian finds it's way round the side to connect with Cusumano's head. #CUT#The cut above Steve Cusumano's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Andonian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andonian keeps the fight on the outside. Andonian keeps the fight on the outside. Andonian tries a head kick but it misses.
Cusumano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Garik Andonian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Cusumano tries to clinch but Andonian moves out of range. Andonian misses with a series of wild punches.
Cusumano swinging wildly here.
As Cusumano looks to move away, Andonian throws a big counter combo but Cusumano just gets out of the way. Cusumano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cusumano tries to clinch but Andonian moves out of range. Andonian is looking to counter punch.#T3# Cusumano tries to close the distance and clinch but Andonian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Andonian throws a head kick that half lands.
Cusumano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cusumano moves out of range as Andonian throws a body kick.
Andonian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cusumano jabs Andonian to the body, keeping him at a distance. Cusumano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andonian paws at him with a jab and circles away. Andonian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andonian is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2# Cusumano rushes Andonian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Andonian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cusumano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andonian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A bone on bone clash there as Andonian blocks the leg kick.
Andonian tries to land a front kick but Cusumano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Cusumano throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL# Andonian clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Andonian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4# Cusumano misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL# Andonian has Cusumano up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Andonian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Andonian clinches up with Cusumano and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Andonian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cusumano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Danga de danga de dang - Andonian scores with a four punch combination! Andonian lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL# Andonian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Cusumano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC# Andonian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steve Cusumano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Cusumano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andonian paws at him with a jab and circles away. Cusumano throws a hook but Andonian avoids it easily. A little feinted left hand from Andonian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Cusumano misses with a double jab.
#CL# Andonian has managed to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Garik Andonian showed his dominance in that final round. Well Andonian 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garik Andonian! |
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Event:
Highland 73
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
#R1# A punch combination from Teixeira misses. Turner misses with a wild combination.
Teixeira pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A swing and a miss from Teixeira. And Turner tries to counter it with a takedown but Teixeira pushes his down on his head and steps out. Teixeira swings widly with a right hand
and Turner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Eder Teixeira has been cut. Good standup being displayed there by Teixeira as he connects with a hook. Teixeira throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily. The fighters circling - Teixeira throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Turner with the counter takedown but Teixeira avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Teixeira throws a sloppy body shot
and Turner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Teixeira thinking. Turner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Teixeira. Teixeira misses with a hook
and Turner counters with a one-two to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A lazy left from Teixeira finds it's target.#T1# Teixeira jabbing away but nothing is landing. Teixeira dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Teixeira scores with a jab to the head.
Teixeira misses with a straight left. Turner swings away with a leg kick that misses. Teixeira throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot. Teixeira on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turner. Turner obviously looking to wear him down.
Teixeira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away. Teixeira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Teixeira swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner is looking for the big counter here. Eder Teixeira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A big right from Teixeira misses. Turner blocks a jab. Teixeira looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range. Turner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2# Teixeira misses with a looping right. Turner misses with a wild combination.
Teixeira misses with an uppercut. Teixeira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Turner has a takedown stuffed. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Teixeira throws a big shot that misses. Teixeira throws a poor cross that misses
and Turner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Teixeira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Eder Teixeira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A slow jab from Teixeira misses its intended target. As Teixeira backs off Turner throws a huge counter combo but Teixeira manages to avoid it all. Teixeira loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.#T3# Turner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Teixeira. Turner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Teixeira misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely. Turner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Teixeiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Teixeira scores with a nice strike. Teixeira misses with a double jab.
Teixeira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. We've been informed that Turner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Turner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#Turner is rocked! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2# Turner drives through and clinches with Teixeira against the cage.
#BC# Teixeira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teixeira.
Turner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4# Turner slips a jab and a cross from Teixeira.
Teixeira lands a slapping body shot.
Teixeira checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Teixeira throws a big shot that misses. Turner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Teixeira defends it well. Teixeira throws out a powerful jab. Teixeira is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Turner misses with a head kick.
A jab from Teixeira misses. Teixeira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Teixeira finish him? Teixeira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turner circles away quickly and effectively. Turner seems to have recovered his senses. Nice body punch from Teixeira. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eder Teixeira dominated that round. The cut man is working on Eder Teixeira's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Teixeira feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Teixeira throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily. Turner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Teixeira misses with a wild body shot. Teixeira looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range. Turner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Teixeira throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily. Turner is looking for the big counter here. Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Turner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Teixeira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turner at a distance.
Teixeira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Teixeira throws a jab when Turner was well out of range. Teixeira misses with a right hand and Turner counters with a left and a right that stings Teixeira. Teixeira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner. Turner moves out of range of the strikes.#T1# Teixeira misses with a wild combination.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice hook. Teixeira misses with a hook
#TD2# and Turner counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Teixeira has one foot on Turner's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Turner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Teixeira. Teixeira's jab looks to have found its range, popping Turner under the eye. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Teixeira throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely. Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Teixeira throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot. #T2# Teixeira misses with an uppercut
and Turner counters with a left and a right that stings Teixeira. Teixeira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Despite the aggression on Turner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Teixeira just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Teixeira throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Teixeira thows a left - swing and a miss! Teixeira misses with a lunging right hand
and Turner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Teixeira throws a body shot but no joy. Turner throws a counter combo. Teixeira throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. A big left from Teixeira misses. Teixeira misses with an uppercut. Turner drops his hands momentarily and Teixeira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3# Teixeira moves out of range of the leg kick from Turner. Teixeira throws a hook but Turner blocks it. Turner feints a counter leg kick. Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teixeira. Teixeira pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Turner back to the cage. Teixeira follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Teixeira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily. Teixeira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner. Teixeira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around? Teixeira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner. Turner is looking for the big counter here. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Turner slips under a jab from Teixeira. Teixeira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Turner ducks under a wild hook from Teixeira. Teixeira is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Jab from Teixeira.#T4# Teixeira throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily. Teixeira throws a poor cross that misses
and Turner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Teixeira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turner counters with a left and a right that stings Teixeira. Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Teixeira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner. Teixeira throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it. Teixeira misses with a body punch
and Turner counters with a stiff right hand. Teixeira throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner. Turner throws a counter combo. Teixeira throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily. Turner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2# Turner moves into the clinch successfully.
Teixeira has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eder Teixeira dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Eder Teixeira's cut. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Teixeira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turner on the side of the head. Turner with the inside leg kick. Teixeira looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely. Teixeira swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teixeira. Turner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. A bone on bone clash there as Teixeira blocks the leg kick.
Teixeira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Teixeira throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Turner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Jab from Teixeira. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Teixeira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Teixeira misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming. Teixeira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner. Teixeira misses with a left hand and Turner counters with a left and a right that stings Teixeira. #T1# The crowd cheers as Teixeira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turner doesn't seem phased though. Turner moves out of range of the strikes. Turner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Teixeira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Turner counter with a right hand. Teixeira just misses with a punch to the body.
Teixeira misses with a double jab
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Turner throws a low kick but Teixeira moves out of range easily. Teixeira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Teixeira misses with a hook. Teixeira misses with a hook
and Turner counters with a two punch combo. #T2# Teixeira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Teixeira. Teixeira throws a poor cross that misses
and Turner counters with a stiff right hand. Turner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. 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! Teixeira misses with a right hand and Turner counters with a one-two to the body. Turner lands an overhand right. Teixeira lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Turner slips a straight right by Teixeira. As Teixeira backs off Turner throws a huge counter combo but Teixeira manages to avoid it all. Teixeira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Turner feints the counter takedown. Teixeira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Teixeira. Turner throws a counter combo. Teixeira swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Teixeira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2# and Turner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Turner. Teixeira is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Turner dives into side control.
#T3##REVR# Turner is working Teixeira over with some ground and pound from side control. Turner working the ground and pound. Turner scoring with punches and elbows. Teixeira tries to bench press Turner off him but Turner keeps the position. #SUB2# Turner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Teixeira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Turner looks up at the clock and then as Teixeira takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Turner smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Eder Teixeira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4# Turner in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Turner cracks Teixeira with a big elbow. #ROC2#Teixeira is rocked!#CUT2#Eder Teixeira's cut is getting worse. Teixeira on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Oh Teixeira is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jeez, Eder Teixeira's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eder Teixeira's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sterling Turner! A relieved looking Sterling Turner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WCF 77: Woo vs Zwirn
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cann is defended easily by Turner. Turner tries to clinch but Cann moves out of range. Nice shot lands for Cann. We've been hearing reports that Turner has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Cann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turner pinned against the cage. Turner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Sloppy strikes from Turner. Those never looked like landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turner swings away with a leg kick that misses. Turner throws a series of punches but Cann avoids them all with ease. Turner throws a nice looking combination but Cann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Cann tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. No luck for Cann with that takedown attempt. Kali Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domaydo Cann.#T1# Turner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. A low kick from Turner misses #TD2# and Cann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Turner's guard. Cann with a flurry of punches that miss. Turner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Cann wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving. Turner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cann. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cann is looking to work some ground and pound but Turner has wrist control. Turner keeping moving, preventing Cann from controlling successfully. Cann stays in close to Turner's body and controls the position. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2# Cann postures up in Turner's guard and throws a big left but Turner blocks it. Cann is in close to Turner's body, working some short punches and elbows. Cann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Turner's head. Cann throws an elbow that misses. Turner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cann's guard. Nice move by Turner!#REVR# Turner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2# Turner is posturing up here but Cann has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Turner tries to roll out but it's too tight and Turner has to tap! Slick submission there by Cann!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Domaydo Cann! In defeat, Kali Turner stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck that nigga'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2021 |
#R1# Magnificent jabs Turner to the body, keeping him at a distance. Turner takes one to the chin there. Ostensibly Magnificent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Turner takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Morty Turner has been cut. Magnificent lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turner at a distance.
Magnificent blocks the body kick.
Magnificent works Turner's body with a nice hook. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Turner has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Turner looks winded!#KD# Magnificent steps into range and cracks Turner with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Turner flops backwards and Magnificent dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#Turner is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Magnificent scoring with punches to the head and body. Turner is still in real trouble! Can Magnificent finish him? Magnificent sitting in guard here, content to control. Magnificent stands and throws Turner's legs to the side, diving into side control. Magnificent lands a decent elbow from side control. Turner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magnificent. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Magnificent works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Turner takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Magnificent is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Turner's shoulder. That is not cool. Magnificent's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Turner on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Magnificent is working Turner over with some ground and pound from side control. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Turner can do anything to dispel that myth. Magnificent landing strikes. Magnificent working the ground and pound. #T1# Magnificent looks up at the clock and then as Turner takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Magnificent smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Magnificent in side control, just content to control the action for now. Magnificent continues to stall.#SUB# Magnificent is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Turner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Magnificent working the body and head with strikes. Magnificent working the body and head with strikes. Magnificent is chipping away with strikes.
A lull in the action here. Magnificent grinds an elbow into Turner's temple. Magnificent remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Magnificent has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB# Magnificent looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2# Magnificent content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Turner seems to have recovered his senses. Magnificent scoring with punches from side control. Magnificent is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Turner's shoulder. That is not cool. Magnificent lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Magnificent lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Turner down.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. A lull in the action here as Magnificent stalls from top position.#T3##SUB# Magnificent is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Turner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Magnificent is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Turner will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Magnificent lands a few punches from side control. Magnificent scores with a couple of short elbows. Magnificent controlling from side mount. Magnificent is chipping away with strikes.
#T4# Magnificent content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Magnificent working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Magnificent is staying tight to Turner's torso, preventing him from escaping. More hug and hope from Magnificent. Magnificent working the head and body with strikes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ostensibly Magnificent dominated that round. The cut man is working on Morty Turner's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Magnificent jabs Turner right on the nose. Turner blinks but takes it well. Turner swinging wildly here.
Magnificent lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Turner falls backwards - clearly groggy! Magnificent dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ostensibly Magnificent! Ostensibly Magnificent decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Five X Malley
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
#R1# Turner misses with a takedown attempt and Satake counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Satake pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turner is out of range and Satake settles back down. Satake misses with a low kick. Satake blocks a low kick nicely. Satake scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turner in his tracks. Satake misses with a body kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Turner. Satake looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2# Satake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Satake misses with an elbow over the top. Satake looks to throw an elbow but misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Satake slowing the pace effectively. Satake lands with a light punch inside. Satake lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Kentrell Turner has been cut. Satake scores with a hook to the body. Turner takes an elbow to the forehead. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Satake lands with a right to the head. Satake creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Turner's defenses. Satake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1# Turner is trying to break the clinch but Satake is controlling him. Turner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Turner is looking to break free of the clinch but Satake has double underhooks. Turner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC# Turner breaks the clinch.
#CL# Turner moves into the clinch. Turner blocks an elbow strike. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Satake just misses with a elbow thrown towards Turner's brow. Satake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. A nice glancing elbow lands by Satake. #CUT2#Kentrell Turner's cut is getting worse. Satake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Turner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Turner is trying to push Satake away but Satake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Turner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Satake lands an elbow that stopped Turner in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#Kentrell Turner's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Turner wants to break free but Satake has control.
Satake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turner. Satake lands a damaging elbow. Satake scores with a hook to the body. A nice glancing elbow lands by Satake. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Satake lands an elbow inside that Turner shrugs off. #CUT2#Jeez, Kentrell Turner's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kentrell Turner's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Masa Satake! The defeated Kentrell Turner had this to say: 'This is some bullshit'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Noitez instigates a clinch. #BC# Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We've been informed that Noitez 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.#CL2# Noitez rushes Turner and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Turner breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Noitez gets in close and instigates a clinch. Noitez scores with a hook to the body. Noitez misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Noitez fails to land. Noitez misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Noitez gets a clinch. #BC# Turner manages to break the clinch.
Noitez checks a leg kick nicely. Noitez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Noitez doesn't manage to clinch there - Turner circles away.
Turner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2# Noitez pushes Turner up against the cage in a clinch. Turner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Turner takes a shot to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Noitez misses with a hook from the clinch. Noitez lands with a short shot to the head. #T1# A frustrated look appears on Turner's face as he tries to break the clinch. Noitez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC# Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Noitez clinches up with Turner and pushes him back against the cage. Noitez works on Turner's body with a couple of short punches. Turner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Noitez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Turner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Noitez swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it. Noitez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Turner blocks a body shot from Noitez. #BC# Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noitez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turner attempts a counter takedown but Noitez avoids it well and moves away.#CL2# Noitez closes the distance and pushes Turner back into the cage.#T2# Noitez lands a hook to the side of the head. Turner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC# Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good leg kick by Turner. Noitez moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.#CL2# Noitez moves into the clinch successfully.
Noitez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A head punch on the inside from Noitez fails to land. Noitez scores with a shoulder strike. Noitez misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Noitez. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noitez. Noitez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Turner is trying to break free. Noitez lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short uppercut from Noitez. #T3# Noitez can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
Turner blocking some punches.
Noitez lands a nice uppercut. Turner is trying to force a seperation but Noitez has the dominant position. A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner. A short right from Noitez. Noitez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Noitez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turner or not. Turner is breathing heavily. A nice left hand lands by Noitez.
Noitez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turner. Noitez can't get the takedown.
Noitez lands with a left to the head. Noitez scores with a shot to the side of Turner's head. A short body shot lands from Noitez as the two fighters clinch.
Noitez lands with a short head shot on the inside. Noitez misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4# Turner tries to circle away but Noitez has him pinned against the cage. Noitez pushes Turner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Noitez scores with a shoulder strike. Noitez lands a hook to the side of the head. Noitez misses with a punch to the body.
Noitez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Noitez lands with a short shot to the head. A short right from Noitez on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner. Turner is trying to break the clinch but Noitez is controlling him. Noitez dips a shoulder and cracks Turner with a mighty uppercut! Turner falls back against the cage and Noitez unloads with a barrage of strikes! Turner is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Noitez screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Noitez! Nate Noitez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
OFK 95 - Knox Vs Line
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1# Lentz connects with a right hand. Cusumano shakes it off. Cusumano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lentz. Cusumano tries to clinch but Lentz moves out of range. Lentz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Lentz lands a nice hook to Cusumano's body. Cusumano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Lentz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lentz lands a slapping body shot.
Cusumano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Cusumano drives through and clinches with Lentz against the cage.
Cusumano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2# Lentz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cusumano swinging wildly here.
Cusumano tries to clinch but fails miserably and Lentz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lentz works Cusumano's body with a nice hook. A big left from Lentz misses. Cusumano doesn't manage to clinch there - Lentz circles away.
Lentz flicks out a counter leg kick but Cusumano steps away. Cusumano closes the distance but Lentz moves to the side and Lentz counters with a one-two to the body. Cusumano swinging wildly here.
#T1# Lentz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cusumano misses with a double jab.
#CL# Cusumano moves into the clinch. Lentz misses with a body punch.
Cusumano lands with a right to the head. Lentz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Cusumano is looking to control Lentz's arms but Lentz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cusumano has his back to the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Lentz.
Lentz slows down the pace here.
Cusumano wants a takedown but no success here.
Cusumano tries to score a body lock takedown but Lentz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2# Lentz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Cusumano.
Lentz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Lentz misses with a lunging right hand
and Cusumano counters with a nice uppercut. #T2# Lentz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lentz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A looping hook to the body misses from Lentz. Cusumano does a little dance to reset his feet. Lentz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cusumano finds it's way round the side to connect with Lentz's head. Cusumano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lentz throws out the jab. Cusumano throws a big counter combination but Lentz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. We've been hearing reports that Cusumano has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cusumano tries to clinch there but Lentz circles away.
Lentz throws a head kick but Cusumano moves out of range.
Lentz ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Cusumano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cusumano fails in his attempt to clinch. Cusumano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lentz.
Cusumano tries to clinch but Lentz is having none of it. Cusumano blocks a head kick by Lentz.
Lentz dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The fight stays on the outside here - Cusumano looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Lentz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cusumano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3# Cusumano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cusumano is looking to clinch. Cusumano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lentz lands a right hook to the body.
Cusumano tries to clinch up. Lentz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A swing and a miss from Lentz. Lentz lands with a nice body punch. Lentz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cusumano.
Lentz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cusumano throws a big counter combination but Lentz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Cusumano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lentz. Lentz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cusumano. Lentz lands with a nice body punch. Cusumano wants to clinch up but Lentz keeps it at a distance. Lentz misses with a body shot.
Cusumano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cusumano throws a combination that misses and Lentz counters with a body kick that stops Cusumano in his tracks momentarily. #T4# Lentz thows a left - swing and a miss! Lentz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cusumano with a jab. Cusumano checks the leg kick. Lentz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Lentz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Lentz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cusumano slips a straight right by Lentz. Lentz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lentz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cusumano. Cusumano circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Lentz misses with a wild body shot. The fighters circling - Lentz throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A clash of legs there as Cusumano blocks the low kick. Cusumano throws a big counter combination but Lentz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Cusumano tries to bum rush Lentz with a series of wild strikes but Lentz uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Lentz takes one to the chin there. Cusumano doesn't manage to clinch there - Lentz circles away.
Lentz pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Lentz dominated that round. That's time! Cusumano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Lentz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lentz misses with a body shot.
Cusumano is looking for a counter combo. Cusumano avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Cusumano seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Lentz with a body punch. A glancing blow. Lentz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Lentz lands a jab to Cusumano's midsection. A telegraphed right hand from Cusumano misses the target. Lentz throws a looping overhand right but Cusumano ducks down to avoid it. Lentz slips a jab from Cusumano. Cusumano misses with a few strikes there.
Lentz misses with a hook. Cusumano ducked under it nicely. Lentz throws a nice inside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cusumano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lentz now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Lentz connects with a right hand. Cusumano shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut. Lentz has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Cusumano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Steve Cusumano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Cusumano throws a series of punches but Lentz moves out of range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lentz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lentz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1# Cusumano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Lentz on the wrong end of a nice jab. Cusumano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Cusumano throws a right hand that Lentz ducks under and follows up with a left that Lentz also avoids with ease. Lentz jabs at Cusumano's body.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Cusumano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cusumano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Lentz lands a high kick!
Cusumano is looking to clinch. Cusumano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lentz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cusumano tries to clinch up but Lentz circles away and keeps his distance. Lentz throws the kick towards the body but Cusumano avoids it. As Lentz looks to move away, Cusumano throws a big counter combo but Lentz just gets out of the way. Lentz with a hook. Cusumano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lentz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2# A jab from Lentz does it's job there. Leon Lentz seems to be getting the better of the standup. Lentz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Cusumano is looking to clinch. Lentz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cusumano with a body shot. Lentz motions for Cusumano to come forward. Lentz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Lentz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cusumano is out of range and Lentz settles back down. Cusumano doesn't manage to clinch there - Lentz circles away.
Lentz missing with a left hand there. Cusumano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Cusumano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Lentz throws a sloppy head kick and Cusumano moves out of range easily. Cusumano throws a body shot but no joy. Lentz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. That kick from Lentz tenderised Cusumano's leg. Cusumano is trying to keep his angry face on. Lentz lands a jab to the nose. Cusumano throws a right and a left that both miss. Lentz jabbing away but nothing is landing. Cusumano throws a right and a left that both miss. Lentz throws the kick towards the body but Cusumano avoids it. Cusumano moves in looking to clinch but Lentz pushes him off.#T3# Cusumano tries to clinch up but Lentz circles away and keeps his distance. Lentz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cusumano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. A looping hook to the body misses from Lentz. Cusumano does a little dance to reset his feet. Lentz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cusumano finds it's way round the side to connect with Lentz's head. Lentz lands with a good body shot. Cusumano tries to clinch but Lentz moves out of range. Cusumano wants to clinch up but Lentz keeps it at a distance. Cusumano wants to clinch. Cusumano checks a low kick from Lentz. Cusumano doesn't manage to clinch there - Lentz circles away.
Cusumano throws a shot to the body.
Cusumano is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Cusumano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4# Lentz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cusumano at a distance.
Lentz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cusumano. That did some damage! Lentz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cusumano is out of range. Cusumano takes a swing at Lentz's ribcage but misses. A combination from Cusumano does no damage. This has been an exciting period of action! Cusumano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lentz manages to avoid it. Lentz lands a right hook to the body.
Lentz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cusumano is looking to counter punch. Cusumano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lentz paws at him with a jab and circles away. Lentz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cusumano ducks down and throws a hook to the body. A telegraphed right hand from Lentz misses the target. Cusumano appears to be looking for a big counter. A swing and a miss from Lentz. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lentz throws a jab but it's blocked by Cusumano. It looked like Cusumano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Cusumano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Cusumano moves in looking to clinch but Lentz pushes him off. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Lentz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Cusumano wants to clinch up but Lentz keeps it at a distance. Cusumano tries to clinch up. Cusumano throws a nice looking combination but Lentz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Cusumano moves to clinch but Lentz breaks away and Lentz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Cusumano looks to clinch and Lentz counters with a stiff right hand. A looping hook to the body misses from Lentz. Cusumano does a little dance to reset his feet. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cusumano crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lentz - the referee stops the clock and Cusumano gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lentz. Cusumano manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Cusumano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Cusumano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lentz counters with a nice uppercut. Cusumano looks to clinch and Lentz counters with a nice uppercut. An inside leg kick from Lentz misses. Cusumano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Cusumano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lentz throws a nice outside leg kick. Lentz moves out of range of the strikes.#T1# Cusumano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Cusumano is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Cusumano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Cusumano tries to clinch up but Lentz circles away and keeps his distance. Cusumano fails in his attempt to clinch. Cusumano throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Good work by Cusumano as he checks the leg kick. Lentz misses with a leg kick and Cusumano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Lentz misses with a body kick. Cusumano wants to clinch and Lentz counters with a straight right hand. Cusumano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Lentz throws a body shot but no joy. Lentz throws a body shot but no joy. Lentz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Lentz staying out of range there. Lentz catches Cusumano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lentz's corner calls for a 1-2. Lentz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Cusumano blocks a head kick by Lentz.
#T2# Lentz circles away from the clinch attempt and Lentz counters with a nice leg kick. Lentz throws a nice outside leg kick. Cusumano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lentz.
A jab from Lentz finds it's way through Cusumano's defenses. Cusumano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lentz swats him away and circles back towards the center. Lentz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cusumano.
Lentz swings for the body but Cusumano moves out of range.
Cusumano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lentz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Cusumano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lentz swats him away and circles back towards the center. Lentz throws a fast counter high kick but Cusumano manages to duck under it in time. Lentz throws a nice looking combination but Cusumano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Lentz thuds a left hand into Cusumano's body. Cusumano scores with a jab. Lentz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cusumano in his tracks. Lentz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cusumano's sensitive parts. #T3# Lentz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lentz. #CL# Cusumano clinches up with Lentz and pushes him back against the cage. Cusumano working aggressively here.
Cusumano tries to work over Lentz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2# Lentz manages to break the clinch.
Cusumano tries to clinch up. Lentz lands with a cross. A combination from Cusumano does no damage. Cusumano throws a head kick that misses and Lentz counters with an outside leg kick.
Lentz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Lentz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cusumano sees it coming and avoids it easily. Lentz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cusumano tries to land a front kick but Lentz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Lentz feints a counter leg kick. Lentz misses with a straight left. Lentz just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4# Lentz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cusumano will feel that in the morning. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cusumano ducks under a wild hook from Lentz. Cusumano is looking for a counter combo. Lentz works the jab nicely. Lentz scores with a spinning back kick! Cusumano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lentz. Cusumano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Lentz scores with a leg kick.
Lentz throws a looping overhand right but Cusumano ducks down to avoid it. #CL# Cusumano has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2# Lentz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lentz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Cusumano is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Steve Cusumano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Cusumano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Leon Lentz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lentz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight! Leon Lentz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Lentz 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Lentz! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2021 |
#R1# Out scores with a hook to the body. Turner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Out slips a jab from Turner. A quick step to the side and Out tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Turner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Out lands with an overhand left. Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Out. Out scores with a punch to the head. Turner takes a swing at Out's ribcage but misses. Turner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. A left lands for Out.#ROC#Turner is rocked! Out lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Turner falls backwards - clearly groggy! Out dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Take Out! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Noitez clinches up with Turner and pushes him back against the cage. Turner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Noitez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards. Noitez tries for a takedown but Turner manages to get underhooks.
Turner wants to break free but Noitez has control.
A short left from Noitez. Noitez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Noitez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noitez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Noitez tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Noitez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turner backwards. #BC2# Turner manages to break the clinch.
Nate Noitez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Noitez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away. Noitez is looking to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turner throws a right hand that Noitez ducks under and follows up with a left that Noitez also avoids with ease. Noitez is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Noitez tries to clinch up. Noitez is looking to clinch. The fight stays on the outside here - Noitez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1# Turner misses with a double jab.
Noitez wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.#CL# Noitez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Noitez swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it. Come on Noitez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2# Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Noitez is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2# and Turner counters with a shoot takedown. Noitez fights it but they end up in guard. Noitez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Noitez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turner is one step ahead there. Noitez has a closed guard, preventing Turner from standing up. #T2# A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Noitez holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB# Noitez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Turner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Turner being controlled here momentarily. Turner wanted to stand there but Noitez had control of the position. Noitez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turner's guard. #REVR# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hammerfist, elbow! yells Noitez's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Noitez looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB# Noitez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Turner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Turner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Turner! #REVB# Turner wants to stand but Noitez has his arm trapped. Noitez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Turner tries to stand but Noitez is controlling his head. Noitez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Noitez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turner is working away from the top position though. Noitez is pressing down on Turner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Noitez has a closed guard, preventing Turner from standing up. Noitez trying to keep a closed guard but Turner is proving a slippery customer.
Noitez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Noitez tries to get out of the position.#T4# Noitez wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB# Noitez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Noitez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Turner is aware though and is defending well. Turner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Noitez is proving hard to escape from. Noitez trying to control the position.
Noitez managing to control the position. Turner postures up.
Turner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Noitez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Noitez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Turner wants to stand but Noitez has a closed guard, so he can't escape. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Noitez dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Noitez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Turner tries to land a leg kick but Noitez saw it coming and moves away.
Noitez tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range. #CL# Noitez gets a clinch. Noitez wants to take the fight to the mat but Turner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Turner is trying to push Noitez away but Noitez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2# Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Noitez tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
Turner throws a big counter head kick but Noitez avoids it with no problem. Turner swats away the attempt to clinch by Noitez. Noitez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Noitez fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL# Noitez moves into the clinch.#BC2# Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Noitez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Noitez tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range. #T1# Noitez is looking to clinch. The fight stays on the outside here - Noitez looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Noitez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Turner gets tackled into the cage by Noitez. Noitez maintains the clinch. #BC2# Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noitez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away. Noitez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Noitez fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL# Noitez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turner, pushing him back against the cage. Turner wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noitez. A short uppercut from Noitez. A short right from Noitez on the inside. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Noitez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Noitez misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2# A bit of stalling here from Noitez.
Noitez stalls. Noitez is working for takedown but Turner is calmly controlling the position for now. Noitez tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2# Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Noitez is looking to clinch. Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL# Noitez closes the distance and clinches. This has been an exciting period of action! Turner takes a shot to the head. Noitez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Noitez stalls. Noitez digs a right hand underneath Turner's ribcage. Turner let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3# Noitez controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Noitez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Noitez misses with the head strike.
Noitez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Noitez misses with a short punch on the inside. Nate Noitez has scored more points in the clinch so far. Turner wants to get back to striking at distance but Noitez won't allow it.
Turner wants to break free but Noitez has control.
Noitez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow. Noitez tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Noitez lands on the inside with an uppercut. Noitez lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4##BC2# Turner breaks from the clinch.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Noitez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away. Turner misses with a wild combination.
Noitez tries to close the distance and clinch but Turner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Noitez clinches with his opponent.
Turner is trying to break the clinch but Noitez is controlling him. Turner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Noitez lands a body punch. Turner is breathing heavily.#BC2# Turner breaks from the clinch.
Noitez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?#CL# Noitez rushes Turner and presses him up against the cage. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Noitez has Turner pressed against the cage, preventing Turner from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A right handed body shot lands from Noitez.
Noitez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turner or not. Noitez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turners head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Noitez dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Turner keeps the fight on the outside. Noitez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center. Noitez tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it. The fight stays on the outside here - Noitez looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Noitez tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
Turner swats away the attempt to clinch by Noitez. Turner swats away the attempt to clinch by Noitez. Turner feints the counter takedown. Noitez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turner keeps the fight on the outside.#CL# Noitez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Turner has had enough of the clinch but Noitez keeps him there for the moment. A nice left hand lands by Noitez.
#T1##BC2# Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Noitez fails in his attempt to clinch. Turner keeps the fight on the outside. Turner feints and then cracks Noitez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Noitez down. Turner swats away the attempt to clinch by Noitez.#CL# Noitez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Noitez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2# Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Noitez tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it. Noitez tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
Noitez doesn't manage to clinch there - Turner circles away.
Noitez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Turner lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Noitez backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#It looks like Nate Noitez has been cut. Turner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2# Turner circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2# and Turner counters with a nice double leg into guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Noitez seems keen to control Turner's posture. Turner tries to stand but Noitez is controlling from the bottom. Noitez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turner manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Nate Noitez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Noitez sitting in guard, not really doing much. Noitez throwing strikes from guard but Turner blocks nicely. Noitez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Turner's head.#T3# Turner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Noitez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Noitez throws a strike but Turner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Turner wants to get up but he can't break Noitez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB# Noitez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Turner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Noitez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turner is one step ahead there. Turner being controlled here momentarily. #SUB# Noitez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Turner defends well.#T4# Turner would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Noitez controlling Turner's posture. Noitez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turner's guard. #REVR# Turner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Noitez trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Noitez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Turner's head. Nate Noitez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Noitez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Noitez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Zeus Turner. I think Noitez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:28 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Noitez! A very excited looking Nate Noitez 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:
Highland 54
Date: May 28, 2021 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Turner misses with a double jab.
Thibodeaux Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Thibodeaux Jr connects with a single shot there. Thibodeaux Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thibodeaux Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #TD2# Turner shoots in and gets a takedown into Thibodeaux Jr's guard. Turner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Turner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thibodeaux Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. Turner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1# Turner advances position into side control! Turner scores with punches from side control. Turner is chipping away with strikes.
Turner working the body and head with strikes. Thibodeaux Jr gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Turner with a couple of short strikes.#ROC2#Thibodeaux Jr is rocked! Turner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2# Whack. That's a big, big shot from Turner! Thibodeaux Jr is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sterling Turner! Our winner, Sterling Turner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Noitez closes the distance and pushes Turner back into the cage. Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC# Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noitez tries to clinch up.#CL2# Noitez rushes Turner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Still in the clinch, Noitez scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC# Turner breaks from the clinch.
Turner swats away the attempt to clinch by Noitez. Turner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2# Noitez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Noitez tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Noitez misses with a short punch on the inside. Noitez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Noitez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Turner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Good body shot from Noitez.
Noitez misses with a punch on the inside.
Noitez working some nice short punches in the clinch. Noitez scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1# Noitez lands on the inside with an uppercut. Turner blocking some punches.
Noitez lands a hook to the side of the head. Noitez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards. Noitez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC# Turner manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Turner. #CL2# Noitez instigates a clinch. Turner tries to circle away but Noitez has him pinned against the cage. Noitez misses with a hook from the clinch. Noitez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Turner blocking some punches.
Turner takes a shot to the head. Noitez lands with a left to the head. Turner is looking to break free of the clinch but Noitez has double underhooks. #T2# Noitez is trying to drag Turner to the mat but Turner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Noitez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noitez works on Turner's body with a couple of short punches. Noitez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Noitez stalling in the clinch.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Noitez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turner backwards. Turner is trying to push Noitez away but Noitez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC# Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nate Noitez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Noitez instigates a clinch. Still in the clinch, Noitez scores with a nice short uppercut. Noitez digs a right hand into Turner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turner's gas tank. Turner is breathing heavily. A shot in the inside from Noitez. Noitez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T3##BC# Turner breaks the clinch.
Noitez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Turner.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Noitez'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. A head punch on the inside from Noitez fails to land. Turner wants to get back to striking at distance but Noitez won't allow it.
Noitez scores with a nice hook to the head. A body shot lands from Noitez.
Noitez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Noitez lands with a short shot to the head. Noitez can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
#T4# A left hand lands to the body for Noitez.
Noitez lands with a right to the head. Noitez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Noitez. Noitez scores with a shoulder strike. Turner working hard to break the clinch. Noitez scores with a hook to the body. A nice left hand lands by Noitez.
Noitez has Turner pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner. Noitez lands with a light punch inside. A short right from Noitez on the inside. Noitez lands a hook that snaps the head of Turner backwards. Turner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Noitez has him pressed against the cage. Noitez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turner backwards. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Noitez dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2# Noitez closes the distance and clinches. Noitez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Turner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Nice body punch from Noitez. Noitez misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Noitez scores with a nice short uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noitez. Noitez is working Turner over against the cage.#BC# Turner manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Noitez gets in close and instigates a clinch. Noitez lands with a short shot to the head. Noitez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short uppercut from Noitez. Noitez stalling in the clinch.
Turner wants to get back to striking at distance but Noitez won't allow it.
Turner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Noitez scores with a shoulder strike. #T1##BC# Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Noitez clinches up against the cage. Turner tries to circle away but Noitez has him pinned against the cage.#TD2# Noitez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Noitez looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Turner has hold of Noitez's hands but Noitez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Turner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Turner tries to get out of the position. Noitez prevents Turner from standing back up.
#SUB2# Turner is defending against the submission attempts here by Noitez.
Noitez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Turner wants to get back to his feet. Turner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Noitez on the ground.#T2# The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Noitez connects with a nice short shot to Turner's temple. Noitez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Turner taking some punishment here, with Noitez in his half guard. Noitez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Turner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC2#Turner is rocked! Noitez lands a big elbow - Turner is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Noitez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Noitez! Nate Noitez thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2021 |
#R1# Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evensen wants to clinch. Evensen closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2# and Turner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Evensen is trying to get back to full guard. Evensen is trying to stand back up but Turner is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Evensen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Evensen is trying to stand up here but Turner is controlling him well. Evensen trying to control from the bottom.
Turner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1# Evensen is controlling Turner's trapped leg to prevent Turner from advancing to side control. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Evensen continues to stall.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Evensen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL# Evensen gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Turner manages to break the clinch.
Evensen is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Turner is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Turner tries to bum rush Evensen with a series of wild strikes but Evensen uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Turner keeps the fight on the outside. Evensen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center. Evensen tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it. Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Evensen doesn't manage to clinch there - Turner circles away.
#T2# Evensen blocks a low kick nicely. Evensen wants to clinch. Turner steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Evensen darts in trying to clinch and Turner counters with a three punch combo that has Evensen backing up. Evensen nods at Turner to acknowledge the strikes. Evensen is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Evensen tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range. Despite the aggression on Turner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Evensen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside. Turner looks like he wants to counter punch here. Turner throws a right and a left that Evensen avoids nicely. Turner scores with a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Evensen doesn't manage to clinch there - Turner circles away.
A punch combination from Turner misses. Evensen tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it. #T3# A big left from Turner misses. #CL2# Turner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Turner is trying to break the clinch but Evensen is controlling him. Evensen working hard to break the clinch. Evensen trying to control the position but instead, Turner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Evensen into the cage. Evensen misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner. #BC2# Turner manages to break the clinch.
Evensen tries to close the distance and clinch but Turner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. The fight stays on the outside here - Evensen looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Turner swats away the attempt to clinch by Evensen.#T4# Evensen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Evensen is looking to clinch. A clash of legs there as Evensen blocks the low kick. Turner keeps the fight on the outside. Turner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Evensen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2# Turner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Evensen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Turner is in Evensen's guard. Turner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Evensen keeping full guard, as Turner tries to pass. Evensen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES# Evensen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Turner off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Morty Turner dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# A slapping leg kick lands for Turner.
Evensen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center. Evensen tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Turner counters with a left and a right that stings Evensen. Evensen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Turner wants to counter with a clinch but Evensen pushes him away. Evensen moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off. Evensen tries to clinch up. Turner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Evensen. Turner scores with the left hand. Evensen knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2# Turner looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Evensen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Turner is looking to work some ground and pound but Evensen has wrist control. Evensen controlling Turner's posture. #T1# Turner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Evensen pulls Turner in to control the position. Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Turner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Evensen pulls Turner in to control the position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Evensen tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range. Turner swats away the attempt to clinch by Evensen. Turner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Evensen moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off. Seleucus Evensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. The fight stays on the outside here - Evensen looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Turner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Turner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Evensen tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range. Despite the aggression on Turner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Turner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Evensen defends it nicely. Turner thows a left - swing and a miss! Evensen tries to close the distance and clinch but Turner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Evensen wants to clinch. Evensen tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range. Turner swats away the attempt to clinch by Evensen.#T3# A leg kick checked by Evensen. Evensen is looking to clinch. Evensen doesn't manage to clinch there - Turner circles away.
And Turner responds with a good body kick, but Evensen manages to step out the way in time. Morty Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup. Evensen is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Evensen moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off. Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turner throws a series of strikes that have Evensen backpedaling.
Evensen tries to clinch up. Evensen is looking to clinch. Evensen blocks the body kick.
Evensen tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance. Turner scores with a body shot.
Turner throws a leg kick but Evensen checks it. #T4# Evensen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Evensen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Evensen is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Evensen closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2# and Turner counters with a nice double leg into guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Turner postures up in Evensen's guard and throws a big left but Evensen blocks it. Evensen tries to land a sweep but no joy. Turner throws a big right hand that misses. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Evensen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SU2# Turner stands and steps away. Evensen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Morty Turner 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# Evensen tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance. Turner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Evensen under the eye. Evensen tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range. Turner tries to score with a low kick but Evensen moves his leg out of the way. Evensen is looking to clinch. Evensen tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance. Evensen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Evensen wants to clinch. Evensen fails in his attempt to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Evensen tries to clinch up letting Turner counter with a right hand. #CL# Evensen closes the distance and pushes Turner back into the cage. Turner is trying to break free.#T1# Evensen has Turner pressed against the cage, preventing Turner from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Turner is trying to break the clinch but Evensen has him pressed against the cage. A hook to the body from Evensen.
Evensen misses with the head strike.
#BC2# Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Evensen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center. Turner looks like he wants to counter punch here. Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Evensen tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range. Evensen moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off. Turner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Evensen. Evensen looks to clinch and Turner counters with an outside leg kick.
Evensen tries to clinch and Turner counters with a nice uppercut. Evensen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center. Turner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Turner misses with a combination
and Evensen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2# Evensen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Evensen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Turner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Evensen moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off. Turner is looking to score with low kicks. Evensen wants to clinch. Evensen is looking to clinch. Turner misses with a takedown attempt and Evensen counters with a nice body kick. Turner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Evensen tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range. Evensen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Evensen. Evensen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Evensen tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
Evensen fails in his attempt to clinch. Turner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3##CL# Evensen clinches. A short uppercut from Evensen. Evensen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow. Turner blocking some punches.
#BC2# Turner breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Evensen looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Evensen tries to clinch up. Evensen tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Turner counters with a two punch combo. Evensen tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance. Evensen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Turner keeps the fight on the outside.#T4# Evensen looks to clinch and Turner counters with a left and a right that stings Evensen. Turner keeps the fight on the outside. Morty Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Evensen tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it. Evensen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Evensen tries to close the distance and clinch but Turner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Evensen tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance. Turner lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Evensen doesn't manage to clinch there - Turner circles away.
Evensen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Seleucus Evensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Evensen scores with a jab to the body. Seleucus Evensen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2# Turner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Evensen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Morty Turner has got the better of the ground game so far. Turner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Morty Turner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Evensen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Morty Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Turner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morty Turner! |
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Event:
IXF XXVII
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1# Phol looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well. Turner throws a head kick but Phol moves out of range.
Turner lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut. Turner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Phol misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely. #CL# Phol closes the distance and clinches. A quick uppercut on the inside from Phol. Phol throws a head punch that misses. Turner tries to circle away but Phol has him pinned against the cage. Turner wants to break free but Phol has control.
Turner wants to break free but Phol has control.
A short uppercut from Phol. A nice left hand lands by Phol.
Turner is trying to break the clinch but Phol is controlling him. Phol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Turner can't break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Phol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turners head. #T1# Phol lands a left hand.
A short left from Phol. #CUT#It looks like Zeus Turner has been cut. Turner looks winded! Phol pushes Turner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Turner can't break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phol. Phol stalling.
Phol pushes Turner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Phol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Phol lands a body shot. Phol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC#Turner is rocked! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phol. Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Phol finish him? Phol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Phol working aggressively here.
Phol misses with a short punch on the inside. Phol misses with a short punch on the inside. This has been an exciting period of action! A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner. Phol misses with a hook from the clinch. Phol throws a head punch that misses. A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land. A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner. Phol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land. Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phol misses with a hook from the clinch. Phol definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner seems to have recovered his senses. Phol is leaning against Turner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2# Phol throws a big uppercut that drops Turner! More strikes from Phol and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Turner lies dazed against the cage as Phol celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mfer Phol! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 54:Escalante v Abner 2
Date: May 19, 2021 |
#R1# Grang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Turner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grang moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Turner throws a low kick, looking for Grang's leg but Grang calmly moves out of range. As Turner backs off Grang throws a huge counter combo but Turner manages to avoid it all. Grang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it. Turner throws a right and a left that both miss. Grang throws a poor cross that misses
and Turner counters with a series of strikes. Grang will be more careful next time no doubt. Turner tries a low kick but Grang avoids it. Turner tried to score with a low kick but Grang checks it. Jinski Grang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Grang lands an overhand right. Turner slips under a jab from Grang. Turner throws a big counter combination but Grang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Grang swats away the attempt to clinch by Turner. Grang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily. Some wild striking there from Turner.
Grang swings widly with a right hand
and Turner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1# Grang displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Grang misses with a double jab
and Turner counters with a series of strikes. Grang will be more careful next time no doubt. Grang swinging wildly here.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Grang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Grang misses with a looping right. Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grang moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Grang swings and misses with a shot to the body and Turner counters with a series of strikes. Grang will be more careful next time no doubt. Turner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Grang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Turner tries to land a leg kick but Grang saw it coming and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Grang jabbing away but nothing is landing. Turner misses with a low kick. Grang misses with an uppercut
and Turner counters with a two punch combo. Grang connects with the punch.#T2# Grang throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely. Grang throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease. Turner throws a low kick, looking for Grang's leg but Grang calmly moves out of range. Grang misses with a left hand and Turner counters with a series of strikes. Grang will be more careful next time no doubt. Grang moves out of range of the leg kick from Turner. Turner is looking to clinch but Grang is avoiding it.
Grang thows a left - swing and a miss! Turner throws a low kick, looking for Grang's leg but Grang calmly moves out of range. Turner misses with a kick to the body.
Grang takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses. Grang throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range. #CL# Turner clinches. Grang scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2# Grang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turner throws a leg kick and Grang counters with a one-two to the body. #T3# Turner misses with a low kick as Grang jumps back. Grang throws a big shot that misses. Grang blocks a head kick by Turner.
Turner scores with a three punch combo!
Turner thows a leg kick but Grang checks it and Grang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Grang misses with a wild combination.
Grang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grang is out of range and Turner settles back down. Turner staying out of range there. Turner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turner throws a leg kick but Grang moved away. Grang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turner counters with a left and a right that stings Grang. Grang misses with a wild body shot. #T4# The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grang checks a leg kick. Grang misses with a body shot.
Grang looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range. Grang punishes Turner's body with a nice straight punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Turner closes the distance and lands a one-two. Grang checks a low kick from Turner. Grang throws an off balance right hand
and Turner counters with a series of strikes. Grang will be more careful next time no doubt. Turner slips under a jab. Grang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL# Turner drives through and clinches with Grang against the cage.
#BC2# Grang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Turner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grang checks it well. A big left from Grang misses. As Grang looks to move away, Turner throws a big counter combo but Grang just gets out of the way. Turner dodges the punch combination from Grang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kali Turner dominated that round. That's time! Turner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Grang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grang is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Grang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turner counters with a two punch combo. Kali Turner is winning the standup battle so far. Grang misses with a lunging right hand
and Turner counters with a two punch combo. Turner throws a leg kick but Grang moved away. Grang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turner counters with a series of strikes. Grang will be more careful next time no doubt. Sloppy strikes from Turner. Those never looked like landing. Grang throws a poor cross that misses
and Turner counters with a two punch combo. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grang. Grang misses with a wild combination.
Turner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grang throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Grang throws a series of punches but Turner avoids them all with ease. #T1# Grang misses with a jab to the body
and Turner counters with a three punch combo that has Grang backing up. Grang nods at Turner to acknowledge the strikes. Grang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Grang. Turner is looking to score with low kicks. Turner is working the combinations to good effect here. Grang avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Turner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Turner throws a front kick aimed at Grang's knee but Grang avoids it well. Grang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away. Turner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Turner throws a leg kick that misses. Turner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turner throws a half hearted mid kick. The fighters circling - Grang throws out the jab but it was never going to land. It looked like Turner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Grang checks a leg kick. Grang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turner counters with a one-two to the body. Good exchange - Grang coming out on top. Grang misses the jab.#T2# Turner throws a series of punches but Grang moves out of range. Grang throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Grang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner. Grang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away. Grang misses with a wild body shot. Grang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Grang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Turner avoids the body shot from Grang.
Grang misses the shot to the body. Turner appears to be looking for a big counter. Turner lands a right hook to the body.
Grang misses with a double jab
and Turner counters with a three punch combo that has Grang backing up. Grang nods at Turner to acknowledge the strikes. Grang throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease. Grang checks a leg kick nicely. Kali Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3# Grang misses with a looping left. Grang throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily. Grang throws a body shot but no joy. Grang throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it. Grang misses with a straight right. It looked like Turner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Turner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Grang lands a head shot. Grang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Grang throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely. Grang is breathing heavily. Grang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner. Grang misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely. Turner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grang circles away quickly and effectively. Grang lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Grang misses with a right hand and Turner counters with a left and a right that stings Grang. Turner swinging wildly here.
#T4# Grang missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Grang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turner counters with a left and a right that stings Grang. 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! Grang misses the shot to the body. Grang misses with a double jab.
Grang throws a lazy uppercut
and Turner counters with a left and a right that stings Grang. Grang throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease. Turner appears to be looking for a big counter. Turner throws a wild body kick that Grang sees coming a mile off. Turner lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Grang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turner.
Grang misses with an uppercut. Turner appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL# Turner moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC# Turner breaks from the clinch.
Grang throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot. Turner throws a big counter combination but Grang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Turner tries to clinch up but Grang circles away and keeps his distance. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kali Turner dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Turner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Grang is looking for the big counter here. Grang misses with a left hand and Turner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Grang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grang can do to turn this around? Grang scores with a nice right hand.
Grang misses with a hook
and Turner counters with a series of strikes. Grang will be more careful next time no doubt. Turner wants to clinch up but Grang keeps it at a distance. Grang has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Turner throws a leg kick and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Grang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Grang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Turner counters with a series of strikes. Grang will be more careful next time no doubt. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A punch combination from Turner misses. Grang throws a poor cross that misses
and Turner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Turner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Grang tries to bum rush Turner with a series of wild strikes but Turner uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Grang misses with a body punch
and Turner counters with a two punch combo. Turner throws a series of punches but Grang avoids them all with ease. #T1# Turner ducks under a wild hook from Grang. Turner tries to clinch there but Grang circles away.
Grang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Grang throws a big shot that misses. Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Grang misses the target. Grang punishes Turner's body with a nice straight punch. Grang checks a leg kick. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grang! But no joy. Grang checks a leg kick. Grang looks like he wants to counter punch here. Turner throws a chopping leg kick but Grang manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Turner throws a sloppy head kick and Grang moves out of range easily. Despite the aggression on Grang's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Grang throws a lazy uppercut
and Turner counters with a left to the body. Turner throws a head kick that misses. #T2# Grang throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range. Turner tries to clinch up. Grang swinging wildly here.
Turner is looking to wear down Grang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Grang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turner counters with a series of strikes. Grang will be more careful next time no doubt. Grang throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily. Left hook, right uppercut from Turner. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Grang throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily. Grang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Grang swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Turner ducks under a wild hook from Grang. Grang just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner tries to clinch up but Grang circles away and keeps his distance.#T3# Turner throws a one two combo.
Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Grang throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range. A big right from Grang misses. Grang throws an off balance right hand
and Turner counters with a three punch combo that has Grang backing up. Grang nods at Turner to acknowledge the strikes. Grang throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily. Turner throws a nice looking combination but Grang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grang. Grang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turner counters with a series of strikes. Grang will be more careful next time no doubt. Left hook, right uppercut from Turner. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Grang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jinski Grang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Grang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turner circles away quickly and effectively. Turner feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4# Turner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Grang lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Grang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turner doesn't seem bothered though. Grang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turner throws out a leg kick but Grang moves out of range and Turner only half commits. Grang unleashes a big counter combination but Turner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Turner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Turner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Turner. Grang misses with a hook
and Turner counters with a one-two to the body. Turner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grang. Turner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grang is out of range and Turner settles back down. Grang throws an off balance right hand
and Turner counters with a right hand to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Grang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grang misses with a hook
and Turner counters with a three punch combo that has Grang backing up. Grang nods at Turner to acknowledge the strikes. Kali Turner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A nice combination there by Grang.
And that's the end of the fight! Kali Turner showed his dominance in that final round. Well Turner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kali Turner! An out of breath Kali Turner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Highland 45
Date: May 16, 2021 |
#R1# Janssen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Janssen shoots in looking for a takedown. Turner tries to sprawl out of it but Janssen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Turner throws a right hand that Janssen ducks under and follows up with a left that Janssen also avoids with ease. Janssen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Sterling Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Janssen. Janssen tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance. Janssen takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Janssen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Turner to the mat! Turner manages to get full guard. Janssen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Turner wants to get back to his feet but Janssen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Janssen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1# Janssen landing some decent shots from guard. Janssen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Turner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Janssen is controlling him. Janssen slips nicely into half guard. Turner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Turner has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Janssen throwing strikes from guard but Turner blocks nicely. Turner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Janssen is controlling him. Janssen postures up.
#T2# Janssen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Turner's head. Janssen lands a couple of elbows. Turner working a defensive guard here.
Janssen working some strikes from top position.#SUB# Turner has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Janssen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Turner. Janssen cracks Turner with an elbow. That is naaassty. Janssen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Janssen looks up at the clock and then as Turner takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Janssen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Janssen working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC2#Turner is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Janssen scoring with punches from side control. Oh Turner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Turner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Turner tries to get out of the position.#T3# Janssen scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Turner is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Janssen can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Janssen! Sterling Turner spoke after the fight, saying 'win next time'. |
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Event:
KoF:IW II - Wright X Atckinson
Date: May 16, 2021 |
#R1# Turner checks a low kick from IronSide. Turner appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Turner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Turner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. IronSide misses with a low kick as Turner jumps back. Turner is looking to counter the offense by IronSide and move into the clinch. IronSide fails in his attempt to clinch. IronSide wants to clinch. Turner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says IronSide as he avoids it easily. Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
IronSide lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Turner shoots in for a takedown but IronSide shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kentrell Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Turner dives in for a single leg takedown but IronSide sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Turner can't break the clinch.
Turner prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC# Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. IronSide closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turner circles away. Left hook, right uppercut from Turner. IronSide takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
IronSide drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Turner defends it well. IronSide checks a low kick from Turner. Turner punishes IronSide's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2# IronSide has closed the distance and engaged Turner in a clinch.
IronSide has Turner pressed against the cage, preventing Turner from circling away and getting back to striking at range. IronSide looking for a takedown. #T2# IronSide keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Turner's efforts to push away. Turner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Turner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC# Turner breaks the clinch.
IronSide takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
IronSide throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Donk. Turner catches IronSide right on the button with a cross. Turner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from IronSide. Turner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Turner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL# Turner rushes IronSide and presses him up against the cage. IronSide is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3# Turner is looking to break free of the clinch but IronSide has double underhooks. Turner tries to break the clinch but IronSide is controlling the position. I was talking to Turner's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Turner can't break the clinch.
IronSide drops down looking for an ankle pick but Turner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Turner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
IronSide misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
IronSide with the counter takedown but Turner avoids it easily. A left and a right from Turner both land. Nice combination. Turner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Turner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2# IronSide rushes Turner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Turner tries to break the clinch but IronSide is controlling the position. #T4##BC# Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. IronSide throws a wild combination but nothing lands. IronSide shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turner defends it nicely. Turner is working the combinations to good effect here. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# IronSide has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC# Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turner feints and then cracks IronSide's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow IronSide down. Turner misses with a few strikes there.
IronSide checks a low kick from Turner. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kentrell Turner dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but IronSide moves out of range and avoids them all easily. And IronSide tries to counter it with a takedown but Turner pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2# IronSide clinches up against the cage. Turner wants to get back to striking at distance but IronSide won't allow it.
IronSide tries to score a body lock takedown but Turner shows good agility there to stay on his feet. IronSide wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Turner has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# IronSide pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. IronSide tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it. The fight stays on the outside here - IronSide looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. IronSide keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. A low kick lands for Turner.
Kentrell Turner is winning the standup battle so far.#T1# An inside leg kick lands from Turner. A nice combination there by Turner.
IronSide misses with a few strikes there.
IronSide displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turner. IronSide misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turner tries a low kick but IronSide avoids it. IronSide drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Turner defends it well. Turner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
IronSide wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance. As IronSide tries to get set, Turner tries to push him back and clinch up but IronSide manages to avoid the attempt. Kentrell Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
IronSide tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2# A nice leg kick from Turner, right into the meat of the thigh.
IronSide tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center. IronSide's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. IronSide changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. IronSide tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center. Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but IronSide moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Turner throws a leg kick but IronSide sees it coming and moves out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Turner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2# IronSide pushes Turner up against the cage in a clinch. Turner can't break the clinch.
IronSide has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Turner seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if IronSide can turn it around. Turner can't break the clinch.
IronSide has Turner pressed against the cage, preventing Turner from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Turner is pressed up against the cage. IronSide has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Turner down to the mat. Turner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. A nice combination there by Turner.
#T3# IronSide rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Turner sizes up IronSide with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Turner throws a right and a left that both miss. No luck with that takedown attempt from IronSide. Kentrell Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn IronSide. Turner lands a two punch combo.
A head kick misses from IronSide. As IronSide looks to move away, Turner throws a big counter combo but IronSide just gets out of the way. Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turner lands a leg kick that knocks IronSide off balance momentarily. Turner moves in looking to clinch but IronSide pushes him off. Sloppy strikes from Turner. Those never looked like landing. #T4# Turner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turner throws a quick head kick that skims the top of IronSide's head. Turner connects with a solid leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Turner scores with a leg kick.
IronSide has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turner.#CL2# Turner gets tackled into the cage by IronSide. IronSide maintains the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Turner's face as he tries to break the clinch. Turner wants to break free but IronSide has control.
IronSide keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Turner's efforts to push away. Turner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Nice body punch from IronSide - that landed with a thud.
Turner has had enough of the clinch but IronSide keeps him there for the moment. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kentrell Turner dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# IronSide tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. IronSide dodges the punch combination from Turner.
IronSide tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away. Turner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. A clash of legs there as IronSide blocks the low kick. Turner misses with a leg kick. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#CL2# IronSide instigates a clinch. IronSide misses with a punch on the inside.
Turner tries to break free but IronSide pushes him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# IronSide pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Turner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as IronSide sprawls well. IronSide wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turner gets slowly back to his feet. IronSide feints the counter takedown.#T1##CL2# IronSide closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. IronSide has Turner pressed against the cage.
IronSide has Turner pressed against the cage, preventing Turner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC# Turner breaks from the clinch.
Turner tries to bum rush IronSide with a series of wild strikes but IronSide uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Turner with a jab. IronSide throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
IronSide tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance. A low kick lands for Turner.
Nice uppercut there from Turner.#T2# Turner misses with a body shot.
Turner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from IronSide.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. IronSide does a little dance to reset his feet. IronSide stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and IronSide wants it to stay on the feet. IronSide avoids a low kick by using good footwork. IronSide takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Turner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. IronSide fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turner. This has been an exciting period of action! IronSide throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turner is looking for a counter combo. Turner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As IronSide looks to move away, Turner throws a big counter combo but IronSide just gets out of the way. Turner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and IronSide is able to avoid easily.#T3# IronSide tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance. IronSide throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and checks it nicely. Turner keeps the fight on the outside. IronSide misses with a looping left. IronSide misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt IronSide. Bjorn IronSide has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! IronSide fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
IronSide tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# IronSide rushes Turner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. IronSide stalling the fight.
Turner tries to break the clinch but IronSide is controlling the position. IronSide prevents Turner from breaking the clinch.#T4# IronSide keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Turner's efforts to push away. Bjorn IronSide seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Turner is trying to break the clinch but IronSide is controlling him.#BC# Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
IronSide swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from IronSide. Kentrell Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Turner dives in for a single leg takedown but IronSide sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kentrell Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him. IronSide has Turner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Turner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Turner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that IronSide can do to turn this around? Turner prevents a takedown attempt there.
A frustrated look appears on Turner's face as he tries to break the clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC# Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turner checks the leg kick. Kentrell Turner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. IronSide misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Bjorn IronSide. I think Turner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kentrell Turner! Kentrell Turner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
IXF XXII
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1# A jab from Vieira misses. Turner misses with a two punch combination.
Turner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Turner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL# Vieira drives through and clinches with Turner against the cage.
Vieira lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Zeus Turner has been cut.#BC# Vieira breaks the clinch.
Turner throws a head kick that misses. Vieira swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Turner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL# Vieira drives through and clinches with Turner against the cage.
Vieira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards. #BC2# Turner breaks the clinch.
Vieira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Vieira checks a leg kick nicely. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vieira, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL# Vieira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Vieira struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
#T1# Vieira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Turner looks winded! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vieira. #BC# Vieira manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Turner tries to keep at a distance but Vieira has taken the fight into the clinch. Vieira lands an elbow inside. Vieira has Turner pushed against the cage. Vieira lands with a right to the head. Vieira is pushing Turner up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Vieira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Vieira leaning against his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Vieira.
Vieira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Vieira lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC# Vieira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2# Jab by Vieira. 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! Vieira misses with a few strikes there.
Good exchange - Vieira coming out on top.#ROC#Turner is rocked! Vieira batters Turner with a massive right followed by a huge left! Turner is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Vieira lands a final crushing right hand to drop Turner to the mat with a gruesome thud! Vieira is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jorlan Vieira! |
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Event:
OFK 87 - Harper Vs Gay G
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1# Dokov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cusumano tries to avoid it but Dokov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cusumano to the ground. Cusumano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Dokov throws a right and a left that both miss. Cusumano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Dokov moves in looking to clinch but Cusumano pushes him off. Cusumano lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Doko Dokov has been cut. Dokov swinging wildly here.
#CL2# Cusumano gets tackled into the cage by Dokov. Dokov maintains the clinch. #TD# Cusumano has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dokov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Dokov manages to escape to his feet. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL# Cusumano forces Dokov back against the cage and clinches.#TD# Cusumano works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Cusumano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Dokov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Dokov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Cusumano connects with a couple of short punches.#T1# Cusumano takes a decent strike to the side of the head. #SU# Cusumano stands and steps away. Dokov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2# Dokov clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Cusumano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steve Cusumano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# Dokov instigates a clinch. Cusumano working hard to break the clinch. Dokov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Cusumano trying to stall but Dokov improves his position.
Dokov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dokov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Cusumano looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC# Cusumano manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Dokov darts in and clinches Cusumano up against the cage.#TD# Cusumano has clasped his hands together around Dokov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. 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! Dokov tries to bench press Cusumano off him but Cusumano keeps the position. #T2# Dokov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Dokov is pushing Cusumano's head away, looking to escape. Cusumano manages to hold on to the position though. Dokov tries to strike from the bottom but misses. Dokov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SU2# Dokov gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL# Dokov gets tackled into the cage by Cusumano. Cusumano maintains the clinch. Cusumano prevents a body shot from Dokov. Cusumano looking to stall.
#TD# Cusumano has picked Dokov up - he's going for a ride! Cusumano dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Dokov wants to get back to his feet.
Dokov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T3# Dokov tries to get to full guard but Cusumano has control of the leg. Cusumano wants to take a breather but Dokov is having none of it. #SU# Cusumano decides to stand up. The fighters circling - Cusumano throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dokov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Cusumano misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Dokov does no damage. Danga de danga de dang - Dokov scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut. Cusumano with a body punch. A glancing blow. Dokov moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2# Dokov rushes Cusumano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Cusumano has clasped his hands together around Dokov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Dokov throws Cusumano to one side and escapes! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cusumano paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2# Dokov gets a clinch. #TD# Cusumano tightens his grip and picks Dokov up, before dumping him to the ground. Dokov manages to land in guard. #T4##SU# Cusumano decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dokov, up you get! Cusumano scores with a nice head shot.#CL2# Dokov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cusumano, pushing him back against the cage.#BC# Cusumano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dokov wants to clinch up but Cusumano keeps it at a distance. Dokov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2# Dokov closes the distance and pushes Cusumano back into the cage.#TD# Cusumano lands a takedown into guard.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back. Dokov striking off his back, scoring a few points. Dokov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2# Dokov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cusumano is aware though and is defending well. Dokov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dokov punching from the bottom - just letting Cusumano know he's still in a fight. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Doko Dokov will probably get the nod. 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# Dokov misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2# Dokov clinches up against the cage.#TD# Cusumano gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back. Dokov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Cusumano postures up.
#SUB2# Dokov working for a triangle but Cusumano defends it easily.
Dokov trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dokov keeping full guard, as Cusumano tries to pass. Dokov striking off his back, scoring a few points. #T1##SU# Cusumano stands up from Dokov's guard - Cusumano perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL# Cusumano clinches up with Dokov and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2# Dokov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dokov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU# Cusumano decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dokov, up you get! Dokov tries for a takedown but Cusumano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Dokov is looking to clinch but Cusumano is avoiding it.
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch but Cusumano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Cusumano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cusumano throws the kick towards the body but Dokov avoids it. Cusumano wants to clinch up but Dokov keeps it at a distance. A left and a right from Cusumano both land. Nice combination. #CL2# Dokov has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Dokov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2# Dokov moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Still in the clinch, Dokov scores with a nice short uppercut. Cusumano tries a body shot but Dokov blocks it.
Cusumano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cusumano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD# Cusumano turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES2# Dokov sneaks out the side door and pushes Cusumano away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Dokov misses with a looping right. Cusumano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Dokov shoots in but Cusumano avoids the takedown attempt easily. Cusumano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2# Dokov moves into the clinch. Dokov lands a shoulder strike. #T3##BC# Cusumano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dokov tries to clinch there but Cusumano circles away.
#CL2# Dokov has closed the distance and engaged Cusumano in a clinch.
#TD2# Dokov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dokov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES2# Dokov wriggles free and stands up. Cusumano swats away the attempt to clinch by Dokov. Cusumano throws a good cross that connects.
#CL2# Dokov rushes Cusumano and presses him up against the cage. Stalling in the clinch from Dokov.
#TD# Cusumano gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Dokov kicks Cusumano off and gets to his feet. 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!#CL# Cusumano rushes Dokov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Dokov breaks from the clinch.
Cusumano circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4# Cusumano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Dokov scores with a nice strike. Steve Cusumano is winning the standup battle so far.#CL# Cusumano clinches. A battle for position here, against the cage. Dokov fails to pull guard.
Steve Cusumano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doko Dokov.#TD# Cusumano gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Cusumano lands a couple of digs.#ES2# Dokov has his feet on Cusumano's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2# Dokov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dokov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. With the fighters up against the cage, Dokov throws an elbow but misses. Cusumano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Cusumano will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dokov up against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doko Dokov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Cusumano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Cusumano swats away the attempt to clinch by Dokov. Cusumano jabs Dokov to the body, keeping him at a distance. Cusumano throws a wild body kick that Dokov sees coming a mile off. Dokov moves in looking to clinch but Cusumano pushes him off. Cusumano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Cusumano throws a right and a left that both miss. Despite the aggression on Dokov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Cusumano lands a high kick!
Cusumano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Cusumano throws a series of punches but Dokov avoids them all with ease. Dokov is looking for the big counter here.#CL2# Dokov moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Cusumano gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dokov regains guard.
Dokov wriggles free and stands up. Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dokov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cusumano defends well and Dokov ends up having to push Cusumano into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. No luck for Dokov with that takedown attempt. #T1##CL# Cusumano clinches up against the cage.#TD# Cusumano tightens his grip and picks Dokov up, before dumping him to the ground. Dokov manages to land in guard. #ES2# Dokov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cusumano presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Dokov lands a body punch. Cusumano swings wildly with an uppercut but Dokov uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD# Dokov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cusumano is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dokov to the mat. Dokov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Dokov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cusumano has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Cusumano throws a head punch that misses. #TD# Cusumano lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Dokov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Dokov is looking to escape.#ES2# Dokov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cusumano is on him like a limpet, forcing Dokov back against the cage.#T2# Dokov presses Cusumano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD# Cusumano turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Dokov throws Cusumano to one side and escapes! Cusumano throws a right hand that Dokov ducks under and follows up with a left that Dokov also avoids with ease. Cusumano throws a series of punches but Dokov moves out of range. Cusumano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dokov dives in for a single leg takedown but Cusumano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Steve Cusumano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doko Dokov.#CL2# Dokov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Cusumano struggles to land a body shot inside as Dokov controls his hands.
Dokov lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC# Cusumano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Dokov closes the distance and clinches. Cusumano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cusumano tries to break the clinch but Dokov is controlling the position. #TD# Cusumano turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cusumano manages to end up in side control. Dokov throws Cusumano to one side and escapes! Doko Dokov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3# Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cusumano paws at him with a jab and circles away. Dokov throws a half hearted mid kick. Cusumano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2# Dokov pushes Cusumano up against the cage in a clinch. Dokov works on Cusumano's body with a couple of short punches. A head punch on the inside from Dokov fails to land. A quick uppercut on the inside from Dokov. #TD# Cusumano turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Dokov sneaks out the side door and pushes Cusumano away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. This has been an exciting period of action! Dokov ducks under a wild hook from Cusumano. Dokov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Cusumano dodges the punch combination from Dokov.
Dokov closes the distance and clinches up with Cusumano, looking for a takedown. Dokov pushes Cusumano against the cage but Cusumano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Cusumano swats away the attempt to clinch by Dokov.#T4##CL2# Dokov gets in close and instigates a clinch. Cusumano misses with a body punch.
Dokov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cusumano's efforts to push away. Dokov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC# Cusumano manages to break the clinch.
Dokov tries to clinch up but Cusumano circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2# Dokov moves into the clinch successfully.
Doko Dokov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD# Cusumano turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Dokov sneaks out the side door and pushes Cusumano away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Steve Cusumano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL2# Dokov moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD# Cusumano has hold of one of Dokov's legs. Dokov is fighting the takedown attempt but Cusumano gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Dokov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that's the end of the fight! Doko Dokov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Dokov 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doko Dokov! Doko Dokov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
IXF XIX
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1# Graves lands a jab to the nose. Turner throws a right and a left that both miss. Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Graves. Turner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Graves is out of range and Turner settles back down. Turner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Zeus Turner has been cut. A shot to the liver by Graves. Beautiful body shot. Graves works Turner's body with a nice hook. Javier Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Graves fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Turner looks winded! Graves connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turner momentarily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Turner has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Turner fails to land with a series of punches.
Graves works the jab nicely. Graves lands a jab to the head.
Turner misses the jab. Graves connects with a crisp jab. Turner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Graves.#T1# and Graves counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Turner! He's just covering up as Graves starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Javier Graves! |
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Event:
Back in Blood A&E 99
Date: Apr 30, 2021 |
#R1##TD# Turner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Legend's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Legend looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turner is one step ahead there. Legend lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Legend loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Turner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Turner tries to get out of the position. Legend throws a big elbow that misses. Legend has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Legend accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Legend throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Turner wants to get back to his feet but Legend is in a dominant position and won't allow it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Legend drops back looking for a leg! Turner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Turner manages to kick Legend off! Legend jumps back into Turner's guard. Turner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Legend on the ground. Turner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1# Legend working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Turner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Legend working some strikes from top position. Legend throwing strikes but missing. Legend postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Legend postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2# Legend thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Turner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Legend controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2# Legend working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Turner wants to stand but Legend is controlling the position. Turner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Legend engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Turner misses with a hook. Legend missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Turner swinging wildly here.
Turner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Legend will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3# Turner connects with a leg kick. Legend throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range. Legend swings away with a leg kick that misses. Turner throws a right hand that Legend ducks under and follows up with a left that Legend also avoids with ease. Legend misses with a wild body shot. Turner throws a chopping leg kick but Legend manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Legend throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease. Turner misses with a low kick. Legend throws a lazy uppercut
and Turner counters with a one-two to the body. An inside leg kick from Turner misses. #T4# Turner throws a half hearted mid kick. Turner throws a nice outside leg kick. Turner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Turner throws a series of punches but Legend avoids them all with ease. As Turner backs off Legend throws a huge counter combo but Turner manages to avoid it all. Legend fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Legend throws a big shot that misses. A head kick misses from Turner. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD# Turner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Legend looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Turner is breathing heavily. Legend is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Turner off and has taken his back!#SUB2# Turner won't enjoy being in this position. Legend looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Turner is tapping - it's over boys! Legend picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Demon Legend! Demon Legend is the new middleweight champion! |
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