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Event:
WCF 86: Khabib vs Bender
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Bleak bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bleak fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bleak throws an elbow but Turunen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Turunen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bleak connects with a decent elbow.
Bleak working the ground and pound but Turunen is defending the strikes.
Bleak working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bleak cracks Turunen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turunen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bleak asserts his dominance and retains side control.
An elbow from Bleak crashes against the mat.
Bleak lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bleak scoring with punches from side control. #ROC#Turunen is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bleak connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Turunen some visible discomfort.
Turunen is still in real trouble! Can Bleak finish him?
Bleak in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Turunen looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Bleak turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wulfgang Bleak!
After winning the bout, Wulfgang Bleak thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 63: Ronaldo vs Somchai
Date: Jul 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Kosmanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turunen moves away.
Kosmanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turunen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turunen takes one on the button.
Nice cross by Turunen.
A jab from Turunen does it's job there.
Turunen drops his hands momentarily and Kosmanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kosmanov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD#
Turunen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kosmanov has control of Turunen's left arm, preventing Turunen from doing any damage.
Kosmanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turunen is one step ahead there.
Kosmanov keeping moving, preventing Turunen from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kosmanov wants to sweep here but Turunen controlling him for the moment.
Turunen works over Kosmanov with some ground and pound from guard.
Kosmanov is trying to keep Turunen in close.
Turunen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kosmanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kosmanov working a defensive guard here.
Kosmanov keeping moving, preventing Turunen from controlling successfully.
Kosmanov trying to keep a closed guard but Turunen is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Turunen works over Kosmanov with some ground and pound from guard.
Kosmanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turunen is one step ahead there.
Turunen distracts Kosmanov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Turunen advances position into side control!
Kosmanov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
You can see the frustration on Kosmanov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Turunen controlling from side mount.
Kosmanov is looking to regain half guard here but Turunen keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Kosmanov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kosmanov is looking to control Turunen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kosmanov avoid being mounted?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Turunen lands a nice short elbow.
Still in half guard, Turunen seems content to control.
Kosmanov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kosmanov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Turunen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kosmanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turunen trying to control the action but Kosmanov is working from the bottom.
Turunen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Kosmanov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Turunen preventing the sweep.
Turunen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kosmanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turunen's guard. #REVB#
Turunen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turunen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kosmanov is one step ahead there.
Kosmanov wants to pass the guard but Turunen is keeping the position.
Turunen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kosmanov is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kosmanov trying to control but Turunen is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Turunen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Turunen tries to bum rush Kosmanov with a series of wild strikes but Kosmanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turunen moves out of range as Kosmanov strikes.
Turunen checks a low kick from Kosmanov.#CL#
Turunen has Kosmanov up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kosmanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kosmanov blocking some punches.
Turunen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kosmanov can do to turn this around?
Turunen working aggressively here.
Kosmanov blocking some punches.
Kosmanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kosmanov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Turunen blocks it with crossed arms.
Kosmanov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turunen avoids it.
Kosmanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turunen misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turunen.
Turunen blocks a body shot from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov is trying to pull guard but Turunen has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Turunen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turunen throws a right and a left that Kosmanov avoids nicely. #T1#
Kosmanov scores with a jab. Turunen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kosmanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turunen sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Turunen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kosmanov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Turunen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kosmanov is staying active underneath Turunen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kosmanov is looking to improve his position.
Turunen lands strikes from half guard.
Turunen lands with a punch from half guard.
Turunen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kosmanov trying to control here.
Turunen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Kosmanov wants to get back to full guard.
Kosmanov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turunen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turunen's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosmanov is hanging on to Turunen's back as he tries to escape.
Turunen trying to get back to his feet but Kosmanov is in full control for now.
Turunen can't escape the position.
Turunen is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turunen covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Kosmanov gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Turunen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Turunen covers up after that shot from Kosmanov.
Julius Turunen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kosmanov is trying to stick to Turunen's back but Turunen is turning into Kosmanov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kosmanov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Turunen.
Turunen wants to control from the top but Kosmanov keeps moving.
Kosmanov wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Kosmanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turunen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Kosmanov is in close to Turunen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kosmanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Turunen's head.
Turunen 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.
Kosmanov content to stall in guard here.
Kosmanov stopping the sweep attempt from Turunen.
Kosmanov postures up.
#T4#
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Turunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turunen wants to stand up but Kosmanov is controlling him.
Turunen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kosmanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kosmanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kosmanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Turunen's head.
Turunen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kosmanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turunen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Turunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosmanov pushes down on Turunen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vladimir Kosmanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Kosmanov clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turunen.
Turunen stops a takedown attempt from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turunen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Turunen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Kosmanov.
Julius Turunen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kosmanov misses with a hook.
Kosmanov ducks under a wild hook from Turunen.
Kosmanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turunen is looking for a counter combo.
Turunen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kosmanov is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov misses with a wild body shot.
Kosmanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Turunen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Turunen misses with a two punch combination.
Kosmanov scores with a one two! Turunen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kosmanov slips a jab and a cross from Turunen.
Kosmanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Kosmanov swings for the body but Turunen moves out of range.
Kosmanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turunen misses with a wild combination.
Kosmanov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Turunen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kosmanov.#ROC2#Turunen is rocked!
Kosmanov pounces like a tiger and cracks Turunen with a vicious hook! Turunen is down but not out! Kosmanov follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vladimir Kosmanov!
After winning the bout, Vladimir Kosmanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 57: Victor vs Turunen
Date: Jun 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Turunen moves in looking to clinch but Victor pushes him off.
Victor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Victor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Turunen defends well and Victor ends up having to push Turunen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Turunen misses.#TD#
Victor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Victor working for a triangle but Turunen defends it easily.
#SU2#
Turunen gets to his feet - Victor follows without any prompting.
Turunen closes the distance but Victor moves to the side #TD#
and Victor counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turunen keeping moving, preventing Victor from controlling successfully.
Victor prevents Turunen from getting back to his feet.
Victor tries to free his leg and advance position but Turunen is retaining full guard.
Victor wants to control from the top but Turunen keeps moving. #T1#
Turunen keeping full guard, as Victor tries to pass. #SUB2#
Turunen is looking for a triangle but Victor pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Victor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Victor prevents Turunen from getting back to his feet.
Victor slips nicely into half guard.
Turunen wants to get back to full guard.
Victor passes to side control. #T2#
Turunen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Victor tries to move to mount but Turunen blocks the move with his legs.
Turunen misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Turunen pushes Victor away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Victor gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Victor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Turunen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Victor tries for a kimura but Turunen is defending well. #SUB#
Victor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Turunen has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB#
Victor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Turunen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Turunen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Victor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Victor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Turunen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Victor off and has taken his back!#T4#
Turunen wants to control but Victor is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Victor's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Turunen lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Victor.
Victor looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Turunen is landing with strikes. Victor can't take much more of this.
Turunen trying to control.
Our spies down at at Average Joe�s Gym inform us that Turunen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Victor breaks Turunen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Victor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turunen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Victor has managed to get both his arms back between Turunen's legs - danger averted.
Victor wants to pass the guard but Turunen is keeping the 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 Caio Victor will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Victor lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Turunen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turunen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Turunen avoids a kick to the body.
Victor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turunen checks it well.
Nice sprawl there from Victor as Turunen shoots in.
A clash of legs there as Victor blocks the low kick.
Victor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Left hook, right uppercut from Turunen.
Victor tries for a takedown but Turunen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Turunen throws out a counter right but Victor avoids it with no problem.
Turunen doesn't manage to clinch there - Victor circles away.
Victor shoots in for a takedown but Turunen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Turunen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Turunen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Victor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Turunen moves into the clinch.
Victor fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Victor jumps guard and drags Turunen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Victor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turunen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Turunen trying to control but Victor is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Victor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Turunen defends well.
Turunen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Turunen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Victor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Turunen stays in close to Victor's body and controls the position.
Victor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turunen's guard. #REVR##T2#
Victor is looking to pass into half guard but Turunen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Turunen is in guard.#REVB#
Victor looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Turunen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SU2#
Turunen stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Turunen tries to close the distance and clinch but Victor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turunen moves out of range of the body kick.
Turunen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Victor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turunen pinned against the cage. Turunen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little jabbing left from Turunen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Victor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turunen stuns Victor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Victor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turunen.#CL2#
Turunen clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Turunen.
Turunen scores with a shot to the side of Victor's head.
Turunen lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Turunen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turunen cracks Victor with a good jab.
Turunen misses with the combination.
Victor shoots in but Turunen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Turunen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Turunen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turunen misses with a combination
#TD#
and Victor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Turunen's guard.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Victor trying to control but Turunen is working from the bottom.
Victor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Victor prevents Turunen from getting back to his feet.
Turunen keeping moving, preventing Victor from controlling successfully.
Turunen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Victor is controlling him.
Victor wants to pass the guard but Turunen is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Victor stopping the sweep attempt from Turunen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Turunen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3##TD#
Victor is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Turunen's half guard.
Turunen wants to get back to his feet.
Turunen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turunen.
Victor passes into half guard.
Turunen wants to get back to his feet.
Turunen is trying to control but can't.
Victor trying to control the action but Turunen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victor prevents Turunen from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turunen punching from the bottom.
Turunen is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Victor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turunen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Turunen wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Victor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Victor is looking to take a break and control but Turunen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Victor wants to free his trapped foot but Turunen is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Victor seems to be working for a kimura but Turunen defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Turunen landing a few short strikes. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Turunen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Turunen rushes Victor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Turunen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Victor backwards.
A short right from Turunen on the inside.
Victor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Turunen walks away with a smile on his face. Victor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Julius Turunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Victor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turunen circles away.
Victor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turunen circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Turunen darts in and clinches Victor up against the cage.
Turunen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turunen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Victor jumps guard and drags Turunen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Turunen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Victor seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3##SUB#
Victor has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Turunen should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Victor has tightened it up now! Turunen should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caio Victor!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Caio Victor made sure he mentioned Core Combat, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
WCF 71: Goncalves vs Turunen
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Turunen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Goncalves quickly recovers to half guard.
Turunen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goncalves is not content to let Turunen control the position.
Goncalves is looking for a sweep. Turunen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goncalves is looking to control Turunen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Goncalves avoid being mounted?
Goncalves is holding on to half guard well.
Turunen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turunen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goncalves is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Turunen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goncalves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turunen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goncalves taking some punishment here, with Turunen in his half guard.
Turunen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turunen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goncalves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Goncalves keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Turunen winds up and cracks Goncalves with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Turunen is pressing down on Goncalves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Goncalves is holding on for now.
Turunen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goncalves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goncalves is looking to control Turunen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Goncalves avoid being mounted?#T2#
Goncalves controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Turunen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goncalves wants to control but Turunen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goncalves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turunen is keen to just control but Goncalves is a slippery customer.
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. Turunen connects with a nice short shot to Goncalves's temple.
Goncalves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turunen.
Goncalves is looking to improve his position.
Turunen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Goncalves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Turunen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goncalves defending well though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Turunen in particular looking to stall.
Turunen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Turunen is trying to control. Goncalves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Goncalves moves into full guard.
Goncalves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goncalves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turunen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Turunen wants to control from the top but Goncalves keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Turunen.#TD2#
Turunen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Goncalves is trying to defend but Turunen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Turunen throwing shots but Goncalves is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turunen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Turunen trying to control the action but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Turunen prevents Goncalves from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Turunen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Goncalves throws a body shot but no joy.
Turunen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Turunen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Goncalves manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turunen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goncalves pulls Turunen in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves working a defensive guard but Turunen passes into half guard.
Turunen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goncalves avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turunen. #T1#
Turunen controlling the pace.
Turunen is thwarting Goncalves's attempts to control the position.
Goncalves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Goncalves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goncalves trying to control the position here.
Turunen chips away with some ground and pound.
Turunen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turunen trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turunen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goncalves wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing Turunen from controlling successfully.
Turunen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goncalves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turunen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Goncalves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing Turunen from controlling successfully.
Goncalves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Goncalves holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Turunen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T3#
Turunen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Goncalves with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Turunen trying to control from half guard but Goncalves is working away.
Goncalves wants to control but Turunen is keeping busy.
Julius Turunen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turunen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working.
Goncalves makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Goncalves.
Turunen trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Turunen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Turunen trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Turunen is looking to work some ground and pound but Goncalves has wrist control.
Goncalves wants to sweep but no luck.
Goncalves is adopting a defensive guard.
Turunen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goncalves trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Turunen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Goncalves lands a really nice looking cross but Turunen seems unphased.
Turunen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Turunen backs away, Goncalves returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Turunen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Goncalves counters with a nice low kick that buckles Turunen's knee momentarily.
Turunen ducks under a wild hook from Goncalves.
Goncalves misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Turunen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Goncalves is trying to defend but Turunen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Turunen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Turunen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goncalves's head.
Well, if Turunen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Turunen trying to control from half guard but Goncalves is working away.
Goncalves is trying to get back to full guard.
Turunen slips a nice elbow through Goncalves's hands, connecting with Goncalves's forehead.
Turunen is trying to control the action in half guard but Goncalves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Turunen moves nicely into side control.
Goncalves struggling a bit here.#T2#
Turunen working the ground and pound from side control.
Goncalves is trying to improve his position.
Turunen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Goncalves is avoiding damage well.
Goncalves is trying to control Turunen's posture but Turunen avoids it.
Turunen working the head and body with strikes.
Turunen landing strikes.
Turunen is looking to take a break and control but Goncalves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Goncalves is trying to control Turunen's posture but Turunen avoids it.
Turunen scoring with punches and elbows.
Turunen working the ground and pound.
Turunen lands an elbow.
Turunen working the head with strikes.
Turunen scores with punches from side control. #T4#
Turunen wants to control but Goncalves is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Turunen crashes against the mat.
Turunen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Goncalves avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Turunen.
Turunen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Turunen trying to control the position but Goncalves is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goncalves is trying to get back to half guard.
Turunen misses with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Turunen really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Turunen misses with a takedown attempt - Goncalves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Turunen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Turunen showed some decent athleticism there.
Turunen is trying to control the action in half guard but Goncalves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Turunen is nestled in close to Goncalves, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turunen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goncalves tries to roll over but Turunen keeps him under control.
Turunen is thwarting Goncalves's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Turunen is trying to control. Goncalves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Turunen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Turunen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Goncalves is looking to control Turunen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Goncalves avoid being mounted?
Turunen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Turunen wants to free his trapped foot but Goncalves is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Turunen wants to control but Goncalves is keeping him busy.
Turunen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goncalves trying to hold on to Turunen's head to control him but Turunen postures up.
Turunen winds up and cracks Goncalves with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Goncalves is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Turunen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Turunen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turunen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Turunen stalling.
Goncalves has hold of Turunen's hands but Turunen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
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. Turunen connects with a nice short shot to Goncalves's temple.
Turunen is trying to control. Goncalves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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. Turunen connects with a nice short shot to Goncalves's temple.
Turunen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goncalves tries to roll over but Turunen keeps him under control.
Turunen is trying to control. Goncalves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Turunen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Goncalves wants to improve his position but Turunen is controlling well.
Turunen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Turunen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Turunen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Turunen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goncalves is looking for a sweep. Turunen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turunen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Turunen throwing shots but Goncalves is blocking nicely.
Turunen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Turunen stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turunen is trying to control. Goncalves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Turunen dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Goncalves takes a swing at Turunen's ribcage but misses.
Turunen with the counter takedown but Goncalves avoids it easily.#TD2#
Turunen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Goncalves quickly recovers to half guard.
Goncalves tries to roll over but Turunen keeps him under control.
Well, if Turunen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Turunen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turunen looks to land a strike but Goncalves avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Turunen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goncalves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turunen chips away with some ground and pound.
Turunen postures up in Goncalves's guard and throws a big left but Goncalves blocks it. #T1#
Turunen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turunen with a nice head shot there.
Turunen pushing down on Goncalves's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Goncalves taking some punishment here, with Turunen in his half guard.
Turunen drops an elbow to the side of Goncalves's head.
Turunen is looking to stall here but Goncalves recovers full guard.
Turunen is in close to Goncalves's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Turunen postures up and lands a big shot to Goncalves's brow.
Turunen stays in close to Goncalves's body and controls the position.
Turunen preventing the sweep.
Guilherme Goncalves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Turunen content to stall in guard here.
Turunen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing Turunen from controlling successfully.
Goncalves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turunen is one step ahead there.
Turunen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goncalves is keeping the position for now.
Turunen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Turunen trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turunen fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Goncalves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turunen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Goncalves looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Turunen with a poor takedown
and Turunen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Julius Turunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turunen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turunen has his takedown stuffed
and Goncalves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guilherme Goncalves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Turunen.
Turunen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goncalves seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Turunen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Goncalves counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Turunen darts in looking for a takedown but Goncalves gets double underhooks and turns Turunen into the cage.
Goncalves Throws a clean left jab. Goncalves Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Turunen's chin! Turunen crumbles to the ground and Goncalves follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Goncalves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Guilherme Goncalves!
Guilherme Goncalves retains his lightweight title!
Guilherme Goncalves 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:
WCF 65:Goncalves vs Ji Woo
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Donovan looks to score with a jab to the body but Turunen is just out of range.#TD#
Turunen shoots in and bounces Donovan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Turunen wants to pass the guard but Donovan is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donovan working a defensive guard here.
Turunen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Donovan working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turunen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Donovan is trying to control the position but Turunen postures up. #T1#
Donovan keeping moving, preventing Turunen from controlling successfully.
Turunen works over Donovan with some ground and pound from guard.
Turunen cracks Donovan with a solid left hand.
Turunen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donovan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turunen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Turunen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turunen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Turunen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Donovan is keeping the position for now.
Donovan is pulling down on Turunen's head to control his posture. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Turunen trying to control the position from guard on top but Donovan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Donovan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donovan is looking to clinch but Turunen is avoiding it.
Donovan throws out a loose jab but Turunen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donovan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turunen manages to avoid it.
Cayden Donovan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donovan throws a body punch but Turunen moves out of range.
Donovan misses with a body shot.
Turunen ducks under a wild hook from Donovan.
Jab, jab by Donovan - just one landing.
Donovan takes one to the chin there.
Donovan jabs at Turunen's body.
Turunen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donovan with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3##TD#
Turunen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Turunen trying to mount his opponent but Donovan defends it.
Donovan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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. Turunen connects with a nice short shot to Donovan's temple.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Donovan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turunen working the head and body with strikes.
Turunen is trying to control the action in half guard but Donovan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Donovan wants to get back to full guard but Turunen has mounted him!
Turunen content just to control the position here.
Turunen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T4#
Donovan tries to lock up and control but Turunen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Donovan is working to get back to half guard.
Turunen lands a heavy elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turunen working Donovan over with strikes here.
Turunen dominating with strikes here.
Donovan wants to hold on but Turunen pushes him away.
Donovan is working to get back to half guard.
Turunen landing punches.
The referee warns Donovan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Turunen lands a big elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Turunen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Donovan misses the body punch #TD#
and Turunen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Donovan wants to improve his position but Turunen is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Turunen.
Turunen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Donovan controlling the position well.
Donovan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turunen is working away from the top position though.
Donovan is doing well to control the position and prevent Turunen from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donovan trying to control but Turunen postures up.
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. Turunen connects with a nice short shot to Donovan's temple. #T1#
Donovan wants to get back to full guard.
Donovan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Julius Turunen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Turunen lands a nice short elbow.
Donovan is looking for a sweep. Turunen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Donovan pushes Turunen off looking to stand but Turunen dives back in and keeps control.
Donovan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Turunen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Donovan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Donovan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Donovan wants to get back to full guard.
Donovan is trying to maintain the position but Turunen is very close to passing his half guard.
Turunen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Turunen trying to control from half guard but Donovan is working away.
Donovan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turunen is working away from the top position though.
Turunen wants to take a breather but Donovan is having none of it.
Donovan is controlling Turunen's trapped leg to prevent Turunen from advancing to side control.
Turunen wants to free his trapped foot but Donovan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Donovan keeping hold of Turunen's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Turunen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Turunen drops an elbow to the side of Donovan's head.
Donovan tries to roll over but Turunen keeps him under control.
Turunen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Donovan trying to hold on to Turunen's head to control him but Turunen postures up.
Turunen wants to take a breather but Donovan is having none of it.
Donovan is trying to control but can't.
Turunen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Turunen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Turunen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Donovan is staying active underneath Turunen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turunen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Donovan can do to turn this around?
Donovan wants to control the action here but instead Turunen manages to pass to full mount!
Turunen lands a big elbow.
Turunen avoids the attempt from Donovan to control.
Turunen with the ground and pound from mount.
Donovan is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donovan keeps trying to improve his position.
Turunen with shots to the head and body - Donovan looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Turunen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Donovan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turunen was well out of range. Poor timing from Donovan.
Turunen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Donovan as he avoids it easily.
Donovan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Turunen.#TD#
Turunen feints and as Donovan raises his hands in defense, Turunen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Donovan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Donovan has momentary wrist control but Turunen slips an elbow through the middle.
Turunen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Donovan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turunen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donovan looking to control.
Turunen lands a couple of digs.
Turunen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Donovan tries to roll over but Turunen keeps him under control.#T1#
Ground and pound from Turunen.
Donovan wants to improve his position but Turunen is controlling well.
Donovan is trying to maintain the position but Turunen is very close to passing his half guard.
Turunen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Donovan is not content to let Turunen control the position.
Turunen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Turunen drops an elbow to the side of Donovan's head.
Turunen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Donovan has hold of Turunen's hands but Turunen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Turunen prevents Donovan from improving his position.
Turunen controlling the action here.
Turunen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Donovan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Turunen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Turunen working Donovan over with strikes.
Turunen wants to pass to mount but Donovan is defending the position.
Turunen prevents Donovan from improving his position.#T3#
Donovan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Turunen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Donovan is looking for a sweep. Turunen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turunen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Turunen prevents Donovan from improving his position.
Turunen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Turunen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Donovan is looking to escape. #T4#
Turunen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cayden Donovan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donovan wants to control but Turunen is having none of it.
Turunen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Donovan tries to hold on but Turunen postures up.
Turunen looking to control but Donovan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Turunen with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turunen lands with some strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Turunen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Turunen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turunen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Turunen!
A relieved looking Julius Turunen 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 WNF 42: Zwirn vs Turunen
Date: Feb 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Zwirn closes the distance but Turunen moves to the side
and Turunen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turunen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Zwirn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turunen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zwirn moves in looking to clinch but Turunen pushes him off.
Frederick Zwirn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Turunen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zwirn 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.
Turunen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Zwirn!
Zwirn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turunen cracks Zwirn with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Turunen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zwirn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turunen on the ground.
Turunen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zwirn?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zwirn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Turunen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zwirn hang on?
Zwirn tries to hold on but Turunen postures up.#T1#
Turunen raining down hammerfists from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zwirn in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Turunen breaks from Zwirn's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Turunen landing punches.
Turunen landing shots from mount.
Turunen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Turunen with good strikes from the mount here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turunen unloading with bombs!
Zwirn tries to reverse the position but Turunen maintains control.
Turunen raining down shots from the mount!
Turunen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Turunen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Turunen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Turunen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Turunen lands a couple of good shots and Zwirn has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Turunen lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Zwirn hold on?!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Turunen.
#ROC2#Zwirn is rocked!
Turunen misses with a punch to the head.
Turunen scores with punches to the body.
Turunen is landing with strikes from the back.
Turunen is not going to allow Zwirn to sit and survive in this position.
Turunen lands with a hammerfist to the side of Zwirn's head.
Turunen lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
#T3#
Turunen punches Zwirn on the ear.
Our spies down at at Average Joe�s Gym inform us that Turunen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Turunen punishes Zwirn with strikes from the back mount.
Turunen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Turunen scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Turunen scores with punches from the back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Turunen controlling the positon.
Zwirn trying to get back to his feet but Turunen is in full control for now.
Zwirn trying to control the action but Turunen just sinks the hooks in.
Well, with Turunen on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Zwirn is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T4#
Zwirn is trapped and Turunen is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Zwirn is in bad spot here.
Turunen lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Zwirn hold on?!
Turunen controlling from the back.
Zwirn is taking damage to the body and head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Turunen really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Zwirn.
Turunen punishes Zwirn with strikes from the back mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zwirn trying to control the position but Turunen manages to sink in the hooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Turunen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Turunen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zwirn circles away.#TD2#
Zwirn gets caught napping as Turunen dives in and scores a takedown. Zwirn manages to retain guard.
Zwirn keeping moving, preventing Turunen from controlling successfully.
Turunen with a nice head shot there.
Turunen postures up in Zwirn's guard and throws a big left but Zwirn blocks it.
Turunen advances position into side control!
Turunen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Turunen controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turunen working Zwirn over with strikes here.
Turunen lands a big elbow. #T1#
Turunen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zwirn can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Zwirn in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Zwirn tries to lock up and control but Turunen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turunen with shots to the head and body - Zwirn looks very uncomfortable down there.
Turunen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zwirn hang on?
Turunen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh Zwirn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turunen controlling from the full mount.
Zwirn tries to lock up and control but Turunen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zwirn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Zwirn seems to have got his legs back now.
Turunen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zwirn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zwirn tries to lock up and control but Turunen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turunen tries to control but Zwirn wriggling away. #T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Turunen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Zwirn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Turunen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Zwirn wants to get back to his feet.
Turunen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Julius Turunen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turunen dominating with strikes here.
Turunen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zwirn looks a forlorn figure.
Zwirn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Zwirn's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T3#
Turunen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Turunen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zwirn looks a forlorn figure.
A big strike lands for Turunen! That's really hurt Zwirn and he's turned his back - Turunen keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Turunen jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Turunen!
Our winner, Julius Turunen, 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:
WCF 55: Escalante vs Garcia 2
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Ji Woo throws a sloppy head kick
and Turunen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ji Woo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Turunen misses with a body shot.
Ji Woo with a nice cross.
Turunen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ji Woo under the eye.
Ji Woo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turunen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turunen throws a body shot but no joy.
Turunen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ji Woo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ji Woo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ji Woo throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turunen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ji Woo throws out the jab.
Turunen attempts a counter takedown but Ji Woo avoids it well and moves away.
Ji Woo takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ji Woo. Turunen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turunen cracks Ji Woo with a good jab.
It looks like Turunen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ji Woo scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Turunen slips a straight right by Ji Woo.
Turunen misses with a straight left.
Turunen lands with a cross.
Turunen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ji Woo throws a big shot that misses.
Turunen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turunen defending well as Ji Woo loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Turunen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ji Woo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ji Woo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ground and pound from Turunen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turunen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ji Woo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Turunen slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ji Woo is looking to improve his position.
Turunen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ji Woo controlling the position well.
Turunen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Turunen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Turunen prevents Ji Woo from improving his position.
Turunen wants to control but Ji Woo is keeping him busy.
Ji Woo trying to control here.
Ji Woo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Turunen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Turunen looks to land a strike but Ji Woo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ji Woo keeping full guard, as Turunen tries to pass.
Turunen is in close to Ji Woo's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ji Woo controlling Turunen's posture.
Turunen looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turunen trying to control but Ji Woo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Turunen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turunen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a head kick that half lands.
Ji Woo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turunen misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Turunen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ji Woo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ji Woo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Turunen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ji Woo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut.
Turunen staying out of range there.#KD2#
Ji Woo lands a big head kick that sends Turunen tumbling to the mat! Ji Woo takes a step backwards and waves Turunen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Turunen is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Ji Woo! Turunen is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bong Ji Woo!
Our winner, Bong Ji Woo, 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:
WCF 50: Khabib vs Turunen
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Turunen blocks a jab.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown
and Turunen counters with a right hand to the body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch
letting Turunen counter with a right hand.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Turunen 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.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turunen digs a good body shot into Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Turunen avoids them all with ease.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turunen was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
A little jabbing left from Turunen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov stuns Turunen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turunen leaves Nurmagomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD2#
Turunen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Turunen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nurmagomedov defending well though.
Nurmagomedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nurmagomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turunen is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Nurmagomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Turunen is trying to control but can't.
Turunen trying to get back to full guard but Nurmagomedov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Nurmagomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nurmagomedov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turunen is desperately trying to improve his position but Nurmagomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Nurmagomedov unloading with bombs!
Turunen is bucking up trying to escape but Nurmagomedov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nurmagomedov unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Turunen wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Nurmagomedov celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Khabib Nurmagomedov 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:
WCF 46: Khabib vs Gracie
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Zwirn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zwirn taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Turunen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Turunen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zwirn backwards.
Turunen tries for a takedown. No joy.
A bit of stalling here from Turunen.
Zwirn scores with a hook to the body.
Zwirn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zwirn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zwirn struggles to land a body shot inside as Turunen controls his hands.
Zwirn stalls.
Zwirn stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turunen tries a body shot but Zwirn blocks it.
Zwirn misses with an elbow strike.
Turunen avoids a wild elbow strike from Zwirn.
Zwirn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turunen's elbow. #T1#
Zwirn lands an elbow just above Turunen 's eye.
Zwirn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Zwirn. #CUT2#It looks like Julius Turunen has been cut.
Turunen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zwirn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Turunen to work.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turunen.
Turunen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zwirn throws a punch but it's blocked by Turunen.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zwirn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zwirn misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Turunen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Zwirn.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turunen.
Turunen tries to score a body lock takedown but Zwirn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zwirn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Turunen's brow. #T2#
Turunen avoids the elbow strike from Zwirn, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zwirn. #BC#
Turunen manages to break the clinch.
Zwirn throws out a loose jab but Turunen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turunen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Turunen or perhaps it was just good defense by Zwirn, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Turunen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zwirn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turunen was well out of range. Poor timing from Zwirn.
Zwirn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turunen manages to avoid it.
Turunen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Frederick Zwirn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Turunen.
Zwirn lands a glancing blow to the side of Turunen's head.
Zwirn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zwirn throws a jab but it's blocked by Turunen. #CL2#
Zwirn clinches up against the cage.
Zwirn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zwirn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zwirn throws an elbow but it misses.
#T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zwirn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Turunen's brow.
Turunen blocks the elbow strike.
Turunen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zwirn controlling the action here for a moment.
Turunen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turunen'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 nice glancing elbow lands by Zwirn.
Turunen blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zwirn.
Zwirn lands an elbow inside that Turunen shrugs off.
Zwirn digs a right hand underneath Turunen's ribcage. Turunen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zwirn misses with an elbow over the top.
Zwirn keeps control of Turunen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Turunen pushes Zwirn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Zwirn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zwirn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Turunen takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch on the inside from Turunen fails to land.
Turunen dodges an elbow strike from Zwirn.
Zwirn keeps control of Turunen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Turunen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zwirn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turunen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zwirn 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.
Zwirn misses with a looping left.
Zwirn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zwirn throws the left hand but Turunen avoids the punch easily.
Turunen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zwirn moves away.
Turunen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zwirn manages to avoid it.
Turunen looks to score with a jab to the body but Zwirn is just out of range.
Zwirn throws a jab but it's blocked by Turunen.
It looked like Turunen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zwirn.
Turunen throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederick Zwirn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julius Turunen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zwirn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turunen was well out of range. Poor timing from Zwirn.
Zwirn scores with a nice strike.
Zwirn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turunen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turunen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turunen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turunen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turunen works Zwirn's body with a nice hook.
Turunen looks for a takedown but Zwirn sprawls well.
Zwirn misses with a lunging right hand
letting Turunen counter with a right hand. #TD#
Turunen looking to score a takedown here. Zwirn is defending well but Turunen drives through and ends up in Zwirn's guard.
Turunen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zwirn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zwirn looking to control.
Turunen wants to pass the guard but Zwirn is keeping the position.
Turunen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Turunen is looking to work some ground and pound but Zwirn has wrist control.
Turunen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Turunen distracts Zwirn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zwirn wants to control the position but Turunen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Turunen working Zwirn over with strikes.
Zwirn is trying to stand back up but Turunen is controlling him
Turunen is taking a breather. Zwirn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Turunen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zwirn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Turunen working Zwirn over with strikes. #T2#
Turunen controlling the action here.
Turunen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Turunen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zwirn trying to control here.
Turunen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zwirn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Turunen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Turunen content to control rather than advance.
Turunen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Zwirn is trying to maintain the position but Turunen is very close to passing his half guard.
Zwirn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turunen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Well, if Turunen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Turunen working Zwirn over with strikes.
Turunen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Turunen is nestled in close to Zwirn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Turunen trying to control the pace.
Zwirn regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Zwirn is looking to stand up but Turunen isn't so interested in that idea.
Turunen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Turunen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Turunen postures up and lands a big shot to Zwirn's brow.
Turunen landing some decent shots from guard.
Turunen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turunen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zwirn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turunen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Turunen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Turunen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Julius Turunen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Zwirn is looking to clinch but Turunen is avoiding it.
Turunen misses with a straight left.
Turunen lands an overhand right.
Turunen staying out of range there.
Turunen thuds a left hand into Zwirn's body.
Zwirn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turunen moves away.
Zwirn looks to land a right hand but Turunen moved out of range.
Turunen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zwirn.
Zwirn misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Turunen - just one landing.
Turunen moves out of range as Zwirn strikes.#TD#
Turunen feints and as Zwirn raises his hands in defense, Turunen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've been hearing that Turunen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Turunen works over Zwirn with some ground and pound from guard.
Zwirn being controlled here, momentarily.
Turunen distracts Zwirn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Zwirn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Turunen is controlling him.
Turunen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Turunen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Turunen lands a couple of digs.
Zwirn wants to stand but Turunen is controlling the position.
Turunen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zwirn's head.
Julius Turunen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turunen throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Turunen pushes down on Zwirn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Turunen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zwirn's head.
Nice strikes from Turunen there.
Turunen not doing much here.
Turunen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zwirn defending well though.
Turunen trying to control the pace.
Zwirn looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Turunen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Turunen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zwirn controlling the position well.
Turunen is taking a breather. Zwirn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Turunen wants to pass the guard but Zwirn is defending well.
Turunen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Turunen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Turunen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Turunen lands with a punch from half guard.
Zwirn pushes Turunen off looking to stand but Turunen dives back in and keeps control.
Turunen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turunen working over Zwirn with some ground and pound. Zwirn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Turunen.
Zwirn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Turunen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Turunen 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Turunen!
After winning the bout, Julius Turunen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WCF 42: Nurmagomedov vs Mulder
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turunen fails with the takedown
and O Brien counters with a stiff right hand.
Turunen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turunen throws a hook to the side of O Brien's head but O Brien sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turunen throws a predictable looking body shot
and O Brien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Brien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turunen.
Turunen lands a nice looking body shot.
Turunen clobbers O Brien with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
O Brien 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.
Turunen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Brien throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Turunen 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.
Turunen defending well as O Brien loads up on a big left hand.
Turunen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
O Brien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turunen.
O Brien just misses with a punch to the body.
Turunen lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from O Brien misses.
O Brien ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turunen moves away.#T1#
O Brien misses with a right hand
and Turunen counters with a nice body shot.
O Brien fails to land with a series of punches.
Turunen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Turunen lands with a hook. O Brien tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
O Brien throws a body punch but Turunen moves out of range.
Turunen moves out of range as O Brien strikes.
A slow jab from O Brien misses its intended target.
Turunen misses with a left hand
and O Brien counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Turunen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
O Brien is trying to keep Turunen in close.
Turunen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Brien is keeping the position for now.
Turunen keeps trying to improve his position.
O Brien is trying to keep Turunen in close.
#T2#
Turunen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Turunen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
O Brien looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Turunen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Brien is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Turunen scores with a couple of nice shots.
O Brien wants to improve his position but Turunen is controlling well.
Turunen drops an elbow to the side of O Brien's head.
Turunen working the head and body with strikes.
O Brien is not content to let Turunen control the position.#T3#
Turunen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on O Brien's thigh. O Brien counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Turunen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turunen won't allow O Brien to sweep him here.
O Brien keeping moving, preventing Turunen from controlling successfully.
O Brien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turunen trying to control but O Brien is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turunen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turunen won't allow O Brien to sweep him here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Turunen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Turunen is working O Brien over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Turunen with a nice head shot there.
O Brien lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Turunen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Turunen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
O Brien is trying to control the position from the bottom.
O Brien has momentary wrist control but Turunen slips an elbow through the middle.
Turunen wants to pass the guard but O Brien is keeping the position.
Turunen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Turunen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
O Brien pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Brien throws a hook to the side of Turunen's head but Turunen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Brien misses with a straight left.
O Brien throws a shot from downtown. Turunen moves away and avoids it.
O Brien ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turunen moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Turunen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turunen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Brien was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Turunen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Turunen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Still in half guard, Turunen seems content to control.
O Brien is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turunen working the head and body with strikes.
Turunen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but O Brien does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
O Brien is pressing down on Turunen'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.
O Brien working a defensive guard here.
Turunen with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
O Brien working a defensive guard here.
Turunen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turunen wants to control from the top but O Brien keeps moving.
Turunen lands a couple of elbows.
Turunen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
O Brien working a defensive guard here.
O Brien keeping moving, preventing Turunen from controlling successfully.
O Brien throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
O Brien just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Turunen misses.
Turunen lands a nice shot to the body.
O Brien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Brien lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turunen circles away quickly and effectively.
Turunen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down O Brien rather than just go for the knockout.
O Brien throws a shot from downtown. Turunen moves away and avoids it.
Turunen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turunen looks to score with a jab to the body but O Brien is just out of range.
O Brien misses with a shot to the body
and Turunen counters with a stiff right hand.
O Brien misses with a series of wild punches.
Turunen misses with a takedown attempt - O Brien sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
O Brien is looking to counter punch.
O Brien throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Turunen connects with a crisp jab.
Turunen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but O Brien defends well and Turunen ends up having to push O Brien into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Turunen looks to land a right hand but O Brien moved out of range.
O Brien misses with a two punch combination.
A nice side step and Turunen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
O Brien looks to land a left hand but Turunen moved out of range nicely.
Miles O Brien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Brien gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turunen.
O Brien misses with a hook. Turunen ducked under it nicely.
O Brien slips under a jab from Turunen.
O Brien is looking to counter punch.
Turunen misses the shot to the body.
O Brien swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turunen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Brien lands with a straight right. Turunen didn't see that one coming.
O Brien takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
O Brien misses with a body shot.
Turunen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Brien. Turunen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Turunen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Brien throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turunen counters with a left to the body.
O Brien feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turunens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Turunen misses.
O Brien throwing a counter right hand but Turunen manages to avoid it.
Turunen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
O Brien throws a big shot that misses.
O Brien throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turunen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Turunen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Brien was well out of range. Poor timing from Turunen.
Julius Turunen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turunen misses the jab.
Turunen misses with an uppercut.
O Brien jabs at Turunen's body.
Turunen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? O Brien is fending him off so far but Turunen persists. Nope, O Brien circles away and we're back to standing.
Miles O Brien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Turunen.
O Brien throws a series of punches but Turunen avoids them all with ease.
Turunen misses the shot to the body.
Turunen blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Julius Turunen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
O Brien slips a straight right by Turunen.
Turunen throws a shot from downtown. O Brien moves away and avoids it.
Turunen just misses with a punch to the body.
Turunen darts in looking for a takedown but O Brien gets double underhooks and turns Turunen into the cage.
O Brien misses with a few strikes there.
O Brien looks to score with a jab to the body but Turunen is just out of range.
O Brien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turunen shoots in for a takedown but O Brien shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
O Brien is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turunen.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Brien. Turunen does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turunen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turunen throws the left hand but O Brien avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - O Brien coming out on top.
Turunen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Brien.
O Brien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turunen.
#T1#
Turunen jabs O Brien to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from O Brien.
O Brien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turunen lands a nice shot that snaps O Brien's head back.
Turunen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Brien.
O Brien's corner calls for a 1-2. O Brien obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from O Brien finds it's way through Turunen's defenses.
Turunen defending well as O Brien loads up on a big left hand.
Turunen looks to throw the jab but O Brien is out of range.
O Brien throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turunen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Brien throws out a powerful jab.
Turunen misses with a wild body shot.
O Brien looks to score with a jab to the body but Turunen is just out of range.
Turunen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Turunen connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from O Brien.
Miles O Brien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Turunen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Turunen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for O Brien!
Turunen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Turunen scoring with punches and elbows.
O Brien wants to control but Turunen postures up.
Turunen trying to control the position but O Brien is working away.
Turunen working away.
O Brien is not content to let Turunen control the position. #T3#
Turunen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
O Brien tries to get back to half guard but can't.
O Brien prevents Turunen from improving position.
Turunen trying to control the action but O Brien is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Turunen scoring with punches and elbows.
Turunen cracks O Brien with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Turunen is looking to take a break and control but O Brien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Brien tries to improve position but can't.
Turunen lands an elbow.
Turunen working the head and body with strikes.
Turunen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Julius Turunen.
I've got Turunen 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Turunen!
Our winner, Julius Turunen, 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:
WCF 37: Nurmagomedov vs OBrien
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turunen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chaize waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turunen.
Turunen slips a jab from Chaize.
Turunen misses with a wild body shot.
Chaize throws a shot from downtown. Turunen moves away and avoids it.
Chaize misses the shot to the body.
Turunen looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Turunen gets the takedown into side control.
Chaize wants to get back to his feet but Turunen is dominant here and he's now got Chaize's back!
Chaize is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Chaize tries to roll but Turunen sticks to his back.
Chaize wants to get back to his feet.
Chaize is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaize covers up after that shot from Turunen.
Chaize takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Chaize is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Turunen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Turunen cracks Chaize with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Chaize from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Turunen landing with strikes.
Chaize tries to escape but Turunen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Turunen loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Chaize hold on?
Chaize trying to control the position but Turunen manages to sink in the hooks.
Turunen lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Turunen is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Chaize trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Can Chaize hold on?! Turunen is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
You can see the frustration on Chaize's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Turunen gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turunen throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Chaize!
Chaize wants to control his opponent's hands but Turunen gets his hands free. #T2#
Can Chaize hold on?! Turunen is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Turunen is not going to allow Chaize to sit and survive in this position.
Turunen lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Chaize.
Turunen lands shots from the back.
Chaize is trying to stand back up.
You can see the frustration on Chaize's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Turunen gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Turunen lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Chaize.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turunen is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#T3#
Turunen tries to get the hooks in deep but Chaize pushed the leg off.
Well, with Turunen on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Chaize is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Turunen really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Chaize.
Turunen connects with a big shot to the side of Chaize's head.
Turunen connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Chaize to escape the position.
Turunen not allowing Chaize to control his hands.
Chaize knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turunen on the ground.
Turunen controlling the position well here. Chaize rolled but Turunen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Chaize is trying to get back to his feet but Turunen has full control of the position and if anything, Chaize has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Chaize can't escape the position.
#T4#
Turunen is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Turunen gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Turunen gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Turunen apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Chaize misses with a looping left.
Chaize swings widly with a right hand
and Turunen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Turunen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Turunen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turunen controlling the position from side mount.
Chaize takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chaize takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Turunen 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#
Turunen scores with a nice strike.
A jab lands there for Turunen.
Turunen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turunen lands a glancing blow to the side of Chaize's head.
Turunen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chaize misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turunen.
Turunen digs a good body shot into Chaize's ribs.
Turunen slips a straight right by Chaize.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaize walks into a jab.
Chaize misses the shot to the body.
Chaize takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turunen drops his hands momentarily and Chaize takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaize scores with a hook to the body. Turunen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Chaize.
Chaize looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turunen ducks under a wild hook from Chaize.
Turunen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jacques Chaize is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice combination there by Chaize.
Turunen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chaize rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turunen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice straight punches there by Turunen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turunen.
Chaize uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turunen.
Turunen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chaize on the side of the head. #T2#
Chaize needs to keep his hands up - Turunen had a free shot at his head there.
Turunen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turunen tests Chaize's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turunen fails with the takedown.
Turunen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turunen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turunen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turunen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turunen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turunen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Julius Turunen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chaize lands with a good body shot.
Chaize looks to land a left hand but Turunen moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Turunen with a nice cross.
Turunen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chaizes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turunen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chaize. Chaize circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Turunen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chaize takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A shot to the liver by Turunen. Beautiful body shot.
Julius Turunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaize throws a series of punches but Turunen avoids them all with ease.
Turunen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chaize has time to react.
Chaize connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turunen. Turunen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Turunen misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Chaize does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turunen avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Nice straight punches there by Turunen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turunen.
Turunen needs to keep his hands up - Chaize had a free shot at his head there.
Turunen looks for a takedown but Chaize sprawls well.
Jacques Chaize has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Turunen.
Chaize looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turunen cracks Chaize with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Turunen scores with a jab. Chaize acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turunen ducks under a wild hook from Chaize.
Chaize takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chaize bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turunen's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Turunen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Chaize misses with a jab to the body
and Turunen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chaize drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turunen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chaize bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chaize has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turunen finds it's way round the side to connect with Chaize's head.
Chaize has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turunen finds it's way round the side to connect with Chaize's head.
Chaize on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab by Turunen.
Chaize looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chaize thuds his right hand into Turunen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chaize keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacques Chaize is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaize takes one to the side of the head.
Turunen swings for the body but Chaize moves out of range.
#T1#
Turunen jabs at Chaize's body.
Chaize misses with an uppercut. Turunen saw that one coming.
Turunen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turunen throws out a loose jab but Chaize uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Chaize was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turunen.
Chaize throws a right hand that Turunen ducks under and follows up with a left that Turunen also avoids with ease.
Turunen's corner calls for a 1-2. Turunen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chaize ducks right into an uppercut from Turunen.
Turunen punishes Chaize's body with a nice straight punch.
Turunen lands a jab.
Turunen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice shot lands for Turunen.#T2#
Chaize throws a jab when Turunen was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Turunen.
Horrible takedown attempt by Turunen or perhaps it was just good defense by Chaize, which made it look bad.
Turunen shoots for a takedown but Chaize saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chaize is looking to counter punch.
Chaize misses with a straight left.
Nice straight punches there by Turunen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turunen.
Turunen throws a hook to the side of Chaize's head but Chaize sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chaize swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turunen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chaize at a distance.
Chaize shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chaize rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turunen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
A big right from Turunen misses.
Turunen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chaize.
Turunen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jacques Chaize has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Turunen.
Turunen tries for a takedown but Chaize circles away easily
and Chaize counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacques Chaize has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Chaize gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Turunen tries to free his leg and advance position but Chaize is retaining full guard.
Chaize trying to strike off his back.
Turunen with a nice head shot there.
Turunen stands and throws Chaize's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chaize on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T4#
Turunen is working Chaize over with some ground and pound from side control.
Turunen working the ground and pound from side control.
Turunen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Chaize!
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!
Turunen content just to control the position here.
Turunen cracks Chaize with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Turunen cracks Chaize with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Chaize is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Turunen scoring with strikes but Chaize is staying in there.
Chaize in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Turunen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Chaize looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC2#Chaize is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Turunen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turunen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Turunen!
Julius Turunen thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WCF 31: Mulder vs Turunen
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turunen fails with the takedown#TD#
and Mulder counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Turunen wants to sweep but no luck.
Mulder throws a big elbow that misses.
Mulder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Turunen's head.
We've been hearing that Mulder has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Turunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turunen looking for a sweep. Not yet Turunen, not yet.
Turunen keeps trying to improve his position.
Turunen is trying to control the position but Mulder postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turunen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mulder moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mulder is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Turunen looking to control.
Mulder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turunen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mulder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Turunen's head.
Mulder trying to control but Turunen is working from the bottom.
Mulder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Turunen's head.
Turunen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mulder is one step ahead there.
Turunen keeping moving, preventing Mulder from controlling successfully.
Mulder's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mulder has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mulder works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mulder looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Turunen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mulder lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mulder working over Turunen with some ground and pound. Turunen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mulder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turunen keeps working.
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. Mulder connects with a nice short shot to Turunen's temple.
Turunen is looking to improve his position.
Turunen trying to hold on to Mulder's head to control him but Mulder postures up.
Mulder landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mulder is keen to just control but Turunen is a slippery customer.
Mulder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Turunen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mulder drops an elbow to the side of Turunen's head.
Mulder working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Turunen's thigh. Turunen counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T3#
Mulder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Turunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mulder stands up over Turunen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Turunen keeping moving, preventing Mulder from controlling successfully.
Mulder postures up.
Turunen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mulder is one step ahead there.
Mulder passes Turunen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Turunen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mulder stopping the sweep attempt from Turunen.#T4#
Turunen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Mulder trying to control but Turunen is working from the bottom.
Mulder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turunen wants to sweep but no luck.
Mulder stands up over Turunen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Turunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mulder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turunen is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mulder distracts Turunen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mulder's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mulder preventing the sweep.
Mulder stays in close to Turunen's body and controls the position.
Mulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Turunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niek Mulder dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Turunen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mulder moves into full guard.
Mulder keeping moving, preventing Turunen from controlling successfully.
Turunen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Turunen trying to control but Mulder is working from the bottom.
Turunen won't allow Mulder to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turunen landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Mulder keeping moving, preventing Turunen from controlling successfully.
Turunen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mulder wants to sweep here but Turunen controlling him for the moment.
Turunen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mulder is looking for a sweep.
Mulder regains half guard.#T2#
Mulder is looking for a sweep. Turunen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turunen is thwarting Mulder's attempts to control the position.
Mulder gets back to full guard.
Niek Mulder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turunen with a nice head shot there.
Turunen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Turunen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mulder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turunen is one step ahead there.
Mulder keeping moving, preventing Turunen from controlling successfully. #T3#
Mulder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turunen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Mulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Turunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mulder postures up.
Turunen keeping moving, preventing Mulder from controlling successfully.
Turunen is pulling down on Mulder's head to control his posture.
Turunen trying to control the position.
Turunen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mulder manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Mulder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turunen can do to turn this around?
Mulder 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.#T4#
Mulder is working hard here to advance position.
Turunen looking to pass the guard.
Mulder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mulder trying to control the position.
Turunen controlling from the top position.
Mulder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turunen is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turunen won't allow Mulder to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Turunen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Turunen has a takedown stuffed.
Mulder half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Turunen fails with the takedown.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Turunen enables Mulder to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Turunen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mulder wants to control from the top but Turunen keeps moving.
Mulder is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Turunen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mulder won't allow Turunen to sweep him here.
Mulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Turunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulder lands a couple of digs.
Turunen keeping moving, preventing Mulder from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turunen is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1#
Mulder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turunen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mulder wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mulder 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.
Mulder has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Turunen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mulder is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Mulder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Turunen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turunen keeping moving, preventing Mulder from controlling successfully.
Mulder postures up.
Mulder wants to control from the top but Turunen keeps moving.
Mulder looking to pass the guard.
Mulder slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Mulder working the ground and pound from side control.
Turunen is looking to regain half guard here but Mulder keeps moving and retains side control.
Mulder trying to control the action but Turunen is working from the bottom.
Mulder is really struggling to control Turunen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mulder is working Turunen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Turunen is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Mulder stalls from top position.#T4#
Mulder is chipping away with strikes.
Mulder working the ground and pound.
Mulder postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mulder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turunen keeps working.
Mulder wants to control for a moment but Turunen uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Turunen tries to roll over but Mulder keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mulder works his foot free and advances to mount.
Turunen can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niek Mulder clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4##TD2#
Turunen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mulder has hold of Turunen's hands but Turunen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mulder is pressing down on Turunen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Turunen throws a big elbow that misses.
Mulder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turunen prevents Mulder from getting back to his feet.
Mulder 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.
Turunen working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulder wants to sweep here but Turunen controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Turunen postures up and lands a big shot to Mulder's brow.
Turunen won't allow Mulder to sweep him here.
Turunen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mulder wants to sweep but no luck.
Mulder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turunen.
Turunen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mulder's head.
Mulder keeping moving, preventing Turunen from controlling successfully.
Turunen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mulder haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Turunen working some strikes from top position.
Turunen wants to control from the top but Mulder keeps moving.
Mulder 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.
Turunen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mulder shoots in for a takedown but Turunen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Turunen shoots in looking for a takedown but Mulder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Turunen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Turunen misses with a takedown attempt - Mulder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Turunen shoots in for a takedown but Mulder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Niek Mulder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Turunen.
Mulder stuffs the takedown attempt from Turunen. Turunen gets slowly back to his feet.
Turunen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#TD#
Mulder shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T3#
Turunen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Turunen keeping moving, preventing Mulder from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turunen is on top in guard.
#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mulder is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Turunen looking to control.
Turunen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mulder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Turunen working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Turunen keeping moving, preventing Mulder from controlling successfully.
Mulder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Turunen looking for a sweep. Not yet Turunen, not yet.
Mulder lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mulder landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mulder postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Turunen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Julius Turunen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Turunen has a takedown stuffed.
Mulder attempts a counter takedown but Turunen avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Mulder drives through with a takedown into Turunen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mulder wants to control from the top but Turunen keeps moving.
Mulder is working Turunen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mulder trying to control but Turunen is working from the bottom.
Mulder postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulder trying to control but Turunen is working from the bottom.
Turunen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Turunen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Mulder is looking for a sweep. Turunen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turunen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Turunen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mulder trying to control from the bottom.
Turunen is keen to just control but Mulder is a slippery customer.
Mulder is pressing down on Turunen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mulder looking for a sweep. Not yet Mulder, not yet.
Turunen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mulder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mulder keeping moving, preventing Turunen from controlling successfully.
Mulder controls Turunen momentarily but Turunen frees himself. #T2#
Turunen with a nice head shot there.
Turunen is stalling in the full guard.
Turunen preventing the sweep.
Turunen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mulder's head.
Turunen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mulder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turunen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turunen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Turunen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mulder as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Turunen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mulder swivels and escapes.
Mulder changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Niek Mulder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Turunen.#TD2#
Turunen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mulder's guard.
Turunen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Turunen won't allow Mulder to sweep him here.
Mulder looking to control.
Turunen looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Mulder looking for a guillotine here but Turunen defends easily.
Mulder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turunen.
Mulder keeping moving, preventing Turunen from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
Mulder is trying to keep Turunen in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turunen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mulder's waist but Mulder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turunen off to one side. #TD2#
Turunen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mulder manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Turunen throws a strike but Mulder rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Turunen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mulder wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mulder trying to hold on to Turunen's head to control him but Turunen postures up.
Mulder tries to get to full guard but Turunen has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Turunen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Turunen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 47:48
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Niek Mulder!
Niek Mulder took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WCF 25: Diaz vs Farrokhzad
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turunen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Furgesson pinned against the cage. Furgesson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've been told by Furgesson's head coaches at Kribbson's MMA Garage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Turunen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Furgesson misses with a wild body shot.
Turunen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD2#
Turunen gets a takedown into half guard.
Furgesson is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turunen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Furgesson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Turunen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Turunen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Turunen wants to pass to mount but Furgesson is defending the position.
Furgesson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Turunen trying to control the action but Furgesson is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Turunen wants to pass the guard but Furgesson is defending well. #SUB#
Furgesson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Furgesson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furgesson is not content to let Turunen control the position.
Turunen is thwarting Furgesson's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Turunen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Turunen is looking to take a break and control but Furgesson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Furgesson taking some punishment here, with Turunen in his half guard.
Turunen is nestled in close to Furgesson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Turunen is looking to advance position but Furgesson won't allow it.
Turunen thows a huge punch but Furgesson dodges it nicely.
Turunen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Turunen lands a nice short elbow.#T3##SUB#
Furgesson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turunen trying to control the action but Furgesson is working from the bottom.
Turunen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turunen is looking to take a break and control but Furgesson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turunen slips a nice elbow through Furgesson's hands, connecting with Furgesson's forehead.
Ground and pound from Turunen. #SUB#
Furgesson looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Furgesson is refusing to be controlled, as Turunen sits in half guard. #SUB#
Furgesson actively working from the bottom here.
Turunen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Furgesson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Furgesson is staying active underneath Turunen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turunen controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Furgesson has a hand on Turunen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Turunen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Turunen dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Turunen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Turunen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Furgesson counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Turunen shoots in and gets a takedown into Furgesson's guard.
Turunen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Furgesson controls Turunen momentarily but Turunen frees himself.
Turunen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turunen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Turunen trying to control but Furgesson is working from the bottom.
Turunen scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turunen landing with the ground and pound.
Turunen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Furgesson's head.
Furgesson wants to sweep here but Turunen controlling him for the moment.
Furgesson looking to control.
#T1#
Turunen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Turunen trying to control but Furgesson is working from the bottom.
Turunen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Turunen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Turunen is fighting to break Furgesson's control of his arms but Furgesson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Turunen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turunen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Turunen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Furgesson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Turunen trying to control but Furgesson is working from the bottom.
Furgesson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Turunen cracks Furgesson with a solid left hand.
Turunen connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Furgesson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Turunen is aware though and is defending well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Turunen working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Furgesson controls Turunen momentarily but Turunen frees himself.
Furgesson has momentary wrist control but Turunen slips an elbow through the middle.
Turunen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turunen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turunen chips away with some ground and pound.
Furgesson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Furgesson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turunen's guard. #REVR#
Turunen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Turunen lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Furgesson wants to control from the top but Turunen keeps moving. #SUB#
Furgesson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Furgesson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Turunen 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.
Furgesson passes Turunen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Turunen trying to control from the bottom.
#T4##SUB#
Furgesson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Turunen sees it coming and defends easily.
Furgesson prevents Turunen from improving his position.
Furgesson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turunen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Turunen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Furgesson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Turunen works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Turunen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Turunen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Furgesson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turunen somewhat.
Turunen with a poor takedown
letting Furgesson counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Turunen scores with a takedown into Furgesson's guard.
Turunen is working Furgesson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Furgesson trying to keep a closed guard but Turunen is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turunen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Turunen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Turunen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Julius Turunen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turunen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Turunen postures up.
#SUB#
Furgesson looking for a guillotine here but Turunen defends easily.
#T1#
Furgesson has momentary wrist control but Turunen slips an elbow through the middle.
Furgesson controls Turunen momentarily but Turunen frees himself.
Turunen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Furgesson is trying to keep Turunen in close.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Turunen lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Furgesson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Furgesson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turunen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Furgesson is tightening it up a little... Turunen has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Turunen reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Turunen taps out! Nice BJJ there by Furgesson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kribb Furgesson!
Kribb Furgesson retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Kribb Furgesson 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:
WCF WNF 5: Petrov vs Champlain
Date: Apr 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Jab from Yates.
Yates walks into a left hand.
Yates misses the shot to the body.
Turunen misses with a looping right.
Turunen staying out of range there.
Turunen throwing a counter right hand but Yates manages to avoid it.
Turunen throws a body punch but Yates moves out of range.
Yates tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yates cracks Turunen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Turunen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yates on his heels. He'll look to pass Yates's guard now, I'm sure.
Yates looking to control.
Yates is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Turunen working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yates keeping moving, preventing Turunen from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing that Turunen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Yates wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yates is trying to control the position but Turunen postures up.
Turunen trying to control but Yates is working from the bottom. #T1#
Turunen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Turunen connects with a couple of short punches.
Turunen chips away with some ground and pound.
Yates has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Yates wants to get back to his feet but Turunen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Yates looking for a sweep. Not yet Yates, not yet.
Turunen throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turunen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turunen landing some decent shots from guard.
Yates working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turunen.
Turunen wants to control from the top but Yates keeps moving.
Turunen works over Yates with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Turunen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Turunen is looking to work some ground and pound but Yates has wrist control.
Turunen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yates is trying to keep Turunen in close.
Turunen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yates working a defensive guard here.
Yates looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yates wants to get back to his feet but Turunen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Turunen throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Turunen working some strikes from top position.#ROC#
Yates is rocked!
Turunen lands a couple of digs.
Yates is still in real trouble! Can Turunen finish him?
Turunen cracks Yates with a solid left hand.
Turunen gets to his feet and stands over Yates, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Yates felt that one! Turunen unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Yates from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Turunen!
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Event:
WCF WNF 3: Tyson vs Dirk 2
Date: Mar 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Turunen slips under a jab from Yates.
A swing and a miss from Yates.
Yates loads up on a big right hand but Turunen slips the punch.
Jab by Turunen.#TD2#
Turunen looking to score a takedown here. Yates is defending well but Turunen drives through and ends up in Yates's guard.
Turunen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yates manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turunen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Turunen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turunen keeping moving, preventing Yates from controlling successfully.
Yates slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Turunen is looking to sweep but instead, Yates has passed into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Turunen wants to control but Yates is keeping busy.
Yates tries to pass to full mount but Turunen defends it.
Turunen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Yates is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Turunen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turunen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turunen.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Turunen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turunen is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Turunen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Yates has passed into side control.
Yates trying to control the action but Turunen is working from the bottom.
Turunen tries to bench press Yates off him but Yates keeps the position.
Turunen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Yates wants to get back to full guard.
Turunen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yates with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yates is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Turunen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Turunen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Turunen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Yates moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Turunen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yates is controlling Turunen's posture.
Turunen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Turunen is pushing down on Yates's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yates is fighting to maintain full guard but Turunen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Turunen working Yates over with strikes. #ROC2#
Yates is rocked!
Turunen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oh Yates is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turunen lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Yates quite badly. Yates pulls Turunen in close trying to recover. Turunen postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Yates on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Yates doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Turunen!
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Event:
WCF 11: Escalante vs Roland
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Turunen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marsh to the mat! Marsh manages to get full guard.
Marsh is trying to keep Turunen in close.
#SUB2#
Marsh is looking for a triangle but Turunen pushes his legs off easily.
Turunen trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turunen landing some decent shots from guard.
Marsh working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marsh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Turunen defends well.
Turunen content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Marsh trying to control the position.
Turunen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Turunen lands a couple of digs.
Turunen chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Marsh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Turunen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marsh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turunen has managed to get both his arms back between Marsh's legs - danger averted.
Turunen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marsh on the ground.
Turunen content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Turunen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Turunen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marsh's head.
Marsh looking for a sweep. Not yet Marsh, not yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turunen is stalling in the full guard.
Turunen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marsh is keeping the position for now.
Turunen is in close to Marsh's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Turunen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Turunen is in close to Marsh's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Turunen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marsh wants to sweep but no luck.
Turunen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Turunen scoring with some ground and pound.
Turunen with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Marsh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marsh is trying to control the position but Turunen postures up.
Turunen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Turunen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Turunen is in close to Marsh's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Turunen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Turunen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turunen scoring with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turunen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Turunen is working Marsh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turunen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Turunen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Turunen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Marsh wants to get back to full guard.
Turunen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marsh is trying to control but can't.
Marsh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsh is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turunen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Turunen stalling.
Marsh works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Turunen trying to control but Marsh is working from the bottom.
Turunen landing with the ground and pound.
Turunen trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been informed that Marsh has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Marsh is trying to keep Turunen in close.
Turunen passes into half guard.
Marsh is in trouble now - Turunen has advanced to mount! #T2#
Turunen landing shots from mount.
Turunen lands a big shot there that rocks Marsh but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC#
Marsh is rocked!
The referee warns Marsh that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Marsh is still in real trouble! Can Turunen finish him?
Turunen drops a big elbow. That's hurt Marsh! More shots from Turunen and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Turunen!
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Event:
WCF 7: Hradek vs Dervisevic
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Cuopo misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Turunen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Turunen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Turunen working over Cuopo with some ground and pound. Cuopo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turunen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Turunen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cuopo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Turunen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cuopo is looking for a sweep. Turunen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Turunen.
Turunen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Turunen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cuopo's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turunen landing strikes from the mount.#T1#
Turunen landing strikes from the mount and Cuopo is in trouble!
Turunen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Turunen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cuopo hang on?#ROC#
Cuopo is rocked!
Turunen unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Cuopo wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Turunen celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Turunen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Turunen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Little trying to control here.
Little is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turunen working over Little with some ground and pound. Little looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Turunen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Turunen works his way into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Turunen.
Little can't escape the position.
Turunen looking to finish Little with some ground and pound. This is bad for Little!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turunen with shots to the head and body - Little looks very uncomfortable down there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turunen lands a big shot there that rocks Little but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T1#
Turunen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Little's face.
Little is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Little really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Turunen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Turunen prevents Little from getting the reversal.
Little knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turunen on the ground.
Little is working hard here to advance position.
Turunen working the ground and pound effectively.
Turunen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Little looks a forlorn figure.
Turunen cracks Little with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Little is in all sorts of trouble here.
Turunen landing strikes from the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turunen breaks from Little's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Little is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Turunen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Turunen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Little?
Little in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Little is desperately trying to improve his position but Turunen has a good base and remains in mount.
Turunen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Little looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC2#
Little is rocked!
Turunen landing strikes from the mount and Little is in trouble!
Oh Little is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Little is looking to improve his position but Turunen isn't that keen on the idea.
Turunen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Little?
Turunen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Little hang on?
Turunen connects with a bit shot that sees Little covering up! More strikes from Turunen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Turunen is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Turunen!
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