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Event: TWGC 33 (170lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   May 11, 2021





183 cm
22 yrs
175 lbs



184 cm
46 yrs
184 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dwight Schrute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jason Tanner!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Schrute gets tackled into the cage by Tanner. Tanner maintains the clinch.
Tanner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Schrute smiles and moves away.
Schrute avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tanner moves in looking to clinch but Schrute pushes him off.
Schrute half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schrute.
Schrute avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schrute tries to counter with a takedown but Tanner is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Tanner moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Tanner pulls guard.
Tanner trying to keep a closed guard but Schrute is proving a slippery customer.
Schrute controlling from the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Schrute's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Tanner keeping full guard, as Schrute tries to pass.
Tanner being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Schrute won't allow Tanner to sweep him here.
Tanner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Schrute content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Schrute seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tanner for as long as he can get away with.
Schrute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tanner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tanner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Schrute slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Tanner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tanner.
Tanner has his hands on Schrute's head, controlling the position.
Tanner working a defensive guard here.
Schrute is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Schrute being controlled here momentarily. #T5#
Tanner wants to sweep here but Schrute controlling him for the moment.
Schrute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tanner is keeping the position for now.
Tanner wants to sweep here but Schrute controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Tanner has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Schrute has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schrute (3) vs (0) Tanner
Tanner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schrute wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schrute happy to just control the position for now.
Tanner is trying to improve his position.
Schrute moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T7#
Tanner is trying to work for a sweep but Schrute has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Schrute (5) vs (0) Tanner
Schrute controlling the pace for now.
Tanner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schrute controlling the position easily from mount.
Tanner is just holding on here. Schrute manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Schrute (8) vs (0) Tanner#T8#
Tanner is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Schrute is not going to allow Tanner to sit and survive in this position.
Tanner tries to escape the position.
Tanner trying to control the hands but Schrute won't let him. #T9#
Tanner is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Tanner right now.
Schrute avoiding Tanner 's attempts to control his hands.
Schrute keeps control of the position easily here as Tanner tries to buck him off.
Tanner trying to control the hands but Schrute won't let him. #T10#
Tanner tries to escape the position.
Tanner is still trying to improve position.
Tanner keeps trying to improve his position.#T11#
Tanner is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Schrute.
Tanner turns into Schrute and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schrute (8) vs (2) Tanner
Tanner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tanner tries to free his leg and advance position but Schrute is retaining full guard.
Schrute keeping moving, preventing Tanner from controlling successfully.
Tanner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tanner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tanner tries to free his leg and advance position but Schrute is retaining full guard. #T12#
Tanner stopping the sweep attempt from Schrute.
Tanner 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.
Schrute looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tanner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tanner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tanner is stalling in the full guard.
Schrute keeping moving, preventing Tanner from controlling successfully. #T13#
Tanner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tanner wants to pass the guard but Schrute is keeping the position.
Schrute has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Schrute being controlled here, momentarily.
Schrute looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T14#
Tanner passes Schrute's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tanner wants to free his trapped foot but Schrute is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schrute wants to get back to full guard.
Schrute is trying to maintain the position but Tanner is very close to passing his half guard.
Tanner sitting and controlling from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Schrute takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A relieved looking Dwight Schrute thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: TWGC 33 (170lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   May 10, 2021





160 cm
18 yrs
170 lbs



184 cm
46 yrs
184 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shaqiup Ezzeli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jason Tanner!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and John Roberts.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ezzeli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tanner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ezzeli somewhat.
Ezzeli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tanner pinned against the cage. Tanner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tanner wants to counter the offense by Ezzeli and move into the clinch position.
Ezzeli could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Tanner clinches up against the cage.
Tanner prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaqiup Ezzeli. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Tanner pulls guard successfully.
Ezzeli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tanner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ezzeli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ezzeli looking to sit in guard and control but Tanner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ezzeli (0) vs (2) Tanner
Ezzeli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tanner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ezzeli working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Ezzeli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ezzeli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tanner controls the pace.
Tanner advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ezzeli (0) vs (5) Tanner
A lull in the action here.
Tanner tries to advance to mount but Ezzeli denies him.
Ezzeli on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ezzeli tries to get out of the position.
Ezzeli trying to remain calm as Tanner controls from the top position.
Ezzeli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tanner taking a breather here.
Tanner trying to control the position but Ezzeli is working away. #T2#
Ezzeli is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tanner happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanner is continuing to stall.
Ezzeli is looking for a sweep.
Tanner working away.
Ezzeli tries to buck Tanner off but Tanner is having none of it.
Ezzeli is working hard here to advance position.
Tanner moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ezzeli is looking to regain half guard here but Tanner keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Tanner has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ezzeli (0) vs (7) Tanner
Tanner content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Tanner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tanner wants to take Ezzeli's back but he can't do it this time.
Ezzeli can't escape the position.
Tanner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tanner wants to take Ezzeli's back but he can't do it this time.
Tanner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Ezzeli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tanner avoids the attempt from Ezzeli to control.
Ezzeli stops Tanner from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Tanner looking to control but Ezzeli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tanner wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ezzeli is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tanner wants to control the pace but Ezzeli is squirming around nicely.
Tanner controlling from the full mount.
Ezzeli is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tanner controlling the position easily from mount.
Ezzeli tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Tanner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ezzeli wants to control but Tanner is having none of it.
Ezzeli is working to get back to half guard.
Tanner with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Tanner prevents Ezzeli from getting the reversal.
Tanner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ezzeli tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Tanner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tanner.
Ezzeli is trying desperately to improve position.
Ezzeli tries to hold on but Tanner postures up.
Ezzeli working to try and regain half guard.
Tanner pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ezzeli can't escape the position.
Tanner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tanner wants to take Ezzeli's back but he can't do it this time. #T7#
Tanner controlling from mount.
Tanner wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Tanner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ezzeli prevents Tanner from taking his back.
Tanner trying to control but Ezzeli is having none of it.
Ezzeli prevents Tanner from taking his back.
Ezzeli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tanner controlling the pace for now.
Tanner prevents Ezzeli from getting the reversal.
Tanner tries to push Ezzeli's head away but Ezzeli is holding on tight.#T8#
Ezzeli is looking to get to half guard.
Tanner content just to control the position here.
Ezzeli sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tanner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ezzeli wants to improve his position but Tanner is controlling well.
Tanner trying to control from half guard but Ezzeli is working away.
Tanner prevents Ezzeli from improving his position.#T9#
Tanner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tanner prevents Ezzeli from improving his position.
Tanner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tanner is trying to control the action in half guard but Ezzeli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ezzeli is positioning himself well to prevent Tanner advancing to mount.
Tanner prevents Ezzeli from improving his position.
Ezzeli is looking to control Tanner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ezzeli avoid being mounted?
Tanner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T10#
Tanner trying to pass the guard but Ezzeli defending well.
Ezzeli is looking for a sweep. Tanner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tanner stalling.
Ezzeli wants to get back to full guard.
Tanner controlling the action here.
Ezzeli wants to control but Tanner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tanner slows the pace down in half guard.
Ezzeli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Ezzeli preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ezzeli trying to control here.
Tanner is controlling the pace.
Tanner is looking to advance position but Ezzeli won't allow it. #T12#
Ezzeli is concentrating on defense, preventing Tanner from advancing position.
Ezzeli tries to roll over but Tanner keeps him under control.
Ezzeli is trying to control but can't.
Tanner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ezzeli desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ezzeli wants to control but Tanner is keeping busy.
Tanner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T13#
Ezzeli trying to control from the bottom.
Tanner content to control rather than advance.
Ezzeli tries to get to full guard but Tanner has control of the leg.
Tanner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ezzeli is looking to control Tanner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ezzeli avoid being mounted?
Tanner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ezzeli tries to get to full guard but Tanner has control of the leg.
Ezzeli is controlling Tanner's trapped leg to prevent Tanner from advancing to side control.
Tanner wants to pass the guard but Ezzeli is defending well.
Tanner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T14#
Ezzeli is holding on to half guard well.
Ezzeli is looking for a sweep. Tanner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tanner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ezzeli is trying to get back to full guard.
Tanner controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tanner trying to pass the guard but Ezzeli defending well.
Ezzeli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tanner is working away from the top position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tanner wins on points by 7 to 0.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jason Tanner waved his t-shirt featuring KOMBAT KLOTHING's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 23, 2021
#R1#
Rees Mogg throws a lazy uppercut
and Tanner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Rees Mogg.
Tanner misses with a straight left.
Rees Mogg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rees Mogg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rees Mogg misses with a straight right.
Rees Mogg throws a hook to the side of Tanner's head but Tanner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot lands for Tanner.
Rees Mogg throws an off balance right hand
and Tanner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rees Mogg has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rees Mogg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Rees Mogg closes the distance and pushes Tanner back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanner tries to break the clinch but Rees Mogg is controlling the position.
Rees Mogg has Tanner pressed against the cage, preventing Tanner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rees Mogg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tanner's efforts to push away.#BC#
Tanner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Nice cross by Rees Mogg.#CL2#
Rees Mogg darts in and clinches Tanner up against the cage.
Tanner is trying to push Rees Mogg away but Rees Mogg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rees Mogg keeps control of Tanner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tanner is trying to push Rees Mogg away but Rees Mogg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rees Mogg lands with a light punch inside.
Tanner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rees Mogg lands with a left to the head.
Rees Mogg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tanner is trying to push Rees Mogg away but Rees Mogg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tanner wants to break free but Rees Mogg has control.
Tanner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tanner wants to get back to striking at distance but Rees Mogg won't allow it. #BC#
Tanner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tanner misses with a hook. Rees Mogg ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Rees Mogg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tanner missing with a left hand there. Rees Mogg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tanner looks to throw the jab but Rees Mogg is out of range. #T2#
Tanner misses with an uppercut
and Rees Mogg counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Jason Tanner has been cut.
Tanner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rees Mogg.
Tanner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good standup being displayed there by Rees Mogg as he connects with a hook.
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!
Tanner slips under a jab.
A big left from Rees Mogg misses.
Tanner throws an off balance right hand
and Rees Mogg counters with a stiff right hand.
Rees Mogg moves out of range of the strikes.
Rees Mogg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tanner doesn't seem bothered though.
Rees Mogg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tanner.
Tanner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rees Mogg throws a jab but it's blocked by Tanner.
Rees Mogg swings widly with a right hand
letting Tanner counter with a right hand.
Rees Mogg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Rees Mogg looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanner is just out of range.
Tanner slips a jab from Rees Mogg.
Tanner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg catches Tanner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rees Mogg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanner manages to avoid it.
Rees Mogg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rees Mogg jabs at Tanner's body.#CL2#
Rees Mogg gets a clinch.
Tanner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tanner is trying to break the clinch but Rees Mogg has him pressed against the cage.
Tanner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rees Mogg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Rees Mogg lands with a short shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Tanner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tanner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Tanner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tanner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Rees Mogg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rees Mogg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tanner misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Rees Mogg counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tanner! Rees Mogg lets Tanner back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Tanner is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Rees Mogg lands a big right hand that sends Tanner crashing to the mat! Rees Mogg stays standing though and waves Tanner back to his feet!
Oh Tanner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rees Mogg is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tanner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Rees Mogg misses with a hook. Tanner ducked under it nicely.
Rees Mogg misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Rees Mogg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tanner seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice defenses there by Rees Mogg.
Tanner swats away the attempt to clinch by Rees Mogg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rees Mogg throws a hook but Tanner blocks it.
Rees Mogg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tanner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tanner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Rees Mogg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Tanner's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tanner slips a jab and a cross from Rees Mogg.
Tanner slips under a jab.
Rees Mogg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#KD2#
Rees Mogg lands a left and a right that send Tanner crashing to the mat, dazed. Rees Mogg thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Tanner misses with a straight right.
Rees Mogg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rees Mogg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rees Mogg counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Tanner to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Rees Mogg!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jacob Rees Mogg!
Jacob Rees Mogg looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Churchill would be delighted.'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 20, 2021
#R1#
Kennedy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tanner connects with the punch.
Kennedy defending well as Tanner loads up on a big left hand.
Tanner throws a right hand that misses
and Kennedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice jab there from Tanner.
Kennedy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kennedy looks winded!
Kennedy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kennedy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tanner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tanner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kennedy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Tanner there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Tanner counter with a right hand.
Tanner works the jab nicely.
Kennedy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Tanner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tanner with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Kennedy.
Tanner looks to land a left hand but Kennedy moved out of range nicely.
Tanner looks to land a right hand but Kennedy moved out of range.
Kennedy slips under a jab from Tanner.
Tanner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Handsome Guys Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Tanner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tanner looks to land a right hand but Kennedy moved out of range.
Tanner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kennedy.
Tanner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kennedy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tanner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kennedy misses with a two punch combination.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tanner sprawls well. Tanner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kennedy gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Tanner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kennedy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Kennedy.
Tanner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kennedy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tanner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Tanner misses the target.
Kennedy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanner throws a good cross that connects.
Tanner misses the jab.
Kennedy moves out of range as Tanner strikes.
Kennedy throws a low kick but Tanner moves out of range easily.
Tanner throws a jab when Kennedy was well out of range.
Kennedy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tanner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Jab from Tanner.
Kennedy throws a body punch but Tanner moves out of range.
Kennedy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tanner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Tanner misses its intended target.
Tanner misses the jab.
Tanner loads up on a big right hand but Kennedy slips the punch.
Tanner sets himself, and Kennedy steps forward looking for the clinch! Tanner avoids it this time.
Jason Tanner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kennedy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kennedy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big left from Tanner misses.
Tanner misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kennedy! But no joy.
Good work by Tanner as he checks the leg kick.
Kennedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kennedy ducks under a wild hook from Tanner.#T4#
Tanner looks to land a left hand but Kennedy moved out of range nicely.
Tanner throws a shot from downtown. Kennedy moves away and avoids it.
Kennedy moves away from the strike by Tanner.
Tanner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tanner misses with a straight left.
Kennedy misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Kennedy.
Tanner misses with an uppercut.
Tanner misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kennedy in his tracks.
Kennedy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tanner.
Kennedy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanner.
Tanner scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Tanner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kennedy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tanner misses with an uppercut.
Kennedy moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Kennedy.
Kennedy moves out of range of the strikes.
Tanner tests Kennedy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kennedy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kennedy works Tanner's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy misses with a takedown attempt
and Tanner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kennedy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tanner.
The fighters circling - Tanner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tanner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kennedy counters with a solid body kick.
Tanner misses the jab.
Kennedy is breathing heavily.#T1#
Kennedy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanner.
Tanner misses with an uppercut. Kennedy saw that one coming.
Tanner slaps away a takedown attempt from Kennedy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tanner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tanner misses with an uppercut. Kennedy saw that one coming.
Kennedy slips a straight right by Tanner.
Kennedy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Tanner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kennedy moves out of range of the strikes.
Kennedy moves out of range as Tanner strikes.
A swing and a miss from Tanner.
Kennedy steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tanner works the jab nicely.
Kennedy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Tanner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Tanner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tanner dips to his left and cracks Kennedy with an uppercut!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kennedy might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tanner has got the better of the exchanges.
Tanner throws a jab but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Tanner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kennedy on the side of the head.
Kennedy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kennedy tries a head kick but it misses.
Tanner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kennedy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanner clobbers Kennedy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tanner scores with a nice strike.
Kennedy takes one on the button.
Tanner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kennedy sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Kennedy moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kennedy! But no joy.
Tanner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kennedy.
A swing and a miss from Tanner.
Kennedy throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Tanner finds it's way through Kennedy's defenses.
Tanner misses with a straight right.
Tanner scores with a decent looking hook.
Tanner throws a big shot that misses.
Kennedy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanner.
Nice defenses there by Kennedy.
Kennedy staying out of range there.
A big left from Tanner misses. #T4#
Tanner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tanner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kennedy on the side of the head.
Kennedy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Tanner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kennedy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tanner throws out the jab.
And Kennedy tries to counter it with a takedown but Tanner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tanner missing with a left hand there. Kennedy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tanner loads up on a big right hand but Kennedy slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kennedy! But no joy.
Tanner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tanner misses with a hook. Kennedy ducked under it nicely.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tanner misses with a looping right.
Tanner looks to land a left hand but Kennedy moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Tanner dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tanner misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Kennedy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tanner pushes Kennedy off looking to stand but Kennedy dives back in and keeps control.
Kennedy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tanner is trying to stand up here but Kennedy is controlling him well.
Tanner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kennedy on the ground.
Kennedy wants to take a breather but Tanner is having none of it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tanner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kennedy can do to turn this around?
Tanner looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Kennedy has managed to clinch.
Kennedy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tanner wants to break free but Kennedy has control. #T1#
Tanner is pressed up against the cage. Kennedy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tanner down to the mat. Tanner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tanner throws an overhand right that lands on Kennedy's shoulder, as Kennedy tries to avoid the shot.
Jason Tanner is winning the standup battle so far.
Tanner sizes up Kennedy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Tanner misses.
Tanner 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.
Kennedy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tanner clobbers Kennedy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kennedy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tanner missing with a left hand there. Kennedy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kennedy with the counter takedown but Tanner avoids it easily.
Tanner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kennedy's head.
Tanner avoids a kick to the body.
Kennedy looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanner is just out of range.
Jason Tanner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kennedy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tanner.
Tanner throws a jab when Kennedy was well out of range.
And Kennedy responds with a good body kick, but Tanner manages to step out the way in time.
A jab lands there for Tanner.
Kennedy wants to clinch.
Kennedy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tanner counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Tanner.
Tanner lands a jab to the head.
Good exchange - Tanner coming out on top.
Tanner tests Kennedy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tanner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Kennedy. #T3#
Kennedy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tanner throws a shot from downtown. Kennedy moves away and avoids it.
And Kennedy responds with a good body kick, but Tanner manages to step out the way in time.
A jab from Tanner misses.
A slow jab from Tanner misses its intended target.
Kennedy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kennedy ducks under a wild hook from Tanner.
A swing and a miss from Tanner.
Tanner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Tanner.
Kennedy closes the distance but Tanner moves to the side
and Tanner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tanner cracks Kennedy with a good jab.
Tanner looks to land a left hand but Kennedy moved out of range nicely.
Kennedy follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T4#
A big right from Tanner misses.
Kennedy moves out of range of the strikes.
Kennedy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tanner.
Tanner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tanner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kennedy.
Kennedy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tanner defends it well.
A swing and a miss from Tanner.
Tanner throws a jab when Kennedy was well out of range.
Kennedy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tanner with a body shot.
Tanner lands a head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Tanner misses the target.
Kennedy looks for the body kick but Tanner saw that one coming.
Tanner misses with a hook. Kennedy ducked under it nicely.
Kennedy moves out of range of the strikes.
Steven Kennedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kennedy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Tanner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tanner, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Tanner!

Jason Tanner really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: 8L 43 - Westbrook     
Date:   Dec 26, 2020
#R1#
Yalixqua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yalixqua throws a head kick but Tanner moves out of range.
Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanner throws an overhand right that lands on Yalixqua's shoulder, as Yalixqua tries to avoid the shot.
Yalixqua half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yalixqua throws a body kick that misses.
Yalixqua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tanner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tanner missing with a left hand there. Yalixqua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yalixqua throws the left hand but Tanner avoids the punch easily.
Tanner throws a hook but Yalixqua blocks it.
Yalixqua throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tanner avoids it.
Yalixqua scores with a nice body kick.
Yalixqua 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.
Tanner lunges at Yalixqua with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yalixqua's hand.
Tanner throws a shot from downtown. Yalixqua moves away and avoids it.
Yalixqua ducks under a wild hook from Tanner.
Yalixqua is looking to land body kicks.
Tanner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tanner's coach down at Handsome Guys Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tanner's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Yalixqua scores with a nice right hand.
Tanner misses with a hook
and Yalixqua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yalixqua drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yalixqua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yalixqua throws a hook to the side of Tanner's head but Tanner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tanner 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.
Yalixqua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tanner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tanner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua lands with a nice body punch.
Yalixqua lands a jab to Tanner's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Yalixqua.
Nice defenses there by Yalixqua.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanner throws an overhand right that lands on Yalixqua's shoulder, as Yalixqua tries to avoid the shot.
Yalixqua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tanner checks a leg kick.
Tanner throws out a counter right but Yalixqua avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Tanner throws a lazy right hand but Yalixqua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yalixqua half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yalixqua moves out of range as Tanner strikes.
Yalixqua misses with a wild body shot.
Tanner misses with an uppercut. Yalixqua saw that one coming.
Tanner throws a lazy right hand but Yalixqua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tanner walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tanner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tanner misses with a straight right.
Tanner ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua.
Tanner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yalixqua slips a straight right by Tanner.
Yalixqua tries to land a front kick but Tanner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tanner blocks a leg kick.
Tanner might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yalixqua.
Tanner looks to land a right hand but Yalixqua moved out of range.
Tanner takes one to the chin there.
Tanner misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iaspero Yalixqua dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tanner loads up on a big right hand but Yalixqua slips the punch.
Yalixqua fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yalixqua misses with a hook
and Tanner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tanner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tanner misses with a straight left.
Yalixqua throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tanner on the side of the head.
Yalixqua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tanner.
Yalixqua scores with a spinning back kick!
Yalixqua misses with a body kick.
Tanner needs to keep his hands up - Yalixqua had a free shot at his head there.
Tanner loads up on a big right hand but Yalixqua slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner throws a lazy right hand but Yalixqua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Iaspero Yalixqua is winning the standup battle so far.
Yalixqua lands a nice shot that snaps Tanner's head back.
Yalixqua swings widly with a right hand
and Tanner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanner blocks the body kick.
Yalixqua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanner can do to turn this around?
Yalixqua scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Tanner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Yalixqua has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Yalixqua slips under a jab from Tanner.
Yalixqua pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tanner is out of range and Yalixqua settles back down.
Yalixqua moves out of range of the strikes.
Yalixqua throws a leg kick which misses Tanner's front leg but catches the back leg as Tanner tries to avoid it.
Yalixqua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tanner.
Tanner lands a glancing blow to the side of Yalixqua's head.
Tanner connects with a looping right hand.
Yalixqua connects with a jab.
Tanner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yalixqua slips under a jab from Tanner.
A big left from Yalixqua misses.
Tanner tries to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yalixqua. Tanner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yalixqua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tanner misses with a straight right. #T2#
Tanner throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Yalixqua to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yalixqua throws a leg kick
enabling Tanner to counter with a crisp jab.
Yalixqua misses with a low kick.
Tanner needs to keep his hands up - Yalixqua had a free shot at his head there.
Yalixqua misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Tanner finds it's way through Yalixqua's defenses.
Tanner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yalixqua thumps Tanner with a low kick.
Yalixqua ducks under a wild hook from Tanner.
Tanner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yalixqua.
Tanner throws out a counter right but Yalixqua avoids it with no problem.
Jab, jab by Yalixqua - just one landing.
Yalixqua lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tanner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yalixqua throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tanner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yalixqua throws a head kick that half lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Iaspero Yalixqua will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yalixqua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Yalixqua misses with a body shot.
Tanner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jason Tanner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice shot by Tanner.
An inside leg kick lands from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yalixqua misses with an uppercut.
Tanner misses with an uppercut. Yalixqua saw that one coming.
Yalixqua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tanner.
Tanner misses the jab.
Tanner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A shot to the body from Yalixqua misses
and Tanner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tanner throws a jab but it's blocked by Yalixqua.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yalixqua ducks under a wild hook from Tanner.
Tanner is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
A jab from Tanner misses.
Tanner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tanner misses with a lunging right hand
and Yalixqua counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tanner's knee momentarily.
Yalixqua moves away from the strike by Tanner. #T1#
Yalixqua throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tanner on the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yalixqua.
Tanner scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut.
Yalixqua walks into a stiff left hand from Tanner.
Yalixqua scores with a punch to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Yalixqua. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yalixqua.
Yalixqua looks to land a body kick but Tanner moved away.
Yalixqua lands with a cross.
Tanner misses the jab.
Yalixqua lands a jab to Tanner's midsection.
Tanner misses with a left hand
and Yalixqua counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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!
Tanner lands an overhand right.
Tanner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tanner looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Tanner throws an off balance right hand
and Yalixqua counters with a nice uppercut.
Yalixqua connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Yalixqua. Beautiful body shot.
Yalixqua takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yalixqua scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tanner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yalixqua scores with a leg kick.
Tanner misses with a straight right.
Tanner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tanner connects with a jab.
Tanner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tanner misses with a right hand
and Yalixqua counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yalixqua, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner misses with an uppercut
and Yalixqua counters with a stiff right hand.
Yalixqua lands with a straight right. Tanner didn't see that one coming.
Tanner throws a jab when Yalixqua was well out of range.
Iaspero Yalixqua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot to the liver by Yalixqua. Beautiful body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iaspero Yalixqua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yalixqua has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua!

Iaspero Yalixqua wins by unanimous decision!

Iaspero Yalixqua decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Eight Limbs XXXV - Locust     
Date:   Nov 18, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Python throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Tanner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tanner throws the left hand but Python avoids the punch easily.
Python slips a jab from Tanner.
Python walks into a stiff left hand from Tanner.
Tanner scores with a jab to the head.
Python just misses with a punch to the body.
Python scores with a hook to the body. Tanner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Python moves into range and clinches up with Tanner.
Tanner tries to break free but Python pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Tanner breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python slips a straight right by Tanner.
Python moves out of range of the strikes.
Python seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Python is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Python clinches with his opponent.
Tanner tries to break the clinch but Python is controlling the position. #T1##BC2#
Tanner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tanner has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Python takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Python throws a series of punches but Tanner avoids them all with ease.
Python moves in looking to clinch but Tanner pushes him off.
Tanner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Tanner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Python throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Tanner to counter with a crisp jab.
Python rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Tanner counter with a right hand.
Python wants to clinch.
Python throws a head kick but Tanner moves out of range.
Tanner looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Python gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Tanner does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanner cracks Python with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Python staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Tanner misses its intended target.
Tanner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Python takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tanner with a nice cross.
Tanner throws a lazy right hand but Python sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Python takes one to the chin there.
Tanner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A big right from Tanner misses.
Python staying out of range there.
Python is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Tanner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tanner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Python throws a big counter combination but Tanner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tanner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tanner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot by Tanner.
Tanner misses with an uppercut.
Tanner keeps the fight on the outside.
Cyrius Python is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Python drops his hands momentarily and Tanner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tanner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tanner looks to land a left hand but Python moved out of range nicely.
Tanner looks to throw the jab but Python is out of range.
Python fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tanner just manages to avoid it.
Tanner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Python in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Python moves into range and clinches up with Tanner.
Python tries to throw a body punch but Tanner avoids it by throwing Python back against the ropes.
Tanner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Python has him pressed against the ropes.
Tanner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1##BC2#
Tanner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Python takes one on the button.#CL#
Python rushes Tanner and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Python manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Python moves into the clinch.
Python tries to circle away but Tanner has him pinned against the ropes.
Tanner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Python's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Tanner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick by Python misses
and Tanner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tanner cracks Python with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Python throws a right hand that Tanner ducks under and follows up with a left that Tanner also avoids with ease.
Tanner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick by Python misses
enabling Tanner to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Python misses #CL2#
and Tanner counters by clinching up. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Python has Tanner pressed against the ropes, preventing Tanner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Tanner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tanner throws a jab but it's blocked by Python.
Tanner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tanner tries to counter with a clinch but Python shakes him off and moves away.
Jason Tanner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Python tries to clinch up but Tanner circles away and keeps his distance.
Jason Tanner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Python clinches up with Tanner and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Tanner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tanner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Python tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tanner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Tanner finds it's way through Python's defenses.
A big left from Tanner misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Tanner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Python moves into the clinch successfully.
Jason Tanner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Python is trying to force a seperation but Tanner has the dominant position.#BC2#
Tanner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Tanner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Python uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tanner.
Python is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Tanner. That snapped Python's head back.
Tanner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Python tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tanner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Python is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Python moves into range and clinches up with Tanner.#BC2#
Tanner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Python takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Python on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tanner takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tanner lands an overhand right.
Python moves to clinch but Tanner breaks away
and Tanner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Python ducks under a wild hook from Tanner.
Python looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tanner cracks Python with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cyrius Python has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tanner avoids the head kick by Python.
Tanner lands a jab.
Tanner cracks Python with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Python is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tanner might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jab by Tanner.#T2#
Python takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanner scores with a nice head shot.
Python looks to land a body kick but Tanner moved away.
Tanner throws out a counter right but Python avoids it with no problem.
Python throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tanner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Python tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Python swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tanner catches Python with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Python throws a right and a left that Tanner avoids nicely.
Tanner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Python tries a head kick but it misses.
Python looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Python throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Python.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Tanner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tanner 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Jason Tanner!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Jason Tanner!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Jason Tanner!

Jason Tanner wins by unanimous decision!

Jason Tanner managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: Eight Limbs XXXII - Nets     
Date:   Nov 07, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buchanan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Buchanan looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanner is just out of range.
Buchanan slips under a jab.
Tanner moves out of range of the body kick from Buchanan.
Tanner is looking to counter punch.
Buchanan tries to land a front kick but Tanner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Buchanan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tanner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Buchanan walks into a straight right hand from Tanner.
Buchanan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Buchanan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Buchanan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tanner.
Nice cross by Buchanan.
Buchanan walks into a jab.
Tanner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Power Plant MMA in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Buchanan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tanner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tanner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tanner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Buchanan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buchanan throws a lazy uppercut
and Buchanan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Tanner cracks Buchanan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Buchanan fakes the leg kick and cracks Tanner in the body.
Tanner avoids the body shot from Buchanan.
Buchanan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tanner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Buchanan scrambles back to his feet.
Buchanan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Buchanan throws a poor cross that misses
and Tanner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Buchanan misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Tanner.
Buchanan misses with a body punch
and Buchanan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ross Buchanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tanner looks to land a right hand but Buchanan moved out of range.
Nice shot by Tanner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Tanner misses its intended target.
Tanner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Buchanan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Buchanan throws out a loose jab but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buchanan throws a right hand that Tanner ducks under and follows up with a left that Tanner also avoids with ease.
Tanner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Buchanan slips a jab from Tanner.
Buchanan throws a nice looking combination but Tanner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tanner looks to land a left hand but Buchanan moved out of range nicely.
Buchanan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Buchanan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tanner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buchanan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tanner.
Buchanan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Buchanan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tanner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tanner throws a hook but Buchanan avoids it easily.
Tanner sizes up Buchanan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tanner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Buchanan under the eye.
Buchanan tries to bum rush Tanner with a series of wild strikes but Tanner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buchanan throws an off balance right hand
and Tanner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Tanner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buchanan unleashes a big counter combination but Tanner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Donk. Tanner catches Buchanan right on the button with a cross.
Buchanan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Buchanan tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Tanner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Buchanan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanner moves away.
Nice defenses there by Buchanan.
Buchanan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Buchanan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanner throws a looping overhand right but Buchanan ducks down to avoid it.
Buchanan misses with a body punch
and Tanner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tanner misses the jab.
Buchanan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Buchanan.
It looked like Tanner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Buchanan scores with a body shot.
Buchanan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Buchanan throws a low kick, looking for Tanner's leg but Tanner calmly moves out of range.
Tanner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tanner scores with a hook.
Tanner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buchanan moves out of range as Tanner strikes.
Buchanan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tanner moves out of range of the body kick.
Buchanan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Buchanan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tanner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Buchanan scrambles back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Tanner.
Buchanan misses with a body shot
and Tanner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buchanan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tanner doesn't seem bothered though.
A slow jab from Tanner misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Buchanan.
A shot to the liver by Buchanan. Beautiful body shot.
Buchanan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tanner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tanner throwing a counter right hand but Buchanan manages to avoid it.
Buchanan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tanner circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut there from Tanner.
Jason Tanner is winning the standup battle so far.
Buchanan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tanner.
Buchanan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tanner rather than just go for the knockout.
Tanner looks to throw the jab but Buchanan is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanner looks to land a right hand but Buchanan moved out of range.
Tanner misses with an uppercut. Buchanan saw that one coming.
Buchanan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tanner counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Buchanan misses with the combination.
Tanner throwing a counter right hand but Buchanan manages to avoid it.
Buchanan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tanner is able to avoid easily.
Buchanan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tanner misses the jab.
Tanner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buchanan can do to turn this around?
A head kick by Buchanan misses
and Tanner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tanner checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Tanner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Buchanan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanner manages to avoid it.
Tanner moves out of range of the strikes.
Buchanan takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tanner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner throws out a powerful jab.
Buchanan swinging wildly here.
Tanner checks a leg kick.
Tanner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ross Buchanan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Tanner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tanner moves out of range of the strikes.
Jason Tanner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters circling - Tanner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buchanan misses the body punch
and Tanner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tanner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No joy there for Buchanan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Buchanan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buchanan throws a lazy uppercut
and Tanner counters with a nice uppercut.
Tanner lands a really nice looking cross but Buchanan seems unphased.
Tanner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Buchanan slips a jab from Tanner.
Nice defenses there by Tanner.
An attempted straight right counter from Tanner misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buchanan misses with an uppercut.
Buchanan looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanner is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Buchanan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ross Buchanan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tanner misses with a looping right.
Buchanan throws an off balance right hand
and Tanner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Buchanan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tanner throwing a counter right hand but Buchanan manages to avoid it.
Buchanan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tanner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Buchanan. Those never looked like landing.
Buchanan moves out of range of the strikes.
Buchanan unleashes a big counter combination but Tanner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ross Buchanan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buchanan misses with a double jab
and Tanner counters with a stiff right hand.
Buchanan throws a leg kick but Tanner moved away.
Buchanan needs to keep his hands up - Tanner had a free shot at his head there.
Tanner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice cross by Tanner.
Buchanan swings widly with a right hand
and Tanner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buchanan misses with a combination #CL#
and Tanner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tanner. #BC#
Tanner manages to break the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buchanan misses with an uppercut
enabling Tanner to counter with a crisp jab.
Buchanan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Buchanan throws a lazy uppercut
and Tanner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buchanan looks for the body kick but Tanner saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tanner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tanner misses with a straight right.
Buchanan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Tanner counter with a right hand.
Tanner throws a hook but Buchanan avoids it easily.
Tanner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tanner lands with a hook. Buchanan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tanner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buchanan slips a straight right by Tanner.
Tanner throws out a loose jab but Buchanan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanner throws a jab but it's blocked by Buchanan.
Buchanan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tanner.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Tanner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tanner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Jason Tanner!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Jason Tanner!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Jason Tanner!

Jason Tanner wins by unanimous decision!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jason Tanner made sure he mentioned KOMBAT KLOTHING, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: EK 18     
Date:   Oct 16, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atunes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tanner lands a leg kick that knocks Atunes off balance momentarily.
Tanner misses with an attempted mid kick.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Tanner.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanner moves away.#CL2#
Tanner rushes Atunes and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
Tanner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tanner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Atunes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Atunes throws a leg kick which misses Tanner's front leg but catches the back leg as Tanner tries to avoid it.
Tanner tries to clinch up but Atunes circles away and keeps his distance.
Atunes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Atunes scores with a sloppy right hand. Tanner should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Atunes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Atunes lands with a shot to the body.
Atunes lands a nice looking body kick.
Atunes scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Atunes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanner moves away.
Tanner lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Atunes backs up against the ropes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tanner.
Atunes blocks the body kick.
We've been informed that Tanner has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Atunes connects with a high kick.
Atunes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Atunes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Tanner has Atunes up against the ropes in a clinch.
Atunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tanner is trying to break the clinch but Atunes is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atunes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atunes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tanner.
A right hand to the body from Atunes.
Tanner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Atunes.
Atunes lands a nice uppercut.
Tanner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Atunes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tanners head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Atunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Atunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands. #BC2#
Tanner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Atunes works the jab nicely.
Atunes misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Tanner.
Tanner tries to clinch up
and Atunes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tanner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tanner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanner.
Atunes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Atunes stuns Tanner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Atunes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Atunes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tanner walks into a stiff left hand from Atunes.
Tanner lands a body shot.
Atunes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Atunes dominated that round.
That's time! Atunes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tanner misses with a kick to the body.
Atunes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Atunes misses with a head kick.
Atunes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Atunes throws a shot to the body.
Atunes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanner can do to turn this around?
Tanner tries to clinch but Atunes is having none of it.
Jason Tanner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Atunes thuds his shin into the meat of Tanner's side.
Tanner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tanner tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tanner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Atunes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Atunes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tanner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Atunes at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Tanner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Tanner has closed the distance and engaged Atunes in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Atunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Atunes on the inside.
A short uppercut from Atunes.
Tanner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Atunes scores with a shot to the side of Tanner's head.
Atunes throws a head punch that misses.
Atunes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atunes misses with the head strike.
Atunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes.
Atunes has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
Tanner has had enough of the clinch but Atunes keeps him there for the moment.
Atunes pushes Tanner back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leonardo Atunes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Atunes. #BC2#
Tanner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick from Atunes lands but Tanner takes it in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Atunes.
Tanner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanner moves away.
Atunes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Atunes. That snapped Tanner's head back.
Tanner swinging wildly here. #T2##CL2#
Tanner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Atunes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Atunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atunes throws a head punch that misses.
Atunes can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Tanner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tanner wants to break free but Atunes has control.
Atunes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tanner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tanner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atunes.
Tanner takes a shot to the head.
Atunes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Tanner is breathing heavily.
Atunes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atunes lands a shoulder strike.
Atunes has Tanner pressed against the ropes, preventing Tanner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tanner is looking to break free of the clinch but Atunes has double underhooks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Atunes is leaning against Tanner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Atunes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Atunes dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3##KD#
Atunes lands a head kick that bluckles Tanner and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Atunes no doubt looking to push for a finish!
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch but Atunes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tanner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Atunes scores with a jab to the head. #ROC#Tanner is rocked!
The fighters circling - Atunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tanner is still on wobbly legs! Can Atunes finish him?
Nice body kick from Atunes.
Tanner seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes lands a jab to Tanner's midsection.
Atunes throws the left hand but Tanner avoids the punch easily.
Tanner takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good exchange - Atunes coming out on top.
Atunes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tanner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tanner throws a leg kick which misses Atunes's front leg but catches the back leg as Atunes tries to avoid it.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Atunes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Atunes tests Tanner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Atunes throws the kick towards the body but Tanner avoids it.
Tanner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tanner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Atunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Atunes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tanner throws a series of punches but Atunes avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheers as Atunes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tanner doesn't seem phased though.
Tanner misses with the body kick
and Atunes counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab by Atunes.
Atunes scoring well with a low kick there.
Tanner tries to clinch up
and Atunes counters with a straight right hand.
Tanner misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Atunes misses the target.
Atunes connects with a leg kick.
Atunes tries to land a front kick but Tanner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Atunes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tanner momentarily. #CL2#
Tanner clinches.
Tanner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atunes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Atunes lands with a right to the head.
Tanner blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Atunes.
Atunes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Atunes.
A short uppercut from Atunes.
Atunes misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Atunes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
A short body shot lands from Atunes as the two fighters clinch.
Atunes creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Tanner crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Tanner face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Atunes takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Leonardo Atunes!
After winning the bout, Leonardo Atunes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Eight Limbs XXV - Groggs     
Date:   Oct 05, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elizondo connects with a body shot.
Tanner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Elizondo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Elizondo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A combination from Elizondo does no damage.
Tanner thows a body kick. Elizondo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Elizondo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elizondo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Elizondo tries a quick counter leg kick but Tanner is wise to it.
Elizondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanner.
Elizondo with a jab.#CL#
Tanner moves into range and clinches up with Elizondo.
Elizondo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Elizondo is trying to stall.
Elizondo pushes Tanner back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Elizondo struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands. #BC2#
Elizondo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanner throws a right hand that Elizondo ducks under and follows up with a left that Elizondo also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elizondo misses with a wild body shot.
Elizondo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Elizondo moves out of range of the leg kick from Tanner.
Tanner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Public Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Tanner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Elizondo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Tanner takes a swing at Elizondo's ribcage but misses.
Elizondo throws a right and a left that Tanner avoids nicely.
Tanner fails to land with a series of punches.
Elizondo jabs Tanner right on the nose. Tanner blinks but takes it well.
Tanner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tanner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elizondo moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elizondo! But no joy.
Tanner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Elizondo counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Tanner clinches.
Elizondo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Tanner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tanner misses with a right hand
and Elizondo counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanner throws an overhand right that lands on Elizondo's shoulder, as Elizondo tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elizondo! But no joy.
Elizondo lands with a nice body punch.
A cross from Tanner lands.
No joy there for Elizondo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Elizondo looks to move away, Tanner throws a big counter combo but Elizondo just gets out of the way.#T2#
Tanner throws a leg kick but Elizondo moved away.
Elizondo unleashes a big counter combination but Tanner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tanner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Elizondo's hands.
Elizondo scores with a body shot.
Elizondo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tanner scores with a body shot.
Tanner works Elizondo's body with a nice hook.
Elizondo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Elizondo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tanner's head backwards.
Elizondo fails to land with a series of punches.
Tanner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tanner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Elizondo lands a jab to the head.
Tanner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanner moves in looking to clinch but Elizondo pushes him off.
Gaizka Elizondo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy body kick from Tanner
and Elizondo counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Elizondo, as that shot connected.
Elizondo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Elizondo catches Tanner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tanner walks into a jab.
Elizondo looks to land a combination but Tanner avoids it well.
Elizondo scores with a hook.
Tanner looks to land a body kick but Elizondo moved away.
Elizondo swats away the attempt to clinch by Tanner.
Crunch! Tanner slams his shin into Elizondo's torso.
A slapping body kick lands there for Elizondo.
Elizondo lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Elizondo finds it's way through Tanner's defenses.
Tanner throws a leg kick that misses.
Elizondo keeps the fight on the outside.
Elizondo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Tanner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Elizondo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tanner circles away quickly and effectively.
A clash of legs there as Elizondo blocks the low kick.#T1#
Elizondo swats away the attempt to clinch by Tanner.#CL#
Tanner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Elizondo, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Tanner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tanner wants to land a leg kick but Elizondo is out of range.
Tanner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Elizondo moves out of range of the strikes.
Elizondo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tanner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Elizondo connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Tanner gets a clinch.
Elizondo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Tanner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Elizondo moves out of range of the body kick.
Elizondo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tanner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Elizondo scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Elizondo swats away the attempt to clinch by Tanner.
Tanner tries to clinch up but Elizondo circles away and keeps his distance.
Tanner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick from Elizondo lands but Tanner takes it in his stride.
Elizondo scores with a jab. Tanner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tanner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Elizondo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tanner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tanner misses with a hook. Elizondo ducked under it nicely.
Elizondo misses with a wild combination.
Tanner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Elizondo looks to land a combination but Tanner avoids it well.
Elizondo throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner throws a body kick that misses.
Tanner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Elizondo flicks out a counter leg kick but Tanner steps away.
Elizondo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Elizondo lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tanner - that will leave a mark!
Jason Tanner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good work by Tanner as he checks the leg kick.
Elizondo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tanner.
Tanner scores with a kick to the midsection.
Elizondo swings for the body but Tanner moves out of range. #CL#
Tanner moves into the clinch.
Elizondo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Elizondo breaks from the clinch.
Tanner tries to clinch but Elizondo moves out of range.
Elizondo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tanner's sensitive parts.
Well,Tanner is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Good work by Elizondo as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Elizondo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Elizondo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tanner counters with a nice leg kick.
Tanner throws a low kick but Elizondo avoids it.
Tanner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elizondo.
Tanner is looking to counter with a body kick.
Elizondo lands a nice hook to Tanner's body. Tanner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tanner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Tanner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Elizondo connects with a right hand. Tanner shakes it off.
Elizondo blocks the body kick.
Tanner wants to clinch up but Elizondo keeps it at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Tanner.
Elizondo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanner is looking for a counter combo.
Elizondo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tanner.
Tanner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elizondo.
Elizondo throws out a powerful jab.
Tanner misses the shot to the body.
Elizondo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tanner.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Elizondo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Elizondo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tanner.
Elizondo cracks a nice hook into Tanner's ribs.
Tanner is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Tanner moves into the clinch.#T2#
Elizondo doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Elizondo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jason Tanner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left lands for Tanner.
Elizondo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Elizondo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Tanner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Elizondo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tanner blocks it with crossed arms.
Elizondo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Tanner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tanner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Elizondo tests Tanner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tanner swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner throws a lazy right hand but Elizondo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tanner tries to clinch but Elizondo is having none of it.
Elizondo unleashes a big counter combination but Tanner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gaizka Elizondo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tanner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Elizondo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jason Tanner.
I think Elizondo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Gaizka Elizondo!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Gaizka Elizondo!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Gaizka Elizondo!

Gaizka Elizondo wins by unanimous decision!

 

Event: Eight Limbs XXIII- Faltermayer     
Date:   Sep 27, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lowell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lowell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lowell misses with a low kick.
Tanner looks for the body kick but Lowell saw that one coming.
Tanner misses with the combination. #CL2#
Tanner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tanner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tanner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lowell blocks a body shot from Tanner.
Lowell pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but Lowell blocks with his arms.
Tanner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lowells head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lowell wants to stall.
Tanner throws a head punch that misses.
Tanner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Tanner misses with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tanner.
Lowell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lowell scores with a hook to the body.
Lowell digs a right hand into Tanner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tanner's gas tank.
Lowell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lowell lands with a right to the head.
Lowell tries a body shot but Tanner blocks it.
Tanner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tanner lands a shoulder strike.
Lowell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Lowell has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
Tanner tries to work over Lowell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lowell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lowell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lowell blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanner trying to land knees to the body.
Tanner lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Tanner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice left hand lands by Tanner.
Lowell misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Lowell.
Lowell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Lowell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lowell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tanner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lowell scores with a shoulder strike.
Lowell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tanner missing with knees to the body.
Tanner swings wildly with an uppercut but Lowell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lowell's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lowell.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but Lowell blocks it.
Lowell blocks an elbow strike from Tanner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Tanner dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Lowell connects with a single shot there.
Tanner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tanner tries to clinch up.
Tanner moves in looking to clinch but Lowell pushes him off.
Crunch! Lowell slams his shin into Tanner's torso.
Tanner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lowell throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Lowell.
Lowell lands with a kick to the temple. Tanner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lowell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tanner if he has to take too many more of those.
Tanner takes one on the button.
Jason Tanner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good work by Tanner as he checks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lowell. That did some damage!
Tanner tries to clinch but Lowell is having none of it.
A jab from Lowell does it's job there.
Tanner misses with a hook
and Lowell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tanner's knee momentarily.
Lowell throws a head kick but Tanner moves out of range.
Lowell connects with an inside leg kick.
Aaron Lowell is winning the standup battle so far.
Lowell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lowell misses with the combination.
Tanner is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Tanner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lowell is out of range.
Lowell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanner can do to turn this around?
Lowell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tanner checks the leg kick.
Lowell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Lowell counters with a quick kick to the body but Tanner blocks it.
Tanner is looking to clinch.
Aaron Lowell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanner takes one on the button.
Lowell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lowell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tanner.
It looked like Lowell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tanner.
Lowell misses with a head kick.
Lowell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tanner.
Lowell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crunch! Lowell slams his shin into Tanner's torso.
Lowell slips a straight right by Tanner.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tanner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aaron Lowell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lowell, as that shot connected.
Lowell throws a right and a left that Tanner avoids nicely. #T2#
Lowell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tanner throws the kick towards the body but Lowell avoids it.
Tanner tries to clinch but Lowell is having none of it.
Nice jab there from Lowell.
Nice shot by Lowell.#CL2#
Tanner has managed to clinch.
Lowell avoiding damage as Tanner throws knees to the body.
Lowell lands a hook that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
A hook to the body from Lowell.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tanner.
A shot in the inside from Tanner.
A knee to the head by Tanner. #CUT2#It looks like Aaron Lowell has been cut.
Tanner lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lowell working aggressively here.
Lowell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner throws a head punch that misses.
Lowell misses with a body punch.
Tanner misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Lowell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Lowell's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Lowell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jason Tanner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lowell tries to score with a low kick but Tanner moves his leg out of the way.
Lowell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
It looks like Lowell has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lowell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tanner was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tanner doesn't manage to clinch there - Lowell circles away.
Tanner is looking to clinch but Lowell is avoiding it.
Tanner moves in looking to clinch but Lowell pushes him off.
Tanner walks into a jab.
Lowell lands a high kick!
Lowell fails to land with a series of punches.
Lowell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tanner tries to clinch up but Lowell circles away and keeps his distance.
Lowell cracks a nice hook into Tanner's ribs.
Tanner pushes Lowell away with a front kick.
Nice uppercut there from Lowell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanner tries to clinch there but Lowell circles away.
Lowell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lowell misses with a low kick.
Tanner flicks out a counter leg kick but Lowell steps away.
Sloppy strikes from Tanner. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
A nice leg kick from Lowell, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lowell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tanner.
Tanner looks to score with a jab to the body but Lowell is just out of range.
Lowell lands a glancing blow to the side of Tanner's head.
Lowell misses with a head kick.
Tanner avoids the head kick by Lowell.
Tanner walks into a straight right hand from Lowell.
Lowell tries a head kick but it misses.
Lowell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aaron Lowell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lowell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lowell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tanner.
Tanner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lowell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Lowell there.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lowell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lowell throws a body punch but Tanner moves out of range. #T2#
Tanner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tanner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lowell, as that shot connected.
Tanner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lowell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lowell swinging wildly here.
Lowell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lowell moves out of range of the body kick.
Lowell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lowell with a nice calf kick.
Lowell punishes Tanner's body with a nice straight punch.
Lowell ducks under a wild hook from Tanner.
Tanner misses with a left hand
and Lowell counters with a left and a right that stings Tanner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tanner.
Tanner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lowell moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lowell catches Tanner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Lowell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lowell 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Aaron Lowell!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Aaron Lowell!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Aaron Lowell!

Aaron Lowell wins by unanimous decision!

After winning the bout, Aaron Lowell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Eight Limbs XVIII - Milhouse     
Date:   Sep 05, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva blocks the body kick.
Silva appears to be looking for a big counter.
Silva has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fairtex MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Tanner misses with the combination.
Tanner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tanner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Tanner moved out of range.
Tanner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Tanner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tanner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice jab there from Silva.
Silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tanner's head backwards.
Silva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tanner tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've been informed that Tanner has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tanner scores with a leg kick.
Silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tanner's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva misses with a looping left.
Tanner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Silva misses the target.
Tanner wants to slow Silva down by chopping away at his legs.
Arnaldo Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##KD#
Silva lands a head kick that bluckles Tanner and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Silva no doubt looking to push for a finish!
Silva lands with a cross. #CL2#
Tanner pushes Silva up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tanner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva misses with some punches.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tanner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Silva.
A body shot lands from Tanner.
Tanner pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Tanner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tanner lands a shoulder strike.
Tanner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Silva tries a body shot but Tanner blocks it.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva working aggressively here.
Tanner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
Tanner swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Tanner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Tanner lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Silva with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Jason Tanner has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Tanner tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tanner lands a nice knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Silva.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnaldo Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Tanner's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tanner misses with a two punch combination.
Tanner has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Silva.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanner was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Tanner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts.
A big right from Silva misses.
A punch combination from Tanner misses.
Tanner slips under a jab.
A left lands for Silva.
Tanner throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner lands a jab to the nose.
Silva swings widly with a right hand
and Tanner counters with a solid body kick.
Silva moves out of range as Tanner throws a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Silva lands a jab to the head.
Tanner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Jason Tanner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva lands a head shot.
Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Tanner gets a clinch.
Silva working Tanner over with knees to the body.
Tanner is breathing heavily.
Tanner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Silva.
Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Arnaldo Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva misses with some punches.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Tanner blocking some punches.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanner can do to turn this around?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva. #T2#
Silva blocking some punches.
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Tanner managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tanner is defending well for now.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva tries to work over Tanner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Tanner lands with a left to the head.
Silva working aggressively here.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tanner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tanner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnaldo Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Tanner's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Tanner has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Jason Tanner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arnaldo Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Tanner, against the ropes.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Tanner.
Tanner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Tanner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tanner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Tanner shrugs off.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner blocking some punches.
Silva tries to work over Tanner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Tanner misses with a punch on the inside.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Silva.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner throws a head punch that misses.
Tanner is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Tanner working Silva over with knees to the body.
Silva lands a left hand.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tanner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
Tanner misses with the head strike.
Tanner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Tanner tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva. #T2#
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tanner is working Silva over against the ropes.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
Tanner landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanner.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tanner lands an elbow inside.
A body shot lands from Tanner.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanner lands a nice shot to the body.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arnaldo Silva.
Well Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Arnaldo Silva!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Arnaldo Silva!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Arnaldo Silva!

Arnaldo Silva wins by unanimous decision!

Arnaldo Silva was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: EK 9_ABSOLUTE ULTRAVIOLENCE     
Date:   Aug 15, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tanner cracks a nice hook into Velderman's ribs.
Velderman thuds a left hand into Tanner's body.
Tanner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Velderman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Velderman connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Tanner clinches.
Velderman misses with the head strike.
Velderman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tanner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Velderman lands an uppercut.
Velderman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tanner or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velderman misses with a body punch.
Tanner misses with an elbow over the top.
Tanner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velderman working aggressively here.
Velderman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Tanner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Velderman.
Velderman throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner. #T1#
Velderman tries a body shot but Tanner blocks it.
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but Velderman blocks with his arms.
Velderman lands a right hand.
Velderman throws a head punch that misses.
Velderman lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Velderman.
Velderman misses with a punch on the inside.
Velderman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velderman.
Velderman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tanner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Velderman is defending well for now.
Velderman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velderman misses with the head strike.
Velderman can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Velderman avoids it.
Tanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Tanner has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tanner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Velderman avoids it.
Tanner cracks Velderman with a nice body shot.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tanner.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Tanner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Velderman lands a hook that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Velderman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velderman lands with a light punch inside.
Tanner misses with a punch to the body.
Velderman can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Tanner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velderman's elbow.
Velderman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velderman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tanner blocking some punches.
Velderman lands a hook that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Velderman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velderman tries a body shot but Tanner blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Velderman fails to land.
Velderman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Velderman.
Velderman scores with a shot to the side of Tanner's head.
Velderman throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner. #T3#
A short right from Velderman.
A head punch on the inside from Tanner fails to land.
Velderman misses with a punch to the body.
Velderman working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velderman.
Tanner lands an elbow inside that Velderman shrugs off.
Velderman throws a head punch that misses.
Tanner trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velderman.
Tanner misses with a body punch.
Tanner lands a hook that snaps the head of Velderman backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanner.
Velderman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but Velderman blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Velderman.
Tanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velderman throws a head punch that misses.
Velderman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tanner.
Tanner misses with a knee strike. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanner tries to throw a body punch but Velderman avoids it by throwing Tanner back against the ropes.
Tanner misses with some punches.
Velderman lands with a right to the head.
Velderman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanner's elbow.
Velderman swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanner pushes Velderman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velderman swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velderman misses with some punches.
Tanner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tanner misses with some punches.
Tanner lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Velderman.
Velderman misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Tanner.
Velderman working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Velderman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Velderman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanner moves away.
Velderman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Velderman.
Velderman scores with a shot to the body.
Tanner throws the left hand but Velderman avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Tanner closes the distance and clinches.
Tanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velderman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Velderman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velderman.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tanner.
Velderman lands a nice uppercut.
Tanner misses with a knee to the head.
Velderman misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Velderman.
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!
Still in the clinch, Velderman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tanner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Velderman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tanner tries to land knees in the clinch but Velderman avoids the damage to the body.
Velderman scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Velderman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velderman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Velderman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Velderman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanner can do to turn this around?
Tanner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Velderman working aggressively here.
Velderman swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velderman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Velderman working aggressively here.
Velderman tries to throw a body punch but Tanner avoids it by throwing Velderman back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velderman.
A short body shot lands from Velderman as the two fighters clinch.
Velderman lands a left hand.
Ron Velderman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Velderman avoids the elbow strike from Tanner, against the ropes.
A short left from Velderman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velderman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velderman.
Velderman throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Velderman digs a right hand into Tanner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tanner's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velderman.
Velderman misses with a body punch.
Tanner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tanner takes a shot to the head.
Velderman misses with a punch on the inside.
Velderman avoids the elbow strike from Tanner, against the ropes.
Velderman struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
Velderman lands a shoulder strike.
Tanner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Tanner.
Tanner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tanner tries a body shot but Velderman blocks it.
Tanner misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tanner.
Velderman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velderman misses with a punch on the inside.
Velderman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Velderman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tanner tries to land knees in the clinch but Velderman avoids the damage to the body.
Tanner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Velderman scores with a shot to the side of Tanner's head.
Velderman lands a nice uppercut.
Velderman has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
Tanner scores with a shot to the side of Velderman's head.
Velderman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velderman misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tanner fails to land.
Tanner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Velderman's face.
Tanner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tanner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tanner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velderman cracks Tanner with a nice body shot.
Velderman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
Velderman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tanner tries a body shot but Velderman blocks it. #T4#
Velderman throws a head punch that misses.
Velderman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velderman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velderman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but Velderman blocks it.
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
Tanner takes a shot to the head.
Velderman prevents a body shot from Tanner.
Velderman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tanner missing with knees to the body.
Velderman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velderman misses with a punch on the inside.
Velderman digs a right hand into Tanner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tanner's gas tank.
Velderman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velderman lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Velderman.
Tanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Velderman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3##CL#
Velderman closes the distance and clinches.
Velderman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tanner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velderman.
Tanner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
Tanner trying to land knees to the body.
Tanner misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Tanner.
Velderman avoiding damage as Tanner throws knees to the body.
Velderman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tanner blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velderman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velderman throws a head punch that misses.
Velderman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velderman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tanner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velderman throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Velderman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Velderman avoiding damage as Tanner throws knees to the body.
Velderman avoiding damage as Tanner throws knees to the body.
Tanner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Velderman.
Velderman misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tanner fails to land.
Tanner lands an uppercut.
Tanner blocks a body shot from Velderman.
Velderman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tanner tries to land knees in the clinch but Velderman avoids the damage to the body.
Velderman blocking some punches.
Tanner tries to land knees in the clinch but Velderman avoids the damage to the body.
Tanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velderman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Velderman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tanner misses with the head strike.
Velderman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tanner fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Velderman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Velderman has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
Tanner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tanner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tanner working aggressively here.
Velderman lands a body shot.
Tanner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tanner lands a nice uppercut.
Tanner missing with knees to the body.
Velderman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Velderman scores with a shot to the side of Tanner's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Velderman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velderman.
Still in the clinch, Velderman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tanner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Velderman blocks it with crossed arms.
Velderman swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velderman tries to work over Tanner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Velderman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Velderman lands a left hand.
Tanner blocks a body shot from Velderman.
Velderman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velderman scores with a shot to the side of Tanner's head.
Tanner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Velderman misses with a punch on the inside.
Velderman cracks Tanner with a nice body shot.
Velderman scores with a hook to the body.
Velderman struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
Tanner misses with some punches.
Tanner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Velderman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Velderman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velderman tries to throw a body punch but Tanner avoids it by throwing Velderman back against the ropes.
Tanner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Velderman is defending well for now.#T4#
Velderman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velderman working aggressively here.
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
Velderman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Velderman.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but Velderman blocks it.
A short right from Velderman.
Velderman lands a left hand.
Velderman throws a head punch that misses.
Velderman avoiding damage as Tanner throws knees to the body.
Velderman misses with the head strike.
Velderman has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
A short right from Velderman on the inside.
Tanner blocks a body shot from Velderman.
Tanner takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Velderman.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Velderman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Velderman clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Velderman lands a jab to the head.
Velderman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Velderman with the inside leg kick.
Velderman is looking to slow Tanner down with leg kicks.
Tanner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A bone on bone clash there as Tanner blocks the leg kick.
Velderman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Velderman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tanner tries to clinch but Velderman moves out of range.
Velderman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tanner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Velderman counters with a good low kick that Tanner was not able to check. #CL#
Velderman closes the distance and clinches.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but Velderman blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velderman gets through Tanner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Velderman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tanner blocking some punches. #T1#
Tanner misses with a punch on the inside.
Velderman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Velderman misses with a punch on the inside.
Velderman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velderman can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Velderman throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner.
Velderman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velderman misses with some punches.
Tanner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tanner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Velderman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
Velderman misses with a punch on the inside.
Tanner working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanner.
Velderman misses with a punch on the inside.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Velderman.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Velderman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tanner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tanner gets through Velderman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tanner takes a shot to the head.
Velderman swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velderman misses with a punch on the inside.
Tanner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velderman misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Tanner.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velderman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Tanner looking to throw knees to the head but Velderman is blocking nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Velderman.
A right hook to the body lands for Velderman.
Tanner is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tanner misses with a punch on the inside.
Tanner lands a knee to the head.
Tanner can't find room to land a body shot as Velderman controls the action. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Velderman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velderman.
A nice left hand lands by Velderman.
Velderman swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velderman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Velderman swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velderman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Velderman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Velderman.
Velderman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velderman avoids a wild elbow strike from Tanner.
Velderman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Velderman throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner.
Velderman lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Velderman. #T4#
Velderman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Velderman digs a right hand underneath Tanner's ribcage. Tanner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Velderman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tanner misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velderman.
Tanner misses with some punches.
Velderman lands a left hand.
Velderman has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
Velderman is working Tanner over against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanner.
Velderman working aggressively here.
Tanner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Velderman blocks it with crossed arms.
Velderman misses with a punch on the inside.
Tanner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanner missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velderman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Velderman had his way with Jason Tanner in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Velderman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Velderman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tanner misses the shot to the body.
Tanner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tanner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Velderman counters with an inside leg kick.
Velderman misses with a body kick.
Tanner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Velderman has time to react.
Jason Tanner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tanner misses with an uppercut. Velderman saw that one coming.
Velderman moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velderman lands with a hook. Tanner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Velderman connects with a leg kick.
Velderman checks a leg kick nicely.
Velderman lands a head shot.#ROC#Tanner is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Tanner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tanner is still on wobbly legs! Can Velderman finish him?#T1#
Velderman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tanner.
Tanner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tanner tries to clinch there but Velderman circles away.
Tanner throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Velderman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tanner throws a lazy uppercut
and Velderman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tanner is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Velderman lands a nice looking body shot.
Velderman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tanner misses with a series of wild punches.
Tanner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tanner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Velderman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tanner's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Tanner moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Velderman.
Tanner seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velderman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velderman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Velderman.
Jason Tanner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tanner blocking some punches.
A short right from Velderman on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Velderman fails to land.
Tanner tries to work over Velderman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Velderman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Velderman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velderman tries to work over Tanner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tanner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Velderman lands with a left to the head.
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
Velderman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Velderman working aggressively here.
Tanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Velderman.
Velderman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Velderman scores with a hook to the body.
Tanner with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3#
Velderman has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
A short uppercut from Velderman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanner.
Velderman throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner.
Velderman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tanner struggles to land a body shot inside as Velderman controls his hands.
Tanner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Velderman misses with a punch on the inside.
Velderman misses with a punch on the inside.
Velderman lands a nice uppercut.
Tanner misses with a punch to the body.
Tanner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Velderman is defending well for now.
Velderman throws a head punch that misses.
Velderman scores with a shot to the side of Tanner's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Velderman.
Tanner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velderman scores with a shoulder strike.
Velderman struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velderman.
Velderman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velderman misses with some punches.
Velderman blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velderman digs a right hand underneath Tanner's ribcage. Tanner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Velderman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Velderman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velderman avoiding damage as Tanner throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Velderman.
Tanner missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanner.
Tanner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Velderman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tanner lands an elbow just above Velderman 's eye.
Tanner blocking some punches.
Velderman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Velderman lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Velderman scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Velderman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Velderman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Velderman!

A less than humble Ron Velderman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: Eight Limbs XI     
Date:   Jul 25, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanner is looking to score with low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tanner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A low kick from Tanner is predictable there
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva with a jab.
Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva lands an overhand right.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tanner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tanner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Silva responds with a good body kick, but Tanner manages to step out the way in time.#CL#
Tanner clinches up against the ropes.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Tanner.
Silva lands an elbow just above Tanner 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Jason Tanner has been cut.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanner lands a shot to the body.
Tanner blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva tries a body shot but Tanner blocks it.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
Silva avoiding damage as Tanner throws knees to the body.
Tanner misses with a body punch.
Tanner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tanner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Arnaldo Silva has been cut.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Silva.
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Tanner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva misses with some punches.
Tanner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanner.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Tanner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tanner misses with a knee to the head.
Tanner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tanner avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hand to the body from Silva.
Tanner managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
Silva tries a body shot but Tanner blocks it.
Tanner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tanner blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner.
Tanner avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tanner is defending well for now.#T3#
Tanner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Tanner is blocking nicely.
Tanner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tanner lands a left hand.
Tanner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Tanner.
Tanner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tanner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tanner misses with a body punch.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tanner is breathing heavily.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanner.
Tanner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Tanner. #T4#
Silva lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanner tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanner pushes Silva back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva lands a right hand.
Tanner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tanner.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Tanner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tanner misses with the head strike.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner.
Silva pushes Tanner back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner lands a body punch.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnaldo Silva dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanner.
Tanner lands a right hook to the body.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Silva cracks Tanner with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Tanner has Silva up against the ropes in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva digs a right hand underneath Tanner's ribcage. Tanner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Tanner.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Silva misses with some punches.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
A short left from Tanner.
Tanner avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva lands with a left to the head.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tanner struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
A short right from Silva.
Tanner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arnaldo Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanner lands a left hand.
Tanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanner can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Tanner misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Tanner.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Tanner on the inside.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Tanner tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Tanner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silva avoiding damage as Tanner throws knees to the body.
Tanner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva landing knees to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanner.
Tanner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tanner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
With the fighters up against the ropes, Tanner throws an elbow but misses.
Tanner misses with a punch to the body.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Tanner blocking some punches.
Tanner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Tanner lands an elbow inside.
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tanner's face.
Tanner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot in the inside from Silva.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Tanner avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tanner tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Tanner back against the ropes.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Tanner on the inside.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tanner misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tanner misses with the head strike.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Silva.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Tanner on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnaldo Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Jab by Silva.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Tanner tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Silva has Tanner up against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanner.
Tanner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Tanner lands with a light punch inside.
Tanner lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Tanner is blocking nicely.
Tanner avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
Tanner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tanner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Tanner misses with a knee to the head.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva digs a right hand into Tanner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tanner's gas tank.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Tanner fails to land.
Tanner misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanner.
Tanner scores with a hook to the body.
Tanner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silva.
Tanner lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner.
Tanner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tanner can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Tanner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Tanner misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva. #T3#
Tanner swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Tanner avoids it by throwing Silva back against the ropes.
Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tanner misses with a knee to the head.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tanner misses with a punch to the body.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tanner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
Tanner doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tanner is working Silva over against the ropes.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
Tanner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Tanner fails to land.
Tanner is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Silva lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
Tanner lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Silva.
Tanner misses with a knee to the head.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
Tanner misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Tanner.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnaldo Silva really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Tanner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tanner scrambles back to his feet.
Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tanner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tanner misses with a wild body shot.
Tanner just misses with a punch to the body.
Tanner moves forwards but Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tanner.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tanner's head.#CL#
Tanner gets a clinch.
Silva misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tanner.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Tanner misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Silva lands a right hand.
Tanner tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tanner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tanner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tanner throws an elbow that misses.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
Silva scores with a hook to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tanner missing with knees to the body.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner.
Silva misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Silva.
A nice left hand lands by Silva. #T2#
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva lands an uppercut.
Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tanner throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Tanner blocks a body shot from Silva.
Tanner struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Tanner dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tanner.
Silva misses with some punches.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands. #T3#
Tanner avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Tanner avoids it by throwing Silva back against the ropes.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tanner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tanner missing with knees to the body.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Tanner blocks it.
Tanner misses with some punches.
Tanner trying to land knees to the body.
Tanner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tanner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tanner blocks it with crossed arms.
Tanner misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Tanner tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
A body shot lands from Tanner.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tanner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Tanner blocks it.
Tanner working aggressively here.
Tanner lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanner tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
Tanner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva lands a body punch.
Silva working aggressively here.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnaldo Silva dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##CL2#
Tanner tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tanner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tanner tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Tanner tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Tanner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tanner tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Tanner tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Tanner takes a shot to the head.
Silva working aggressively here.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Tanner, against the ropes. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanner.
Tanner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanner managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva blocks a body shot from Tanner.
Tanner avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
Tanner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tanner throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tanner can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Tanner struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tanner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Tanner tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Jason Tanner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arnaldo Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Tanner utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tanner lands a nice uppercut.
Silva lands a right hand.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Tanner blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tanner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva working aggressively here.
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Tanner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva blocks a body shot from Tanner. #T3#
Tanner lands a left hand.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
Tanner swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Silva on the inside.
Silva lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Tanner is rocked!
Nice body punch from Silva.
Oh Tanner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tanner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tanner seems to have got his legs back now.
Tanner trying to land knees to the body.
Tanner tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Tanner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Tanner misses with the head strike.
Tanner misses with some punches.
Tanner missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Silva landing knees to the body.
Silva pushes Tanner back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#KD2#
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Tanner crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tanner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tanner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silva lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tanner will feel that in the morning.
Tanner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tanner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Silva scores with a punch to the head.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tanner's head.
Tanner tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tanner motions for Silva to come forward. Tanner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tanner. That did some damage!
Tanner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arnaldo Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Arnaldo Silva!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Arnaldo Silva!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Arnaldo Silva!

Arnaldo Silva wins by unanimous decision!

Arnaldo Silva is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Arnaldo Silva rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: Eight Limbs VIII     
Date:   Jul 04, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanner throws a push kick but Lowell slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Tanner darts in and clinches Lowell up against the ropes.
Tanner digs a right hand into Lowell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lowell's gas tank.
Lowell struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
Tanner swings wildly with an uppercut but Lowell uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Tanner has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lowell working aggressively here.
Tanner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lowell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tanners head.
Lowell just leaning against Tanner, taking a breather.
Tanner misses with a knee strike.
Our sources have told us that Lowell has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A hook to the body from Lowell.
Lowell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tanner.
Lowell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Tanner.
Lowell throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner.
Tanner with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lowell misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Lowell manages to break the clinch. #T1##CL2#
Tanner has closed the distance and engaged Lowell in a clinch.
Lowell blocks a body shot from Tanner.
Tanner lands a knee to the body.
Lowell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tanner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lowell is defending well for now.
Lowell taking a breather.
Tanner takes a shot to the head.
Tanner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tanner is leaning against Lowell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lowell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tanner has a couple of punches blocked by Lowell.
Tanner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lowell is defending well for now.
Lowell trying to control the position but instead, Tanner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lowell into the ropes.
Lowell lands with a light punch inside.
Tanner blocking some punches.
Lowell has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner. #T2#
Lowell scores with a shoulder strike.
Lowell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lowell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lowell blocks the elbow strike.
Tanner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lowell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tanner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lowell.
A shot in the inside from Tanner.
Tanner lands a hook that snaps the head of Lowell backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Tanner.
Tanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanner misses with a knee strike.
Lowell avoids the elbow strike from Tanner, against the ropes.
Tanner missing with knees to the body.
Tanner lands an elbow just above Lowell 's eye.
Lowell dodges an elbow strike from Tanner.
Tanner blocks a body shot from Lowell.
Tanner throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T3#
Tanner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lowell or not. #BC#
Lowell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Tanner gets tackled into the ropes by Lowell. Lowell maintains the clinch.
Tanner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lowell misses with a punch on the inside.
Lowell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tanner blocks a body shot from Lowell.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanner.
Lowell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lowell misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lowell.
Lowell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lowell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lowell tries to work over Tanner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Lowell fails to land.
Lowell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lowell pushes Tanner back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tanner missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Lowell. #T4#
Lowell misses with a punch on the inside.
Lowell blocks an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lowell misses with a body punch.
Tanner misses with a body punch.
Tanner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lowell blocks it with crossed arms.
Lowell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanner.
Tanner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lowell is defending well for now.
Tanner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Lowell scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Lowell on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lowell.
Lowell has had enough of the clinch but Tanner keeps him there for the moment.
Tanner lands a hook that snaps the head of Lowell backwards.
Tanner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lowell.
Lowell wants to break free but Tanner has control.
Lowell misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lowell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jason Tanner will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A head kick from Lowell lands but Tanner takes it in his stride.
Lowell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tanner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jason Tanner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Lowell moves into the clinch successfully.
Lowell throws a head punch that misses.
Tanner tries to throw a body punch but Lowell avoids it by throwing Tanner back against the ropes.
Lowell blocks a body shot from Tanner.
Lowell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lowell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lowell.
A short right from Tanner.
Lowell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lowell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tanner misses with a punch to the body.
Lowell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lowell tries to work over Tanner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Lowell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lowell lands the left hand.#CL2#
Tanner clinches up against the ropes.#T1#
Lowell misses with a body punch.
Tanner missing with knees to the body.
Tanner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tanner misses with a knee to the head.
Tanner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lowell throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner.
Lowell swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lowell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Lowell can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanner.
Lowell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lowell misses with a punch to the body.
Jason Tanner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Tanner - that landed with a thud.
Lowell struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands. #T2#
Lowell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lowell has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
Tanner blocking some punches.
Lowell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tanner tries to work over Lowell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tanner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lowell's face.
Tanner looking to throw knees to the head but Lowell is blocking nicely.
Lowell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tanner cracks Lowell with a nice body shot.
Lowell throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Lowell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Tanner moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanner.
Tanner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Tanner lands a nice uppercut.
Lowell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Lowell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tanner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lowell fails to land.
Lowell looking to slow down the pace here.
Tanner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tanner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tanner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tanner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tanner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lowell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lowell lands a hook that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Good body shot from Tanner.
Lowell misses with some punches.
Lowell lands a body shot.
Lowell misses with the head strike.
Tanner trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tanner.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lowell's defenses.
Tanner blocks a body shot from Lowell.
Tanner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lowell misses with some punches.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lowell avoids it.
Lowell swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tanner. #CUT2#It looks like Aaron Lowell has been cut.
Lowell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lowell misses with the head strike.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanner tries to throw a body punch but Lowell avoids it by throwing Tanner back against the ropes.
Lowell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Tanner scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Lowell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jason Tanner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aaron Lowell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Tanner is looking to clinch but Lowell is avoiding it.
Tanner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lowell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lowell connects with a right hand. Tanner shakes it off.
Lowell wants to clinch.
Tanner thows a leg kick but Lowell checks it
and Lowell counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice body punch from Lowell.
Lowell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tanner.
Tanner looks to score with a jab to the body but Lowell is just out of range.
A nice leg kick from Lowell, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lowell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tanner. Tanner obviously looking to wear him down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lowell tries to clinch up
and Tanner counters with a stiff right hand.
Lowell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tanner. Tanner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Tanner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1##CL#
Lowell clinches up with Tanner and pushes him back against the ropes.
Lowell has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
Tanner blocking some punches.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but Lowell blocks with his arms.
Tanner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lowell fails to land.
Lowell misses with the head strike.
Tanner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lowell blocks it with crossed arms.
Lowell lands a shot to the body.
The referee calls for Lowell to work.
Lowell blocks a body shot from Tanner.
Lowell is leaning against Tanner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tanner missing with knees to the body.
Lowell pushes Tanner back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Lowell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Lowell throws a head punch that misses.
Lowell digs a right hand into Tanner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tanner's gas tank. #T2#
Tanner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tanner working Lowell over with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Lowell.
Tanner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Lowell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lowell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lowell scores with a shoulder strike.
Tanner landing knees to the head.
Lowell gets through Tanner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tanner has Lowell pressed against the ropes, preventing Lowell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lowell throws a head punch that misses.
Tanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lowell tries to work over Tanner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lowell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tanners head.
Tanner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tanner scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Tanner.
Tanner scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Lowell throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner.
Good body shot from Tanner.
Lowell has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
Lowell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lowell lands an uppercut.
Tanner landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tanner lands an uppercut.
Tanner misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Tanner.
Tanner struggles to land a body shot inside as Lowell controls his hands.
Tanner misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lowell.
Lowell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lowell misses with a punch on the inside.
Lowell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lowell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tanner lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lowell misses with a punch on the inside.
Lowell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanner.
Lowell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tanner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lowell.
Tanner blocks a body shot from Lowell.
Lowell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Lowell throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner.
Lowell working aggressively here.
Lowell misses with the head strike.
Lowell lands with a light punch inside.
Tanner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Lowell prevents a body shot from Tanner.
Tanner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner tries to land knees in the clinch but Lowell avoids the damage to the body.
Tanner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Lowell clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Lowell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Lowell thuds a left hand into Tanner's body.
Tanner lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lowell takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Tanner rushes Lowell and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Tanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanner can't find room to land a body shot as Lowell controls the action.
Tanner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lowell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tanner or not.
Tanner pushes Lowell back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tanner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lowell blocks an uppercut.
Lowell misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lowell backwards.
Tanner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Tanner.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lowell misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Tanner landing knees to the body.
Lowell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Lowell.
Tanner missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanner.
Tanner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Tanner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lowell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanner unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lowell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lowell swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lowell struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tanner obliges.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lowell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Tanner as the two fighters clinch.
Tanner lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Tanner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lowell scores with a shot to the side of Tanner's head.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Lowell.
Lowell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tanner lands a nice shot to the body.
Tanner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tanner is leaning against Lowell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tanner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lowell takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tanner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tanner blocking some punches.
Lowell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lowell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tanner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lowell throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Tanner on the inside. #T3#
Tanner tries to land knees in the clinch but Lowell avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lowell.
Tanner gets through Lowell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tanner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lowell blocks it with crossed arms.
Lowell blocks an uppercut.
Tanner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but Lowell blocks it.
Lowell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tanner misses with the head strike.
Tanner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lowell presses Tanner against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tanner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lowell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tanner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lowell is defending well for now.
Lowell misses with a punch to the body.
Tanner misses with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Tanner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lowell avoids it.#T4#
Lowell can't break the clinch.
Tanner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lowell trying to stall but Tanner improves his position.
Tanner tries a body shot but Lowell blocks it.
Tanner lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lowell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Tanner landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lowell struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
Tanner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lowell is defending well for now.
Lowell dodges an elbow strike from Tanner.
Lowell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tanner can't find room to land a body shot as Lowell controls the action.
Lowell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lowell lands a hook that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Lowell lands a body shot.
Tanner lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Tanner dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Lowell's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Tanner moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tanner scores with a leg kick.
Tanner has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lowell.
Tanner tries to work over Lowell's front leg with a kick but Lowell checks it.
Lowell connects with a right hand. Tanner shakes it off.#CL2#
Tanner instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanner.
Lowell tries a body shot but Tanner blocks it.
Tanner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lowell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tanner is keeping busy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lowell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanner's elbow.
Lowell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tanner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Lowell working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Lowell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lowell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lowell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tanner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Lowell.
Lowell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tanner throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Tanner.
Lowell throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner.
Lowell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tanner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lowell tries to work over Tanner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tanner lands with a right to the head.
Tanner blocks a body shot from Lowell.
Tanner is leaning against Lowell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Lowell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lowell throws a head punch that misses.
Tanner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lowell blocks it with crossed arms.
Tanner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
Lowell lands a body punch.
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!
Lowell throws a head punch that misses.
Lowell blocking some punches.
Tanner lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Lowell on the inside.
Tanner struggles to land a body shot inside as Lowell controls his hands.
Lowell digs a right hand into Tanner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tanner's gas tank.
Tanner blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Lowell fails to land.
Lowell is leaning against Tanner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lowell lands with a left to the head.
Lowell lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Lowell misses with some punches.
Tanner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lowell has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
Tanner lands a left hand.
Lowell struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
Tanner lands a body punch.
Lowell can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Lowell swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lowell misses with the head strike.
Tanner lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lowell.
Tanner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lowell can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
A short left from Lowell.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lowell.#T4#
Tanner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tanner lands a hook that snaps the head of Lowell backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanner.
Lowell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lowell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tanner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lowell blocks it with crossed arms.
Tanner is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lowell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
Lowell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tanner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tanner blocking some punches.
Tanner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lowell is defending well for now.
A short left from Tanner.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lowell.
Lowell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanner's elbow.
Tanner lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aaron Lowell.
I think Tanner 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for Jason Tanner!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Aaron Lowell!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Jason Tanner!

Jason Tanner wins by split decision!

Jason Tanner is the new welterweight champion!
Jason Tanner very nearly forgot to thank KOMBAT KLOTHING amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: Durand vs Peterson     
Date:   Jun 06, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Tanner clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Fonseca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tanner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch but Fonseca swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Tanner pushes Fonseca up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fonseca is trying to push Tanner away but Tanner has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Fonseca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Tanner takes the fight into the clinch.
Fonseca prevents a body shot from Tanner.
A frustrated look appears on Fonseca's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tanner tries to throw a body punch but Fonseca avoids it by throwing Tanner back against the ropes.
Tanner tries to land knees in the clinch but Fonseca avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Fonseca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tanner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fonseca keeps the fight on the outside.
We've been hearing reports that Fonseca has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Tanner moves into the clinch.
Tanner keeps control of Fonseca as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tanner tries to land knees in the clinch but Fonseca avoids the damage to the body.
Fonseca wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Tanner misses with a knee to the head.
Tanner has a couple of punches blocked by Fonseca.
Fonseca lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fonseca is trying to break the clinch but Tanner has him pressed against the ropes.
Tanner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tanner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fonseca backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Fonseca's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tanner gets through Fonseca's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Fonseca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tanner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tanner connects with a leg kick.
Fonseca has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tanner.
Tanner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fonseca connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tanner scrambles back to his feet.
Tanner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That kick from Fonseca tenderised Tanner's leg. Tanner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tanner tries to land a body kick
and Fonseca counters with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fonseca moves out of range of the body kick from Tanner.
Tanner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Tanner lands a right hook to the body.
Tanner throws a leg kick
and Fonseca counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Tanner moves into the clinch.#BC#
Fonseca manages to break the clinch.
Tanner misses with a low kick as Fonseca jumps back.#CL2#
Tanner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fonseca takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fonseca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#BC#
Fonseca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Tanner has Fonseca up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC#
Fonseca manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner tries to clinch up but Fonseca circles away and keeps his distance.
Tanner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fonseca blocks a jab.
Fonseca fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Tanner dominated that round.
That's time! Fonseca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Fonseca lands with a right hand.
Tanner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tanner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fonseca.
Tanner misses with a kick to the body.
Fonseca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanner moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tanner! But no joy.
Tanner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fonseca.
Tanner scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
Fonseca gets tackled into the ropes by Tanner. Tanner maintains the clinch.
Tanner goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Fonseca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tanner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tanner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fonseca tests Tanner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tanner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Tanner takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Fonseca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
A nice leg kick from Fonseca, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tanner throws a body kick that misses.
Juan Fonseca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fonseca lands a nice shot that snaps Tanner's head back.
Tanner looks to score with a jab to the body but Fonseca is just out of range.
Fonseca lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tanner's sensitive parts.
Tanner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fonseca darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tanner.
Tanner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fonseca was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanner.
A jab from Tanner does it's job there.
Tanner tries to score with a low kick but Fonseca moves his leg out of the way.
Fonseca is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tanner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fonseca catches Tanner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tanner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fonseca blocks the body kick.
Fonseca ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fonseca thuds a left hand into Tanner's body.#T2#
Fonseca scores with a hook.
Tanner tries to move into range but Fonseca moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tanner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tanner drops his hands momentarily and Fonseca takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Fonseca.
Fonseca blocks the body kick.
Tanner takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC#Tanner is rocked!
Fonseca scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tanner is still on wobbly legs! Can Fonseca finish him?
Tanner throws a push kick but Fonseca slaps the foot to one side.
Fonseca half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fonseca checks a low kick from Tanner.
A little feinted left hand from Fonseca on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fonseca throws a big shot that misses.
Tanner tries to counter with a clinch but Fonseca shakes him off and moves away.
Tanner seems to have recovered his senses.
Tanner misses with a body kick.
Fonseca lands a slapping body shot.
Tanner tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Fonseca manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fonseca connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tanner scrambles back to his feet.
Tanner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tanner tries to clinch but Fonseca moves away
and Fonseca counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Tanner takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Fonseca dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Fonseca takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fonseca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanner was well out of range. Poor timing from Fonseca.
Jason Tanner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fonseca connects with the punch.
Tanner tries to clinch but Fonseca is having none of it.
Fonseca just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Tanner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fonseca lands a nice looking body shot.
Fonseca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tanner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Tanner rushes Fonseca and presses him up against the ropes.
Fonseca working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Fonseca's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tanner missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner tries to throw a body punch but Fonseca avoids it by throwing Tanner back against the ropes.
Tanner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fonseca's efforts to push away.#BC#
Fonseca manages to break the clinch.
Tanner pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Tanner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fonseca moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fonseca moves out of range of the body kick from Tanner.
Tanner throws a series of punches but Fonseca moves out of range.
Fonseca lands with an uppercut that bounces Tanner off the ropes and back into range.
Tanner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fonseca checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Juan Fonseca is winning the standup battle so far.
Fonseca lands a jab to the head.
Fonseca moves out of range of the body kick from Tanner.
It looked like Fonseca was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tanner.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tanner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fonseca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fonseca swats away the attempt to clinch by Tanner.
Fonseca thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tanner avoids the body shot from Fonseca. #CL2#
Fonseca tries to keep at a distance but Tanner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fonseca wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tanner has him pressed against the ropes.
Tanner misses with a knee to the head.
Tanner misses with the head strike. #T2#
Tanner scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Fonseca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Tanner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fonseca tries to circle away but Tanner has him pinned against the ropes.#BC#
Fonseca breaks from the clinch.
Fonseca takes a swing at Tanner's ribcage but misses.
Tanner lands a head shot.
Fonseca scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Fonseca.
Fonseca misses the shot to the body.
Fonseca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tanner.
Tanner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick lands for Tanner.
Fonseca takes one to the chin there.
Fonseca with a jab.
Fonseca takes a swing at Tanner's ribcage but misses.
Fonseca misses with a low kick.
Tanner misses with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Juan Fonseca.
I think Fonseca 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Juan Fonseca!

 

Event: RR 13     
Date:   May 23, 2020
#R1##CL#
Aoki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
Tanner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner blocking some punches.
Tanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aoki misses with a body punch.
Tanner managing to block the knees to the body from Aoki.
Aoki struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
Aoki scores with a shot to the side of Tanner's head.
Aoki lands an uppercut.
Aoki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aoki takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#
It looks like Shiny Aoki has been cut.
Tanner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Aoki lands with a right to the head.
Aoki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tanner misses with some punches.
Aoki with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
A short left from Aoki.
Tanner misses with a knee to the head.
Aoki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aoki avoids it.
Tanner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Come on Aoki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Aoki is trying to stall.
Tanner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aoki blocks it with crossed arms.
Aoki taking a breather.
Aoki scores with a shot to the side of Tanner's head.
Tanner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Tanner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki.
Aoki looking to throw knees to the head but Tanner is blocking nicely.
Aoki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanner with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Tanner.
Aoki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tanner blocks it with crossed arms.
Aoki takes a shot to the head.
Tanner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tanner has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aoki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tanner can turn it around.
Aoki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Tanner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner tries to throw a body punch but Aoki avoids it by throwing Tanner back against the ropes.
Aoki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tanner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aoki or not.
Aoki misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shiny Aoki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shiny Aoki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Tanner has Aoki up against the ropes in a clinch.
Aoki lands a nice uppercut.
Aoki working aggressively here.
Aoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanner misses with a knee to the head.
Aoki lands a body punch.
Aoki stalling in the clinch but Tanner improves position.
Tanner tries to work over Aoki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tanner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aoki is defending well for now.
Aoki managing to block the knees to the body from Tanner.
Tanner lands a hook that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki lands with a left to the head.
Tanner has a couple of punches blocked by Aoki.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Aoki.
Shiny Aoki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aoki lands with a right to the head.
Aoki blocks an elbow strike from Tanner. #T1#
Aoki is pushing Tanner up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The referee is keeping an eye on Aoki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tanner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aoki blocks it with crossed arms.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aoki trying to stall but Tanner improves his position.
Aoki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tanner is keeping busy.
Aoki tries a knee to the head but Tanner blocks it.
Aoki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tanner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aoki looking to slow down the pace here.
Aoki dodges an elbow strike from Tanner. #T2#
Aoki lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Aoki.
Aoki lands a right hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tanner as Aoki tries to tie him up.
Tanner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aoki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aoki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aoki blocks an elbow strike from Tanner.
Tanner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aoki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tanner.
Knees to the body from Tanner.
Aoki has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanner misses with some punches.
Aoki lands a body punch.
Aoki trying to stall but Tanner improves his position.
Aoki has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shiny Aoki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shiny Aoki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tanner moves in looking to clinch but Aoki pushes him off.
Jason Tanner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tanner throws a looping overhand right but Aoki ducks down to avoid it.
Aoki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tanner doesn't seem bothered though.
Tanner is looking to slow Aoki down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Tanner clinches.
Tanner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Aoki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tanner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aoki misses with a knee to the head.
Tanner misses with some punches.
Aoki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner lands with a right to the head.
Tanner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tanner crunches a lovely knee into Aoki's ribcage.
Aoki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Tanner fails to land. #T1#
Aoki blocks a body shot from Tanner.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aoki.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aoki.
Aoki pushes Tanner back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tanner tries to throw a body punch but Aoki avoids it by throwing Tanner back against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tanner as Aoki tries to tie him up.
Aoki trying to control the position but instead, Tanner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aoki into the ropes.
Tanner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aoki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tanner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tanner tries to work over Aoki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Tanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Aoki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
Tanner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aoki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aoki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Aoki stalling in the clinch but Tanner improves position.
Aoki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aoki pushes Tanner back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aoki.
Aoki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but Aoki blocks it.
Tanner throws a punch but it's blocked by Aoki.
Aoki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shiny Aoki.
Well Aoki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shiny Aoki!

An intense looking Shiny Aoki took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I want yakov!! or Mike scott bitch ass'.

 

Event: Midweek Meltdown 3     
Date:   May 06, 2020
#R1#
Tanner tries to clinch but Kennedy moves out of range.
Tanner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tanner tries to score with a low kick but Kennedy moves his leg out of the way.
Kennedy lands a head kick. Tanner smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Tanner moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Tanner.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kennedy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Tanner has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kennedy misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tanner.
Tanner digs a right hand underneath Kennedy's ribcage. Kennedy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but Kennedy blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Tanner scores with a hook to the body.
Tanner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tanner digs a right hand into Kennedy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kennedy's gas tank. #T1#
Kennedy misses with a punch to the body.
Tanner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kennedy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tanner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kennedy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tanner has Kennedy pressed against the ropes, preventing Kennedy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tanner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kennedy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kennedy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tanner has him pressed against the ropes.
Kennedy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kennedy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Kennedy breaks the clinch.
Tanner misses with a right hand
and Kennedy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kennedy throws a chopping leg kick but Tanner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Tanner moves into the clinch.
Kennedy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tanner swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Kennedy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Kennedy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tanner! But no joy.
Tanner avoids the body shot from Kennedy.
Tanner works over Kennedy's head and body with a nice combination.
Kennedy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice body kick from Tanner.
Kennedy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL2#
Kennedy tries to keep at a distance but Tanner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tanner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kennedy is trying to break the clinch but Tanner is controlling him.
Kennedy is looking to break free of the clinch but Tanner has double underhooks.
Tanner working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Kennedy manages to break the clinch.
Kennedy throws a solid leg kick but Tanner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kennedy.
Tanner looks to land a combination. Kennedy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Tanner dominated that round.
That's time! Kennedy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kennedy scores with a push kick.
Kennedy slips a jab and a cross from Tanner.
Tanner tries to clinch but Kennedy moves out of range.
Tanner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tanner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tanner bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kennedy.
Nice body kick there by Tanner.
Tanner connects with a jab.
Kennedy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanner misses with a body kick.
Kennedy wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice body kick from Tanner.
Kennedy lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Kennedy closes the distance but Tanner moves to the side
and Tanner finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tanner lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tanner misses with a body kick.
Tanner connects with a single shot there.
Kennedy throws a wild body kick that Tanner sees coming a mile off.
Tanner lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kennedy scores with a jab to the body.
Kennedy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kennedy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tanner throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Tanner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Tanner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tanner lands an elbow just above Kennedy 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Tanner.
Kennedy tries to circle away but Tanner has him pinned against the ropes.#T2#
Kennedy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Kennedy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tanner throws a right hand that Kennedy ducks under and follows up with a left that Kennedy also avoids with ease.
Kennedy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kennedy misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Tanner closes the distance and pushes Kennedy back into the ropes.
Tanner tries to land knees in the clinch but Kennedy avoids the damage to the body.
Kennedy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tanner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tanner lands an uppercut.
Tanner prevents Kennedy from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tanner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tanner misses with a punch on the inside.
Jason Tanner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kennedy dodges an elbow strike from Tanner.
Tanner can't find room to land a body shot as Kennedy controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Tanner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kennedy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tanner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Kennedy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Kennedy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Tanner moves into the clinch.
Kennedy prevents a body shot from Tanner.
Tanner struggles to land a body shot inside as Kennedy controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tanner.
Tanner avoiding damage as Kennedy throws knees to the body.
Kennedy avoids the elbow strike from Tanner, against the ropes.
Tanner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kennedy manages to break the clinch.
Kennedy throws a leg kick but Tanner moved away.#CL2#
Tanner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tanner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kennedy is defending well for now.#T1#
Kennedy is looking to control Tanner's arms but Tanner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kennedy has his back to the ropes.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but Kennedy blocks with his arms. #BC#
Kennedy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kennedy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kennedy throws the kick towards the body but Tanner avoids it.
As Kennedy backs off Tanner throws a huge counter combo but Kennedy manages to avoid it all.
Jason Tanner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tanner wants to clinch up but Kennedy keeps it at a distance.
Kennedy is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Tanner has closed the distance and engaged Kennedy in a clinch.
Tanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tanner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
Kennedy is trying to break the clinch but Tanner is controlling him.
Tanner missing with knees to the body.
Tanner throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Tanner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kennedy can't break the clinch.
Kennedy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tanner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tanner misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tanner.
Kennedy misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Kennedy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanner misses with a lunging right hand
and Kennedy counters with a thumping low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kennedy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tanner throws a series of punches but Kennedy moves out of range.
Steven Kennedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kennedy.
Tanner walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kennedy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Tanner.
Well Tanner 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Tanner!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jason Tanner made sure he mentioned KOMBAT KLOTHING, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: Lost Vegas 1     
Date:   Apr 10, 2020
#R1#
Tanner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tanner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tanner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tanner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Tanner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Tanner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tanner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A knee to the head by Johnson.
Tanner tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson misses with a hook. Tanner ducked under it nicely.
Tanner throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Tanner.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Jason Tanner has been cut.#T1#
Tanner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tanner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Johnson scores a nice knee to the body.
Tanner tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Tanner blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson avoiding damage as Tanner throws knees to the body.
Tanner missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tanner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanner. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Tanner blocks with his arms.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tanner's face.
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!
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tanner lands a high kick!
Tanner misses with a head kick.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Tanner.
Tanner is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnson.
Tanner fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Johnson clinches.
Tanner trying to land knees to the body.
Tanner tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Tanner back against the ropes.
Johnson lands a nice knee to the body.
Tanner looks winded!
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Tanner in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tanner's face. #BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fleece Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fleece Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Tanner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tanner throws a head kick that misses #KD#
and before Tanner can reset, Johnson rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Tanner is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!#ROC#
Tanner is rocked!
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tanner is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Tanner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tanner tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Tanner seems to have recovered his senses.
Tanner drops his guard momentarily, allowing Johnson to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Tanner! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Johnson takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Fleece Johnson!
After winning the bout, Fleece Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: RR 11     
Date:   Apr 04, 2020
#R1##CL2#
Tanner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
LaCrosse wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
LaCrosse tries to break the clinch but Tanner is controlling the position.
Tanner can't find room to land a body shot as LaCrosse controls the action.
Tanner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tanner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tanner connects with a knee to the head.
LaCrosse has had enough of the clinch but Tanner keeps him there for the moment.
LaCrosse wants to get back to striking at distance but Tanner won't allow it.
Tanner lands with a short shot to the head.
LaCrosse working hard to break the clinch.
Tanner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite LaCrosse's efforts to push away.
LaCrosse is trying to force a seperation but Tanner has the dominant position.#BC#
LaCrosse breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
LaCrosse closes the distance and clinches.
LaCrosse wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tanner misses with a body punch.
LaCrosse is trying to break the clinch but Tanner has him pressed against the ropes.
LaCrosse has had enough of the clinch but Tanner keeps him there for the moment.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but LaCrosse blocks with his arms. #T1#
LaCrosse on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
LaCrosse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tanner throws the left hand but LaCrosse avoids the punch easily.#CL#
LaCrosse drives through and clinches with Tanner against the ropes.
Tanner has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. LaCrosse seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tanner can turn it around.
Tanner prevents LaCrosse from breaking the clinch.
Tanner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite LaCrosse's efforts to push away.
LaCrosse has had enough of the clinch but Tanner keeps him there for the moment.
Tanner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LaCrosse's elbow.
Tanner tries to throw a body punch but LaCrosse avoids it by throwing Tanner back against the ropes. #BC#
LaCrosse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LaCrosse on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
LaCrosse really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tanner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
LaCrosse clinches up with Tanner and pushes him back against the ropes.
Tanner throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
LaCrosse breaks the clinch.
LaCrosse blocks a jab.
Tanner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
LaCrosse clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanner throws a punch but it's blocked by LaCrosse. #T2#
LaCrosse can't break the clinch.
LaCrosse is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
LaCrosse wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tanner misses with the head strike.
LaCrosse wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
LaCrosse is trying to break the clinch but Tanner is controlling him.
Tanner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tanner keeps control of LaCrosse as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
LaCrosse can't break the clinch.
Tanner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite LaCrosse's efforts to push away.
LaCrosse wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tanner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite LaCrosse's efforts to push away.
Tanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LaCrosse.
Tanner misses with a knee strike. #BC#
LaCrosse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Tanner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tanner throws a nice head kick! #CL#
LaCrosse has managed to clinch.
Tanner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC2#
LaCrosse is rocked!
LaCrosse can't break the clinch.
LaCrosse tries to break free but Tanner pushes him back against the ropes.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
LaCrosse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tanner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LaCrosse takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL#
LaCrosse rushes Tanner and presses him up against the ropes.
LaCrosse is trying to break the clinch but Tanner has him pressed against the ropes.
LaCrosse has had enough of the clinch but Tanner keeps him there for the moment.
Tanner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
LaCrosse looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tanner keeps control of LaCrosse as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
LaCrosse is looking to break free of the clinch but Tanner has double underhooks.
Tanner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from LaCrosse. #BC#
LaCrosse manages to break the clinch.
A left lands for Tanner.#T1#
Tanner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LaCrosse was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanner.#CL#
LaCrosse takes the fight into the clinch.
Tanner tries to throw a body punch but LaCrosse avoids it by throwing Tanner back against the ropes.
Tanner can't find room to land a body shot as LaCrosse controls the action.
LaCrosse is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tanner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but LaCrosse blocks it with crossed arms.
Tanner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tanner tries to throw a body punch but LaCrosse avoids it by throwing Tanner back against the ropes.
LaCrosse tries to circle away but Tanner has him pinned against the ropes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tanner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tanner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from LaCrosse.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and LaCrosse avoids it.
Tanner tries a body shot but LaCrosse blocks it. #BC#
LaCrosse breaks the clinch.
LaCrosse has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tanner.#CL2#
Tanner rushes LaCrosse and presses him up against the ropes.
LaCrosse is trying to break the clinch but Tanner has him pressed against the ropes. #T2#
LaCrosse wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
LaCrosse is trying to break the clinch but Tanner has him pressed against the ropes.
Tanner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but LaCrosse has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
LaCrosse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tanner swings for the body but LaCrosse moves out of range.
Tanner lands with a hook. LaCrosse tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tanner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
LaCrosse instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Tanner.
LaCrosse working hard to break the clinch.
LaCrosse wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tanner has him pressed against the ropes.
Tanner working aggressively here. #BC#
LaCrosse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Tanner closes the distance and clinches.
LaCrosse wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tanner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tanner lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Tanner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! LaCrosse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tanner 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. #CL#
LaCrosse moves into range and clinches up with Tanner.
LaCrosse tries to circle away but Tanner has him pinned against the ropes.#BC#
LaCrosse manages to break the clinch. #CL#
LaCrosse closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Tanner.
LaCrosse blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tanner misses with a knee strike.
A body shot lands from Tanner.
LaCrosse is trying to break the clinch but Tanner is controlling him.
LaCrosse has had enough of the clinch but Tanner keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanner.
Tanner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite LaCrosse's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner tries to land knees in the clinch but LaCrosse avoids the damage to the body.
Judge LaCrosse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LaCrosse blocking some punches.
LaCrosse can't break the clinch.
Tanner keeps control of LaCrosse as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
LaCrosse avoiding damage as Tanner throws knees to the body. #T1#
LaCrosse is looking to break free of the clinch but Tanner has double underhooks. #BC#
LaCrosse breaks the clinch. #CL#
LaCrosse closes the distance and clinches.
Tanner lands an elbow just above LaCrosse 's eye. #BC#
LaCrosse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Judge LaCrosse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
LaCrosse rushes Tanner and presses him up against the ropes.
LaCrosse has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tanner throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
LaCrosse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tanner scores a nice knee to the body.
Tanner misses with a knee strike.
Tanner has LaCrosse pressed against the ropes, preventing LaCrosse from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tanner misses with a hook to the ribs.
LaCrosse is trying to push Tanner away but Tanner has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Tanner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but LaCrosse has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
LaCrosse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
LaCrosse darts in and clinches Tanner up against the ropes.#T2#
LaCrosse is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
LaCrosse is trying to break the clinch but Tanner is controlling him.
Tanner dodges an elbow strike from LaCrosse.
Jason Tanner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
LaCrosse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
LaCrosse forces Tanner back against the ropes and clinches.
LaCrosse throws an elbow but it misses.
LaCrosse is looking to break free of the clinch but Tanner has double underhooks.
Tanner tries to land knees in the clinch but LaCrosse avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
LaCrosse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanner 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. #CL#
LaCrosse closes the distance and pushes Tanner back into the ropes.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and LaCrosse avoids it.
LaCrosse is trying to force a seperation but Tanner has the dominant position.
Tanner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite LaCrosse's efforts to push away.
Tanner misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, LaCrosse throws an elbow but misses.
Tanner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LaCrosse is defending well for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Judge LaCrosse.
Well Tanner 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Tanner!

Jason Tanner gave a mention to KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: Grand Prix Semi FINAL     
Date:   Mar 14, 2020
#R1#
Perkules misses with a body kick.
Tanner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perkules's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Perkules duly obliges.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tanner drops his hands momentarily and Perkules takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Perkules has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tanner is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Perkules fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Perkules steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tanner.
Tanner tries a head kick but it misses.
Perkules swats away the attempt to clinch by Tanner.
Perkules counters with a body kick.
Perkules scores with a kick to the midsection.
Perkules looks for the body kick but Tanner saw that one coming.
Tanner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tanner looks to throw the jab but Perkules is out of range.
Tanner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perkules.
An inside leg kick lands from Perkules.
Perkules throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Perkules throws a body kick that misses.
Tanner throws a jab but it's blocked by Perkules.
Tanner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Perkules slips under a jab from Tanner.
Tanner cracks the inside of Perkules's front leg. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Perkules.
Tanner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perkules.
Perkules fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Perkules throws out a powerful jab.
Tanner connects with a single shot there.
Tanner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perkules bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Perkules ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perkules looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tanner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tanner wants to clinch.
Tanner throws a sloppy head kick and Perkules moves out of range easily.
Perkules pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tanner is out of range and Perkules settles back down.
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!
Perkules throws a head kick that misses.
Perkules feints and then cracks Tanner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tanner down.
Good shot there by Perkules.
Perkules throws a leg kick which misses Tanner's front leg but catches the back leg as Tanner tries to avoid it.
Tanner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Perkules.
Perkules scores with a jab to the body.
Perkules connects with a crisp jab.
Perkules lands with a cross.
Perkules lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tanner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tanner missing with a left hand there. Perkules was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Tanner.
Perkules jabs Tanner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Perkules keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanner.
Tanner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tanner throws a jab but it's blocked by Perkules.
Tanner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tanner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Perkules connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanner throws a hook but Perkules avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Tanner.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Perkules checks a leg kick.
Nice shot by Perkules.
Perkules feints a jab promting Tanner to slip. Perkules then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tanner slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veli Ilkka Perkules dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tanner connects with a right hand. Perkules shakes it off.
Tanner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tanner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perkules has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perkules scores with a push kick.
Tanner tries to clinch but Perkules moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perkules! But no joy.
Perkules slips a straight right by Tanner.
Tanner misses the shot to the body.
Perkules throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Tanner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tanner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Tanner misses the target.
Tanner misses with a hook. Perkules ducked under it nicely.
Tanner lands with an overhand left.
Perkules scores with a punch to the head.
Tanner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#
It looks like Veli Ilkka Perkules has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanner swinging wildly here.
Tanner throws a looping overhand right but Perkules ducks down to avoid it.
Perkules flicks out a counter leg kick but Tanner steps away.
Perkules cracks Tanner with a good jab.
Veli Ilkka Perkules seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkules throws a body punch but Tanner moves out of range. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Perkules.
Tanner throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Perkules.
Tanner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perkules scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tanner looks to land a right hand but Perkules moved out of range.
Perkules cracks Tanner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tanner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tanner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perkules.
Perkules connects with a leg kick. Tanner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Perkules throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tanner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Perkules can pounce on him.
A jab from Perkules finds it's way through Tanner's defenses.
Perkules feints and then cracks Tanner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tanner down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab by Tanner.
Perkules scores with a leg kick.
Tanner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkules.
Perkules lands with a kick to the temple. Tanner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tanner throws a big shot that misses.
Perkules follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T2#
Perkules slips under a jab.
Tanner scores with a kick to the body.
Tanner scores with a decent looking hook.
Perkules uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tanner has time to react.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Perkules, right into the meat.
Tanner tries to land a leg kick but Perkules saw it coming and moves away.
A little jabbing left from Perkules on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tanner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Tanner there.
Perkules fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tanner.
Perkules pushes Tanner away with a front kick.
Tanner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Perkules has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tanner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Perkules, right into the meat.
Tanner throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perkules.
Perkules scoring well with a low kick there.
Perkules throws a leg kick but Tanner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tanner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Perkules.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Veli Ilkka Perkules will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Veli Ilkka Perkules's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Perkules lands a jab.
Jason Tanner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perkules misses with a body kick.
Perkules scores with a kick to the body.
Perkules dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tanner. That did some damage!
A big right from Perkules misses.
Tanner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Perkules gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tanner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crunch! Tanner slams his shin into Perkules's torso.
Perkules with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tanner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Tanner.
Perkules slips a jab and a cross from Tanner.
Tanner will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanner misses with a hook.
Perkules buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Perkules moves away from the strike by Tanner.
Perkules connects with a solid leg kick.
Tanner cracks Perkules with an open hand slap.
A good leg kick by Perkules. #T1#
Perkules misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanner.
A jab from Perkules finds it's way through Tanner's defenses.
Tanner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Perkules checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Perkules keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanner.
Perkules scores with a sloppy right hand. Tanner should have avoided that one.
Perkules displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tanner throws out the jab.
Perkules scores with a hook to the body. Tanner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Perkules uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tanner.
Tanner throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perkules! But no joy.
Perkules lands with an overhand left.
Perkules defending well as Tanner loads up on a big left hand.
Perkules connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tanner momentarily.
A big right from Tanner misses.
Perkules lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Perkules gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Perkules let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Perkules ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Perkules jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Tanner swings widly with a right hand
and Perkules counters with a straight right hand.
Tanner throws out a loose jab but Perkules uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkules looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tanner cracks Perkules with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Perkules throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tanner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perkules moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Perkules crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tanner - the referee stops the clock and Perkules gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tanner. Perkules manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Perkules connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tanner's hands.
Jab by Tanner.#CUT#
That has opened up Veli Ilkka Perkules's cut even more.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch but Perkules swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Perkules scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Perkules throws a leg kick which misses Tanner's front leg but catches the back leg as Tanner tries to avoid it.
Tanner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Perkules. Perkules obviously looking to wear him down.
Tanner just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Tanner does no damage.
A big left from Tanner misses.
Tanner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Veli Ilkka Perkules seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perkules slips a jab from Tanner.
Tanner looks to score with a jab to the body but Perkules is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Veli Ilkka Perkules.
Well Perkules 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veli Ilkka Perkules!

 

Event: GAMMA#808 Ricard v Daghammar     
Date:   Jan 25, 2020
#R1#
Ekstrovertti dodges the punch combination from Tanner.
Tanner throws out a powerful jab.
Tanner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekstrovertti.
Tanner misses with a low kick.
Ekstrovertti lands a head kick. Tanner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jason Tanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ekstrovertti counters with a leg kick.
Tanner connects with a jab.
Tanner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ekstrovertti. That one must have hurt.
Tanner moves out of range of the body kick.
Tanner throws a head kick that misses.
Tanner ducks under a wild hook from Ekstrovertti.
Tanner misses with a body shot.
Tanner misses with a looping left.
Tanner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanner throws a shot from downtown. Ekstrovertti moves away and avoids it.
Ekstrovertti attempts a counter takedown but Tanner avoids it well and moves away.
Tanner has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Tanner clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Ekstrovertti tries to throw a body punch but Tanner avoids it by throwing Ekstrovertti back against the cage.
Ekstrovertti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tanner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekstrovertti manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tanner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ekstrovertti struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
Tanner tries a body shot but Ekstrovertti blocks it.
Ekstrovertti avoids the elbow strike from Tanner, against the cage.
Tanner working Ekstrovertti over with knees to the body.
Tanner missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ekstrovertti effectively controlling the action here.
Tanner swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekstrovertti uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Ekstrovertti struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
Ekstrovertti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tanner swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekstrovertti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanner tries a body shot but Ekstrovertti blocks it.
Tanner blocks a body shot from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ekstrovertti is pushing Tanner up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Tanner.
Ekstrovertti scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekstrovertti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner missing with knees to the body.
Ekstrovertti pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tanner swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekstrovertti uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Tanner throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekstrovertti.
Tanner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ekstrovertti is defending well for now.
Ekstrovertti scores with a shot to the side of Tanner's head.
Tanner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ekstrovertti lands a shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti blocks a body shot from Tanner.
Ekstrovertti'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.
Ekstrovertti pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tanner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Tanner lands an elbow that stopped Ekstrovertti in his tracks for a moment.
Tanner struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekstrovertti controls his hands.
Tanner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ekstrovertti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tanner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ekstrovertti backwards.
Tanner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Tanner.
Ekstrovertti pressing his opponent against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ekstrovertti gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanner. #BC#
Ekstrovertti manages to break the clinch.
Ekstrovertti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot.
Tanner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekstrovertti misses with an uppercut.
Tanner throws a fast counter high kick but Ekstrovertti manages to duck under it in time.
Tanner throws a low kick but Ekstrovertti moves out of range easily.
Ekstrovertti attempts a counter takedown but Tanner avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jason Tanner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ekstrovertti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tanner takes a swing at Ekstrovertti's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Ekstrovertti as he checks the leg kick.
Tanner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekstrovertti moves out of range as Tanner strikes.
Tanner looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekstrovertti is just out of range.
Tanner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tanner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekstrovertti was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanner.
Tanner avoids the body shot from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanner.
Tanner goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tanner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ekstrovertti throws a leg kick
and Tanner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner throws a leg kick but Ekstrovertti moved away.
Tanner throws a right hand that misses
and Ekstrovertti counters with a nice uppercut.
Ekstrovertti staying out of range there.
Ekstrovertti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tanner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slow jab from Tanner misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Tanner. #T1#
Ekstrovertti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ekstrovertti throws a low kick but Tanner moves out of range easily.
Tanner is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tanner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekstrovertti. Ekstrovertti obviously looking to wear him down.
Tanner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ekstrovertti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ekstrovertti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ekstrovertti misses with a low kick as Tanner jumps back.
Jason Tanner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A bone on bone clash there as Tanner blocks the leg kick.
Tanner misses with an uppercut.
Ekstrovertti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ekstrovertti misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Tanner counters by clinching up.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but Ekstrovertti blocks with his arms.
Ekstrovertti will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tanner up against the cage.
Jason Tanner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Tanner.
Tanner throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Ekstrovertti struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Ekstrovertti.
Tanner lands a right hand.
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!
Ekstrovertti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanner's elbow.
Ekstrovertti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ekstrovertti takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tanner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Ekstrovertti - that landed with a thud.
Tanner misses with some punches.
Tanner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Good body shot from Ekstrovertti.
Tanner is breathing heavily.#T3#
Ekstrovertti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tanner lands a nice knee to the body.
Ekstrovertti misses with a punch to the body.
Ekstrovertti managing to block the knees to the body from Tanner.
Tanner struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekstrovertti controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Tanner.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Ekstrovertti.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti tries to throw a body punch but Tanner avoids it by throwing Ekstrovertti back against the cage.
Ekstrovertti can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Tanner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ekstrovertti is defending well for now.
Ekstrovertti scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanner.
Tanner tries a body shot but Ekstrovertti blocks it.
Tanner misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanner. #T4#
Ekstrovertti lands with a right to the head.
Ekstrovertti avoiding damage.
Tanner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ekstrovertti backwards.
Ekstrovertti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanner working aggressively here.
Tanner lands a shoulder strike.
Tanner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ekstrovertti avoids it.
Ekstrovertti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ekstrovertti trying to stall but Tanner improves his position.
Ekstrovertti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tanner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ekstrovertti backwards.
Ekstrovertti lands a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vertti Ekstrovertti will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tanner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ekstrovertti under the eye.
Tanner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ekstrovertti connects with a body shot that sends Tanner's belly button to the back.
Tanner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ekstrovertti cracks Tanner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tanner looks to land a left hand but Ekstrovertti moved out of range nicely.
A head kick from Tanner lands but Ekstrovertti takes it in his stride.
Tanner takes one on the button.
Tanner wants to land a leg kick but Ekstrovertti is out of range.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice looking body shot.
Ekstrovertti lands with an uppercut that bounces Tanner off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tanner lands a jab-cross combination.
Ekstrovertti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanner manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ekstrovertti, right into the meat.
Tanner misses with a straight right. #T1#
Ekstrovertti misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Ekstrovertti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tanner doesn't seem phased though.
Tanner throws a body kick that misses.
Ekstrovertti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tanner looks to throw the jab but Ekstrovertti is out of range.
Ekstrovertti lands a really nice looking cross but Tanner seems unphased.
Tanner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tanner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ekstrovertti finds it's way round the side to connect with Tanner's head.
Tanner throws a leg kick that misses.
Tanner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ekstrovertti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ekstrovertti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ekstrovertti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tanner under the eye.
Tanner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ekstrovertti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Ekstrovertti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ekstrovertti.
Vertti Ekstrovertti is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ekstrovertti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tanner throws a sloppy head kick and Ekstrovertti moves out of range easily. #T2#
Tanner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some bone on bone action there as Ekstrovertti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ekstrovertti throwing a counter right hand but Tanner manages to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti throws a head kick that misses.
Tanner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ekstrovertti ducks right into an uppercut from Tanner.
Ekstrovertti slips a straight right by Tanner.
Ekstrovertti throws a series of punches but Tanner avoids them all with ease.
Tanner misses with a hook
and Ekstrovertti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekstrovertti misses the target.
Ekstrovertti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ekstrovertti tries to work over Tanner's front leg with a kick but Tanner checks it.
Ekstrovertti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tanner thows a body kick. Ekstrovertti tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tanner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ekstrovertti counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Tanner connects with the punch.
Ekstrovertti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tanner momentarily.
Tanner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tanner ducks right into an uppercut from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti misses with a wild body shot.
Tanner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tanner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tanner scores with a jab to the body.
Tanner throws a hook but Ekstrovertti blocks it.
Ekstrovertti appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tanner throws a head kick but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
Tanner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ekstrovertti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanner manages to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ekstrovertti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekstrovertti scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekstrovertti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tanner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Ekstrovertti lands with a kick to the temple. Tanner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A jab from Tanner finds it's way through Ekstrovertti's defenses.
Tanner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekstrovertti was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanner.
Tanner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ekstrovertti's sensitive parts.
Tanner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ekstrovertti can pounce on him.
Ekstrovertti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tanner under the eye.
Tanner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tanner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ekstrovertti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tanner cracks Ekstrovertti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tanner tries to clinch up.
Ekstrovertti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tanner. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tanner lands a jab.
A lazy left from Tanner finds it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vertti Ekstrovertti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ekstrovertti 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vertti Ekstrovertti!

During a confident post fight interview, Vertti Ekstrovertti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GAMMA#802 Jernit v Alzheimer     
Date:   Dec 14, 2019
#R1#
Tanner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sin scores with a nice head shot.
Good leg kick by Sin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tanner.
Sin misses the shot to the body.
Tanner cracks Sin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sin 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.
Tanner swinging wildly here.
Sin scores with a nice right hand.
Tanner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jason Tanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sin misses with a body kick.
Tanner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sin.
Sin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanner.
A jab lands there for Tanner.
Tanner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sin counters with a right hand to the body.
Tanner moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Sin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tanner on the side of the head.
Sin dips to his left and cracks Tanner with an uppercut!
Sin with a nice cross.
Sin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Tanner moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sin.
Tanner avoids the elbow strike from Sin, against the cage.
Tanner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tanner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sin backwards.
Tanner scores a nice knee to the body.
Sin lands with a light punch inside.
Sin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sin tries to throw a body punch but Tanner avoids it by throwing Sin back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tanner throws a head punch that misses.
Sin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tanner is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sin. #T2#
Tanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sin blocks a body shot from Tanner.
Tanner scores with a shot to the side of Sin's head.
Sin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sin prevents a body shot from Tanner.
Sin tries a body shot but Tanner blocks it.
Tanner scores with a shot to the side of Sin's head.
Sin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Sin.
Sin misses with a punch to the body.
Tanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sin misses with a punch to the body.
Sin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tanner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sin lands with a left to the head.
Sin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanner's elbow. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Tanner.
Sin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Sin scores with a hook to the body.
Sin lands with a right to the head.
Sin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tanner blocking some punches.
Sin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sin gets through Tanner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tanner has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tanner can turn it around.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sin.
Tanner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sin tries to work over Tanner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tanner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sin's elbow.
Sin tries a body shot but Tanner blocks it.
Sin throws a head punch that misses.
Tanner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sin misses with a punch on the inside.
Sin tries to work over Tanner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tanner swings wildly with an uppercut but Sin uses good head movement to avoid it. #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!
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but Sin blocks with his arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tanner.
Sin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sin misses with a punch to the body.
Sin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tanner throws a head punch that misses.
Sin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tanner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sin backwards.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sin avoids it.
Sin has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
A right hook to the body lands for Sin.
Sin controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but Sin blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sin.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Sin dominated that round.
That's time! Sin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tanner missing with a left hand there. Sin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tanner throws an off balance right hand
and Sin counters with a left to the body.
Sin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanner can do to turn this around?
Sin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tanner throws out the jab.
Sin motions for Tanner to come forward. Sin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tanner throws a combination that misses
and Sin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sin feints and then cracks Tanner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tanner down. #CL#
Sin moves into range and clinches up with Tanner.
Sin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Sin.
Tanner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sin's elbow.
Sin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tanners head.
Sin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanner's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin working aggressively here.
A short right from Sin on the inside.
Sin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tanner misses with a knee to the head.
Tanner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sin's elbow.
Sin blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Sin misses with a body punch.
Sin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sin prevents a body shot from Tanner. #BC#
Sin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tanner misses with a straight left.
Sin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lee Sin is winning the standup battle so far.
Sin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tanner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sin lands with a nice body punch.
Tanner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sin under the eye.
Tanner tries to land a front kick but Sin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tanner.
Sin throwing a counter right hand but Tanner manages to avoid it.
Tanner might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tanner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sin feints and then cracks Tanner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tanner down.
Sin feints and then cracks Tanner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tanner down.
Tanner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tanner cracks Sin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tanner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Tanner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tanner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tanner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sin tries to land a body kick
and Tanner counters with a left to the body.
Tanner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tanner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sin counters with a straight right hand.
Tanner scoring well with a low kick there.
A cross from Sin lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sin. Tanner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sin avoids the head kick by Tanner.
Tanner looks to score with a jab to the body but Sin is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sin. That's going to slow Tanner down.
Sin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good work by Sin as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Sin's corner calls for a 1-2. Sin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tanner misses the shot to the body.
Sin throws an overhand right that lands on Tanner's shoulder, as Tanner tries to avoid the shot.
Tanner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanner.
Tanner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tanner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sin. That did some damage!
Tanner misses with a jab to the body
and Sin counters with a body kick.
Sin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sin avoids the head kick by Tanner.
Sin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sin delivers a nice body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Sin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanner with a nice cross.
Sin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
A jab from Sin finds it's way through Tanner's defenses.
Tanner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tanner lands a jab to Sin's midsection.
Sin sizes up Tanner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sin slips a straight right by Tanner.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sin, right into the meat.
Tanner misses with a leg kick
and Sin counters with a good low kick that Tanner was not able to check.
Tanner misses with a right hand
and Sin counters with a body kick that stops Tanner in his tracks momentarily.
Tanner is breathing heavily.
Sin blocks a jab.
Sin is looking to counter punch.
Tanner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sin misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sin.
Sin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanner.
Sin scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Sin dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Tanner throws a hook but Sin avoids it easily.
Tanner throws a leg kick
and Sin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tanner throws a lazy uppercut
and Tanner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tanner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tanner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tanner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tanner throws a jab when Sin was well out of range.
Tanner thows a body kick. Sin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tanner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sin throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Sin moves into the clinch.
Tanner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sin throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner.
Sin lands a nice shot to the body.
Tanner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sin blocks an elbow strike.
Sin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Sin. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sin working aggressively here.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but Sin blocks it.
Tanner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Sin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sin circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Sin to counter with a crisp jab.
Sin looks to land a body kick but Tanner moved away.
Nice uppercut lands for Sin. That snapped Tanner's head back.
Tanner jabs at Sin's body.
Tanner has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sin.
Sin avoids the body shot from Tanner.
Tanner gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sin counters with a low kick, right behind Tanner 's knee.
Tanner avoids the body shot from Sin.
Tanner throws a body punch but Sin moves out of range.
Tanner lands a glancing blow to the side of Sin's head.
Jason Tanner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tanner.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sin checks a leg kick.
Tanner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sin scores with a nice strike.
Tanner moves away from the strike by Sin.
Sin scores with a shot to the body.
Sin throws a body shot but no joy.
Sin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tanner.#CL2#
Sin gets tackled into the cage by Tanner. Tanner maintains the clinch.
A short left from Tanner.
Sin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sin misses with some punches.
Tanner misses with some punches. #T3#
Sin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanner's elbow.
Tanner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Sin manages to break the clinch.
Sin ducks right into an uppercut from Tanner.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sin, right into the meat.
Sin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tanner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tanner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tanner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tanner walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sin.
Nice cross by Sin.
Sin pushes Tanner away with a front kick.
Sin scores with a kick to the body.
Sin takes a swing at Tanner's ribcage but misses.
Sin blocks a leg kick.
Sin throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tanner in his tracks.
Crunch! Sin slams his shin into Tanner's torso.#T4#
Tanner walks into a straight right hand from Sin.
Sin lands a jab to Tanner's midsection.
Sin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tanner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tanner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tanner throws out a loose jab but Sin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sin throws a combination. Tanner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A cross from Sin lands.
Sin blocks a head kick by Tanner.
It appears Sin was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sin cracks the inside of Tanner's front leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tanner. That did some damage!
Tanner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tanner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sin feints and then cracks Tanner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tanner down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Sin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Sin!

A victorious Lee Sin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#796 Jernit v Ramses     
Date:   Nov 02, 2019
#R1#
Tanner with a hook.
Wrexham throws a leg kick but Tanner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wrexham misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Tanner misses.
Tanner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tanner misses with a hook. Wrexham ducked under it nicely.
Wrexham with a jab.
Tanner throws a poor cross that misses
and Wrexham counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tanner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tanner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wrexham darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wrexham feints a jab promting Tanner to slip. Wrexham then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tanner slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've been told by Wrexham 's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tanner lands with a nice body punch.
A lazy left from Wrexham finds it's target.
Tanner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wrexham counters with a straight right hand.
Wrexham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tanner.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrexham . Tanner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Wrexham .
No joy there for Wrexham , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tanner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Wrexham takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tanner jabs Wrexham right on the nose. Wrexham blinks but takes it well.
Wrexham fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wrexham throws a series of punches but Tanner avoids them all with ease.
Wrexham scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tanner misses with a series of wild punches.
Wrexham with a hook.
Wrexham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tanner throws the kick towards the body but Wrexham avoids it.
Tanner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wrexham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wrexham is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Wrexham clinches with his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tanner. #BC#
Wrexham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyler Wrexham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanner misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Wrexham throws a wild body kick that Tanner sees coming a mile off.
Tanner scoring well with a low kick there.
Wrexham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tanner. That did some damage!
Tanner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wrexham scores with a sloppy right hand. Tanner should have avoided that one.
Wrexham blocks a head kick by Tanner.
Wrexham connects with a body shot that sends Tanner's belly button to the back.
Wrexham connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
Tanner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wrexham finds it's way round the side to connect with Tanner's head.
Tanner misses with a hook.
Wrexham has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wrexham there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wrexham takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tanner cracks Wrexham with an open hand slap.
Wrexham jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wrexham pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tanner is out of range and Wrexham settles back down.
Tanner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tanner looks to land a left hand but Wrexham moved out of range nicely.
Tanner throws a head kick but Wrexham moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Wrexham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3##BC#
Wrexham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wrexham throws a leg kick which misses Tanner's front leg but catches the back leg as Tanner tries to avoid it.
Tanner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tanner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wrexham .
An attempted straight right counter from Wrexham misses the target.
Tanner throws a combination that misses
and Wrexham counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wrexham ducks under a wild hook from Tanner.
Wrexham lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wrexham rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tanner avoids the body shot from Wrexham .
Wrexham will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wrexham scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wrexham ducks under a wild hook from Tanner.
Wrexham fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tanner on the side of the head.
Tanner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wrexham counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Tanner tries to keep at a distance but Wrexham has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wrexham tries to throw a body punch but Tanner avoids it by throwing Wrexham back against the cage. #T4#
Wrexham lands a right hand.
Tanner trying to land knees to the body.
Tanner takes a shot to the head.
Wrexham throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tanner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wrexham blocks an uppercut.
Wrexham misses with the head strike. #BC#
Wrexham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tanner throws a big shot that misses.
Tanner misses with a low kick.
It looked like Wrexham wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tanner misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Tanner rushes Wrexham and presses him up against the cage.
Tanner misses with a punch on the inside.
Wrexham prevents a body shot from Tanner.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanner.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Wrexham .
Tanner with a knee to the head.
Tanner blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Wrexham dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tanner misses with a straight right.
Tanner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wrexham sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wrexham misses the shot to the body.
Tanner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tanner scores with a nice right hand.
Wrexham wants to slow Tanner down by chopping away at his legs.
Tanner follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tanner lands a head kick!
Tyler Wrexham is winning the standup battle so far.
Wrexham looks to land a combination. Tanner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wrexham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanner can do to turn this around?
Wrexham blocks a jab.
Wrexham misses the shot to the body.
Tanner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wrexham .
Tanner throws a head kick but Wrexham moves out of range.
Tanner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wrexham on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrexham jabs Tanner right on the nose. Tanner blinks but takes it well.
Wrexham feints and then cracks Tanner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tanner down.
Tanner throws a head kick that half lands.
Tanner misses with a hook.
Tanner just misses with a punch to the body.
Wrexham lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Wrexham looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanner is just out of range.
Tanner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wrexham goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Wrexham takes the fight into the clinch.
Wrexham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tanner takes a shot to the head.
Wrexham tries a body shot but Tanner blocks it. #BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wrexham breaks the clinch. #CL#
Wrexham rushes Tanner and presses him up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Wrexham .
Nice body punch from Wrexham - that landed with a thud.
Tanner is breathing heavily.
Wrexham has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
Wrexham throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wrexham lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Wrexham fails to land.
Wrexham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wrexham lands a body punch. #T2#
Wrexham lands a shoulder strike.
Wrexham working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Wrexham .
Tanner lands an elbow inside.
Wrexham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tanner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wrexham has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
Tanner misses with a knee strike.
A short left from Tanner.
Wrexham working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wrexham lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Wrexham manages to break the clinch.
Tanner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wrexham moves away.
Wrexham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tanner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Some bone on bone action there as Wrexham checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tanner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wrexham counters with a left to the body.
Tanner throws a jab when Wrexham was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wrexham , as that shot connected.
Wrexham scores with the left hand. Tanner knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Tanner throws a front kick that sends Wrexham stumbling back into the cage.
Wrexham throws a body punch but Tanner moves out of range.
Wrexham changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tanner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tanner takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Wrexham has managed to clinch.
Wrexham stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tyler Wrexham has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrexham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wrexham misses with a punch to the body.
Wrexham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Wrexham lands an uppercut.
Tanner has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wrexham seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tanner can turn it around.
Wrexham softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Wrexham on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wrexham lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wrexham scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Wrexham breaks the clinch.
Tanner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Wrexham does it's job there.#ROC#
Tanner is rocked!#T4##CL#
Wrexham takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Wrexham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wrexham lands with a nice body punch.
Wrexham lands a jab.
Tanner is still on wobbly legs! Can Wrexham finish him?
Tanner gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Tanner tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Wrexham is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Tanner buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Tanner!! Tanner is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Wrexham throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Wrexham !

 

Event: GAMMA#792 Sonnen v Sanada     
Date:   Oct 05, 2019
#R1#
Shin motions for Tanner to come forward. Shin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jason Tanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shin throws a push kick but Tanner slaps the foot to one side.
Shin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tanner.
Tanner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanner.
Tanner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tanner throws a front kick aimed at Shin's knee but Shin avoids it well.
Tanner thuds his right hand into Shin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tanner looks to land a right hand but Shin moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner throws a big shot that misses.
Tanner throws a leg kick but Shin moved away.
Shin lands a lovely overhand right.
Tanner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tanner lands with an uppercut that bounces Shin off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Tanner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shin. That one must have hurt.
Tanner misses with a body shot.
Tanner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tanner misses with a hook
enabling Shin to counter with a crisp jab.
Tanner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tanner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tanner connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Shin misses.
A leg kick checked by Tanner.
Shin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Tanner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tanner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shin keeps the fight on the outside.
Shin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shin is looking to land body kicks.
A cross from Shin lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shin wants to land a leg kick but Tanner is out of range. #T2#
Tanner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shin tried to counter with a leg kick but Tanner avoided it.
Tanner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shin takes one on the button.
Tanner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shin.
Tanner throws a right hand that misses
and Shin counters with a stiff right hand.
Shin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shin lands a body shot.
Shin blocks a jab.
Shin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shin throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Tanner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tanner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanner. #T3#
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
Shin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanner's elbow.
Shin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shin lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Tanner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tanner throws an elbow but it misses.
Shin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shin misses with a body punch.
Tanner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tanner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shin's elbow.
Tanner misses with the head strike.
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
Shin managing to block the knees to the body from Tanner.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but Shin blocks with his arms.
Tanner lands a body shot.
Shin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanner. #T4#
Tanner lands a left hand.
Tanner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner swings wildly with an uppercut but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tanner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tanner misses with a knee to the head.
Shin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shin pushes Tanner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Shin.
Tanner has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tanner can turn it around.
Tanner misses with some punches.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Shin.
Shin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Shin.
Tanner tries to throw a body punch but Shin avoids it by throwing Tanner back against the cage.
Shin gets through Tanner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shin managing to block the knees to the body from Tanner.
Shin tries a body shot but Tanner blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jason Tanner will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tanner takes a swing at Shin's ribcage but misses.
Tanner misses the jab.
Tanner misses with an uppercut.
Shin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tanner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shin connects with a leg kick. Tanner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tanner throws a hook but Shin avoids it easily.
Tanner tries to bum rush Shin with a series of wild strikes but Shin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tanner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tanner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tanner walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin moves away from the strike by Tanner.
Shin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tanner.#CL2#
Tanner pushes Shin up against the cage in a clinch.
Shin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tanner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jason Tanner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Shin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tanner.
Tanner tries to work over Shin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shin throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner.
Shin working aggressively here.
Shin lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Shin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shin misses with a body punch.
Shin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanner's elbow.
Tanner lands a shot to the body.
Shin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shin lands a shot to the body.
Tanner scores with a hook to the body.
Shin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shin misses with an elbow over the top.
A short body shot lands from Shin as the two fighters clinch.
Shin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tanner misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Shin swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Shin.
Tanner is breathing heavily.
Shin can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Tanner blocks a body shot from Shin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shin.
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
Shin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shin.
Tanner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tanner.
Tanner misses with a knee to the head.
Shin working aggressively here.
Tanner blocks a body shot from Shin.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Shin.
Tanner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tanner fails to land.
Shin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Shin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tanner misses with some punches.
Shin misses with a body punch.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Shin.
Shin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from Tanner.
Tanner throws a punch but it's blocked by Shin.
Tanner tries a body shot but Shin blocks it.
Shin swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin misses with the head strike.
Shin lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shin.
Shin tries to throw a body punch but Tanner avoids it by throwing Shin back against the cage.
Tanner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Shin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanner's elbow.
Shin prevents a body shot from Tanner. #T4#
Shin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A body shot lands from Shin.
Tanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tanner missing with knees to the body.
Shin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shin takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shin digs a right hand into Tanner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tanner's gas tank.
Shin digs a right hand into Tanner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tanner's gas tank.
Shin lands a nice uppercut.
Shin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shin lands a right hand.
Shin has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
Shin misses with a punch to the body.
Tanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tanner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lao Shin dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Shin. Tanner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanner misses with a series of wild punches.
Shin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tanner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tanner throws a sloppy head kick and Shin moves out of range easily.
Tanner misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tanner misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Tanner is predictable there
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tanner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin lands a jab to the head.
Tanner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tanner.
Shin misses with a looping left.
Tanner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Tanner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tanner throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lao Shin is winning the standup battle so far.
Tanner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice jab there from Shin.
Shin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tanner needs to keep his hands up - Shin had a free shot at his head there.
Shin throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Shin.
Shin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tanner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Tanner tries to keep at a distance but Shin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shin misses with a body punch. #T2#
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
Shin blocking some punches.
Tanner blocking some punches.
Shin takes a shot to the head.
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tanner misses with the head strike.
Shin blocking some punches.
Shin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shin.
Shin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shin scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Shin.
Shin takes a shot to the head.
Shin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tanner or not.
Shin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shin scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
A short right from Shin.
A shot in the inside from Shin. #ROC#
Tanner is rocked!#KD#
Shin drops Tanner onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tanner is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Tanner is still on wobbly legs! Can Shin finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shin.
Shin creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Tanner out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lao Shin!
Lao Shin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#789 Curry v Spike 2     
Date:   Sep 14, 2019
#R1#
Tanner clobbers Fernandez De Calderon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tanner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a hook but Tanner blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Tanner.
Fernandez De Calderon throws an off balance right hand
and Tanner counters with a nice uppercut.
Fernandez De Calderon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fernandez De Calderon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD2#
Tanner lands a big head kick that sends Fernandez De Calderon tumbling to the mat! Tanner takes a step backwards and waves Fernandez De Calderon back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Fernandez De Calderon is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Tanner there.
Oh Fernandez De Calderon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fernandez De Calderon loads up on a big right hand but Tanner slips the punch.
Fernandez De Calderon walks straight into a right hand from Tanner - that's dropped him! Tanner jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Fernandez De Calderon from any more punishment! Fernandez De Calderon complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jason Tanner!
Jason Tanner took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: GC 309: Hussein v Heimer     
Date:   Aug 10, 2019
#R1#
Wilkinson tries to bum rush Tanner with a series of wild strikes but Tanner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tanner misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Wilkinson drives through and clinches with Tanner against the cage.
Wilkinson can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Wilkinson tries to throw a body punch but Tanner avoids it by throwing Wilkinson back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson misses with some punches.
Tanner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilkinson misses with an elbow strike.
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
Wilkinson blocks an elbow strike from Tanner.
Tanner takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilkinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanner pushes Wilkinson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tanner blocks a body shot from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson avoiding damage as Tanner throws knees to the body.
Tanner digs a right hand underneath Wilkinson's ribcage. Wilkinson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wilkinson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tanner seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wilkinson can turn it around.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Wilkinson fails to land.
Tanner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tanner scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Timothy Wilkinson has been cut.
Wilkinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilkinson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Tanner.
Wilkinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Tanner struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilkinson controls his hands.
Wilkinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilkinson looking to stall.
Tanner lands an elbow inside.
Wilkinson tries to work over Tanner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilkinson tries to work over Tanner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilkinson lands a nice uppercut.
Tanner has a couple of punches blocked by Wilkinson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilkinson. #T2#
Wilkinson pushes Tanner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tanner blocks a body shot from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Tanner.
A left hand lands to the body for Wilkinson.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tanner throws an elbow but misses.
Wilkinson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wilkinson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wilkinson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tanner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wilkinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilkinson blocks an uppercut.
Wilkinson blocks an uppercut.
Wilkinson tries a body shot but Tanner blocks it. #T3#
Tanner struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilkinson controls his hands.
Wilkinson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wilkinson scores with a shot to the side of Tanner's head.
Wilkinson has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
Wilkinson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Tanner tries to work over Wilkinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilkinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilkinson lands with a right to the head.
Tanner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Tanner.
Tanner misses with some punches.
Tanner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilkinson lands with a light punch inside.
Tanner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wilkinson presses Tanner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Wilkinson. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilkinson lands an elbow that stopped Tanner in his tracks for a moment.
Tanner blocks a body shot from Wilkinson.
Tanner misses with some punches.
Wilkinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
Tanner misses with a punch to the body.
Tanner throws a head punch that misses.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wilkinson pushes Tanner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wilkinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
Tanner looking to throw knees to the head but Wilkinson is blocking nicely.
Wilkinson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tanner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wilkinson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
Wilkinson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Wilkinson.
Tanner misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timothy Wilkinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timothy Wilkinson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tanner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wilkinson in his tracks.
Tanner throws a hook but Wilkinson avoids it easily.
Tanner throws a front kick that sends Wilkinson stumbling back into the cage.
Tanner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tanner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilkinson manages to avoid it.
Wilkinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tanner.#CL2#
Wilkinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wilkinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanner throws an elbow but it misses.
Tanner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilkinson lands an elbow inside that Tanner shrugs off.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson stalls.
Wilkinson prevents a body shot from Tanner.
Wilkinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tanner throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilkinson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilkinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner. #T1#
Wilkinson is struggling to control the position.
Wilkinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tanner misses with a punch to the body.
Tanner lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Wilkinson - that landed with a thud.
Tanner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilkinson's elbow.
Tanner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilkinson's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanner.
Wilkinson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tanner misses with a knee to the head.
Tanner lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Wilkinson manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Wilkinson on the inside.
Wilkinson tries to work over Tanner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Tanner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson blocking some punches.
Wilkinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tanner tries a body shot but Wilkinson blocks it.
Tanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tanner blocks a body shot from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilkinson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wilkinson scores with a shot to the side of Tanner's head.
Wilkinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Tanner.
Wilkinson managing to block the knees to the body from Tanner.
Tanner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilkinsons head.
Timothy Wilkinson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tanner misses with a knee to the head.
Wilkinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Wilkinson blocks a body shot from Tanner.
Wilkinson tries to throw a body punch but Tanner avoids it by throwing Wilkinson back against the cage.
Tanner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilkinson's elbow.
Wilkinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but Wilkinson blocks with his arms.
Good body shot from Tanner.
Wilkinson throws a head punch that misses.
Tanner swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilkinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilkinson is defending well for now.
Wilkinson can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Wilkinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Wilkinson.
Tanner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilkinson blocks it with crossed arms.
Tanner looking to throw knees to the head but Wilkinson is blocking nicely.
Wilkinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tanner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilkinson. #T4#
Wilkinson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wilkinson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wilkinson lands a shoulder strike.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wilkinson throws a head punch that misses.
Wilkinson misses with an elbow strike.
Wilkinson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tanner lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanner.
Wilkinson gets through Tanner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tanner lands an elbow just above Wilkinson 's eye.
Wilkinson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wilkinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but Wilkinson blocks it.
Wilkinson lands a damaging elbow.
Wilkinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jason Tanner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Timothy Wilkinson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Wilkinson has managed to clinch.
Tanner throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilkinson.
Tanner misses with a knee strike.
Tanner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tanner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilkinson blocks it with crossed arms.
Wilkinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson lands a left hand.
Tanner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wilkinson pushes Tanner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tanner swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilkinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilkinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner tries a body shot but Wilkinson blocks it.
Wilkinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tanner misses with a knee strike.
Wilkinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanner's elbow. #T1#
Wilkinson tries a body shot but Tanner blocks it.
Wilkinson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tanner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wilkinson.
Tanner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tanner scores with a knee to the head.
Tanner dodges an elbow strike from Wilkinson.
Tanner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wilkinson misses with a body punch.
Tanner misses with a punch to the body.
Tanner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner presses Wilkinson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wilkinson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tanner's brow.
Tanner lands a shoulder strike.
Wilkinson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wilkinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Tanner misses with a punch to the body.
Tanner trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Wilkinson.
Tanner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wilkinson.
Tanner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilkinson misses with an elbow over the top.
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!
Wilkinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Wilkinson.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Wilkinson.
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
Tanner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilkinson is defending well for now.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilkinson avoids it.
Tanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilkinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but Wilkinson blocks with his arms. #T3#
Tanner lands a nice uppercut.
Tanner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tanner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner missing with knees to the body.
Wilkinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilkinson digs a right hand into Tanner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tanner's gas tank.
Wilkinson managing to block the knees to the body from Tanner.
Tanner utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wilkinson works on Tanner's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tanner.
Tanner lands a body shot.
Wilkinson digs a right hand into Tanner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tanner's gas tank.
Tanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Tanner. #T4#
Tanner throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Wilkinson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilkinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilkinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Tanner misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wilkinson.
Tanner scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Wilkinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilkinson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tanner is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Wilkinson has Tanner up against the cage in a clinch.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Wilkinson.
The referee calls for Wilkinson to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jason Tanner.
I think Tanner 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jason Tanner!

Jason Tanner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GC306     
Date:   Jul 21, 2019
#R1##CL#
Ohanian rushes Tanner and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ohanian.
Ohanian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ohanian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ohanian has had enough of the clinch but Tanner keeps him there for the moment.
Tanner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#
It looks like Alen Ohanian has been cut.
Ohanian tries to throw a body punch but Tanner avoids it by throwing Ohanian back against the cage.
Tanner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Ohanian on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tanner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tanner misses with a knee to the head.
Tanner landing knees to the head. #ROC2#
Ohanian is rocked!
Tanner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oh Ohanian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A knee to the head by Tanner.
Tanner misses with a knee strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Ohanian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ohanian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tanner throws a hook but Ohanian blocks it.
Ohanian tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tanner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ohanian somewhat.#CL#
Ohanian takes the fight into the clinch.
Ohanian seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Ohanian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tanner pushes off an throws an elbow but Ohanian leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ohanian misses with some punches.
Tanner prevents Ohanian from breaking the clinch.
Ohanian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tanner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Tanner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ohanian managing to block the knees to the body from Tanner.
Ohanian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ohanian misses with an elbow over the top.
A hook to the body from Tanner. #BC#
Ohanian breaks the clinch.
Tanner has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ohanian is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ohanian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ohanian throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tanner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ohanian ducks under a wild hook from Tanner.
Ohanian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Beta Fail in the buildup to the fight.
Ohanian throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Ohanian shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tanner wants to stand and escape but Ohanian is having none of it.
Ohanian slips nicely into half guard.
Ohanian is trying to control. Tanner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Ohanian 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.
Ohanian is keen to just control but Tanner is a slippery customer.#T3#
Tanner wants to get back to his feet.
Ohanian wants to free his trapped foot but Tanner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tanner wants to get back to his feet.
Ohanian with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Ohanian wants to work for an arm triangle but Tanner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tanner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ohanian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tanner pushes Ohanian off looking to stand but Ohanian dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ohanian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ohanian missing with a left hand there. Tanner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tanner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tanner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ohanian counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ohanian.
Ohanian connects with a high kick.
Ohanian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ohanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanner. #CL#
Ohanian pushes Tanner up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Tanner on the inside.
Ohanian is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ohanian is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tanner is defending well.
Ohanian blocking some punches.
Ohanian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alen Ohanian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alen Ohanian's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Tanner has knocked Ohanian down with a huge combo! Tanner steps away and waves a wobbly Ohanian back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ohanian blocks the body kick.
Tanner moves out of range as Ohanian strikes.
Jason Tanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanner wants to clinch
letting Ohanian counter with a right hand.
Tanner lands a leg kick that knocks Ohanian off balance momentarily.
Tanner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ohanian lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ohanian cracks Tanner with an open hand slap.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tanner.
Crunch! Tanner slams his shin into Ohanian's torso.
Ohanian throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Tanner has closed the distance and engaged Ohanian in a clinch.
Tanner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ohanian lands with a left to the head.
Tanner crunches a lovely knee into Ohanian's ribcage.#T1#
Ohanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tanner lands with a left to the head.
Ohanian misses with a punch to the body.
Ohanian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Tanner.
Nice body punch from Ohanian.
Ohanian avoiding damage as Tanner throws knees to the body.
Tanner misses with some punches.
Ohanian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ohanian misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Tanner - that landed with a thud.
Ohanian has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tanner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tanner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ohanian swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ohanian working hard to break the clinch.
Ohanian misses with some punches. #T2#
Ohanian cracks Tanner with a nice body shot.
Tanner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ohanian blocks it with crossed arms.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Ohanian.
A nice left hand lands by Tanner.
Tanner has a couple of punches blocked by Ohanian.
Tanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ohanian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanner can't find room to land a body shot as Ohanian controls the action.
Tanner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tanner.
Tanner misses with some punches.
Tanner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ohanian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tanner works on Ohanian's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
Ohanian wants the takedown. Tanner is fighting it off but Ohanian persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tanner's guard against the cage.
Ohanian prevents Tanner from getting back to his feet.
Ohanian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Ohanian wants to control from the top but Tanner keeps moving.
Tanner wants to get back to his feet but Ohanian is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ohanian trying to control but Tanner is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Tanner manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Tanner.
Ohanian keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Ohanian closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tanner to the mat! Tanner manages to get full guard.
Ohanian sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Tanner wants to stand up but Ohanian is controlling him.
Tanner keeping moving, preventing Ohanian from controlling successfully.
Ohanian 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.
Tanner wants to stand and escape but Ohanian is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Tanner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alen Ohanian's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Tanner throws a looping overhand right but Ohanian ducks down to avoid it.
Ohanian misses with a hook.
Ohanian thows a body kick. Tanner tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ohanian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tanner.
Ohanian tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tanner manages to circle out of the way.
Tanner misses with an uppercut. Ohanian saw that one coming.
Tanner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tanner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tanner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tanner is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Tanner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Ohanian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ohanian.
Ohanian walks into a stiff left hand from Tanner.
Tanner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ohanian in his tracks.
Ohanian fails with the takedown.#T1#
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Tanner! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jason Tanner!
A relieved looking Jason Tanner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: GC 301     
Date:   Jun 24, 2019
#R1##CL2#
Wilkinson forces Tanner back against the cage and clinches.
Wilkinson blocks a body shot from Tanner.
Tanner blocks an elbow strike.
Tanner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilkinson lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Tanner fails to land.
Tanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilkinson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wilkinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner.
Wilkinson has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
Wilkinson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wilkinson.
A head punch on the inside from Tanner fails to land.
Wilkinson misses with a punch to the body.
Wilkinson takes a shot to the head.
Tanner misses with a body punch.
Tanner avoids a wild elbow strike from Wilkinson.
Tanner tries to throw a body punch but Wilkinson avoids it by throwing Tanner back against the cage.
Wilkinson scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilkinson tries to throw a body punch but Tanner avoids it by throwing Wilkinson back against the cage. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Wilkinson.
Tanner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wilkinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Tanner lands a nice uppercut.
Tanner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilkinson avoids it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wilkinson.
Tanner lands an elbow that stopped Wilkinson in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Timothy Wilkinson has been cut.
Tanner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Wilkinson.
Tanner can't find room to land a body shot as Wilkinson controls the action.
Wilkinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilkinson digs a right hand into Tanner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tanner's gas tank.
Wilkinson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wilkinson is trying to force a seperation but Tanner has the dominant position.
Wilkinson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wilkinson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Wilkinson presses Tanner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tanner scores with a shot to the side of Wilkinson's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanner misses with some punches.
Wilkinson avoiding damage as Tanner throws knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Tanner.
Wilkinson taking a breather.
Wilkinson is leaning against Tanner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tanner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilkinson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wilkinson avoiding damage.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but Wilkinson blocks with his arms.
Wilkinson presses Tanner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tanner blocks a body shot from Wilkinson.
Tanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilkinson misses with a body punch.
Wilkinson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wilkinson stalling.
I was talking to Tanner's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Nice body punch from Wilkinson.
Tanner misses with a body punch.
Tanner misses with an elbow over the top.
Tanner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tanner lands with a light punch inside.
Wilkinson blocking some punches.
Wilkinson blocking some punches.
Tanner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Tanner.
A nice left hand lands by Wilkinson.
Tanner lands an uppercut.
Wilkinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilkinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tanner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilkinson can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Tanner blocks a body shot from Wilkinson.
Tanner avoids a wild elbow strike from Wilkinson.#T4#
A short right from Wilkinson on the inside. #BC2#
Wilkinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tanner lands with a nice combination. Wilkinson backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Wilkinson instigates a clinch.
Wilkinson working aggressively here.
Wilkinson misses with the head strike.
Wilkinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanner can't find room to land a body shot as Wilkinson controls the action.
Wilkinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanner's elbow.
Wilkinson can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Wilkinson misses with some punches.
Tanner tries to work over Wilkinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice body punch from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilkinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Wilkinson on the inside.
Wilkinson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Timothy Wilkinson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Timothy Wilkinson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Tanner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wilkinson takes one on the button.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tanner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tanner obliges.
Wilkinson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tanner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wilkinson throws an elbow that misses.
Wilkinson pushes Tanner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tanner misses with an elbow over the top.
Wilkinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanner tries a body shot but Wilkinson blocks it.
Tanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilkinson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A hook to the body from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Wilkinson tightens his grip and picks Tanner up, before dumping him to the ground. Tanner manages to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Tanner wants to stand and escape but Wilkinson is having none of it.
Tanner wants to get back to his feet but Wilkinson passes into half guard.
Wilkinson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tanner pushes Wilkinson off but Wilkinson dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilkinson prevents Tanner from escaping the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wilkinson controlling from side mount. #SU2#
Wilkinson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tanner to his feet.
Tanner misses with a head kick.
Wilkinson wants to counter the offense by Tanner and move into the clinch position.
Tanner thuds his right hand into Wilkinson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Wilkinson takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
A knee to the head by Tanner.
Wilkinson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilkinson.
Tanner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wilkinson's defenses.
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
Tanner misses with a body punch.
Wilkinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tanner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wilkinson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wilkinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
Tanner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilkinson's elbow.
Tanner missing with knees to the body.
Wilkinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilkinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilkinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
Wilkinson misses with the head strike. #T4#
Wilkinson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tanner lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Wilkinson.
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!
Wilkinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Wilkinson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wilkinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilkinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tanner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilkinson is defending well for now.
A short left from Wilkinson.
Timothy Wilkinson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wilkinson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilkinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wilkinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tanner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Tanner. #CUT#
That has opened up Timothy Wilkinson's cut even more.
Wilkinson misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanner.
Tanner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilkinson's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Timothy Wilkinson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Timothy Wilkinson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3##CL2#
Wilkinson rushes Tanner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wilkinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilkinson tries to throw a body punch but Tanner avoids it by throwing Wilkinson back against the cage.
Tanner misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilkinson avoiding damage as Tanner throws knees to the body.
Wilkinson working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson prevents a body shot from Tanner.
A shot in the inside from Tanner.
Tanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilkinson lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Wilkinson.
Tanner misses with a punch to the body.
Tanner swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilkinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanner working aggressively here. #T1#
Wilkinson blocks a body shot from Tanner.
Tanner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tanner.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tanner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tanner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson lands a right hand.
Wilkinson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wilkinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Tanner fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson lands a body shot.
Wilkinson is working Tanner over against the cage.
Tanner tries to work over Wilkinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Wilkinson.
Wilkinson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Wilkinson digs a right hand underneath Tanner's ribcage. Tanner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tanner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wilkinson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tanner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilkinson lands a body punch.
Wilkinson blocks an uppercut.
Wilkinson misses with some punches.
Wilkinson tries to throw a body punch but Tanner avoids it by throwing Wilkinson back against the cage.
Wilkinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wilkinson lands with a left to the head.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but Wilkinson blocks with his arms.
Wilkinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilkinson lands with a light punch inside.
Wilkinson lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilkinson tries to work over Tanner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Tanner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wilkinson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tanner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson lands a nice elbow.
Wilkinson misses with some punches.
Wilkinson blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
Tanner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilkinson misses with some punches. #BC2#
Wilkinson breaks the clinch.
Tanner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wilkinson.#CL2#
Wilkinson has closed the distance and engaged Tanner in a clinch.
Wilkinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tanner working aggressively here.
Wilkinson blocks an uppercut.
Tanner scores with a hook to the body.
Tanner throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilkinson. #T4#
Wilkinson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wilkinson throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tanner throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Wilkinson.
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!
Tanner misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Wilkinson fails to land.
Tanner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilkinson misses with a punch to the body.
Wilkinson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tanner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilkinson is defending well for now.
Wilkinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner.
Tanner trying to land knees to the body.
Tanner landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilkinson. #BC2#
Wilkinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Wilkinson pushes Tanner up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timothy Wilkinson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timothy Wilkinson's cut.
That's time! Tanner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Tanner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilkinson.
Tanner tries to counter by clinching up but Wilkinson breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Wilkinson pushes Tanner up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilkinson tries a knee to the head but Tanner blocks it.
Wilkinson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wilkinson lands an elbow that stopped Tanner in his tracks for a moment.
Tanner lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Wilkinson on the inside.
Wilkinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanner scores with a hook to the body.
Wilkinson blocks an uppercut.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Wilkinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Wilkinson is trying to trip Tanner. He has hold of a leg but Tanner is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wilkinson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wilkinson wants to pass the guard but Tanner is keeping the position.#ES#
Tanner wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
Tanner's corner calls for a 1-2. Tanner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Wilkinson rushes Tanner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wilkinson misses with a punch to the body.
Wilkinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
Tanner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
Wilkinson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wilkinson looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilkinson.
Tanner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilkinson is defending well for now.
Tanner cracks Wilkinson with a nice body shot.
Tanner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilkinson tries to work over Tanner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Wilkinson. #T2#
Wilkinson misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wilkinson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wilkinson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tanner or not.
Tanner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilkinson blocking some punches.
Tanner misses with a punch to the body.
Tanner tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilkinson avoids the damage to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilkinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilkinson lands with a light punch inside.
Wilkinson pushes Tanner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wilkinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but Wilkinson blocks it.
Tanner looking to throw knees to the head but Wilkinson is blocking nicely.
Wilkinson tries to work over Tanner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tanner blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Tanner blocks an elbow strike.
Wilkinson misses with a punch to the body.
Wilkinson misses with some punches.
Wilkinson blocks an elbow strike from Tanner.
Tanner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilkinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Wilkinson.
Tanner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilkinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tanners head.
Tanner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilkinson blocks it with crossed arms.
Tanner blocks an elbow strike.
Tanner misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wilkinson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Wilkinson.
A nice left hand lands by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson lands an elbow inside. #T4#
Wilkinson tries to land a knee to the head but Tanner blocks with his arms.
Tanner struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilkinson controls his hands.
Wilkinson scores with a shot to the side of Tanner's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanner misses with a punch to the body.
Wilkinson managing to block the knees to the body from Tanner.
Tanner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wilkinson lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilkinson.
Tanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilkinson tries a body shot but Tanner blocks it.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wilkinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilkinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilkinson can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Tanner tries to throw a body punch but Wilkinson avoids it by throwing Tanner back against the cage.
Wilkinson misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timothy Wilkinson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Timothy Wilkinson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Wilkinson scores with a body shot.
Wilkinson lands a really nice looking cross but Tanner seems unphased.
A leg kick checked by Wilkinson.
Tanner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wilkinson's sensitive parts.
Tanner swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Wilkinson closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilkinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkinson lands a body punch.
Tanner misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wilkinson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wilkinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Wilkinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilkinson lands a nice shot to the body.
Tanner tries to throw a body punch but Wilkinson avoids it by throwing Tanner back against the cage.
Tanner misses with a knee to the head.
Wilkinson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tanner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wilkinson misses with an elbow strike.
Wilkinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilkinson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wilkinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilkinson lands a left hand.
Wilkinson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wilkinson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tanner tries a knee to the head but Wilkinson blocks it.
Jason Tanner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tanner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but Wilkinson blocks with his arms.
Wilkinson blocks a body shot from Tanner.
Still in the clinch, Tanner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wilkinson misses with some punches.
Wilkinson blocks an elbow strike from Tanner. #BC2#
Wilkinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Wilkinson clinches with his opponent.
Tanner lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Wilkinson breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Wilkinson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tanner, pushing him back against the cage.
Tanner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wilkinson's face.
Tanner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wilkinson gets through Tanner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tanner doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Tanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilkinson scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilkinson.
Wilkinson scores with a shot to the side of Tanner's head.
Tanner lands a good knee to the midsection. Wilkinson won't want to take too many of those.
Wilkinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
Tanner is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Timothy Wilkinson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tanner swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilkinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tanner looking to throw knees to the head but Wilkinson is blocking nicely. #T4#
Wilkinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanner misses with the head strike.
Wilkinson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tanner throws an elbow but misses.
Tanner landing knees to the head.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Wilkinson.
Tanner pushes Wilkinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilkinson blocks an elbow strike from Tanner.
Tanner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timothy Wilkinson.
I've got Wilkinson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timothy Wilkinson!

Timothy Wilkinson is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Timothy Wilkinson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GC 298     
Date:   Jun 08, 2019
#R1#
Tanner scoring well with a low kick there.
Tanner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batts. #CL#
Batts rushes Tanner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tanner lands a shoulder strike.
Batts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Batts.
Tanner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tanner misses with some punches.
Tanner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Battss head.
Batts throws an elbow but it misses.
Tanner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Batts.
Batts tries a body shot but Tanner blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Tanner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tanner blocks the elbow strike.
Tanner dodges an elbow strike from Batts.
With the fighters up against the cage, Batts throws an elbow but misses.
Batts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tanner lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Tanner.
Tanner misses with some punches. #T1#
Batts pushes Tanner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tanner lands with a right to the head.
Batts blocks an elbow strike from Tanner.
Tanner has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Batts seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tanner can turn it around.
Tanner lands an elbow just above Batts 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Peter Batts has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Batts has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tanner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tanner.
Batts managing to block the knees to the body from Tanner.
Tanner missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanner.
Batts missing with knees to the body.
Batts missing with knees to the body.
Batts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Batts pushes off an throws an elbow but Tanner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tanner blocks an elbow strike from Batts.
Batts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Tanner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Batts's defenses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Batts throws an elbow but misses.
Batts misses with a body punch.
Tanner lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Tanner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tanner struggles to land a body shot inside as Batts controls his hands.
Tanner misses with an elbow strike.
Batts pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Batts misses with a punch on the inside.
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
Batts pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tanner trying to land knees to the body.
Batts stalling the fight.
Tanner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tanner lands a shoulder strike.
Tanner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Batts has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
Batts misses with an elbow over the top.
Batts misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tanner.
Tanner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Batts's elbow.
Tanner blocks the elbow strike.
Batts avoiding damage as Tanner throws knees to the body.
Tanner tries to work over Batts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Batts scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Tanner blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Batts just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tanner's brow.
Batts throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tanner blocks an elbow strike.
Batts has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
Tanner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Batts in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Batts.
A nice left hand lands by Batts.
Tanner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Batts pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
Tanner with a knee to the head.
Tanner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tanner tries to throw a body punch but Batts avoids it by throwing Tanner back against the cage.
Tanner gets through Batts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tanner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Batts in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Batts lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Tanner.
Batts throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Batts throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4#
Tanner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Batts trying to stall but Tanner improves his position.
Tanner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Battss head.
Tanner lands an uppercut.
Tanner utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Batts throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tanner looking to throw knees to the head but Batts is blocking nicely.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Tanner.
Batts tries to throw a body punch but Tanner avoids it by throwing Batts back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanner.
Batts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Batts just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tanner's brow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batts lands with a light punch inside.
Batts misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tanner.
Batts works on Tanner's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Tanner.
Tanner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Tanner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Batts's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Batts throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batts.
Tanner throws a hook but Batts avoids it easily.
A jab from Batts misses.
Tanner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Batts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batts half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tanner. Batts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Batts has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tanner throws a sloppy head kick and Batts moves out of range easily.
Batts scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Batts is predictable there
and Tanner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Batts takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tanner feints and then cracks Batts's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Batts down.
Tanner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Batts sizes up Tanner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Batts shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Batts there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD2#
Tanner lands a big head kick that sends Batts tumbling to the mat! Tanner takes a step backwards and waves Batts back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Batts is rocked!
Tanner thows a body kick. Batts tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Oh Batts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tanner misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Batts blocks the body kick.
Tanner throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Batts stumbling backwards into the cage! Batts bounces back off the cage towards Tanner, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Tanner lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Tanner celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jason Tanner!
During a confident post fight interview, Jason Tanner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GC 293     
Date:   May 17, 2019
#R1#
Tanner lands a head kick!
Tanner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tanner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noir was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanner.
Tanner throws out a loose jab but Noir uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Tanner misses its intended target.
Tanner has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Noir is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tanner's corner calls for a 1-2. Tanner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Noir stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tanner.
Noir walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tanner.
Tanner lands a really nice looking cross but Noir seems unphased.
Noir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tanner throws out the jab.
Tanner throws the kick towards the body but Noir avoids it.
Jason Tanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Noir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tanner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noir.
Noir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noir slips under a jab.
Noir thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tanner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tanner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
A head kick misses from Tanner.
Noir went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Noir connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tanner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tanner scores with a jab to the head.
Tanner slips under a jab.
Tanner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tanner looks to throw the jab but Noir is out of range.
Tanner looks to score with a jab to the body but Noir is just out of range.
Noir looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tanner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Noir cracks a nice hook into Tanner's ribs.
Tanner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Noir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tanner.
Tanner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tanner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanner throws a body kick that misses.
Noir drops his hands momentarily and Tanner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Noir slips a jab and a cross from Tanner.
An attempted straight right counter from Noir misses the target.
Noir misses with a wild body shot.
Tanner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Noir connects with a right hand. Tanner shakes it off.
Noir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tanner throws a lazy right hand but Noir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tanner throws a predictable looking body shot
and Noir counters with a two punch combo.
Tanner moves away from the strike by Noir.
Tanner throws a big shot that misses.
Noir blocks a head kick by Tanner.
Tanner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tanner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noir lands a right hook to the body.
Tanner needs to keep his hands up - Noir had a free shot at his head there.
Jason Tanner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noir takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tanner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Noir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Tanner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Noir throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner. #T3##TD#
Noir pulls guard.
Tanner preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Noir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tanner defends well.#SUB#
Noir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tanner is looking to stand up but Noir won't let him.
Noir wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Noir working for a triangle but Tanner defends it easily.
Tanner wants to stand but Noir is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4##SUB#
Noir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tanner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tanner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tanner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Noir's guard.#SU2#
Tanner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Noir, up you get!
Tanner throws out a powerful jab.
Tanner cracks Noir with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice combination there by Noir.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noir throws a right and a left that Tanner avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noir looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanner is just out of range.
Tanner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Noir drives through with a takedown into Tanner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jason Tanner will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Noir shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tanner as he jumps to the side.
Tanner dips to his left and cracks Noir with an uppercut!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Noir.
Tanner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Noir gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tanner.
Tanner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Noir looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanner is just out of range.
Tanner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tanner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tanner misses with a jab to the body
enabling Noir to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Noir swats away the attempt to clinch by Tanner.#T1#
Tanner avoids the body shot from Noir.
Nice jab there from Tanner.
Noir avoids the body shot from Tanner.
Tanner lands a lovely overhand right.
Noir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tanner.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Noir lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Noir goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tanner prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Noir is working for takedown but Tanner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Noir gets through Tanner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Noir lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Noir goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tanner prevents it.
Tanner gets through Noir's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanner missing with knees to the body.
Tanner landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Noir blocks an elbow strike.
Tanner lands a shoulder strike.
Tanner working aggressively here.
Tanner working aggressively here.
Noir jumps guard but Tanner stands there with Noir around his waist. Noir gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tanner blocks a body shot from Noir.
Noir has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tanner after a bit of a struggle.
Noir can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Noir tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tanner smiles and moves away.
Tanner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Tanner fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Noir misses.
Tanner misses with a low kick.
Tanner swings for the body but Noir moves out of range.
Noir lands a jab to Tanner's midsection.
Noir moves out of range as Tanner strikes.
Noir dodges the punch combination from Tanner.
Noir slips a straight right by Tanner.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noir. Tanner does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Tanner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tanner moves forwards but Noir connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tanner looks to land a right hand but Noir moved out of range.
Noir darts in looking for a takedown but Tanner gets double underhooks and turns Noir into the cage.
Tanner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tanner takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Noir scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanner swings for the body but Noir moves out of range.
Tanner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tanner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Noir with a jab.
Noir misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Noir throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tanner was covering up waiting for the punch and Noir finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Noir won't allow Tanner to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jason Tanner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Noir throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tanner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Noir is in Tanner's guard.
Noir trying to control but Tanner is working from the bottom.
Noir is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tanner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Noir is really struggling to control Tanner but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tanner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Noir lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Tanner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Noir trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tanner scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Tanner misses.
Tanner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tanner tries to score with a low kick but Noir moves his leg out of the way.
Noir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanner manages to avoid it.
Tanner looks to throw the jab but Noir is out of range.
Jason Tanner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noir lands with a straight right. Tanner didn't see that one coming.
Noir throws a hook but Tanner blocks it.
Noir backing away here, and Tanner unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tanner connects with a jab.
James Noir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Noir has a takedown stuffed.
Noir missing with a left hand there. Tanner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tanner lands a nice shot that snaps Noir's head back.
Noir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tanner with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noir avoids the body shot from Tanner.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tanner.
Noir thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noir lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tanner at a distance.
Tanner cracks Noir with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tanner throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Tanner misses with a hook.
Noir cracks a nice hook into Tanner's ribs.
Tanner cracks Noir with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tanner lands with a shot to the body.
Tanner throws a push kick but Noir slaps the foot to one side.
Tanner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Noir's head.
Tanner throws a solid leg kick but Noir takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tanner.
Noir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanner.
Noir defending well as Tanner loads up on a big left hand.
Tanner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tanner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Noir looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Noir ducks right into an uppercut from Tanner.
Tanner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noir.
Jab from Noir.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanner throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Noir scores with a hook to the body. Tanner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tanner stuffs the takedown attempt from Noir. Noir gets slowly back to his feet.
Noir ducks under a wild hook from Tanner.
Tanner lands a jab to the nose.
Noir stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tanner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noir.
Tanner misses with a two punch combination.
Noir takes a swing at Tanner's ribcage but misses.
Tanner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD#
Noir darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tanner looks like he's trying to stand up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Tanner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tanner 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Tanner!

During a confident post fight interview, Jason Tanner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: RH10     
Date:   Apr 13, 2019
#R1#
Dimelo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tanner throws a lazy right hand but Dimelo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tanner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tanner throws a head kick that misses.
Tanner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dimelo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tanner.
Tanner goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dimelo scoring well with a low kick there.
Dimelo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimelo tried to score with a low kick but Tanner checks it.
Tanner moves out of range of the strikes.
Tanner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tanner connects with a high kick.
A big right from Tanner misses.
Dimelo 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.
Tanner misses the jab.
Dimelo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tanner under the eye.
Tanner moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#
Dimelo is rocked!
Dimelo misses with a lunging right hand
and Tanner counters with a thumping low kick.
Oh Dimelo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dimelo misses with a body kick.
Dimelo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dimelo seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Tanner dips to his left and cracks Dimelo with an uppercut!
Tanner throws a sloppy head kick and Dimelo moves out of range easily.
Dimelo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tanner tests Dimelo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tanner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dimelo looks to land a combination. Tanner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dimelo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tanner counters with a perfect left hook, dropping Dimelo to the canvas. He tries to get back up quickly but his equilibrium is all over the place! He's up... he's back down again! There's no need for a count as the referee calls off the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jason Tanner!
A very excited looking Jason Tanner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: RH4     
Date:   Mar 23, 2019
#R1#
Tanner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zambrana at a distance.
Tanner connects with the punch.
Tanner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Zambrana gets a clinch.
Tanner lands a left hand.
Zambrana working aggressively here.
Zambrana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Tanner has a couple of punches blocked by Zambrana.
Tanner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zambrana.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zambrana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zambrana unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tanner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tanner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zambrana looking to throw knees to the head but Tanner is blocking nicely.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but Zambrana blocks with his arms.
A right hand to the body from Tanner.
Zambrana tries to throw a body punch but Tanner avoids it by throwing Zambrana back against the ropes. #T1#
Zambrana is pushing Tanner up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Zambrana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zambrana with a hook.
Zambrana moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tanner keeps the fight on the outside.
Tanner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zambrana on the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Mario Zambrana has been cut.
Zambrana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tanner throws a push kick but Zambrana slaps the foot to one side.
Zambrana looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice jab there from Tanner.
Tanner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tanner throws a jab but it's blocked by Zambrana. #CL#
Zambrana clinches up against the ropes.
Tanner trying to land knees to the body.
Tanner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zambrana blocks it with crossed arms.
Tanner tries to work over Zambrana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Zambrana lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Tanner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zambrana backwards.
Zambrana misses with a knee strike.
Zambrana landing knees to the head.
Tanner misses with a body punch.
Zambrana stalling against the ropes. #BC#
Zambrana breaks from the clinch.
Zambrana tries to clinch there but Tanner circles away.
Zambrana takes a swing at Tanner's ribcage but misses.
Zambrana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zambrana staying out of range there.
Zambrana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Tanner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner lands with a right hand.
Tanner misses with a low kick.
Tanner throws an off balance right hand
letting Zambrana counter with a right hand.
Zambrana tries to move into range but Tanner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Tanner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Zambrana's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Tanner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Zambrana.
Tanner just misses with a punch to the body.
Tanner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zambrana was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanner.
Zambrana staying out of range there.
Tanner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zambrana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zambrana works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tanner throws a shot from downtown. Zambrana moves away and avoids it.
Tanner moves away from the strike by Zambrana.
Zambrana just misses with a punch to the body.
Zambrana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tanner moves away from the strike by Zambrana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zambrana. Tanner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanner feints a counter leg kick.
Tanner scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zambrana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanner.
Zambrana throws a quick inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Tanner misses
and Zambrana counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Tanner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Tanner.
Tanner misses with a straight left.
Zambrana avoids the body shot from Tanner.
Tanner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good shot there by Tanner.
Zambrana throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zambrana misses with a low kick.
Tanner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tanner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zambrana throws a jab when Tanner was well out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tanner.
Tanner misses with an uppercut. Zambrana saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Zambrana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tanner moves away from the strike by Zambrana.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zambrana lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zambrana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Tanner looks to move away, Zambrana throws a big counter combo but Tanner just gets out of the way.
Tanner thuds a left hand into Zambrana's body.#T2#
Zambrana looks to land a combination but Tanner avoids it well.
A nice side step and Tanner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jason Tanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanner throws a body punch but Zambrana moves out of range.
Tanner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zambrana finds it's way round the side to connect with Tanner's head.
Tanner throws a sloppy head kick
and Zambrana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tanner thuds a left hand into Zambrana's body.
Zambrana scores with a punch to the head.
Tanner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tanner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zambrana.
Tanner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zambrana.
Zambrana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tanner throws a looping overhand right but Zambrana ducks down to avoid it.
Zambrana throwing a counter right hand but Tanner manages to avoid it.
Tanner missing with a left hand there. Zambrana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Zambrana has managed to clinch. #BC#
Zambrana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tanner looks to land a left hand but Zambrana moved out of range nicely.
Zambrana moves forwards but Tanner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mario Zambrana will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mario Zambrana's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Tanner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Zambrana forces Tanner back against the ropes and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zambrana.
Tanner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zambrana backwards.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mario Zambrana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tanner cracks Zambrana with a nice body shot.#BC#
Zambrana breaks from the clinch.
Tanner misses with a hook. Zambrana ducked under it nicely.
Zambrana checks a leg kick.
Tanner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zambrana moves away.
Zambrana moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zambrana shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tanner eats them both and turns towards Zambrana to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zambrana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tanner lunges at Zambrana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zambrana's hand.
Zambrana throws a hook but Tanner blocks it.
Zambrana needs to keep his hands up - Tanner had a free shot at his head there.
Tanner lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
Mario Zambrana's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Zambrana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tanner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tanner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tanner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tanner throws a leg kick
and Zambrana counters with a leg kick.
Tanner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zambrana.
Tanner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zambrana slips a straight right by Tanner.#CL#
Zambrana closes the distance and clinches.
Zambrana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tanner's face.
Tanner gets through Zambrana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zambrana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zambrana missing with knees to the body.
Tanner gets through Zambrana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tanner with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T2#
Zambrana lands with a left to the head.
Zambrana swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Zambrana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zambrana jabs Tanner right on the nose. Tanner blinks but takes it well.
Tanner lands the left hand.
Zambrana is looking to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Zambrana.
Zambrana wants to clinch up but Tanner keeps it at a distance.#KD#
Zambrana scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Tanner to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Zambrana away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Tanner got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Zambrana lands with a cross. #ROC#
Tanner is rocked!
Tanner tries to score with a low kick but Zambrana moves his leg out of the way.
Zambrana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tanner.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zambrana slips under a jab from Tanner.
Zambrana is looking to counter with head kicks.
A shot to the body from Tanner misses
and Zambrana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tanner is still on wobbly legs! Can Zambrana finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Zambrana. Tanner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanner seems to have recovered his senses.
Tanner swings widly with a right hand
and Zambrana counters with a low kick, right behind Tanner 's knee.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Zambrana showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zambrana 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Zambrana!

A pretty intense looking Mario Zambrana took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

 

Event: RH1     
Date:   Mar 02, 2019
#R1#
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown misses with a head kick.
We've been hearing reports that Brown has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A left lands for Tanner.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Tanner moves out of range easily.
Tanner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Tanner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brown throws a series of punches but Tanner moves out of range.
Tanner ducks right into an uppercut from Brown.
Good shot there by Brown.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Brown takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tanner. That did some damage!
Brown cracks Tanner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tanner. Tanner obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Brown slips under a jab.
A left and a right from Tanner both land. Nice combination.
Tanner looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Brown tries to clinch but Tanner moves out of range.
Brown throws a head kick but Tanner moves out of range.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Tanner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tanner throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Tanner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Tanner.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tanner avoids the body shot from Brown.
Brown walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tanner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Tanner moves away and avoids it.
Tanner blocks a head kick by Brown.
Tanner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brown goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tanner just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Tanner moves out of range easily.
Tanner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tanner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Brown 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.
Brown throws a right and a left that Tanner avoids nicely.
Brown walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tanner misses the shot to the body.
Brown staying out of range there.
Tanner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tanner moves out of range of the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tanner.
Tanner throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Tanner manages to avoid it.
Brown cracks Tanner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tanner avoids the head kick by Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jason Tanner will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Tanner throws a low kick but Brown avoids it.
Tanner throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Brown digs a good hook to Tanner's body.
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Tanner.
Jason Tanner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tanner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tanner scrambles back to his feet.
Tanner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Brown on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tanner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tanner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brown avoids the body shot from Tanner.
Dave Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tanner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Tanner manages to avoid it.
Tanner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tanner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brown's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tanner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brown scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brown.
Tanner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brown tries to clinch up but Tanner circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tanner can pounce on him. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Tanner.
Tanner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brown checks a leg kick.#CL#
Brown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tanner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tanner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tanner tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Tanner moved out of range nicely.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
Brown takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tanner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Tanner moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown misses with an uppercut
enabling Tanner to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Brown takes a swing at Tanner's ribcage but misses.
Brown lands with an overhand left.
A head kick from Brown lands but Tanner takes it in his stride.
Tanner blocks a head kick by Brown.
Tanner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tanner lands a nice shot that snaps Brown's head back. #ROC2#
Brown is rocked!
Brown darts in trying to clinch
and Tanner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tanner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
Tanner has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tanner misses with a looping right.
Tanner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tanner lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tanner lands a jab to the head.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Tanner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tanner 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.
Tanner lands a jab to the head.
Tanner scores with a leg kick.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tanner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanner.
Tanner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanner.
Brown slips a jab from Tanner.
Tanner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tanner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Tanner moves out of range easily.
Brown throws a leg kick that misses.
Tanner connects with a leg kick. Brown looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brown throws a leg kick but Tanner moved away.
Brown stalks Tanner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tanner's face. Tanner staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Tanner cracks Brown with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Brown is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Brown is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Tanner lands a really nice looking cross but Brown seems unphased.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Tanner tries a quick counter leg kick but Brown is wise to it.
Tanner slips under a jab from Brown.#T1#
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tanner connects with an inside leg kick.
BAM! Tanner delivers a spinning backfist that drops Brown like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Jason Tanner!
Jason Tanner thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: OC! KT 11     
Date:   Jan 12, 2019
#R1#
Juttu loads up on a big right hand but Tanner slips the punch.
Tanner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tanner misses with a low kick.
Juttu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Juttu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Juttu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tanner looks to land a left hand but Juttu moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Juttu.
Juttu misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Juttu. Those never looked like landing.
Juttu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tanner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Juttu lands with an uppercut that bounces Tanner off the cage and back into range.
Juttu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tanner throws a lazy right hand but Juttu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Tanner tries to get set, Juttu tries to push him back and clinch up but Tanner manages to avoid the attempt.
Juttu scores with the left hand. Tanner knows he should have avoided that one.
A solid body kick from Juttu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juttu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tanner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Juttu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tanner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Juttu.
Juttu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tanner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Juttu is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Juttu dodges the punch combination from Tanner.
Juttu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanner wants to slow Juttu down by chopping away at his legs.
Tanner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Juttu throws a leg kick but Tanner checks it.
Juttu moves out of range of the strikes.
Juttu throws a low kick, looking for Tanner's leg but Tanner calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Juttu closes the distance and pushes Tanner back into the cage.
Juttu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Juttu misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Tanner.
Juttu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Juttu misses with a body punch.
Juttu misses with the head strike.
Tanner has a couple of punches blocked by Juttu.
Tanner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner working aggressively here.
Juttu swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Juttu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juttu throws a head punch that misses.
Juttu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Juttu fails to land.
Juttu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Juttu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Juttu working aggressively here.
Tanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tanner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tanner lands a hook that snaps the head of Juttu backwards.
Juttu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Juttu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
Juttu misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Tanner fails to land.
Tanner throws a head punch that misses.
Tanner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanner.
Tanner gets through Juttu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruma Juttu 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#
Juttu checks a low kick from Tanner.
The fight stays on the outside here - Juttu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Juttu slips under a jab from Tanner.
Tanner connects with a solid leg kick.
Tanner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Juttu.
A lazy left from Juttu finds it's target.
Juttu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tanner has time to react.
Juttu throws a nice looking combination but Tanner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tanner misses the jab.
Juttu slips under a jab from Tanner.
Juttu checks a leg kick.
Tanner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Juttu slips a straight right by Tanner.
Juttu moves out of range of the body kick from Tanner.
Juttu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Tanner gets tackled into the cage by Juttu. Juttu maintains the clinch.
Juttu blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Juttu swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanner has a couple of punches blocked by Juttu.
Tanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tanner swings wildly with an uppercut but Juttu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juttu blocking some punches.
Juttu digs a right hand underneath Tanner's ribcage. Tanner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanner.
Tanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Juttu.
A head punch on the inside from Tanner fails to land.
Nice body punch from Tanner.
Juttu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tanner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Juttu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tanner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Juttu misses with a punch to the body.
Tanner managing to block the knees to the body from Juttu.
Ruma Juttu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tanner misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Tanner digs a right hand underneath Juttu's ribcage. Juttu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Juttu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Juttu can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Tanner swings wildly with an uppercut but Juttu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juttu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juttu throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner.
Juttu working aggressively here.
Tanner has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Juttu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tanner can turn it around.
Juttu misses with a punch on the inside.
Juttu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tanner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tanner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Juttus head.
Tanner dodges an elbow strike from Juttu.
Tanner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Juttu tries a body shot but Tanner blocks it.
Tanner misses with a punch on the inside.
Juttu swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ruma Juttu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Juttu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tanner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Juttu is looking to counter punch.
Jason Tanner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tanner misses with a low kick.
Juttu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Juttu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tanner looks to land a right hand but Juttu moved out of range.
Ruma Juttu is winning the standup battle so far.
Tanner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Juttu blocks a jab.
Juttu is looking to counter punch.
Juttu cracks Tanner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tanner connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Tanner misses the target.
Tanner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A quick step to the side and Juttu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juttu misses with a body kick.
Juttu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanner.
Juttu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juttu's corner calls for a 1-2. Juttu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tanner throws an overhand right that lands on Juttu's shoulder, as Juttu tries to avoid the shot.
Tanner avoids the head kick by Juttu.
Tanner throws out a loose jab but Juttu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanner blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Tanner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Juttu tries to land a front kick but Tanner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ruma Juttu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Juttu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Juttu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tanner manages to circle out of the way.
A lazy left from Juttu finds it's target.
Juttu scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Tanner misses.
Juttu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tanner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Juttu with a body shot.
Tanner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tanner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Juttu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ruma Juttu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Juttu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Juttu tries to land a body kick
and Tanner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Juttu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tanner's sensitive parts.
Juttu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanner can do to turn this around?
Tanner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tanner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tanner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tanner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tanner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Juttu.
Tanner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Juttu delivers a nice body kick.
A big right from Tanner misses.
Juttu connects with a leg kick. Tanner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tanner moves out of range as Juttu strikes.
Tanner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Juttu.
Tanner sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Juttu misses with a kick to the body.
Juttu lands a front kick.
Tanner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Juttu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tanner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Juttu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Juttu wants to clinch
and Tanner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juttu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tanner.
Juttu ducks under a wild hook from Tanner.
Juttu misses with a body kick.
Juttu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruma Juttu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Juttu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruma Juttu!

 

Event: OC! KT 8     
Date:   Dec 26, 2018
#R1#
Oubaali defending well as Tanner loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Oubaali closes the distance and clinches.
Oubaali lands a body punch.
Oubaali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tanner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tanner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oubaali misses with a punch on the inside.
Oubaali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oubaali lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oubaali.
Oubaali scores with a hook to the body.
Tanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Oubaali.
Tanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oubaali throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oubaali.
Oubaali blocks an uppercut.
Oubaali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oubaali tries to throw a body punch but Tanner avoids it by throwing Oubaali back against the cage.
Tanner misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Oubaali scores with a shoulder strike.
Oubaali tries a body shot but Tanner blocks it.
Tanner lands a right hand.
Tanner takes a shot to the head.
Tanner blocking some punches.
Tanner working aggressively here.
Oubaali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oubaali lands with a left to the head.
Oubaali misses with the head strike.
Oubaali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner misses with a punch to the body.
Oubaali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tanner looks winded!
Tanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tanner throws a punch but it's blocked by Oubaali.
Oubaali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oubaali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tanner misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oubaali.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanner misses with the head strike. #T2#
Oubaali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Oubaali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tanner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oubaali lands a nice uppercut.
Oubaali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oubaali misses with a punch on the inside.
Tanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oubaali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tanner lands with a right to the head.
Oubaali misses with a punch to the body.
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
Tanner has a couple of punches blocked by Oubaali.
Tanner tries a body shot but Oubaali blocks it.
Oubaali misses with the head strike.
Tanner tries to throw a body punch but Oubaali avoids it by throwing Tanner back against the cage.
Tanner lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oubaali lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tanner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Oubaali dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Oubaali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oubaali is looking to clinch but Tanner is avoiding it.
Oubaali wants to clinch up but Tanner keeps it at a distance.
Tanner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ali Oubaali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Oubaali closes the distance and clinches.
Oubaali can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Oubaali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Tanner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oubaali digs a right hand into Tanner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tanner's gas tank.
Tanner throws a head punch that misses.
Oubaali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oubaali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tanner swings wildly with an uppercut but Oubaali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanner has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Oubaali seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tanner can turn it around.
Tanner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tanner blocking some punches.
Oubaali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanner can do to turn this around?
Tanner lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Oubaali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oubaali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Oubaali is looking to clinch.
Oubaali has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tanner.
Tanner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oubaali manages to avoid it.
Oubaali seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Oubaali defending well as Tanner loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Tanner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oubaali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tanner throws out the jab. #CL#
Oubaali rushes Tanner and presses him up against the cage.
Tanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oubaali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oubaali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oubaali takes a shot to the head.
Tanner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanner.
Oubaali tries a body shot but Tanner blocks it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Oubaali struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
Oubaali blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Oubaali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oubaali misses with a body punch.
Oubaali lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oubaali.
Tanner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oubaali backwards.
Tanner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oubaali backwards.
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!
Oubaali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tanner misses with the head strike.
Oubaali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tanner is leaning against Oubaali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oubaali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tanner misses with a punch to the body.
Tanner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oubaali.
Tanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tanner lands a left hand.
Tanner scores with a shoulder strike.
Oubaali has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
A hook to the body from Tanner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Tanner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Oubaali closes the distance and clinches.
Oubaali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Tanner - that landed with a thud.
Oubaali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tanner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner throws a head punch that misses.
Oubaali throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner.
Oubaali throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner.
A nice left hand lands by Oubaali.
Tanner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tanner has a couple of punches blocked by Oubaali.
Oubaali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner throws a punch but it's blocked by Oubaali.
Oubaali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Oubaali.
Oubaali misses with a punch to the body.
Tanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tanner. #T1#
Tanner working aggressively here.
Oubaali misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Oubaali fails to land.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Oubaali.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oubaali.
Oubaali lands a shot to the body.
Tanner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oubaali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oubaali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oubaali lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanner.
Tanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oubaali working aggressively here.
Oubaali throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner.
Tanner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Oubaali.
Nice body punch from Oubaali. #T2#
Tanner swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Oubaali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ali Oubaali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanner throws an off balance right hand
and Oubaali counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oubaali lands a jab to the head.
Oubaali is looking to clinch but Tanner is avoiding it.
Tanner flicks out a counter leg kick but Oubaali steps away.
Oubaali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tanner.
Oubaali seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Oubaali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tanner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tanner circles away from the clinch attempt.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Oubaali here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Oubaali slips a jab from Tanner.#CL#
Oubaali moves into range and clinches up with Tanner.
Tanner throws a punch but it's blocked by Oubaali.
Oubaali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oubaali has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
Tanner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tanner swings wildly with an uppercut but Oubaali uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Oubaali.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Oubaali showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Oubaali 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Oubaali!

An out of breath Ali Oubaali thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: OC! KT 5     
Date:   Dec 08, 2018
#R1#
Romo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanner manages to avoid it.
Tanner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tanner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A clash of legs there as Romo blocks the low kick.
Romo looks to land a right hand but Tanner moved out of range.
Tanner loads up on a big right hand but Romo slips the punch.
Tanner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tanner.
Tanner lands with a hook. Romo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC#
Romo is rocked!
A low kick from Romo is predictable there
and Tanner counters with a right hand to the body.
Romo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tanner can pounce on him.
Romo misses with a body kick.
Tanner takes a swing at Romo's ribcage but misses.
Romo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tanner avoids the head kick by Romo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Romo checks a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Tanner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tanner.
Romo is still on wobbly legs! Can Tanner finish him?
Romo clobbers Tanner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Romo is looking to chop away at Tanner's legs.
Romo is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Tanner doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Romo crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Romo's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Tanner!
A very excited looking Jason Tanner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Openweight KT Tourney, R2     
Date:   Oct 10, 2018
#R1#
Parker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanner manages to avoid it.
Tanner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tanner throws a leg kick but Parker moved away.
Tanner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tanner loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.#CL#
Tanner tries to keep at a distance but Parker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tanner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Tanner tries to throw a body punch but Parker avoids it by throwing Tanner back against the ropes.
Tanner misses with a punch on the inside.
Tanner misses with the head strike.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Parker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tanners head. #T1#
Tanner misses with some punches.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker lands a shoulder strike.
Tanner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Jason Tanner has been cut.
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
Tanner working aggressively here.
Tanner misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanner.
Parker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tanner fails to land.
Parker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tanner's defenses. #BC#
Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Parker throws a front kick that sends Tanner stumbling back into the ropes.
Parker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tanner clobbers Parker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tanner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Parkers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tanner throws a jab but it's blocked by Parker.
Parker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tanner misses with a hook. Parker ducked under it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tanner, as that shot connected.
Tanner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parker makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tanner really felt that one!
Parker misses with a low kick.
Parker throws a solid leg kick but Tanner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Parker.
Jab by Tanner.
Tanner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parker. #T3#
Parker checks a low kick from Tanner.
Tanner slips under a jab.
Tanner scores with a jab to the head.
That kick from Tanner tenderised Parker's leg. Parker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Parker walks into a stiff left hand from Tanner.
Tanner scores with a leg kick.
Tanner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Parker's calf.
Parker blocks a low kick nicely.
Tanner lands a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Scott Parker has been cut.
Parker is looking to clinch but Tanner is avoiding it.
Parker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Parker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tanner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Parker's sensitive parts.
Parker lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jason Tanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Parker misses.
Tanner misses with a hook. Parker ducked under it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tanner. That's going to slow Parker down.
Tanner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tanner misses with a straight right.
Tanner moves out of range of the leg kick from Parker.
Tanner checks a leg kick.
Tanner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An attempted straight right counter from Parker misses the target.
Parker avoids the body shot from Tanner.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tanner is out of range and Parker settles back down.
Parker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tanner lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jason Tanner will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
Tanner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tanner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tanner throws a leg kick which misses Parker's front leg but catches the back leg as Parker tries to avoid it.
Parker defending well as Tanner loads up on a big left hand.
Tanner scores with a hook to the body. Parker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Donk. Tanner catches Parker right on the button with a cross.
Tanner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tanner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker throws a body punch but Tanner moves out of range.
Parker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tanner looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
Parker gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tanner counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Tanner throws a big shot that misses.
Tanner tries to land a leg kick but Parker saw it coming and moves away.
Tanner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tanner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Parkers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tanner connects with a single shot there.
Tanner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Tanner.
Tanner throws a jab when Parker was well out of range.
Parker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tanner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Parker connects with a jab.
Parker with a hook.#KD#
Tanner walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Parker rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Tanner has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#ROC#
Tanner is rocked!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker lands a nice hook to Tanner's body. Tanner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Parker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tanner on the side of the head.
Tanner is still on wobbly legs! Can Parker finish him?
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tanner.
Tanner seems to have recovered his senses.
Parker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tanner.
Tanner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tanner feints and then cracks Parker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Parker down.
Tanner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tanner throws a hook but Parker avoids it easily.
A cross from Tanner lands.
Jason Tanner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parker misses the shot to the body.
Parker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tanner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Parker is able to avoid easily.
Parker lands a nice looking body shot.
Tanner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Parker scoring well with a low kick there.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Parker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Parker takes one on the button.
Parker checks a leg kick.
Tanner missing with a left hand there. Parker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Parker.#KD#
Tanner walks into a big right hand from Parker and goes down! The referee sends Parker to a neutral corner as Tanner gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Tanner swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanner punishes Parker's body with a nice straight punch.
Parker checks a low kick from Tanner.
Parker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tanner.
Parker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tanner throws out a leg kick but Parker moves out of range and Tanner only half commits. #T4#
Parker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tanner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tanner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tanner scores with a nice strike.
Tanner throws a lazy uppercut
and Parker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Parker slips under a jab from Tanner.
Tanner throws the left hand but Parker avoids the punch easily.
Parker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tanner tried to score with a low kick but Parker checks it.
Parker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tanner just manages to avoid it.
Tanner misses with a shot to the body
and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
Parker connects with a body shot.
Parker misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Parker takes the second round thanks to the knockdowns.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Parker is looking to score with low kicks.
Parker scores with a spinning back kick!
Tanner misses with a low kick.
Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
Parker slips a jab from Tanner.
Parker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tanner throws a jab when Parker was well out of range.#KD#
Parker staggers Tanner with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Tanner looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanner lands with a good body shot.
Parker tries to bum rush Tanner with a series of wild strikes but Tanner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tanner tests Parker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tanner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parker.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Tanner lands with a good body shot.
Tanner takes a swing at Parker's ribcage but misses.
Parker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tanner checks a leg kick.
Tanner misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tanner.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanner moves away.
Tanner misses with a leg kick.
Tanner throws a body kick that misses
and Parker counters with a series of strikes. Tanner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Parker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tanner connects with a crisp jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Tanner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Parker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tanner.#T2#
A slow jab from Tanner misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Tanner.
Parker loads up on a big right hand but Tanner slips the punch.
Tanner throws a head kick that misses.
Parker is looking to counter punch.
Parker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tanner connects with the punch.
Parker connects with a crisp jab.
Parker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tanner throws out the jab.
Tanner lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Tanner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tanner looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Tanner.
Parker defending well as Tanner loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Tanner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tanner walks into a left hand.
Parker slips a jab from Tanner.
Parker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Parker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tanner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parker cracks Tanner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A slow jab from Parker misses its intended target.
Parker misses with a leg kick.
Parker takes one on the button.
Parker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tanner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tanner swings widly with a right hand
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Parker misses with a straight right.
Parker throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tanner. Parker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parker slips a straight right by Tanner.
Parker is looking for a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Parker.#CL#
Parker has managed to clinch.
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
Tanner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parker misses with some punches.
Tanner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Parker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tanner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Scott Parker.
I think Parker 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:25
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:25
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Parker!

 

Event: Openweight KT Tournament, R1     
Date:   Sep 26, 2018
#R1#
Black just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Black.
Black ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tanner lunges at Black with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Black's hand.
Black throws a leg kick
and Tanner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black avoids the body shot from Tanner.
Black scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Tanner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Black takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tanner cracks Black with a good jab.
Black misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Black throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tanner avoids the head kick by Black.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Black tries to clinch but Tanner moves out of range.
Tanner misses with a body shot. #T1#
Black throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tanner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Black.
Black moves in looking to clinch but Tanner pushes him off.
Tanner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Black. Tanner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Black lands a body shot.
Tanner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Black slips a straight right by Tanner.#CL2#
Black moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanner.
Black scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land.
Black lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Black.
Black has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
Black lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Black.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanner.
Our sources have told us that Tanner has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Tanner lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Black pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanner lands the left hand.
Tanner throws a solid leg kick but Black takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tanner.
Black connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Black rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tanner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tanner throws a big shot that misses.
Tanner scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Black.
Tanner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tanner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Black's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tanner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Black scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Black connects with a body shot.
Black scores with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tanner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Black throws a shot from downtown. Tanner moves away and avoids it.
Tanner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Black has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tanner.
Tanner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanner.
A jab from Tanner finds it's way through Black's defenses.
Tanner misses with a straight left.
Tanner scores with a shot to the body.
Black throws a lazy right hand but Tanner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Tanner.
Black scores with a jab. Tanner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheers as Tanner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Black doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tanner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tanner looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Black misses with a hook to the body
and Black takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tanner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Black tries a quick counter leg kick but Tanner is wise to it.
Tanner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tanner misses with a hook. Black ducked under it nicely.
Black listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Black slips under a jab from Tanner.
Tanner moves away from the strike by Black.
Tanner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick by Black misses
and Tanner counters with a head kick.
Tanner misses with a right hand
and Black counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tanner cracks the inside of Black's front leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black lands with a nice body punch.
Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tanner with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jason Tanner will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tanner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Black tries a quick counter leg kick but Tanner is wise to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Tanner misses the target.
Black throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tanner. Tanner obviously looking to wear him down.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black slips under a jab from Tanner.
Black looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tanner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Black plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jason Tanner is winning the standup battle so far.
Black throws a lazy right hand but Tanner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Black throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Black tries to land a front kick but Tanner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Black misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tanner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tanner defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Black misses with a hook
and Tanner counters with a straight right hand.
Tanner drops his hands momentarily and Black takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tanner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A solid body kick from Black.
Black scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tanner doesn't seem bothered though.
Black throws a body punch but Tanner moves out of range.
Tanner looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Black rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tanner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tanner throws an off balance right hand
and Black counters with a straight right hand.
Tanner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tanner defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Black.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tanner.
Tanner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Black sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Black's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A shot to the liver by Tanner. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Tanner does it's job there.#T2#
Black scores with a nice right hand.
Black takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tanner misses with a hook
and Black counters with a slapping leg kick.
Black has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tanner.
Black misses with a hook.
Tanner cracks Black with a good jab.
Black stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tanner.
Black scores with a leg kick.
Black dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tanner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Black.
Black takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Black tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tanner scores with a hook to the body. Black takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Black throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Black takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Black uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tanner.
Black tries a low kick but Tanner avoids it.
Black throws a sloppy head kick and Tanner moves out of range easily.
Tanner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Black throws a big shot that misses.
Tanner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Black moves away from the strike by Tanner.
Tanner tests Black's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Black with a nice cross.
Tanner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Black.
Tanner ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Black takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tanner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab.
Tanner half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Black throws a looping overhand right but Tanner ducks down to avoid it.
Tanner scores with a jab. Black acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tanner throws a leg kick but Black sees it coming and moves out of range.
Black throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Black misses with a lunging right hand
and Tanner counters with a good low kick that Black was not able to check.
Tanner missing with a left hand there. Black was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Black misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tanner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Black throws out a loose jab but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tanner 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 Black has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Black and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A swing and a miss from Tanner.
Nice uppercut lands for Tanner. That snapped Black's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Tanner dominated that second round.
That's time! Tanner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Black lands the left hand.
Black tries to clinch but Tanner is having none of it.
Black looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanner is just out of range.
Black throws a head kick that misses
and Tanner counters with a nice leg kick.
Tanner scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Black has taken the fight to the clinch.
Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanner.
Tanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tanner lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Black breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tanner slips a straight right by Black.
Tanner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tanner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tanner.#T1#
Tanner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tanner lands a jab to the head.
Tanner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Black rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tanner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tanner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tanner ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Black on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tanner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Black checks it well.
Black comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tanner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Black needs to keep his hands up - Tanner had a free shot at his head there.
A big left from Black misses.
Tanner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Black wants to land a leg kick but Tanner is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Tanner takes one to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Tanner.
Black throws a big shot that misses.
Tanner with a jab.
Tanner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tanner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Black.
Tanner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
Tanner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tanner ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Black throws a head kick that Tanner semi-blocks.
Black dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tanner misses with a jab to the body
and Black counters with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Tanner.
Tanner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
Tanner slips a jab from Black.#T3#
Black dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Black throws a leg kick but Tanner moved away.
Good leg kick by Tanner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice cross by Tanner.
Tanner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tanner misses with a hook.
Tanner ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Tanner connects with the punch.
Black takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from Tanner.
Black feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tanners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
You can see that Black has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Black blocks a jab.
It seemed like Black was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tanner throws a hook but Black blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black throws a body punch but Tanner moves out of range. #T4#
Good leg kick by Black there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Black lands a glancing blow to the side of Tanner's head.
Tanner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Black circles away quickly and effectively.
Tanner dips to his left and cracks Black with an uppercut!
Tanner works the jab nicely.
Black cracks Tanner with an open hand slap.
Black lands a head kick!
Niles Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Black throws an off balance right hand
and Tanner counters with an outside leg kick.
Black connects with a solid leg kick.
Tanner slips a straight right by Black.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black throws a body shot but no joy.
Black takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Black misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tanner to counter with a crisp jab.
Tanner lands a head shot.
Tanner cracks Black with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Tanner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tanner, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Tanner!

Jason Tanner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: K-1 9 Diego vs Delaney     
Date:   Apr 14, 2018
#R1#
Tellegio checks a leg kick nicely.
Tellegio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tanner misses with an uppercut
and Tanner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tellegio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tanner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tellegio swings widly with a right hand
and Tanner counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tanner.
Tanner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tellegio misses with a hook
and Tanner counters with a left to the body.
Tanner connects with a right hand. Tellegio shakes it off.
Tanner misses with a left hand
and Tellegio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tellegio throws a looping overhand right but Tanner ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Tellegio coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tellegio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tellegio looks to throw the jab but Tanner is out of range.
Tellegio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tanner.
Tanner misses with a right hand
and Tellegio counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Tellegio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tellegio scores with a jab.
Tanner misses with a body shot.
Jab from Tanner.
Tanner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tellegio throws out the jab.
Tellegio throws a hook to the side of Tanner's head but Tanner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tanner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tellegio punishes Tanner's body with a nice straight punch.
Tellegio looks to land a right hand but Tanner moved out of range.
Tanner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tellegio.
Tanner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tellegio.
Tellegio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tellegio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tellegio.
Tanner throws a big shot that misses.
Tellegio doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Tanner swinging wildly here.
Tanner throws a poor cross that misses
and Tellegio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tellegio blocks a jab.
Tellegio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tellegio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tellegio ducks right into an uppercut from Tanner.
Tanner throws a jab when Tellegio was well out of range.
Tellegio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tanner scores with a leg kick.
Tanner moves out of range as Tellegio strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tellegio scores with a jab. Tanner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tanner throws an off balance right hand
and Tellegio counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tanner lands a body shot.
Tellegio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Victor Tellegio will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tellegio throws the left hand but Tanner avoids the punch easily.
Tellegio feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tanners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tellegio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tanner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jason Tanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tellegio.
A telegraphed right hand from Tellegio misses the target.
Tanner throws out a powerful jab.
Tellegio swings for the body but Tanner moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tellegio misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tellegio lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tellegio staying out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tanner. That's going to slow Tellegio down. #T1#
Tanner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tellegio misses with a head kick.
Tanner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tellegio checks it well.
Tanner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tellegio throws a combination that misses
and Tanner counters with an outside leg kick.
Tellegio throws a hook to the side of Tanner's head but Tanner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tellegio on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tellegio misses with a shot to the body
and Tanner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tanner lands with a nice body punch.
Tanner scores with a shot to the body.
Tellegio tries a head kick but it misses.
Tanner works the jab nicely.
Tellegio throws a head kick but Tanner moves out of range.
Tanner lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Tanner. That snapped Tellegio's head back.
Tanner misses with a low kick.
Tanner connects with a single shot there.
Tanner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tellegio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tanner.
Tellegio tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tellegio misses with a jab to the body
and Tanner counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tellegio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tanner is looking to chop away at Tellegio's legs.
Tellegio throws a head kick but Tanner moves out of range.
Tanner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tanner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tellegio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tanner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tanner throws a solid leg kick but Tellegio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tanner.
Tanner misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Tanner dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Tellegio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tanner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tanner misses with a looping right.
Tellegio looks to land a right hand but Tanner moved out of range.
Tanner fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tellegio just manages to avoid it.
Tellegio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tellegio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tellegio throws a right hand that Tanner ducks under and follows up with a left that Tanner also avoids with ease.
Tanner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tanner throws the left hand but Tellegio avoids the punch easily.
Tanner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tanner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tanner misses with a lunging right hand
and Tellegio counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from Tanner misses.
Jason Tanner is winning the standup battle so far.
Tanner lands a jab.#T1#
Tanner misses with an uppercut
and Tellegio counters with an inside leg kick.
Tellegio staying out of range there.
Tellegio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tellegio misses with the combination.
Tanner is looking to counter punch.
Tanner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tellegios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tanner throws a low kick, looking for Tellegio's leg but Tellegio calmly moves out of range.
Tellegio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Tanner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tanner. Tellegio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tellegio.
Tanner misses with a hook. Tellegio ducked under it nicely.
Tanner throws an overhand right that lands on Tellegio's shoulder, as Tellegio tries to avoid the shot.
Tellegio throws a hook but Tanner avoids it easily.#T2#
Tanner misses with a hook.
Tellegio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tanner moves away from the strike by Tellegio.
Tanner scores with a nice strike.
Tanner tries to score with a low kick but Tellegio moves his leg out of the way.
Tellegio throws a leg kick
and Tanner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tellegio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tellegio works Tanner's body with a nice hook.
Tellegio looks to throw the jab but Tanner is out of range.
Tellegio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanner.
Tellegio throws a hook to the side of Tanner's head but Tanner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tanner misses with a body shot.
Tellegio throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Tanner to counter with a crisp jab.
Tellegio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tanner circles away quickly and effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Victor Tellegio.
I think Tellegio has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Tellegio!

 

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 31     
Date:   Feb 28, 2018
#R1#
McStoner loads up on a big right hand but Tanner slips the punch.
Tanner raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tanner throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Duke McStoner has been cut.
McStoner looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanner is just out of range.
McStoner scores with a jab.
McStoner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tanner in his tracks.
McStoner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tanner. Tanner obviously looking to wear him down.
McStoner closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tanner moves away from the strike by McStoner.
McStoner checks a leg kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from McStoner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McStoner throws a leg kick which misses Tanner's front leg but catches the back leg as Tanner tries to avoid it.
Tanner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McStoner.
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!
Tanner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tanner misses with an uppercut. McStoner saw that one coming.
A jab lands there for Tanner.
Tanner with a hook.
Tanner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McStoner is looking to counter punch.
Tanner avoids the body shot from McStoner. #T1#
Nice shot by Tanner.
McStoner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tanner. Tanner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That kick from Tanner tenderised McStoner's leg. McStoner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good standup being displayed there by Tanner as he connects with a hook.
Good leg kick by McStoner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McStoner slips under a jab from Tanner.
McStoner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tanner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McStoner.
Tanner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McStoner.
Tanner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McStoner doesn't manage to clinch there - Tanner circles away.
Tanner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McStoner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from McStoner.
Tanner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tanner throws out a loose jab but McStoner uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Tanner looks to move away, McStoner throws a big counter combo but Tanner just gets out of the way.
McStoner tries a low kick but Tanner avoids it.#T2##CL#
McStoner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McStoner struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
Tanner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tanner pushes McStoner back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
McStoner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanner blocks a jab.
McStoner wants to slow Tanner down by chopping away at his legs.
McStoner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tanner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tanner throws a hook to the side of McStoner's head but McStoner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McStoner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanner.
McStoner looks to land a left hand but Tanner moved out of range nicely.
McStoner takes a swing at Tanner's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McStoner is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Tanner misses.
Tanner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McStoner. That did some damage!
McStoner doesn't manage to clinch there - Tanner circles away.
Tanner misses with an uppercut. McStoner saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jason Tanner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Duke McStoner's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for McStoner.
McStoner checks a leg kick.
McStoner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tanner was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McStoner lands a nice hook to Tanner's body. Tanner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McStoner throws a body punch but Tanner moves out of range.
McStoner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tanner finds it's way round the side to connect with McStoner's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Tanner as he connects with a hook.
A head kick by Tanner misses
and Tanner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tanner throws a low kick but McStoner moves out of range easily.
Tanner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Both fighters circling a little - McStoner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tanner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McStoner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McStoner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Tanner lands.
A telegraphed right hand from McStoner misses the target. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Tanner.
McStoner moves out of range of the leg kick from Tanner.
McStoner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McStoner lands with an overhand left.
Tanner with a hook.
McStoner tries to clinch up
and Tanner counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Tanner.
A low kick from McStoner is predictable there
and Tanner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
McStoner is rocked!
McStoner cracks a nice hook into Tanner's ribs.
Oh McStoner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McStoner misses with an uppercut. Tanner saw that one coming.
McStoner seems to have got his legs back now.
McStoner looks to land a right hand but Tanner moved out of range.
Tanner misses with a looping left.
McStoner on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McStoner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tanner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McStoner.
McStoner checks a low kick from Tanner.
Tanner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tanner scores with a nice head shot.
McStoner staying out of range there.
McStoner is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
McStoner is looking to clinch.
Tanner only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tanner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McStoner was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanner.
Tanner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McStoner's head.
McStoner throws a body punch but Tanner moves out of range.
Tanner with a jab.
McStoner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner lands with a thumping leg kick.
McStoner moves out of range of the strikes.
McStoner blocks a leg kick.#KD2#
Tanner catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! McStoner stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? McStoner walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Tanner takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Duke McStoner's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tanner slips under a jab.
Duke McStoner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#KD2#
Tanner drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops McStoner onto his butt! McStoner pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Tanner misses with a hook.
McStoner blocks a jab.
Jason Tanner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McStoner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McStoner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tanner momentarily.
McStoner ducks under a wild hook from Tanner.
It looked like McStoner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tanner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McStoner connects with a single shot there.
McStoner sizes up Tanner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tanner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McStoner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A clash of legs there as McStoner blocks the low kick.
McStoner throws a combination that misses
and Tanner counters with a straight right hand.
McStoner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tanner cracks McStoner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from McStoner misses.
Tanner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from McStoner. Tanner does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Tanner looks to land a right hand but McStoner moved out of range.
McStoner half committed to a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McStoner. Tanner does a little dance to reset his feet.
McStoner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tanner finds it's way round the side to connect with McStoner's head.
Tanner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Tanner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tanner.
Tanner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McStoner with a jab.
Tanner scores with a jab. McStoner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tanner closes the distance and catches McStoner with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! McStoner is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and McStoner is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! McStoner is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Tanner takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jason Tanner!
Our winner, Jason Tanner, 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.

 

Event: Dyansty 34     
Date:   Feb 17, 2018
#R1#
Tanner clobbers Tarczynski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tarczynski throws a body shot but no joy.
Tarczynski scores with a push kick.
Jason Tanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanner lunges at Tarczynski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tarczynski's hand.
Tarczynski walks into a stiff left hand from Tanner.
Tarczynski slips a jab from Tanner.
Tanner slips a jab from Tarczynski.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tanner checks a leg kick.
Tarczynski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tarczynski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tanner.
Tanner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tarczynski clobbers Tanner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tarczynski doesn't seem bothered though.
Tarczynski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tanner throws a wild body kick that Tarczynski sees coming a mile off.
Tanner connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tarczynski 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 Tanner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tanner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tanner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tarczynski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tanner staying out of range there.
Tanner misses with a low kick as Tarczynski jumps back.
Tanner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tarczynski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tarczynski there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Karol Tarczynski has been cut.
Tanner lands a head shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Tarczynski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A left lands for Tanner.
Tanner connects with an inside leg kick.
Tanner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tanner throws an overhand right that lands on Tarczynski's shoulder, as Tarczynski tries to avoid the shot.
Tanner loads up on a big right hand but Tarczynski slips the punch.#T2#
Jab by Tarczynski.
Tanner thows a leg kick but Tarczynski checks it
and Tarczynski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tarczynski throws a head kick that misses.
Tarczynski checks a leg kick nicely.
Tarczynski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tanner.
Tanner throws a poor cross that misses
letting Tarczynski counter with a right hand.
Tarczynski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tanner can pounce on him.
Tarczynski lands a lovely overhand right.
Tarczynski is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner ducks under a wild hook from Tarczynski.
Tanner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Tarczynski has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tanner misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jason Tanner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karol Tarczynski's cut.
That's time! Tarczynski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tanner misses with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Tarczynski blocks the low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Tarczynski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tanner has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Tarczynski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tarczynski thuds his shin into the meat of Tanner's side.
Tarczynski lands the left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tarczynski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tanner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tarczynski is out of range and Tanner settles back down.
Tanner throws a jab but it's blocked by Tarczynski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarczynski connects with a body shot that sends Tanner's belly button to the back.#CL#
Tarczynski moves into the clinch.
Tanner working aggressively here.
Tarczynski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tarczynski misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Tarczynski scores with a knee to the head.
Tarczynski misses with a punch to the body.
Tanner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner throws a head punch that misses.
Tarczynski lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski is pushing Tanner up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tanner misses with the head strike.
Tarczynski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tanner.
Tarczynski is leaning against Tanner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tarczynski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Tarczynski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tarczynski lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Tanner misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanner blocking some punches.
Tarczynski scores a nice knee to the body.
Tarczynski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tanner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarczynski's elbow.
Tanner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tarczynski struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
Tanner swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarczynski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarczynski lands a shoulder strike.
Tanner swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarczynski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Tarczynski on the inside.
Tarczynski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tarczynski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tarczynski can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Tanner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tanner lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karol Tarczynski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karol Tarczynski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tarczynski lands a glancing blow to the side of Tanner's head.
Tanner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tanner connects with a jab.
Tanner thuds his right hand into Tarczynski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tanner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tanner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tanner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tarczynski dodges the punch combination from Tanner.
Tarczynski is looking to counter the offense by Tanner and move into the clinch.
Tarczynski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tanner can pounce on him.
Tanner moves out of range as Tarczynski throws a body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tarczynski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tanner.
An inside leg kick from Tarczynski misses. #T1#
Tanner throws out a loose jab but Tarczynski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarczynski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tanner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tarczynski misses with a wild combination.
Tanner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tarczynski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tanner finds it's way round the side to connect with Tarczynski's head.
Tarczynski ducks under a wild hook from Tanner.
Tarczynski lands a body shot.
Tarczynski misses with a two punch combination.
Tanner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tarczynski counters with a straight right hand.
Tanner thows a leg kick but Tarczynski checks it
and Tarczynski counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tanner dips to his left and cracks Tarczynski with an uppercut!
Tarczynski checks a leg kick nicely.
Tarczynski throwing a counter right hand but Tanner manages to avoid it.
Tanner scores with a jab to the head.
Tarczynski walks into a stiff left hand from Tanner.
Tarczynski looks to throw the jab but Tanner is out of range.
Tarczynski slips under a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tanner 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 Tarczynski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tarczynski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice defenses there by Tarczynski.
Tanner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tanner throws a shot from downtown. Tarczynski moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tarczynski checks a leg kick.
Tarczynski throws a big counter combination but Tanner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Tanner!

Jason Tanner thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: MADNESS Fight League v2     
Date:   Jan 31, 2018
#R1#
Tanner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coyoca.
Tanner misses with a hook. Coyoca ducked under it nicely.
Tanner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tanner keeps the fight on the outside.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Tanner has knocked Coyoca down with a huge combo! Tanner steps away and waves a wobbly Coyoca back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Allan Coyoca has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coyoca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanner moves away.
Coyoca walks into a straight right hand from Tanner.
Tanner tries to score with a low kick but Coyoca moves his leg out of the way.
Tanner throws a jab but it's blocked by Coyoca.
Tanner misses with a head kick.
Coyoca tries to counter with a takedown but Tanner is quick to defend against it.
Nice jab there from Coyoca.
A swing and a miss from Tanner.
Tanner throws a head kick that misses.
Coyoca takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Coyoca fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tanner, pushing him back against the cage.
Tanner lands with a light punch inside.
Coyoca blocks a body shot from Tanner.
Coyoca trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Coyoca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coyoca blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Coyoca.
Tanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Coyoca.
Tanner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coyocas head.
We've been hearing reports that Coyoca has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tanner throws a punch but it's blocked by Coyoca.
Coyoca blocking some punches.
Coyoca lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tanner blocks an elbow strike from Coyoca.
Coyoca lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tanner swings wildly with an uppercut but Coyoca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coyoca backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coyoca creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tanner is leaning against Coyoca and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coyoca tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Coyoca lands a damaging elbow.
Coyoca pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tanner misses with some punches.
Tanner working aggressively here. #T2#
Coyoca can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Tanner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coyoca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coyoca misses with a punch to the body.
Coyoca makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tanner avoids the elbow strike from Coyoca, against the cage.
Tanner has a couple of punches blocked by Coyoca.
Coyoca has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tanner after a bit of a struggle.
Tanner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tanner lands a body punch.
Coyoca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tanner swings wildly with an uppercut but Coyoca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coyoca takes a shot to the head.
Coyoca lands a hook that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Coyoca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coyoca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coyoca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tanner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coyoca tries to work over Tanner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tanner lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Tanner lands a hook that snaps the head of Coyoca backwards.
Coyoca softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Coyoca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coyoca with a knee to the head.
Tanner pushes Coyoca back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coyoca stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Coyoca.
Tanner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coyoca backwards.
Coyoca is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tanner is defending well for now.
Coyoca throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Tanner.
Coyoca digs a right hand underneath Tanner's ribcage. Tanner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Tanner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Coyoca.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanner.
Coyoca pushes off an throws an elbow but Tanner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Tanner as the two fighters clinch.
Coyoca is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tanner is defending well.
Tanner swings wildly with an uppercut but Coyoca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coyoca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coyoca lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
Tanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tanner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coyoca or not.
Tanner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Coyoca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanner blocks a body shot from Coyoca.
Coyoca works on Tanner's body with a couple of short punches.
Coyoca is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tanner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Coyoca comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tanner pushes Coyoca back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tanner throws a head punch that misses.
Tanner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Tanner.
Coyoca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coyoca working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tanner working aggressively here.
Coyoca misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coyoca lands with a right to the head.
Tanner misses with the head strike.
Tanner misses with a punch on the inside.
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
Coyoca working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Tanner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Allan Coyoca's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Coyoca takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tanner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coyoca sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coyoca takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tanner looks to land a body kick but Coyoca moved away.
A jab from Tanner misses.
Coyoca looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Tanner throws a one two combo.
Coyoca slips a jab and a cross from Tanner.
Coyoca drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tanner sprawls and moves away.
Tanner misses with a body kick.
Tanner feints a jab promting Coyoca to slip. Tanner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Coyoca slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Coyoca walks into a stiff left hand from Tanner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanner throws a nice looking combination but Coyoca bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tanner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tanner throws a head kick that misses.
Tanner misses with a straight left. #T1#
Coyoca moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coyoca throws a head kick but Tanner moves out of range.
Tanner checks the leg kick.
Tanner has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Coyoca clinches up with Tanner and pushes him back against the cage.
Coyoca scores with a hook to the body.
Tanner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tanner tries to work over Coyoca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tanner avoids the elbow strike from Coyoca, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tanner fails to land.
Coyoca tries a body shot but Tanner blocks it.
Tanner throws a punch but it's blocked by Coyoca.
Coyoca lands a hook that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Tanner swings wildly with an uppercut but Coyoca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coyoca lands an uppercut.
Tanner tries a body shot but Coyoca blocks it.
Coyoca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanner lands a body shot. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tanner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coyocas head.
A right hook to the body lands for Coyoca.
Coyoca struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coyoca.
Tanner throws a head punch that misses.
Tanner takes an elbow to the temple.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Coyoca.
Tanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tanner working aggressively here.
Coyoca misses with some punches.
Tanner has a couple of punches blocked by Coyoca.
Coyoca's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Coyoca lands with a right to the head.
Tanner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tanner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coyoca backwards.
Tanner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coyoca backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Tanner fails to land.
Coyoca can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Tanner gets through Coyoca's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Coyoca makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tanner swings wildly with an uppercut but Coyoca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanner struggles to land a body shot inside as Coyoca controls his hands.
Coyoca lands an uppercut.
Tanner working aggressively here.
Coyoca lands a right hand.
Coyoca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanner blocks a body shot from Coyoca.
Coyoca can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Tanner blocks an elbow strike.
Tanner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tanner working aggressively here.
Coyoca misses with some punches.
Jason Tanner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tanner misses with some punches.
Coyoca tries a body shot but Tanner blocks it.
Coyoca can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Tanner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tanner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coyoca looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tanner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tanner throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Tanner blocks the elbow strike.
Tanner throws a punch but it's blocked by Coyoca.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tanner lands a nice uppercut.
Coyoca throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner.
Tanner scores with a shot to the side of Coyoca's head.
Coyoca lands an elbow inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Coyoca.
Coyoca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coyoca prevents a body shot from Tanner.
Coyoca looking for a takedown.
Coyoca working aggressively here.
Tanner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coyoca misses with some punches.
Coyoca is trying to pull guard but Tanner has him pressed against the cage.
Tanner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Tanner fails to land.
Tanner scores with a shot to the side of Coyoca's head.
Coyoca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Coyoca lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Coyoca.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Tanner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Allan Coyoca's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tanner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A head kick misses from Tanner.
Tanner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tanner jabs Coyoca to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big right from Tanner misses.
Tanner connects with a single shot there.
Tanner throws a series of punches but Coyoca avoids them all with ease.
Tanner throws the kick towards the body but Coyoca avoids it.
Coyoca with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tanner to score with a decent uppercut.
Tanner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Coyoca under the eye.#CL#
Coyoca clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coyoca scores with a shoulder strike.
Coyoca looking to throw knees to the head but Tanner is blocking nicely.
Coyoca misses with the head strike. #T1#
Tanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tanner.
Coyoca can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Tanner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coyoca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coyoca jumps guard but Tanner stands there with Coyoca around his waist. Coyoca gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tanner avoids the elbow strike from Coyoca, against the cage.
Coyoca has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
A short left from Tanner.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coyoca.
Tanner blocks an elbow strike from Coyoca.
Tanner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tanner lands with a short shot to the head.
Coyoca blocking some punches.
Tanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Coyoca manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Coyoca looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tanner wants to get up but he can't break Coyoca's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2##SUB#
Coyoca is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tanner is aware though and is defending well.
Tanner tries to stand but Coyoca is controlling from the bottom.
Tanner preventing the sweep.
Tanner wants to get up but he can't break Coyoca's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Coyoca throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tanner tries to stand but Coyoca is controlling from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Coyoca is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tanner is aware though and is defending well.
Tanner wants to stand but Coyoca has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tanner throws a shot from downtown. Coyoca moves away and avoids it.
Tanner swings for the body but Coyoca moves out of range.
Tanner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tanner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tanner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coyoca.
Jason Tanner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coyoca throws a push kick but Tanner slaps the foot to one side.
Coyoca takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tanner keeps the fight on the outside.
Tanner cracks Coyoca with an open hand slap.#T4#
Coyoca fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coyoca on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tanner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tanner connects with a solid leg kick.
Coyoca avoids the body shot from Tanner.
Tanner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coyocas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Coyoca closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tanner did well to prevent Coyoca getting side control.
Coyoca prevents Tanner from standing back up. #SUB#
Coyoca is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tanner wants to get back to his feet.
Allan Coyoca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coyoca drops an elbow to the side of Tanner's head.
Coyoca thows a huge punch but Tanner dodges it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Tanner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tanner 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Tanner!

An out of breath Jason Tanner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: KAMIKAZE 67: Fuck The System     
Date:   Dec 22, 2017
#R1#
Tanner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manning.
Tanner throws a body shot but no joy.
And Manning tries to counter it with a takedown but Tanner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Manning uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tanner.
Manning is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tanner misses with a two punch combination.
Manning moves out of range of the strikes.
Manning tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Manning dives in for a single leg takedown but Tanner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Manning blocks a head kick by Tanner.
Manning feints the counter takedown.
Tanner throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanner missing with a left hand there. Manning was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manning looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jason Tanner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peyton Manning.
Manning avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner throws a head kick that half lands.
Tanner throws a head kick that misses.
Tanner throws a body kick that misses.
Manning displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tanner throws out the jab.
Manning on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Manning goes for a double leg but Tanner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tanner continues to drive forward.#T1#
Tanner misses with a looping right.
Tanner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tanner jabs at Manning's body.
Manning takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tanner lands with a straight right. Manning didn't see that one coming.
Tanner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tanner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manning. #KD#
Tanner sends Manning crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tanner is motioning to the referee to let Manning up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Manning is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanner drops Manning with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Manning! Tanner dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Tanner!
Jason Tanner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: KAMIKAZE 62: Punk     
Date:   Nov 04, 2017
#R1#
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tanner to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Luke Johnson has been cut.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanner lands with a right hand.
Tanner scores with a leg kick.
Tanner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tanner cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
A combination from Tanner does no damage.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tanner sprawls well. Tanner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Tanner scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanner.
Tanner moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Tanner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tanner digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Tanner keeps the fight on the outside.
Tanner throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.#T1#
A jab lands there for Tanner.
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tanner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johnson if he has to take too many more of those.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Tanner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tanner wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Tanner throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tanner delivers a nice body kick.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tanner.#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Tanner weaves into range and cracks Johnson right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Johnson goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Tanner is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Tanner!
An out of breath Jason Tanner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: KAMIKAZE 53: Saw     
Date:   Sep 22, 2017
#R1##TD2#
Washington shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tanner is trying to defend but Washington finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Washington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tanner is doing well to control the position and prevent Washington from advancing to side control.
Washington is thwarting Tanner's attempts to control the position.
Tanner moves into full guard.
Tanner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tanner's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Washington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Washington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Washington trying to control but Tanner is working from the bottom.
Tanner pulls Washington in close to his closed guard and prevents Washington from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tanner wants to stand but Washington is controlling the position.
Washington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tanner is pulling down on Washington's head. It's preventing any offense from Washington, at least for the moment.
Tanner wants to stand and escape but Washington is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Washington controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Washington doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tanner counters with a stiff right hand.
Washington on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jason Tanner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Washington shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tanner's guard.
Tanner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Tanner keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Tanner managing to control the position.
Tanner is trying to keep Washington in close. #SUB2#
Washington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Washington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tanner wants to get back to his feet but Washington is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Washington throws a big right hand that misses.
Tanner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Tanner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Washington.
Tanner pulls Washington in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Washington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tanner throws a leg kick but Washington sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tanner throws a leg kick but Washington sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tanner stuffs the takedown.
As Washington backs away, Tanner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Washington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tanner.#CL2#
Washington takes the fight into the clinch.
Tanner tries to work over Washington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washington is trying to pull guard but Tanner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jason Tanner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denver Washington.
Tanner tries a body shot but Washington blocks it.
Washington has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tanner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tanner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Tanner.
Washington is working for takedown but Tanner is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short left from Tanner.
Tanner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Tanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Washington drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tanner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Washington or not. #TD2#
Washington has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tanner regains guard immediately.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanner keeping full guard, as Washington tries to pass.
Washington throwing strikes from guard but Tanner blocks nicely.
Tanner has control of Washington's left arm, preventing Washington from doing any damage.
Washington looking to pass the guard.
Tanner wants to control the position but Washington says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Washington prevents Tanner from standing back up.
Tanner keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jason Tanner will probably get the nod.
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#
Tanner delivers a nice body kick.
Washington has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Washington there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
It looks like Denver Washington has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tanner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tanner swinging wildly here.
Tanner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Washington.
Washington is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tanner with a body shot.
Tanner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Tanner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Washington is looking to clinch.
Tanner with a nice cross.
Tanner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Washington manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Washington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Washington looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tanner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Washington.
Tanner misses the body punch #CL2#
and Washington counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanner misses with a body punch.
Tanner scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Tanner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tanner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tanner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Tanner's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tanner. #BC2#
Washington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanner works over Washington's head and body with a nice combination.
Tanner throws a looping overhand right but Washington ducks down to avoid it.
Washington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tanner sprawls well. Tanner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Washington gets slowly back to his feet.
Tanner swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington.
Washington tries to clinch up.
Washington slips under a jab.
Tanner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jason Tanner is winning the standup battle so far.
Washington fails to land the takedown.
Jason Tanner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denver Washington.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Washington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tanner.
Tanner stuffs the takedown.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch but Tanner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tanner connects with a body shot that sends Washington's belly button to the back.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Washington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tanner swivels and escapes.
Tanner scores with a sloppy right hand. Washington should have avoided that one.
Tanner scores with a push kick.
Washington shoots in and drives through. Tanner sprawls well.
Tanner lands a jab to Washington's midsection.
Tanner scores with a leg kick.
Tanner connects with a leg kick. Washington looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tanner's corner calls for a 1-2. Tanner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Washington fails to land the takedown.
Tanner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tanner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#
That has opened up Denver Washington's cut even more.#T3#
Washington avoids the body shot from Tanner.
Tanner connects with an inside leg kick.
Tanner stuffs the takedown attempt from Washington. Washington gets slowly back to his feet.
Tanner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tanner lands a nice shot to the body.
Washington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice takedown defense from Tanner. No joy for Washington on that attempt.
Tanner delivers a nice body kick.
Tanner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Washington can do to turn this around?
Tanner throws a body kick that misses. #KD#
Tanner lands a left and a right that send Washington crashing to the mat, dazed. Tanner thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Washington is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Washington is still on wobbly legs! Can Tanner finish him?
Tanner tries a head kick but it misses.
Tanner flashes Washington a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Washington's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Washington crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Tanner punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Tanner!
A relieved looking Jason Tanner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Denver Washington stepped up to the mic, saying 'Time to call it. I want to thank the fans for all the support '.

 

Event: KAMIKAZE 43: Gain     
Date:   Jul 30, 2017
#R1#
Tanner throws a wild body kick that Seppala sees coming a mile off.
Tanner misses the shot to the body.
Tanner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seppala throws out the jab.
A big left from Tanner misses.
Tanner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tanner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Tanner misses #TD2#
and Seppala counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Seppala.
Seppala looking to pass the guard.
Seppala being controlled here momentarily.
Seppala postures up.
Seppala wants to control from the top but Tanner keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner seems keen to control Seppala's posture.
Seppala controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tanner controlling the position.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Seppala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tanner trying to control the position here.
Tanner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Seppala tries to free his leg and advance position but Tanner is retaining full guard.
Seppala scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Seppala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Seppala postures up.
Seppala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tanner is keeping the position for now.
Tanner has Seppala pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Seppala postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tanner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Seppala.
Tanner tries a low kick but Seppala avoids it.
Jason Tanner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanner blocks a jab.
Seppala tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tanner.
Tanner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tanner throws a shot from downtown. Seppala moves away and avoids it.
Tanner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tanner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tanner, right into the meat.
Tanner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tanner misses with a hook.#T3#
Tanner misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Seppala decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tanner's guard.
Seppala postures up in Tanner's guard and throws a big left but Tanner blocks it.
Seppala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Seppala working some strikes from top position.
Tanner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tanner controls Seppala momentarily but Seppala frees himself.
Seppala tries to free his leg and advance position but Tanner is retaining full guard.
Seppala postures up.
Seppala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tanner controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Seppala landing some decent shots from guard.
Tanner has Seppala pulled in close to control his posture.
Seppala postures up and lands a big shot to Tanner's brow.
Seppala postures up.
Tanner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tanner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tanner seems keen to control Seppala's posture.
Tanner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seppala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tanner is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seppala postures up.
Seppala stops Tanner from standing up.
Seppala throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Henkka Seppala will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tanner misses with a hook. Seppala ducked under it nicely.
Seppala closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tanner circles away.#TD2#
Seppala throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tanner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Seppala is in Tanner's guard.
Seppala postures up in Tanner's guard and throws a big left but Tanner blocks it.
Tanner pulls Seppala in close to his closed guard and prevents Seppala from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tanner trying to keep a closed guard but Seppala is proving a slippery customer.
Tanner is controlling Seppala's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner controls Seppala momentarily but Seppala frees himself.
Tanner is adopting a defensive guard.
Tanner is trying to keep Seppala in close. #T1#
Seppala wants to control from the top but Tanner keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Seppala shoots in for a takedown but Tanner shows good takedown defense.
Jason Tanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seppala throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tanner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Seppala moves out of range of the body kick.
Tanner slaps away a takedown attempt from Seppala, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jason Tanner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henkka Seppala.
Seppala takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Seppala lands a really nice looking cross but Tanner seems unphased.
Tanner misses with a wild combination.
Tanner misses with a wild body shot.
Tanner throws out a loose jab but Seppala uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Tanner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seppala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Seppala tries to counter it with a takedown but Tanner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tanner leaves Seppala with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Seppala scores with a leg kick.
Seppala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tanner.
Seppala drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tanner defends it well.
Tanner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jason Tanner is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Seppala changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tanner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seppala lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Seppala working away.
Tanner tries to buck Seppala off but Seppala is having none of it.
Seppala connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tanner some visible discomfort.
Tanner struggling a bit here.
Seppala is chipping away with strikes. #T3#
Tanner can't do much from the bottom here.
Tanner stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Seppala lands a nice forearm strike.
Check out the look on Seppala's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Tanner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Henkka Seppala has got the better of the ground game so far.
Seppala trying to control the action but Tanner is working from the bottom.
Tanner tries to escape but Seppala is in control. #T4#
Seppala is looking to take a break and control but Tanner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Seppala working away.
Seppala throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Seppala working the ground and pound but Tanner is defending the strikes.
Tanner can't do much from the bottom here.
Tanner is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Seppala working the ground and pound.
Tanner on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Seppala has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tanner is trying to control Seppala's posture but Seppala avoids it.
Seppala controls the position from side control.
The ground and pound from Seppala seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henkka Seppala 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Seppala has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tanner.
Seppala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanner.
Seppala moves out of range of the leg kick from Tanner.
Seppala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Seppala tries for a takedown but Tanner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tanner looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tanner leaves Seppala with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tanner cracks Seppala with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Seppala 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.
Tanner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tanner looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seppala is in close to Tanner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tanner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Seppala.
Tanner pulls Seppala in close to prevent any damage.
Seppala is working Tanner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Tanner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Seppala.
Tanner is pulling down on Seppala's head to control his posture.
Tanner continues to stall.
Seppala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tanner is pulling down on Seppala's head to control his posture.
Seppala advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Tanner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Seppala scoring with punches and elbows.
Jason Tanner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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Tanner can't do much from the bottom here.
Seppala fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tanner tries to escape but Seppala is in control.
Tanner wants to control but Seppala postures up.
Tanner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Seppala working away.
Tanner tries to bench press Seppala off him but Seppala keeps the position.
Tanner has one of Seppala's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Tanner can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Seppala is looking to take a break and control but Tanner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Seppala scoring with punches from side control.
Seppala is working Tanner over with some ground and pound from side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Tanner is right now.
Seppala is working Tanner over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tanner wants to control but Seppala postures up.
Tanner on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Seppala in side control, throwing shots but Tanner defends.
Seppala scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tanner to see if he's OK.
Seppala lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Tanner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Seppala wants to control but Tanner is keeping him busy.
Tanner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Seppala works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seppala is looking to take a break and control but Tanner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tanner is trying to control Seppala's posture but Seppala avoids it.
Seppala cracks Tanner with a big elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henkka Seppala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Seppala 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henkka Seppala!

A very excited looking Henkka Seppala made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: KAMIKAZE 30: Shinto     
Date:   Jun 23, 2017
#R1#
Rowanda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rowanda avoids a kick to the body.
Rowanda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Rowanda has closed the distance and engaged Tanner in a clinch.
Tanner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rowanda will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tanner up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tanner.
Tanner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rowanda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rowanda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tanner lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner lands a nice uppercut.
Rowanda is trying to pull guard but Tanner has him pressed against the cage.
Jason Tanner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riaq Rowanda.
Tanner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tanner scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanner presses Rowanda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD2#
Rowanda gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tanner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Tanner is working hard here to advance position.
Rowanda wants to control but Tanner is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Rowanda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tanner is just riding it out for now. Rowanda eventually gives up the hold.
Rowanda is looking to advance position but Tanner won't allow it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tanner controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tanner is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rowanda is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Tanner still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Tanner has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Rowanda tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Tanner easily slips into full mount! #T3#
Rowanda wants to hold on but Tanner pushes him away.
Tanner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rowanda working to try and regain half guard.
Tanner is looking to work his way around to Rowanda's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Tanner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rowanda tries to improve his position but instead Tanner has taken his back! #T4#
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.
Rowanda is in bad spot here.
Tanner controlling from the back.
Tanner is hanging on to Rowanda's back as he tries to escape.
Rowanda trying to control the hands but Tanner won't let him.
Rowanda is in bad spot here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanner just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Rowanda can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Tanner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tanner throws out a loose jab but Rowanda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rowanda tries to clinch but Tanner moves out of range.
Rowanda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanner.#CL#
Rowanda tries to keep at a distance but Tanner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rowanda wants to stall.
Rowanda has Tanner pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tanner fails to land.
Rowanda blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tanner lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner lands a nice shot to the body.
Tanner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rowanda can do to turn this around?
Tanner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Tanner.
A nice left hand lands by Tanner.
Tanner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Tanner working aggressively here.
Tanner scores with a shoulder strike.
Tanner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tanner.
Rowanda is breathing heavily.
Rowanda looking to stall.
Tanner is working Rowanda over against the cage.
Tanner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tanner scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tanner.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tanner.
Rowanda blocking some punches.
Rowanda goes for a takedown attempt but Tanner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tanner throws a right hand that Rowanda ducks under and follows up with a left that Rowanda also avoids with ease.
Rowanda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tanner circles away.
Nice body punch from Tanner.
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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rowanda 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 Tanner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tanner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tanner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rowanda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Tanner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jason Tanner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rowanda tries a head kick but it misses.
Tanner is looking for a counter combo.
Tanner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tanner throws a body kick that misses
and Rowanda counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Tanner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tanner misses with the head strike.
Rowanda takes a shot to the head.
Tanner misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Tanner.
Jason Tanner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rowanda takes a shot to the head.
Tanner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tanner pushes Rowanda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tanner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tanner working aggressively here.
Tanner scores with a shot to the side of Rowanda's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tanner.
Tanner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Tanner tries a body shot but Rowanda blocks it.
Rowanda tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jason Tanner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riaq Rowanda.
Tanner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rowanda wants to stall.
Rowanda wants to stall.
Tanner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
I was talking to Tanner's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tanner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rowanda prevents a body shot from Tanner.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tanner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rowanda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rowanda taking a breather.
Tanner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rowanda trying to stall but Tanner improves his position.
Tanner lands a hook that snaps the head of Rowanda backwards.
Tanner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4##TD2#
Rowanda jumps into guard, dragging Tanner to the mat.
Tanner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rowanda can't keep his opponent in guard - Tanner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tanner is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Tanner dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Tanner misses.
Rowanda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rowanda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Tanner moves into the clinch successfully.
Tanner working aggressively here.
Tanner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rowanda tries to pull guard but Tanner holds him up against the cage and eventually Rowanda drops back down to his feet.
Tanner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rowanda will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tanner up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Tanner.
Tanner misses with a punch on the inside.
Tanner working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tanner.
Rowanda'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.
Rowanda struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands. #T1#
Rowanda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tanner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tanner digs a right hand underneath Rowanda's ribcage. Rowanda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rowanda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tanner can't find room to land a body shot as Rowanda controls the action.
Tanner throws a punch but it's blocked by Rowanda.
Tanner stops a takedown attempt from Rowanda.
Jason Tanner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riaq Rowanda.
Tanner working aggressively here.
Tanner working aggressively here.
Rowanda blocking some punches.
Tanner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tanner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rowanda prevents a body shot from Tanner.
A short left from Tanner.
Tanner struggles to land a body shot inside as Rowanda controls his hands.
Tanner lands with a right to the head.
Jason Tanner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Tanner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rowanda goes for a takedown attempt but Tanner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tanner tries to clinch there but Rowanda circles away. #TD2#
Rowanda shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tanner napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rowanda sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tanner is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanner wants to control but Rowanda postures up.
Tanner is looking to regain half guard here but Rowanda keeps moving and retains side control.
Rowanda working the head with strikes.
Tanner is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Rowanda sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tanner is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rowanda sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tanner is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB2#
Rowanda goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tanner has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rowanda but great work by Tanner.
Tanner tries to advance to mount but Rowanda denies him.
Riaq Rowanda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rowanda tries to buck Tanner off but Tanner is having none of it.#T4#
Rowanda keeps trying to improve his position.
Rowanda is trying to escape the position but Tanner is controlling the position.
Tanner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rowanda is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tanner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rowanda tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tanner has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Tanner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Tanner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tanner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Tanner!

Jason Tanner thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 06, 2017
#R1#
Tanner takes one to the chin there.
Decent striking displayed by Haynes there.
A big left from Haynes misses.
Tanner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haynes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tanner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haynes manages to avoid it.
Haynes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tanner with a jab.
Haynes defending well as Tanner loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Haynes.
Tanner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tanner tries to clinch but Haynes is having none of it.
Haynes unleashes a big counter combination but Tanner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Haynes misses with an uppercut
and Tanner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Herman Haynes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tanner misses with a body shot.
Tanner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Haynes lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Tanner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tanner throws an overhand right that lands on Haynes's shoulder, as Haynes tries to avoid the shot.
Haynes wants to counter the offense by Tanner and move into the clinch position.
Tanner moves away from the strike by Haynes.
Tanner throws a sloppy head kick and Haynes moves out of range easily.
Haynes throws a right and a left that Tanner avoids nicely.
Haynes tests Tanner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haynes with a hook.
Haynes throws a combination that misses
and Tanner counters with a stiff right hand.
Haynes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tanner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Haynes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Haynes.
Haynes lands with a cross.
A head kick misses from Tanner.
Haynes misses with a straight right.
Haynes throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Haynes with a hook.
Haynes misses the shot to the body.
Haynes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tanner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tanner misses with an uppercut. Haynes saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Haynes coming out on top.
Haynes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tanner counters with a series of strikes. Haynes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Haynes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tanner in his tracks.
Haynes throws a body punch but Tanner moves out of range.
Tanner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haynes throws out the jab.
Tanner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tanner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Haynes throws a sloppy body shot
and Tanner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tanner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Haynes throws a lazy uppercut
and Haynes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Tanner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Haynes scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Tanner does it's job there.
Haynes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanner moves away.
Haynes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Haynes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haynes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tanner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tanner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tanner pushes Haynes away with a front kick.
Haynes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanner.
Haynes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tanner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Tanner as he connects with a hook.
Haynes lands a lovely overhand right.
Haynes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Tanner avoids the body shot from Haynes.
Haynes misses with a looping right.
Tanner thows a body kick. Haynes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tanner. #CL#
Tanner rushes Haynes and presses him up against the cage.
Tanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tanner tries to work over Haynes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tanner tries a body shot but Haynes blocks it.
Tanner is leaning against Haynes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tanner working aggressively here.
Haynes blocks an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tanner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haynes blocks an uppercut.
Tanner lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jason Tanner will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Tanner.
The crowd cheers as Haynes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tanner doesn't seem phased though.
Haynes loads up on a big right hand but Tanner slips the punch.
Haynes connects with a jab.
Tanner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Haynes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Haynes throws a hook but Tanner avoids it easily.
Tanner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Haynes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanner moves away.
Haynes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tanner.
Nice uppercut lands for Haynes. That snapped Tanner's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haynes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanner manages to avoid it.
Tanner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tanner.
Tanner looks to score with a jab to the body but Haynes is just out of range.
Tanner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tanner goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Tanner dips to his left and cracks Haynes with an uppercut!
Tanner blocks a jab.
Tanner misses the shot to the body.
Haynes thows a left - swing and a miss!
You can see that Haynes has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Haynes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tanner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Haynes throws a body punch but Tanner moves out of range. #CL#
Tanner clinches with his opponent.
Haynes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner misses with the head strike.
Tanner tries a body shot but Haynes blocks it.
Tanner presses Haynes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Haynes is breathing heavily.
Tanner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haynes or not.
Haynes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haynes blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Tanner lands a shoulder strike.
Tanner throws a head punch that misses.
Tanner throws a punch but it's blocked by Haynes.
Haynes blocks a body shot from Tanner.
Tanner misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Haynes.
Tanner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haynes backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanner.
Haynes blocking some punches.
Jason Tanner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tanner throws a punch but it's blocked by Haynes.
Tanner lands a nice uppercut.
Tanner misses with a body punch.
Tanner struggles to land a body shot inside as Haynes controls his hands.
Haynes trying to control the position but instead, Tanner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Haynes into the cage.#T3#
Tanner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanner.
Tanner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tanner lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanner.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tanner.
Haynes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanner's elbow.
Haynes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tanner walks away with a smile on his face. Haynes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #KD#
Tanner lands a big head kick that sends Haynes tumbling to the mat! Tanner takes a step backwards and waves Haynes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tanner tried to counter with a leg kick but Haynes avoided it.
Tanner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haynes. That did some damage!
Tanner swings for the body but Haynes moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Haynes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Haynes throws a poor cross that misses
and Tanner counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
A slow jab from Tanner misses its intended target.
Tanner throws a combination that misses
and Haynes counters with a left to the body.
Haynes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tanner.
Tanner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haynes on the side of the head.
Tanner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tanner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haynes throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Tanner misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Haynes, as that shot connected.
Haynes throws a body shot but no joy.
Haynes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Haynes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tanner throws a lazy right hand but Haynes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haynes throws a looping overhand right but Tanner ducks down to avoid it.
Tanner takes one to the chin there.
Haynes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanner moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Tanner dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tanner dodges the punch combination from Haynes.
A big right from Haynes misses.
The fighters circling - Haynes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tanner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Haynes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haynes cracks Tanner with a good jab.
Haynes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Haynes as he connects with a hook.
Tanner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Haynes finds it's way round the side to connect with Tanner's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Haynes, as that shot connected.
Haynes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Haynes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tanner can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Tanner lands.#T1#
Haynes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haynes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tanner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Haynes misses with an uppercut
and Tanner counters with a two punch combo.
A slow jab from Tanner misses its intended target.
Haynes misses with a body punch
and Tanner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tanner scores with a body shot.
Herman Haynes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haynes misses with a double jab
and Tanner counters with a good, hard body kick but Haynes shrugs it off.
Haynes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haynes thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Haynes misses its intended target.
Haynes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanner half committed to a counter leg kick.
Herman Haynes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Tanner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Haynes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanner misses with a double jab.
Haynes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tanner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Haynes scrambles back to his feet.
Tanner takes a swing at Haynes's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Haynes, as that shot connected.
Haynes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tanner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haynes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Haynes throws a body shot but no joy.
Haynes misses with a body shot.
Tanner throwing a counter right hand but Haynes manages to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Tanner scores with a four punch combination!
Haynes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanner manages to avoid it.
Tanner defending well as Haynes loads up on a big left hand.
Haynes misses with an uppercut
and Tanner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tanner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Tanner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Haynes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tanner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haynes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Haynes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haynes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tanner. Tanner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tanner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tanner lands a nice looking body shot.
Haynes throws a nice looking combination but Tanner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haynes looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanner is just out of range.
Tanner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haynes was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanner.
Tanner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haynes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tanner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Haynes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tanner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanner ducks under a wild hook from Haynes.
Haynes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tanner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Haynes if he has to take too many more of those.
Haynes throws a big shot that misses.
Haynes misses with a straight left.
Haynes takes one to the chin there.
Both fighters circling a little - Tanner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tanner scores with a one two! Haynes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tanner moves away from the strike by Haynes.
Haynes throws a right hand that misses
and Tanner counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haynes scores with a hook.
Tanner with a body punch. A glancing blow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Tanner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tanner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Tanner!

Jason Tanner thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 02, 2017
#R1#
Meechum drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
It looks like Danny Meechum has been cut.
Tanner misses with the combination.
Tanner scores with a kick to the body.
Meechum has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Tanner rushes Meechum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tanner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tanner lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meechum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tanner has him pressed against the cage.
Meechum working hard to break the clinch.
Tanner lands a right hand.
Tanner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tanner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Tanner.
Tanner lands an uppercut.#T1#
Meechum tries to break the clinch but Tanner is controlling the position.
Tanner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Meechums head.
Meechum wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tanner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Meechum looks winded!
A short left from Tanner.
Tanner lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Meechum is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tanner.
Meechum is still on wobbly legs! Can Tanner finish him?
Tanner lands a shoulder strike.
Tanner unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Meechum! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Tanner is unloading with more strikes now! Meechum drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Tanner!
A victorious Jason Tanner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GKNY 83 - Mason v Cole     
Date:   Jul 30, 2016
#R1#
Tanner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kropotkin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tanner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petr Kropotkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kropotkin moves away.
Kropotkin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tanner with a body shot.
Kropotkin tries to clinch but Tanner moves out of range.
Kropotkin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tanner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kropotkin will feel that in the morning.
Kropotkin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tanner. Tanner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kropotkin lands a slapping body shot.
Kropotkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanner is just out of range.
Tanner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kropotkin.
Kropotkin checks a low kick from Tanner.
Tanner connects with an inside leg kick.
Kropotkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanner.
Kropotkin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tanner counters with a big head kick but Kropotkin shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Kropotkin.
A jab from Kropotkin misses.
Kropotkin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tanner rather than just go for the knockout.
Kropotkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've been informed that Kropotkin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tanner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kropotkin at a distance.
Kropotkin wants to clinch up but Tanner keeps it at a distance.
Kropotkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Tanner.
Tanner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Tanner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kropotkin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kropotkin lands with an overhand left.
Kropotkin swings for the body but Tanner moves out of range.
A big right from Tanner misses.
Tanner throws a leg kick
and Kropotkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kropotkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanner manages to avoid it.
Tanner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin throws a jab when Tanner was well out of range.
Kropotkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanner moves away.
Kropotkin lands with an uppercut that bounces Tanner off the cage and back into range.
Kropotkin lands a body shot.
Kropotkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanner.
Tanner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kropotkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kropotkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanner stuns Kropotkin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kropotkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kropotkin moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Kropotkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanner manages to avoid it.
Tanner lands a jab to the nose.
Tanner throws a leg kick but Kropotkin moved away.
Kropotkin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tanner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kropotkin moves away.
Tanner lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kropotkin backs up against the cage.
Kropotkin misses with a straight right.
Tanner feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tanner throws a leg kick but Kropotkin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tanner is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Kropotkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tanner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kropotkin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kropotkin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tanner misses with a leg kick.
A left lands for Tanner.
Tanner throws a body punch but Kropotkin moves out of range.
Tanner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kropotkin slips under a jab from Tanner.
Kropotkin scores with a body shot. #T3#
Kropotkin throws a hook but Tanner avoids it easily.
Tanner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kropotkin avoids a kick to the body.
Kropotkin digs a good hook to Tanner's body.
Kropotkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tanner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kropotkin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tanner finds it's way round the side to connect with Kropotkin's head.
Kropotkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanner.
Kropotkin lands with a nice combination. Tanner backs away looking to recover.
Tanner throws a head kick but Kropotkin moves out of range.
Kropotkin blocks the body kick.
Kropotkin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kropotkin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kropotkin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tanner walks into a stiff left hand from Kropotkin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tanner, right into the meat.
A big left from Kropotkin misses.
Kropotkin misses the jab.
Kropotkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kropotkin misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
Tanner moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kropotkin. Tanner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kropotkin throws a hook but Tanner avoids it easily.
Kropotkin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tanner to score with a decent uppercut.
Kropotkin with a hook.
Tanner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kropotkin throws out the jab.
Kropotkin cracks Tanner with a good jab.
Kropotkin misses the body punch
and Tanner counters with a body kick that stops Kropotkin in his tracks momentarily.
Tanner jabs Kropotkin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tanner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kropotkin. That did some damage!
Kropotkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanner fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kropotkin just manages to avoid it.
Tanner misses the shot to the body.
Tanner moves out of range of the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot lands for Kropotkin.
Tanner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tanner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tanner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kropotkin moves in looking to clinch but Tanner pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Petr Kropotkin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A slow jab from Kropotkin misses its intended target.
Tanner ducks under a wild hook from Kropotkin.
Tanner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kropotkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanner is just out of range.
Tanner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A leg kick checked by Kropotkin.
Kropotkin scores with a nice strike.
Kropotkin throws a hook but Tanner blocks it.
Tanner throws a quick counter head kick but Kropotkin was just out of range.
Tanner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanner manages to avoid it.
Tanner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tanner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kropotkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Tanner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kropotkin misses with a body shot.
Kropotkin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kropotkin throws a sloppy body shot
and Tanner counters with an outside leg kick.
Kropotkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kropotkin tries to clinch but Tanner moves out of range.
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!
Kropotkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanner is just out of range.#T1#
Good leg kick by Tanner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tanner ducks under a wild hook from Kropotkin.
Tanner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kropotkin swings for the body but Tanner moves out of range.
Kropotkin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tanner.
Tanner lands a body shot.
Kropotkin walks into a straight right hand from Tanner.
Tanner throws a jab when Kropotkin was well out of range.
Kropotkin moves out of range of the leg kick from Tanner.
Tanner works the jab nicely.
Kropotkin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tanner.
Tanner throws a sloppy head kick and Kropotkin moves out of range easily.
Tanner looks to score with a jab to the body but Kropotkin is just out of range.
Kropotkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kropotkin lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kropotkin will feel that in the morning.
Kropotkin scores with a jab.
Kropotkin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Tanner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kropotkin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kropotkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kropotkin punishes Tanner's body with a nice straight punch.
Kropotkin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tanner lands with a nice body kick.
Kropotkin tries to clinch up.
Kropotkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kropotkin looks to throw the jab but Tanner is out of range.
Tanner misses with a low kick.
Kropotkin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tanner throws a body punch but Kropotkin moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kropotkin misses.
Tanner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kropotkin.
Kropotkin scores with a shot to the body.
Kropotkin cracks a nice hook into Tanner's ribs.
Kropotkin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tanner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kropotkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tanner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kropotkin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tanner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Kropotkin misses with a straight left.
Tanner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tanner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kropotkin takes a swing at Tanner's ribcage but misses.
Tanner lands a body shot.
Kropotkin misses with a straight left.
Kropotkin thuds his right hand into Tanner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kropotkin throws a jab when Tanner was well out of range.
Tanner is looking to score with low kicks.
Tanner 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.
Tanner swings for the body but Kropotkin moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kropotkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kropotkin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kropotkin throws a hook to the side of Tanner's head but Tanner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tanner scores with a nice body kick.
Kropotkin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kropotkin blocks the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanner tries to land a leg kick but Kropotkin saw it coming and moves away.
Kropotkin scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Kropotkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanner manages to avoid it.
Kropotkin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tanner misses with a looping left.
Tanner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tanner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Petr Kropotkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tanner is looking to score with low kicks.
Kropotkin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kropotkin takes a swing at Tanner's ribcage but misses.
Kropotkin cracks Tanner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tanner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kropotkin walks into a left hand.
Kropotkin dips to his left and cracks Tanner with an uppercut!
Kropotkin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tanner.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kropotkin.
Kropotkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanner.
Kropotkin misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tanner scores with a kick to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tanner.
Kropotkin misses with a looping left.
Tanner throws a leg kick
enabling Kropotkin to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jason Tanner will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tanner works over Kropotkin's head and body with a nice combination.
Tanner sizes up Kropotkin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kropotkin checks the leg kick.
Tanner throws a front kick that sends Kropotkin stumbling back into the cage.
Tanner motions for Kropotkin to come forward. Tanner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Kropotkin lands.#CL2#
Kropotkin rushes Tanner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tanner scores with a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kropotkin as Tanner tries to tie him up.
A short left from Kropotkin.
Tanner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tanner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kropotkin backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kropotkin backwards. #BC#
Tanner manages to break the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tanner, right into the meat.
Some bone on bone action there as Kropotkin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tanner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Tanner scores with a shot to the body.
Kropotkin lands with a shot to the body.
Tanner feints and then cracks Kropotkin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kropotkin down.
Kropotkin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tanner on the side of the head.
Kropotkin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kropotkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kropotkin checks a leg kick.
Good work by Kropotkin as he checks the leg kick.
Tanner moves out of range as Kropotkin strikes.
Tanner moves out of range of the strikes.
Tanner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kropotkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Tanner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tanner 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 Kropotkin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kropotkin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kropotkin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kropotkin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tanner, right into the meat.
Kropotkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tanner tries to bum rush Kropotkin with a series of wild strikes but Kropotkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tanner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kropotkin swings for the body but Tanner moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kropotkin. Tanner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kropotkin throws an overhand right that lands on Tanner's shoulder, as Tanner tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Tanner.
Kropotkin swings for the body but Tanner moves out of range.
Tanner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tanner misses with a wild body shot.
Kropotkin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tanner's head.
Tanner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tanner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A combination from Kropotkin does no damage.
Tanner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kropotkin avoids a kick to the body.
Kropotkin throws out a counter right but Tanner avoids it with no problem.
Kropotkin fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Tanner connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Kropotkin.
Tanner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kropotkin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kropotkin lands a nice looking body shot.
Kropotkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanner is just out of range.
Tanner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tanner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kropotkin throws a looping overhand right but Tanner ducks down to avoid it.
Tanner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tanner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tanner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kropotkin will feel that in the morning.
Tanner avoids the body shot from Kropotkin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kropotkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tanner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kropotkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tanner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kropotkin.#T4#
Tanner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kropotkin throws a body punch but Tanner moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Tanner.
Tanner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kropotkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kropotkin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tanner throws a push kick but Kropotkin slaps the foot to one side.
Kropotkin throws a looping overhand right but Tanner ducks down to avoid it.
Tanner tried to counter with a leg kick but Kropotkin avoided it.
Tanner slips under a jab from Kropotkin.
Tanner fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kropotkin just manages to avoid it.
Kropotkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kropotkin takes a swing at Tanner's ribcage but misses.
Kropotkin throws a body punch but Tanner moves out of range.
Tanner throws a leg kick but Kropotkin sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kropotkin takes a swing at Tanner's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Tanner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tanner scores with the left hand. Kropotkin knows he should have avoided that one.
Kropotkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanner is just out of range.
Tanner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kropotkin will feel that in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Tanner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tanner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jason Tanner!

Jason Tanner thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GKNY 78 - Sodergren vs. Fist     
Date:   Jul 02, 2016
#R1#
Tanner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
No joy there for Kropotkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tanner throws a body shot but no joy.
Kropotkin misses with a looping right.
Kropotkin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tanner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kropotkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tanner throwing a counter right hand but Kropotkin manages to avoid it.
Kropotkin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good exchange - Kropotkin coming out on top.
Kropotkin wants to clinch up but Tanner keeps it at a distance.
Tanner throws a counter high kick but Kropotkin was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tanner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kropotkin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tanner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin misses with a jab to the body
and Tanner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tanner looks to land a left hand but Kropotkin moved out of range nicely.
Tanner lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kropotkin with a jab.
Tanner throws the kick towards the body but Kropotkin avoids it.
Kropotkin scores with a nice right hand.
Kropotkin loads up on a big right hand but Tanner slips the punch.#T1#
Kropotkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tanner circles away quickly and effectively.
Kropotkin looks to throw the jab but Tanner is out of range.
Tanner feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice shot by Kropotkin.
Tanner looks to land a left hand but Kropotkin moved out of range nicely.
Kropotkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kropotkin moves out of range of the body kick.
Tanner tries to work over Kropotkin's front leg with a kick but Kropotkin checks it.
Tanner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kropotkin throws out a counter right but Tanner avoids it with no problem.
Kropotkin throws a body punch but Tanner moves out of range.
Tanner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kropotkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tanner momentarily.
Kropotkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tanner counters with a thumping low kick.
Tanner throws a low kick but Kropotkin avoids it.
Tanner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kropotkin.
Tanner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kropotkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tanner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Tanner wants to land a leg kick but Kropotkin is out of range.
Kropotkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanner avoids the body shot from Kropotkin.
Tanner half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kropotkin throws a series of punches but Tanner moves out of range.
Tanner is looking to counter with a body kick.
Crunch! Tanner slams his shin into Kropotkin's torso.
Kropotkin moves out of range of the leg kick from Tanner.
Kropotkin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tanner. Tanner obviously looking to wear him down.
Tanner works the jab nicely.
A good leg kick by Tanner.
Tanner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petr Kropotkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kropotkin swings for the body but Tanner moves out of range.
Kropotkin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tanner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kropotkin.
Kropotkin dodges the punch combination from Tanner.
Tanner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Kropotkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanner manages to avoid it.
Kropotkin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kropotkin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tanner fails to land with a series of punches.
Kropotkin throws a big shot that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kropotkin.
Kropotkin throws an overhand right that lands on Tanner's shoulder, as Tanner tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Tanner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kropotkin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tanner counters with a solid body kick.
Kropotkin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tanner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jab, jab by Tanner - just one landing. #CUT#
It looks like Petr Kropotkin has been cut.#CL#
Tanner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanner.
Kropotkin misses with some punches.
Kropotkin gets through Tanner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kropotkin lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kropotkin can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Kropotkin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tanner to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Kropotkin lands a body punch.
Tanner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tanner has Kropotkin pushed against the cage.
Kropotkin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tanner works on Kropotkin's body with a couple of short punches.
Tanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kropotkin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tanners head.
Tanner misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Tanner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kropotkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Kropotkin blocks the low kick.
Tanner slips a straight right by Kropotkin.
Kropotkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kropotkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanner was well out of range. Poor timing from Kropotkin.
Tanner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tanner ducks under a wild hook from Kropotkin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kropotkin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Kropotkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Petr Kropotkin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tanner is looking to chop away at Kropotkin's legs.
Tanner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tanner.
Kropotkin misses with a wild body shot.
Tanner looks to land a left hand but Kropotkin moved out of range nicely.
Tanner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tanner with a jab.
Tanner misses with a low kick as Kropotkin jumps back.
Kropotkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kropotkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanner is just out of range.
Tanner tries a head kick but it misses.
Tanner misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Kropotkin moves into the clinch.
Tanner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tanner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kropotkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner.
Tanner tries a body shot but Kropotkin blocks it.
Tanner effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Kropotkin tries a body shot but Tanner blocks it.
Tanner misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Tanner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kropotkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tanner misses with an uppercut
and Kropotkin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tanner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kropotkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kropotkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kropotkin scores with a sloppy right hand. Tanner should have avoided that one.
Kropotkin misses with a wild body shot.
Tanner tried to counter with a leg kick but Kropotkin avoided it.
Kropotkin blocks the body kick.
Kropotkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tanner is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Tanner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kropotkin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tanner throws a punch but it's blocked by Kropotkin.
A short right from Tanner. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Tanner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kropotkin throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kropotkin, as that shot connected.
Tanner slips a straight right by Kropotkin.
Kropotkin throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Kropotkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kropotkin misses with a hook. Tanner ducked under it nicely.
Kropotkin throws the left hand but Tanner avoids the punch easily.
Kropotkin misses with a hook
and Tanner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tanner throws a push kick but Kropotkin slaps the foot to one side.
Kropotkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kropotkin lands a jab.
Tanner ducks under a wild hook from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Kropotkin lands a head shot.
Jab, jab by Tanner - just one landing.
Kropotkin scores with a hook to the body. Tanner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kropotkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tanner.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tanner.
Tanner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kropotkin throws out the jab.
Kropotkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kropotkin scores with a three punch combo!
Tanner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kropotkin momentarily.
Kropotkin throws the left hand but Tanner avoids the punch easily.
Tanner blocks a jab.
Kropotkin throws a looping overhand right but Tanner ducks down to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Kropotkin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kropotkin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tanner slips under a jab from Kropotkin.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kropotkin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tanner - the referee stops the clock and Kropotkin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tanner. Kropotkin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4#
Kropotkin misses with a body shot.
Kropotkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tanner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kropotkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Kropotkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kropotkin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tanner.
Tanner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tanner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kropotkin misses with an uppercut. Tanner saw that one coming.
Kropotkin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tanner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Kropotkin is rocked!
Kropotkin is breathing heavily.
Kropotkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanner was well out of range. Poor timing from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Tanner finish him?
Kropotkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Kropotkin seems to have recovered his senses.
Kropotkin moves out of range as Tanner throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kropotkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanner.
Kropotkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tanner tries a head kick but it misses.
Tanner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jason Tanner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Petr Kropotkin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kropotkin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kropotkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanner was well out of range. Poor timing from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin misses with an uppercut. Tanner saw that one coming.
Tanner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kropotkin.
As Kropotkin looks to move away, Tanner throws a big counter combo but Kropotkin just gets out of the way.
Kropotkin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tanner.
Tanner stuns Kropotkin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kropotkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kropotkin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tanner finds it's way round the side to connect with Kropotkin's head.
Kropotkin swings for the body but Tanner moves out of range.
Kropotkin lands with an overhand left.
A jab lands there for Tanner.
Tanner swats away the attempt to clinch by Kropotkin.
Tanner lands an overhand right.
Kropotkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Kropotkin slips under a jab from Tanner.
Kropotkin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tanner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tanner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kropotkin throws a body punch but Tanner moves out of range.
Kropotkin ducks under a wild hook from Tanner.
Tanner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tanner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kropotkin misses with a hook
and Tanner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kropotkin checks a low kick from Tanner.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kropotkin! But no joy.
Kropotkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanner quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tanner lands a head kick. Kropotkin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tanner throws a low kick, looking for Kropotkin's leg but Kropotkin calmly moves out of range.
Kropotkin misses with a straight left.
Tanner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Kropotkin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kropotkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Tanner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Kropotkin. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Kropotkin blocks the leg kick.
A lazy left from Kropotkin finds it's target.
Kropotkin misses with a body punch
and Tanner counters with a leg kick.
Tanner lands a body shot.
Tanner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kropotkin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tanner scrambles back to his feet.
Kropotkin throws an overhand right that lands on Tanner's shoulder, as Tanner tries to avoid the shot.
Tanner slips under a jab.
Tanner throws a leg kick which misses Kropotkin's front leg but catches the back leg as Kropotkin tries to avoid it.
Kropotkin misses with a body shot.
Kropotkin takes a swing at Tanner's ribcage but misses.
Tanner slips under a jab.
Tanner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kropotkin misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Tanner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kropotkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Kropotkin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tanner.
Kropotkin misses with a straight right.
Tanner wants to land a leg kick but Kropotkin is out of range.
Kropotkin connects with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Tanner. Those never looked like landing.
Kropotkin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tanner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tanner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kropotkin blocks the body kick.
Tanner scores with a leg kick.
Tanner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kropotkin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tanner backs up against the cage.
Kropotkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tanner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kropotkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kropotkin takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Left hook, right uppercut from Kropotkin.
A shot to the liver by Tanner. Beautiful body shot.
Tanner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kropotkin tries to move into range but Tanner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tanner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kropotkin moves out of range as Tanner throws a body kick.
Tanner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kropotkin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kropotkin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tanner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kropotkin misses with a hook.
Kropotkin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No joy there for Kropotkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kropotkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kropotkin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kropotkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Tanner's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Petr Kropotkin.
Well Kropotkin 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Kropotkin!

Petr Kropotkin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Causing Havoc 65     
Date:   May 21, 2016
#R1#
Karlsson throws a leg kick but Tanner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tanner is looking to slow Karlsson down with leg kicks.
Tanner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tanner throws a lazy head kick
and Karlsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanner moves away.
Tanner is trying to counter with his kicks.
Karlsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tanner throws a nice head kick!
A slow jab from Karlsson misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Tanner.
Tanner wants to slow Karlsson down by chopping away at his legs.
Karlsson checks a low kick from Tanner.
A lazy left from Karlsson finds it's target.
A big left from Karlsson misses.
Tanner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tanner swings widly with a right hand
and Karlsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanner throws a leg kick
letting Karlsson counter with a right hand.
Karlsson avoids the head kick by Tanner.
Karlsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Karlsson takes a swing at Tanner's ribcage but misses.
Karlsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A good leg kick by Tanner.
Tanner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karlsson manages to avoid it.
Tanner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tanner blocks a jab.
Tanner fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Karlsson. That snapped Tanner's head back.
Karlsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Karlsson lands with a straight right. Tanner didn't see that one coming.
Tanner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karlsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tanner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanner misses with a straight right.
Karlsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karlsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanner.
Karlsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tanner.#T2#
Karlsson misses with a hook.
Tanner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tanner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karlsson lands with a nice body punch.
Karlsson looks to throw the jab but Tanner is out of range.
Tanner tries to score with a low kick but Karlsson moves his leg out of the way.
Karlsson connects with a jab.
Tanner misses with a head kick.
Karlsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tanner at a distance.
Karlsson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Karlsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tanner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut. Tanner saw that one coming.
Tanner tries to bum rush Karlsson with a series of wild strikes but Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karlsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Tanner feints a counter leg kick.
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karlsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Karlsson throws a body punch but Tanner moves out of range.
Karlsson slips a jab from Tanner.
Karlsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tanner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Karlsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karlsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tanner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanner defending well as Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Tanner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tanner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Karlsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tanner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tanner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tanner ducks right into an uppercut from Karlsson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanner avoids the body shot from Karlsson.
Tanner misses with a hook
and Karlsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Karlsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tanner under the eye.#T4#
Tanner throws a front kick aimed at Karlsson's knee but Karlsson avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Tanner misses the target.
Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanner was well out of range. Poor timing from Karlsson.
Tanner tries a quick counter leg kick but Karlsson is wise to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tanner.
Tanner connects with a right hand. Karlsson shakes it off.
Karlsson cracks Tanner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Karlsson blocks a jab.
Tanner misses with a low kick.
Karlsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tanner just misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner walks into a jab.
Tanner throws a big shot that misses.
Tanner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karlsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanner manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Karlsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Karlsson misses with a hook. Tanner ducked under it nicely.
Karl Karlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Karlsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Tanner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tanner walks into a stiff left hand from Karlsson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tanner.
Karlsson misses with a few strikes there.
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karlsson lands a jab to Tanner's midsection.
Karlsson stuns Tanner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tanner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Tanner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Karlsson avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Karlsson finds it's way through Tanner's defenses.
Karlsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karlsson moves out of range as Tanner throws a body kick. #T1#
Tanner ducks right into an uppercut from Karlsson.
Tanner tries a head kick but it misses.
Tanner thumps Karlsson with a low kick.
Karlsson throws an overhand right that lands on Tanner's shoulder, as Tanner tries to avoid the shot.
Tanner misses with a hook. Karlsson ducked under it nicely.
Karlsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanner can do to turn this around?
Tanner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A combination from Tanner does no damage.
Karlsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanner.
Tanner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tanner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Karlsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tanner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tanner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karlsson.
Tanner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karlsson with a body shot.
Tanner throws a shot from downtown. Karlsson moves away and avoids it.
Karlsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karlsson throws a body punch but Tanner moves out of range.
Karlsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson with a jab.
Tanner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karlsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tanner has time to react.
Tanner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tanner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karlsson.
Tanner throws a right and a left that Karlsson avoids nicely.
Tanner tries a head kick but it misses.
Tanner connects with an inside leg kick.
Tanner connects with a solid leg kick.
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanner moves away.
Karlsson connects with a high kick.
Tanner lands a glancing blow to the side of Karlsson's head.
Karlsson scores with a hook to the body. Tanner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karlsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T3#
Karlsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Tanner should have avoided that one.
Tanner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanner was well out of range. Poor timing from Karlsson.
Tanner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Karlsson throwing a counter right hand but Tanner manages to avoid it.
Karlsson lands a nice hook to Tanner's body. Tanner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tanner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karlsson manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Karlsson misses the target.
A clash of legs there as Tanner blocks the low kick.
Karlsson swings for the body but Tanner moves out of range.
It seemed like Tanner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karlsson lands a slapping body shot.
Karlsson cracks Tanner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tanner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karlsson.
Tanner throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanner tries to land a front kick but Karlsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tanner looks to land a left hand but Karlsson moved out of range nicely.
Karlsson avoids the head kick by Tanner. #T4#
Tanner misses with a head kick.
Tanner misses with a low kick.
Karlsson lands a jab to the head.
Tanner just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karlsson misses with a straight left.
Both fighters circling a little - Karlsson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tanner misses the shot to the body.
Karlsson connects with a jab.
Tanner gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Karlsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Karlsson misses with a body shot.
Karlsson lunges at Tanner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tanner's hand.
Tanner avoids the body shot from Karlsson.
Tanner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Karlsson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tanner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karlsson checks it well.
Tanner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karlsson misses with a body shot
and Tanner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tanner lands a jab to the head.
Karlsson throws a looping overhand right but Tanner ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Tanner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karlsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tanner moves out of range of the body kick from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a looping right.
Karlsson moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Tanner takes one to the chin there.
Tanner slips under a jab.
Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tanner.
Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tanner.#T1#
Karlsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tanner throws out the jab.
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanner moves away.
Jab by Karlsson.
Tanner throws a leg kick but Karlsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tanner might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Karlsson has got the better of the exchanges.
Tanner misses with a wild combination.
Karlsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Karlsson misses with a jab to the body
enabling Tanner to counter with a crisp jab.
Karlsson scores with a nice head shot.
Karlsson throws an overhand right that lands on Tanner's shoulder, as Tanner tries to avoid the shot.
Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tanner.
Karlsson misses with a hook. Tanner ducked under it nicely.
Karlsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Tanner finds it's way through Karlsson's defenses.
Jason Tanner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Karlsson jabs at Tanner's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tanner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tanner.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanner is just out of range.
Tanner tries to land a body kick
and Karlsson counters with a good, hard body kick but Tanner shrugs it off.
Tanner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tanner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Karlsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tanner on the side of the head.
Karlsson jabs Tanner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tanner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karlsson throws out the jab.
Karlsson lands with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Tanner. #T3#
Karlsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Tanner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karlsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karlsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Tanner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Karl Karlsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karlsson misses with a body shot.
Karlsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tanner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tanner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karlsson moves away.
Karlsson swings for the body but Tanner moves out of range.
Tanner throws a leg kick
and Karlsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tanner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#
Karlsson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlsson is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Tanner just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Karlsson has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jason Tanner!
Jason Tanner thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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