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Event:
HFC 118:Northrop vs Poffo
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Tavares scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A lazy left from Tavares finds it's target.
Legions connects with a jab.
Legions uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Tavares connects with a leg kick. Legions looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tavares misses with a hook. Legions ducked under it nicely.
Legions seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legions. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Legions does it's job there.
Tavares throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Felix Legions has been cut.
A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target.
A big left from Legions misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Legions scores with a hook.
Legions dives in for a single leg takedown but Tavares sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Legions slips under a jab.
Tavares throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Legions on the side of the head.
Tavares misses with an uppercut. Legions saw that one coming.
A low kick from Tavares misses #TD#
and Legions counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Legions working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavares taking some punishment here, with Legions in his half guard. #T1#
Legions thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tavares's head. #SUB2#
Tavares is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Legions pulls his head out easily.
Legions is trying to control the action in half guard but Tavares is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tavares is trying to get back to full guard.
Tavares trying to control but Legions postures up.
Legions wants to control but Tavares is keeping him busy.
Tavares is trying to control but Legions manages to pass to mount!
#T2#
Legions misses with a head shot.
Tavares sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Legions wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tavares keeps working.
Legions slips a nice elbow through Tavares's hands, connecting with Tavares's forehead.
Tavares wants to get back to full guard.
Legions working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Legions looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Tavares tries to roll over but Legions keeps him under control.
Tavares is looking to control Legions's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tavares avoid being mounted?
Tavares wants to control the action here but instead Legions manages to pass to full mount!
Legions working Tavares over with strikes here.
Legions is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tavares can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tavares is squirming around, avoiding Legions's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Tavares working to try and regain half guard.
Legions tries to control but Tavares wriggling away.
Legions controlling from mount.
Tavares is desperately trying to improve his position but Legions has a good base and remains in mount.
Tavares is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Legions dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felix Legions'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#
Nice uppercut there from Legions.
Legions shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tavares pinned against the cage. Tavares gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tavares stuffs the takedown attempt from Legions. Legions gets slowly back to his feet.
Tavares lets loose with a powerful body kick. Legions will feel that in the morning.
Tavares lands a nice looking kick to the body. Legions takes a step back to recover.
Legions misses with a hook.
A big right from Tavares misses.
Legions half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legions. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tavares stalks Legions and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Legions's face. Legions staggers backwards, shaken.
Legions moves out of range as Tavares strikes.
Legions gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tavares counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Legions throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Legions staying out of range there.
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!
Tavares throws a jab but it's blocked by Legions.
Legions gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Legions scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Legions lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tavares misses with a hook. Legions ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Tavares misses.
Tavares lunges at Legions with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Legions's hand.
Tavares takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tavares with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Legions looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cristian Tavares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tavares needs to keep his hands up - Legions had a free shot at his head there.
Tavares scores with a nice right hand.
Legions looks to land a body kick but Tavares moved away.
Legions connects with an inside leg kick.
Legions throws a hook but Tavares blocks it.
Tavares lands a nice leg kick that just misses Legions's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legions swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Legions takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Tavares misses.
Legions throws a big counter combination but Tavares scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tavares cracks Legions with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Tavares. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tavares.
Tavares blocks a jab.#T2#
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Legions moved out of range nicely.
Legions fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Legions. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legions fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tavares has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tavares dips to his left and cracks Legions with an uppercut!
Tavares with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Legions to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice shot by Legions.
Nice body kick there by Legions.
Legions on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tavares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Legions wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Legions throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
Legions misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tavares throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Legions throws a shot from downtown. Tavares moves away and avoids it.
Tavares is looking for the big counter here.
Legions walks into a stiff left hand from Tavares.
Legions avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Legions attempts a counter takedown but Tavares avoids it well and moves away.
Cristian Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Tavares misses.
Tavares lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
Tavares throws a hook but Legions avoids it easily.
Tavares misses with a looping left.
Legions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Legions slips under a jab from Tavares.
Legions attempts a counter takedown but Tavares avoids it well and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Tavares.
Tavares tries to work over Legions's front leg with a kick but Legions checks it.
As Tavares backs away, Legions returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Legions bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Legions working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Legions sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tavares is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tavares tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Legions wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Legions throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tavares dodges the ground and pound from Legions.
Felix Legions overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Legions tries to advance to mount but can't.
Legions lands a few punches from side control.
Legions is looking to take a break and control but Tavares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tavares tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Legions wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legions wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tavares keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Tavares's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cristian Tavares will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Felix Legions's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Tavares.
Tavares jabs at Legions's body.
Tavares moves away from the strike by Legions.
Tavares defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Legions.
Tavares takes a swing at Legions's ribcage but misses.
Legions throws out a loose jab but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice jab there from Legions.
Legions lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Legions throws a nice inside leg kick.
Legions misses with a straight left.
Tavares takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legions is looking to land body kicks.
Legions has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tavares.
Legions misses with a straight right.
Tavares lands with a right hand.
Legions feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tavares's calf.
Tavares scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Tavares keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Legions throws a jab but it's blocked by Tavares.
Tavares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legions.
Tavares misses with a looping right.
Tavares keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tavares moves out of range of the body kick from Legions.
Tavares looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Legions connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Legions waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tavares.
Tavares throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Legions counter with a right hand.
Legions blocks a jab.
Tavares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tavares.
Legions steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tavares. That one must have hurt.
Legions looks to land a right hand but Tavares moved out of range.
Legions throws a jab but it's blocked by Tavares.
A big right from Tavares misses.
Tavares fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legions tries a low kick but Tavares avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Legions misses the target.
Legions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tavares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Legions swinging wildly here.
Legions throws the kick towards the body but Tavares avoids it.
Tavares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legions.
Legions throws a sloppy head kick
and Tavares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Legions looks to land a right hand but Tavares moved out of range.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legions was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Tavares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Legions with a jab.
Legions moves out of range of the strikes.
Legions changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Legions throws a lazy head kick
and Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tavares takes one to the chin there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tavares.
Legions misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Tavares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tavares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Legions looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Legions lands with a right hand.
Legions fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tavares has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Legions fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Legions throws a hook to the side of Tavares's head but Tavares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Legions throws a hook but Tavares avoids it easily.
Legions misses with an uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Legions.
Tavares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Legions.
Legions swings for the body but Tavares moves out of range.
Legions goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Legions looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Legions takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legions manages to avoid it.
Legions throws a wild body kick that Tavares sees coming a mile off.
Tavares scores with a jab to the head.
Legions throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Legions closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tavares to the mat! Tavares manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Tavares had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Legions defends it easily.#T4#
Tavares seems keen to control Legions's posture.
Tavares manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Legions manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Legions trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Legions escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tavares gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Felix Legions did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Felix Legions'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.
#R4#
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
Legions uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tavares.
It looked like Legions wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Legions lands a nice shot to the body.
Tavares takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tavares blocks a leg kick.
Legions takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tavares lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Legions bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tavares throws a hook to the side of Legions's head but Legions sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tavares keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Legions jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tavares takes one to the side of the head.
Tavares scoring well with a low kick there.
Tavares feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Legions's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tavares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Legions.
Cristian Tavares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Legions moves out of range as Tavares strikes.
Tavares connects with a single shot there.
Legions misses with a lunging right hand
and Tavares counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Tavares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Legions has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tavares jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Legions decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tavares wants to get back to full guard.
Legions seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tavares gets full guard.
Tavares wants to sweep here but Legions controlling him for the moment.
Tavares bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Legions's guard. #REVB#
Legions looking for a sweep. Not yet Legions, not yet. #T2##SUB#
Legions looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tavares advances to half guard.
Well, if Tavares is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Legions is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tavares's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tavares's back!#T3#
Tavares covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Tavares is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Legions off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Tavares manages to reverse the position and now he's in Legions's guard. Nice work there by Tavares.
Legions looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Legions has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tavares is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Legions.
Legions is looking for a sweep.
Tavares trying to control the action but Legions is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Legions's face as Tavares controls the position. #T4#
Legions tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tavares takes a little break here. Legions wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
A control attempt from Legions but he's now mounted!
Legions tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristian Tavares dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Felix Legions'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Legions dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tavares. That did some damage!
Nice uppercut there from Tavares.
Jab by Tavares.
Legions moves out of range of the strikes.
Tavares cracks Legions with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tavares.
Legions misses with a body kick.
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Legions moved out of range nicely.
Legions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tavares.
Legions throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Tavares to counter with a crisp jab.
Legions misses with the combination.
Tavares takes a swing at Legions's ribcage but misses.
Legions lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tavares takes a step back to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares throws a leg kick but Legions moved away.
Legions is looking to counter punch.
Legions with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tavares to score with a decent uppercut.
Legions walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tavares.#T1#
Tavares takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tavares feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Legions's calf.
Tavares shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tavares throws a push kick but Legions slaps the foot to one side. #TD#
Legions looking to score a takedown here. Tavares is defending well but Legions drives through and ends up in Tavares's guard.
Tavares looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tavares looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Legions puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Legions.
Legions is taking a breather. Tavares says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Legions not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Tavares moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Legions chips away with some ground and pound.
Tavares controls Legions momentarily but Legions frees himself.
Legions wants to pass the guard but Tavares is keeping the position.
Tavares manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Legions manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Tavares slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Legions had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tavares defends it easily.
Tavares tries to free his leg and advance position but Legions is retaining full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Tavares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tavares is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Legions scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tavares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Legions avoids it with no problem.
Tavares staying out of range there.
Legions misses with a looping left.
Tavares throws a leg kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cristian Tavares.
I think Tavares 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 47:48
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Felix Legions!
Felix Legions retains his featherweight title!
A less than humble Felix Legions misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
HFC 114: Curran vs Tsuruta
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Tavares throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tavares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Keene slips under a jab from Tavares.
Keene throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tavares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keene scores with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Cristian Tavares has been cut.
Tavares misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Tavares.
Tavares slips a straight right by Keene.
Tavares lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares throws a leg kick which misses Keene's front leg but catches the back leg as Keene tries to avoid it.
Keene throws a shot from downtown. Tavares moves away and avoids it.
Tavares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keene.#T1#
Tavares swings widly with a right hand
enabling Keene to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Tavares moves into range and clinches up with Keene.
Keene misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavares softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Keene lands a right hand. #TD#
Tavares pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Tavares is looking for a triangle but Keene pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Tavares escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Keene gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tavares trying to keep a closed guard but Keene is proving a slippery customer.
Keene slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Keene is fighting to break Tavares's control of his arms but Tavares is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Keene really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tavares. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Tavares has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Keene can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Keene is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Keene postures up.
#SUB#
Tavares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Tavares is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Tavares is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Keene defends well.#SUB#
Tavares is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Keene frees his head nicely. Oh but Tavares has switched to an armbar! Keene is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Cristian Tavares!
A less than humble Cristian Tavares misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
HFC 111:Bailey vs Dolla
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Wayne.
Wayne 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.
Wayne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tavares defending well as Wayne loads up on a big left hand.
Wayne swings widly with a right hand
and Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tavares steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wayne. That one must have hurt.
Wayne lands with a nice body kick.
Wayne with a hook.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares is looking to counter punch.
Tavares throws a right and a left that Wayne avoids nicely.
Wayne now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wayne lands with a shot to the body.
Wayne lands a leg kick that knocks Tavares off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tavaress jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lil Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wayne scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Wayne misses with a hook. Tavares ducked under it nicely.
Wayne misses with a body kick.
Tavares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wayne cracks a nice hook into Tavares's ribs.
Wayne misses with a left hand
and Tavares counters with a nice leg kick.
Tavares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wayne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wayne feints and then cracks Tavares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tavares down.
Wayne connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tavares 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.
Wayne throws a leg kick
and Tavares counters with a straight right hand.
Wayne looks to land a body kick but Tavares moved away.
Wayne fakes the leg kick and cracks Tavares in the body.
Wayne looks to throw a body kick
and Tavares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wayne misses with a body kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne cracks the inside of Tavares's front leg.
Nice body punch from Wayne.
A big left from Wayne misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Tavares misses the target.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wayne, right into the meat.
Tavares checks the leg kick.
Tavares appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wayne throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Tavares to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Wayne misses.
Tavares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tavares cracks Wayne with an open hand slap.
Wayne misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Tavares misses the target.
Tavares takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wayne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Wayne throws a solid leg kick but Tavares takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wayne.
Tavares looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wayne connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tavares moves out of range as Wayne strikes.
Wayne moves out of range of the body kick from Tavares.
Wayne scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wayne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wayne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tavares.
Tavares throws a head kick that misses.
Tavares checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wayne tried to score with a low kick but Tavares checks it.
Tavares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tavares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wayne.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Wayne ducks down to avoid it.
Wayne was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Wayne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wayne throws a push kick but Tavares slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Tavares was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wayne.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
Tavares is looking to counter punch.
Wayne throws a shot from downtown. Tavares moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Tavares.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wayne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wayne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tavaress jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tavares is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wayne scores with a leg kick.
Wayne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wayne misses with a straight left.
Tavares is looking to counter punch.
Wayne connects with a single shot there.
Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Tavares wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tavares avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tavares fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wayne just manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Wayne dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Wayne tests Tavares's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wayne is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Tavares on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Wayne misses the target.
Tavares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Tavares moved away.
A jab from Wayne misses.
Tavares tried to counter with a leg kick but Wayne avoided it.
Wayne tries a low kick but Tavares avoids it.
Tavares tried to counter with a leg kick but Wayne avoided it.
Wayne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wayne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wayne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tavares went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wayne throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Tavares to counter with a crisp jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tavares might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tavares jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Wayne throws a lazy body kick
letting Tavares counter with a right hand.
Wayne misses with a body shot
and Wayne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wayne misses with a left hand
and Tavares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wayne throws a wild body kick that Tavares sees coming a mile off.
Tavares appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wayne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wayne scores with a sloppy right hand. Tavares should have avoided that one.
Wayne wants to land a leg kick but Tavares is out of range.
Wayne throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wayne cracks Tavares with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wayne swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wayne misses with a hook to the body
and Tavares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tavares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tavares half committed to a counter leg kick.
That kick from Wayne tenderised Tavares's leg. Tavares is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wayne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wayne motions for Tavares to come forward. Wayne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tavares has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wayne.
Wayne tried to score with a low kick but Tavares checks it.
A jab from Wayne misses.
Tavares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wayne jabs at Tavares's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Wayne misses the target.
It looked like Tavares wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wayne tries to score with a low kick but Tavares moves his leg out of the way.
Tavares fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wayne just manages to avoid it.
Wayne misses with a looping right.
Tavares is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wayne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Tavares checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tavares was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wayne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wayne is looking to score with low kicks.
Wayne misses with a left hand
and Tavares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wayne lands a slapping body shot.
Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Tavares seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wayne.
Tavares misses with an uppercut. Wayne saw that one coming.
Tavares is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wayne throws a front kick aimed at Tavares's knee but Tavares avoids it well.
Wayne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wayne wants to land a leg kick but Tavares is out of range.
As Wayne backs away, Tavares returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tavares takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tavares half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tavares.
#T4#
Wayne with a jab.
Tavares needs to keep his hands up - Wayne had a free shot at his head there.
Wayne tries a low kick but Tavares avoids it.
Tavares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by Wayne.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares blocks the body kick.
Tavares throws a big counter combination but Wayne scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tavares drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wayne throws an off balance right hand
and Wayne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lil Wayne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wayne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheers as Wayne lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tavares doesn't seem phased though.
Wayne swings for the body but Tavares moves out of range.
A low kick from Wayne is predictable there
and Tavares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Wayne 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 cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Tavares lands a jab to the nose.
Wayne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tavares takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wayne misses the shot to the body.
As Wayne backs away, Tavares returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wayne catches Tavares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wayne lands a body shot.
Tavares checks a leg kick nicely.
Wayne is looking to slow Tavares down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne cracks Tavares with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wayne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
An inside leg kick lands from Wayne.
Tavares checks the leg kick.#T1#
Wayne jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wayne feints and then cracks Tavares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tavares down.
Wayne fails to land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Tavares misses its target.
Tavares defending well as Wayne loads up on a big left hand.
Tavares will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That kick from Wayne tenderised Tavares's leg. Tavares is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wayne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wayne tried to score with a low kick but Tavares checks it.
Tavares is looking to counter punch.
A solid body kick from Wayne.
Wayne gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tavares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wayne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wayne was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wayne scores with a hook to the body. Tavares takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Wayne throws a leg kick but Tavares checks it.
Wayne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tavares takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tavares fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wayne just manages to avoid it.
Wayne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wayne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tavares appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wayne throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Tavares on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wayne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tavares throws a hook but Wayne blocks it.
Wayne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wayne stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wayne misses with a kick to the body
and Wayne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tavares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Wayne. Beautiful body shot.
Wayne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tavares's sensitive parts.
Tavares has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tavares there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wayne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wayne misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Tavares misses the target.
Wayne lands a jab to the head.
Wayne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tavares checks a leg kick nicely.
Tavares fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice cross by Wayne.
A big left from Wayne misses.
Tavares throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wayne avoids it.#T4#
Wayne misses with a body kick.
Tavares throws a big shot that misses.
Wayne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tavares on the side of the head.
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wayne.
Wayne misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Tavares wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne misses with an uppercut. Tavares saw that one coming.
Wayne swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tavares counters with a straight right hand.
Tavares avoids a kick to the body.
Tavares throwing a counter right hand but Wayne manages to avoid it.
Wayne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Tavares misses the target.
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tavares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wayne lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Wayne really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Wayne throws a body kick that misses
letting Tavares counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Tavares 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wayne throws the left hand but Tavares avoids the punch easily.
Tavares takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wayne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tavares on the side of the head.
Tavares throws out a loose jab but Wayne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wayne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wayne digs a good body shot into Tavares's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne with a jab.
A slow jab from Wayne misses its intended target.
Tavares throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne throws a low kick but Tavares avoids it.
It looked like Tavares wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Wayne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tavares staying out of range there.
Tavares is looking to counter punch.
Wayne swings for the body but Tavares moves out of range.
Wayne is looking to score with low kicks.
Wayne throws a push kick but Tavares slaps the foot to one side.
Wayne misses with a head kick.
Tavares lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tavares fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tavares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
A little feinted left hand from Tavares on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wayne cracks a nice hook into Tavares's ribs.
A slow jab from Wayne misses its intended target.
It looked like Tavares wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tavares takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T2#
Jab from Wayne.
Wayne pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tavares back to the cage. Wayne follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tavares is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tavares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wayne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wayne misses with a looping left.
Wayne connects with an inside leg kick.
Tavares throws a body kick that misses.
Wayne appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tavares takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wayne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tavares.#T3#
Tavares takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tavares moves out of range of the body kick from Wayne.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Tavares moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Tavares on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Tavares sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tavares is looking for a counter combo.
Wayne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tavares checks a low kick from Wayne.
Tavares was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wayne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wayne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tavares moves away from the strike by Wayne.
Tavares is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Wayne.
Wayne misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Tavares on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tavares!
Wayne throws a body shot but no joy.
Wayne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tavares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tavares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wayne misses with a body kick.
Wayne lands a head shot.
Wayne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wayne throws an off balance right hand
enabling Tavares to counter with a crisp jab.
Wayne lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Wayne dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Tavares's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
A swing and a miss from Wayne.
It looked like Tavares wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wayne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wayne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tavares on the side of the head.
Wayne is looking to chop away at Tavares's legs.
Tavares shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wayne swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tavares is looking to counter punch.
Tavares throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tavares just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne throws an overhand right that lands on Tavares's shoulder, as Tavares tries to avoid the shot.
Wayne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wayne throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Tavares counter with a right hand.
Tavares avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Tavares on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Tavares slips under a jab from Wayne.
Tavares takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Tavares sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Tavares on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tavares on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wayne. Wayne obviously looking to wear him down.
Wayne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tavares was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wayne throws a wild body kick that Tavares sees coming a mile off.
Tavares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wayne scores with a spinning back kick!
Tavares takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wayne swings widly with a right hand
and Tavares counters with a stiff right hand.
Wayne misses with a low kick.
Tavares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tavares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wayne.
Cristian Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lil Wayne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wayne misses with a hook.
Tavares throwing a counter right hand but Wayne manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Wayne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tavares on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tavares looks to throw the jab but Wayne is out of range.
Tavares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
Tavares throwing a counter right hand but Wayne manages to avoid it.
Tavares drops his hands momentarily and Wayne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tavares counters with a body kick that stops Wayne in his tracks momentarily.
Wayne digs a good hook to Tavares's body.
A cross from Wayne lands.
Wayne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Wayne misses. #T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wayne.
Tavares on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wayne. Wayne obviously looking to wear him down.
Wayne throws a chopping leg kick but Tavares manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Wayne looks to move away, Tavares throws a big counter combo but Wayne just gets out of the way.
Wayne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wayne.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Tavares takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wayne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wayne. That's going to slow Tavares down.
Wayne scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tavares in his tracks.
Wayne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Wayne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tavares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wayne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tavares fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tavares gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wayne misses with an uppercut. Tavares saw that one coming.
Wayne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Tavares misses the target.
Wayne looks to land a left hand but Tavares moved out of range nicely.
Tavares steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wayne. That one must have hurt.
Tavares checks a leg kick.
Wayne motions for Tavares to come forward. Wayne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tavares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lil Wayne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wayne 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lil Wayne!
Lil Wayne is the new featherweight champion!
An intense looking Lil Wayne took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I wonder if this sealed the deal for 1st place in Alliance Pyramid? Lets go see.'.
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Date: Jul 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hopkins.
Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins misses with a hook. Tavares ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Hopkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tavares takes a shot to the head.
Hopkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tavares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Tavares blocks it.
Hopkins blocks a body shot from Tavares.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Tavares tries to throw a body punch but Hopkins avoids it by throwing Tavares back against the cage.
Hopkins lands a nice uppercut.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Tavares can't find room to land a body shot as Hopkins controls the action.
I was talking to Hopkins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tavares swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares has a couple of punches blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Tavares.
#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hopkins.
Tavares scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins lands a slapping body shot.
Tavares connects with an inside leg kick.
Tavares scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hopkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Tavares throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins lands with a straight right. Tavares didn't see that one coming.
Tavares scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hopkins connects with a nice looking jab.
Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tavares misses with a double jab
and Hopkins counters with a left to the body.
Tavares thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hopkins's sensitive parts.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tavares doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Tavares lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2#
Hopkins misses with a hook. Tavares ducked under it nicely.
Hopkins misses with a jab to the body
and Tavares counters with a big head kick but Hopkins shrugs it off.
Tavares misses with a straight right.
Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Tavares with a hook.
Tavares connects with a crisp jab.
Tavares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tavares in his tracks.
Tavares takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tavares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tavares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hopkins tries to work over Tavares's front leg with a kick but Tavares checks it.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
Tavares just misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick
and Tavares counters with a leg kick.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins scores with the left hand. Tavares knows he should have avoided that one.
Hopkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Tavares slips the punch.
Hopkins clobbers Tavares with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hopkins blocks the body kick.
Tavares is looking to clinch but Hopkins is avoiding it.
Tavares throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
Tavares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tavares doesn't seem bothered though.
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavares.
Tavares staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tavares! But no joy.
Vinny Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hopkins swings for the body but Tavares moves out of range.
Hopkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tavares.
Hopkins cracks Tavares with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tavares closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins checks the leg kick.#T4#
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hopkins clobbers Tavares with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Tavares appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Hopkins lands.
Tavares scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hopkins drops his hands momentarily and Tavares takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tavares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Tavares lands a leg kick that knocks Hopkins off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tavares throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Tavares lands a nice looking body shot.
Tavares throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tavares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 Vinny Hopkins 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#
Tavares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.
Tavares needs to keep his hands up - Hopkins had a free shot at his head there.
Tavares throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tavares. Tavares obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL#
Hopkins has managed to clinch.
Tavares has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hopkins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tavares can turn it around.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hopkins.
Tavares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tavares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Tavares.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares tries to throw a body punch but Hopkins avoids it by throwing Tavares back against the cage.
Tavares jumps guard but Hopkins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tavares takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tavares tries a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
Hopkins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Tavares misses with a hook.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Tavares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tavares looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tavares was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tavares. #CL#
Hopkins moves into range and clinches up with Tavares.
Hopkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tavares backwards.
Tavares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins lands with a left to the head.
Hopkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tavares misses with a body punch.
Vinny Hopkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Tavares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopkins's elbow.
Tavares prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tavares lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Hopkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Hopkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Hopkins.
Hopkins blocking some punches.
Hopkins is trying to break the clinch but Tavares is controlling him.#BC#
Hopkins manages to break the clinch.
Tavares drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tavares misses with a straight right.
Hopkins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tavares slips a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Tavares counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Hopkins avoids it with no problem.
Tavares misses with a hook.
Tavares punishes Hopkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Cristian Tavares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tavares scores with a jab.
Tavares misses with a body shot.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Tavares sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tavares now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tavares takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Hopkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Tavares misses.
Tavares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins digs a good body shot into Tavares's ribs.
Tavares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tavares throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins throws a hook but Tavares avoids it easily.
Tavares misses the jab.
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Tavares throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Tavares drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tavares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tavares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target.
Tavares swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
#T4#
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Tavares slips the punch.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tavares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tavares misses with a straight right.
Hopkins slips a jab from Tavares.
Tavares throws a chopping leg kick but Hopkins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Hopkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tavares.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Tavares.
Tavares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tavares avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
A big right from Tavares misses.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tavares.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tavares throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Tavares walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Hopkins dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tavares was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Hopkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tavares.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Tavares misses.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tavares with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hopkins to score with a decent uppercut.
Hopkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tavares.
Hopkins half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavares is just out of range.
Tavares pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range and Tavares settles back down.
Tavares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hopkins.
Hopkins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tavares takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Tavares lands a jab to Hopkins's midsection.
Hopkins throws a shot from downtown. Tavares moves away and avoids it.
Tavares throws a body shot but no joy.
Tavares throws a series of strikes that have Hopkins backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Hopkins. That snapped Tavares's head back.
Hopkins checks a low kick from Tavares.
Tavares thumps Hopkins with a low kick.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavares.
As Tavares backs away, Hopkins returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hopkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tavares has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hopkins closes the distance but Tavares moves to the side
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tavares moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hopkins takes a swing at Tavares's ribcage but misses.
Tavares throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
Tavares misses with a left hand
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hopkins slips a jab from Tavares.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Hopkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Tavares circles away.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Tavares misses the jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tavares. Hopkins shrugs it off though. #T2#
Tavares throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Tavares there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares takes one to the chin there.
Tavares misses the shot to the body.
Tavares lands a jab.
Hopkins misses with a hook
and Tavares counters with a left to the body.
Tavares missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tavares throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins swings for the body but Tavares moves out of range.
Hopkins throws a leg kick that misses.
Tavares slips a jab from Hopkins.
The crowd cheers as Tavares lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hopkins doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
Tavares throws a right hand that misses
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tavares throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
Hopkins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tavares is able to avoid easily.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Tavares feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hopkins's calf.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hopkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hopkins lands a really nice looking cross but Tavares seems unphased.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Tavares's shoulder, as Tavares tries to avoid the shot.
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tavares thuds a left hand into Hopkins's body.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavares is just out of range.
Tavares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tavares.
A jab from Hopkins finds it's way through Tavares's defenses.
Hopkins throws a chopping leg kick but Tavares manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tavares misses with a left hand
and Tavares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tavares throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Tavares.
Tavares connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Tavares.
Hopkins clobbers Tavares with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins tries to counter by clinching up but Tavares breaks away and moves out of range.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins is looking to clinch.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tavares replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hopkins blocks it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hopkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Hopkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Hopkins rushes Tavares and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tavares swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Tavares.
Tavares misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Vinny Hopkins did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
#R4#
Tavares missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tavares throws a solid leg kick but Hopkins takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tavares.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tavares takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tavares takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tavares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Tavares misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
Tavares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hopkins.
Tavares misses with a looping right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tavares.
Tavares walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares blocks a jab.
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and Tavares counters with a stiff right hand.
Hopkins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hopkins to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target. #T1#
Tavares on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tavares takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Tavares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tavares looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Tavares checks the leg kick.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavares throws out the jab.
Tavares fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tavares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hopkins tries to clinch up.
Tavares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hopkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tavares.
Tavares connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hopkins's hands.
Tavares smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tavares scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavares tries to bum rush Hopkins with a series of wild strikes but Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Tavares clobbers Hopkins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hopkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hopkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Tavares misses.
Tavares on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Tavares loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Tavares blocks a leg kick.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Hopkins avoids it with no problem.
Tavares throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hopkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Tavares.
Tavares throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins. #CL#
Hopkins drives through and clinches with Tavares against the cage.
Hopkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3##BC#
Hopkins breaks the clinch.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tavares avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Tavares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tavares keeps the fight on the outside.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
It looked like Hopkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tavares throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
That kick from Hopkins tenderised Tavares's leg. Tavares is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tavares has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Hopkins has Tavares up against the cage in a clinch.
Hopkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Tavares won't allow it.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the side of Tavares's head.
A short left from Hopkins. #BC#
Hopkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hopkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
#T4#
Tavares thuds his shin into the meat of Hopkins's side.
Tavares moves out of range of the strikes.
Tavares throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopkins counters nicely by changing levels and landing 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!
Tavares tries to clinch up but Hopkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Hopkins dips to his left and cracks Tavares with an uppercut!
Tavares throws a right hand that Hopkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hopkins also avoids with ease.
Tavares checks a leg kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Tavares misses with a low kick.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Tavares feints a counter leg kick.
Good leg kick by Hopkins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tavares blocks a jab.
Tavares takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tavares throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hopkins walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavares.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Vinny Hopkins will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Tavares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Tavares shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Tavares slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Hopkins tests Tavares's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hopkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tavares moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tavares's hands.
Hopkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tavares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tavares throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Tavares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tavares darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Tavares keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tavares does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tavares stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hopkins tries a low kick but Tavares avoids it.
Tavares misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Tavares misses with a straight left.
Tavares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Tavares thuds a left hand into Hopkins's body.
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Tavares moved out of range.
Tavares lands a nice hook to Hopkins's body. Hopkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Tavares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Tavares releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavares manages to avoid it.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Tavares.
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Cristian Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Tavares is out of range.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Tavares.
Tavares lands a nice shot that snaps Hopkins's head back.
Tavares on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Hopkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Tavares decides to pull guard.
Hopkins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hopkins trying to control but Tavares is working from the bottom.
Tavares keeping full guard, as Hopkins tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tavares is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hopkins defends well.
Hopkins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vinny Hopkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Tavares has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Tavares has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hopkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hopkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Tavares working for submissions but it's allowed Hopkins to get to half guard.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tavares is pressing down on Hopkins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Tavares is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hopkins defends well.
Hopkins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopkins takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
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 Vinny Hopkins.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hopkins, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vinny Hopkins!
Vinny Hopkins retains his featherweight title!
Vinny Hopkins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
HFC 105 :Curran vs Palmer
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Tavares shoots in looking for a takedown. Hopkins tries to sprawl out of it but Tavares keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hopkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tavares throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavares is just out of range.
Tavares appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cristian Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tavares has time to react.
Hopkins digs a good hook to Tavares's body.
Tavares moves away from the strike by Hopkins.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Hopkins throws a hook but Tavares blocks it.
The crowd cheers as Hopkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tavares doesn't seem phased though.
Tavares just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Tavares.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hopkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tavares misses the target.
Tavares slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a hook but Tavares blocks it.
Tavares swings widly with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tavares is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
Tavares swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins throws a jab when Tavares was well out of range.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Tavares scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hopkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Tavares off the cage and back into range.
Tavares 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.
Tavares takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tavares lands with a good body shot.
Tavares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
Tavares takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tavares just misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Tavares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Tavares.
Tavares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Tavares attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tavares on the side of the head.
Tavares swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Tavares throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Tavares cracks Hopkins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Hopkins clinches up with Tavares and pushes him back against the cage.
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins. #BC2#
Hopkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tavares tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hopkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hopkins tests Tavares's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tavares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tavares avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tavares missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Tavares misses.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Tavares avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
Hopkins connects with a leg kick. Tavares looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Tavares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hopkins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tavares is looking to chop away at Hopkins's legs.
Nice defenses there by Hopkins.
Tavares closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hopkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tavares throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tavares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
Tavares was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Tavares misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Tavares feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hopkinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hopkins scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to the body from Tavares misses
and Hopkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hopkins throws a hook but Tavares blocks it.
Tavares throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tavares.
Hopkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tavares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.#T4#
Hopkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tavares at a distance.
Hopkins slips a jab from Tavares.
Hopkins needs to keep his hands up - Tavares had a free shot at his head there.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Tavares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tavares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
A cross from Hopkins lands.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
Hopkins is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tavares had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tavares is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Hopkins drives through and clinches with Tavares against the cage.
#BC2#
Hopkins breaks from the clinch.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Tavares.
Hopkins lands a jab to Tavares's midsection.
Tavares is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hopkins's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tavares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tavares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Hopkins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tavares scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hopkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Tavares looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tavares throws a good cross that connects.
Sloppy strikes from Tavares. Those never looked like landing.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the body.
Tavares lands a nice shot that snaps Hopkins's head back.
Hopkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tavares creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tavares fails to land.
Hopkins lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares tries to throw a body punch but Hopkins avoids it by throwing Tavares back against the cage.
Tavares misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Hopkins manages to break the clinch.
Tavares throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Tavares walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tavares misses with a straight right. #T1#
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Hopkins.
Tavares moves out of range of the strikes.
Tavares drops his hands momentarily and Hopkins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Hopkins moves into the clinch.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hopkins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tavares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tavares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tavares working aggressively here.
Tavares lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tavares.
Hopkins is trying to maintain a safe position but Tavares gets an underhook and turns Hopkins into the cage.
A short right from Tavares.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tavares blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Hopkins lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Hopkins moves into range and clinches up with Tavares.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike.
Tavares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tavares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopkins effectively controlling the action here.
Tavares lands with a short shot to the head.
Tavares lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hopkins.
Tavares struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
Tavares misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Tavares jumps guard but Hopkins stands there with Tavares around his waist. Tavares gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tavares can't find room to land a body shot as Hopkins controls the action.
#T3#
Hopkins looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Tavares lands a left hand.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tavares blocking some punches.
Tavares digs a right hand into Hopkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hopkins's gas tank.
Tavares throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hopkinss head.
Hopkins lands with a light punch inside.
Hopkins blocks a body shot from Tavares.
Tavares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Tavares lands a shoulder strike.
Tavares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavares works on Hopkins's body with a couple of short punches.
Tavares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tavares stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vinny Hopkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tavares works on Hopkins's body with a couple of short punches.
Tavares tries to throw a body punch but Hopkins avoids it by throwing Tavares back against the cage.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Tavares jumps guard but Hopkins stands there with Tavares around his waist. Tavares gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tavares tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hopkins just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cristian Tavares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tavares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tavares prevents Hopkins from breaking the clinch.
Hopkins blocks a body shot from Tavares.
Hopkins lands with a short head shot 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!
Tavares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Tavares.
Hopkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tavares cracks Hopkins with a nice body shot.
Tavares tries to pull guard but Hopkins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tavares lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Tavares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tavares blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Hopkins manages to break the clinch.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Tavares ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tavares can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Hopkins gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vinny Hopkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target.
Tavares misses with a straight right.
Tavares motions for Hopkins to come forward. Tavares throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Tavares there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tavares slips a jab from Hopkins.
Tavares listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tavares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hopkins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tavares keeps Hopkins at a distance using the push kick.
Hopkins connects with a leg kick. Tavares looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tavares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tavares chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tavares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.#CL2#
Hopkins clinches up against the cage.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tavares prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
Tavares lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Tavares.
#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hopkins.
Tavares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tavares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tavares works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tavares misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares has Hopkins pressed against the cage, preventing Hopkins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tavares working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Tavares has a couple of punches blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tavares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tavares misses with a body punch.
A short left from Hopkins.
Tavares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Tavares tries to pull guard but Hopkins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hopkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tavares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tavares.
A short right from Hopkins.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Tavares misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hopkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Tavares misses with a low kick.
Hopkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tavares.
Tavares on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tavares tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
Tavares just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Tavares moves into the clinch.
Tavares pushes Hopkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tavares tries to throw a body punch but Hopkins avoids it by throwing Tavares back against the cage.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Tavares avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Tavares blocks it.
Tavares misses with a punch on the inside.
Tavares blocking some punches.
Tavares swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Tavares lands a body punch.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tavares pushes Hopkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tavares lands with a light punch inside.
Hopkins misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Hopkins is trying to stall.
Tavares throws a head punch that misses.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Tavares blocks it.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopkins digs a right hand underneath Tavares's ribcage. Tavares let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Hopkins.
Tavares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tavares stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tavares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Hopkins breaks from the clinch.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Tavares.
#T4#
Tavares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hopkins in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins scores with a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Tavares.
Tavares throws a big shot that misses.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Tavares connects with a jab.
Tavares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Tavares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tavares cracks Hopkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tavares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins tests Tavares's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tavares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
A big left from Tavares misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristian Tavares clearly takes that round.
That's time! Tavares's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Tavares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Tavares misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Hopkins moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tavares.
A right handed body shot lands from Tavares.
Tavares throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hopkinss head.
Hopkins tries to circle away but Tavares has him pinned against the cage.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Tavares scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tavares tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
Tavares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tavares blocking some punches.
#T1#
Hopkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tavares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tavares tries to work over Hopkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
Tavares tries to work over Hopkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tavares throws a leg kick
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Hopkins clinches up against the cage.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tavares digs a right hand into Hopkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hopkins's gas tank.
Hopkins lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Tavares pulls guard.
Tavares trying to keep a closed guard but Hopkins is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Hopkins trying to control but Tavares is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Hopkins gets to his feet. Tavares looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jab from Tavares.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares misses with a body shot.
Tavares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tavares swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tavares lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hopkins takes a step back to recover.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavares.
Hopkins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tavares momentarily.
#T3#
Tavares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares is looking to slow Hopkins down with leg kicks.
Tavares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tavares tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hopkins is able to avoid easily.
Tavares throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Hopkins misses.#CL2#
Hopkins pushes Tavares up against the cage in a clinch.
Tavares misses with a body punch.
Tavares lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tavares pushes Hopkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tavares misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavares.
Hopkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hopkins blocks a body shot from Tavares.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Tavares controls the action.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Tavares misses with a punch to the body.
#T4##TD#
Tavares gets control of Hopkins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tavares will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hopkins being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Tavares is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hopkins defends well.
Tavares is trying to control the position but Hopkins postures up.
Hopkins looking to pass the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins postures up.
Hopkins wants to pass the guard but Tavares is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Cristian Tavares will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Hopkins swings for the body but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hopkins slips a jab from Tavares.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Tavares tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tavares works the jab nicely.
Cristian Tavares is winning the standup battle so far.
Tavares lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hopkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Tavares throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Tavares looks for the body kick but Hopkins saw that one coming.
Hopkins digs a good hook to Tavares's body.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Tavares's head but Tavares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tavares fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tavares looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tavares ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hopkins lands with a right hand. #T1#
Tavares on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tavares blocks a jab.
Tavares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavares is just out of range.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tavares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tavares chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tavares.
Tavares misses the jab.
Hopkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tavares on the side of the head.
Tavares misses with a low kick.
Hopkins misses with a hook
and Tavares counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tavares throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Hopkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
Hopkins swings widly with a right hand
and Tavares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tavares shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hopkins eats them both and turns towards Tavares to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hopkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tavares has time to react.
Tavares misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Hopkins throws a hook but Tavares avoids it easily.
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopkins swings widly with a right hand
and Tavares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tavares misses the jab.#CL2#
Hopkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Tavares tries to work over Hopkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tavares lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hopkins or not. #T3#
Tavares blocks a body shot from Hopkins.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavares.
Hopkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tavares struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tavares fails to land.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tavares tries to pull guard but Hopkins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tavares misses with the head strike.
Hopkins blocking some punches.
Hopkins lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
Tavares throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Hopkins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tavares takes one to the side of the head.
Tavares misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Tavares.
An attempted straight right counter from Tavares misses the target.#T4#
Tavares misses with a body shot
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Tavares shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hopkins but Hopkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tavares moves away from the strike by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a hook but Tavares avoids it easily.
Tavares throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tavares counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Tavares.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Tavares takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL2#
Hopkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Tavares ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tavares no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tavares trying to control the position.
Hopkins pushing down on Tavares's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice 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 Cristian Tavares.
I think Tavares 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 48:48
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vinny Hopkins!
Vinny Hopkins is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Vinny Hopkins made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
HFC 100:Curran vs Griffin
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Tavares misses with a low kick.
Scrubs tries to clinch but Tavares moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Tavares.
Scrubs moves out of range as Tavares strikes.
Scrubs misses with a body shot.
Tavares lands a nice hook to Scrubs's body. Scrubs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Scrubs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scrubs throws an overhand right that lands on Tavares's shoulder, as Tavares tries to avoid the shot.
Scrubs slips under a jab.
Tavares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scrubs lands with a hook. Tavares tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tavares lands a leg kick that knocks Scrubs off balance momentarily.
Nice cross by Tavares.
Tavares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scrubs.
Scrubs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scrubs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scrubs misses with a body shot
and Tavares counters with a left and a right that stings Scrubs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scrubs is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tavares with a body shot.
Scrubs catches Tavares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Scrubs misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Scrubs throws out a loose jab but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares throwing a counter right hand but Scrubs manages to avoid it.
A big left from Tavares misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scrubs! But no joy.
Scrubs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tavares.
Tavares connects with a solid leg kick.
Scrubs cracks Tavares with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tavares slips under a jab from Scrubs.
Tavares misses with a low kick.
#CL2#
Scrubs clinches.
Tavares prevents a body shot from Scrubs.
Tavares scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Tavares breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tavares circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scrubs scores with a nice head shot.
Tavares thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Scrubs if he has to take too many more of those.
Tavares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scrubs was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Tavares throws a hook but Scrubs avoids it easily.
Tavares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tavares. Scrubs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scrubs misses with an uppercut. Tavares saw that one coming.
Tavares throws a lazy uppercut
and Scrubs counters with a stiff right hand.
Tavares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Scrubs.
Tavares is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Scrubs's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scrubs moves away.
Scrubs slips a straight right by Tavares.
Tavares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scrubs let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tavares avoids the body shot from Scrubs.
Tavares takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Tavares misses. #CL2#
Scrubs instigates a clinch.
Tavares is trying to force a seperation but Scrubs has the dominant position.
Scrubs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Scrubs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
Scrubs prevents a body shot from Tavares.
Tavares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scrubs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tavares backwards. #TD#
Tavares manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T3#
Tavares working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Tavares is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Scrubs rolls with it to try and escape but Tavares cranks on the arm and Scrubs is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cristian Tavares!
Cristian Tavares retains his lightweight title!
Cristian Tavares thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HFC 98:Tavares vs Sang Seok
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
Tavares just misses with a punch to the body.
Seok throws a leg kick but Tavares sees it coming and moves out of range.
Seok connects with the punch.
Tavares moves out of range as Seok strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Tavares there.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seok manages to avoid it.
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seok.
Tavares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seok.#TD2#
Seok shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Seok showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Seok is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tavares doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Seok. #SUB2#
Seok seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Tavares regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tavares trying to keep a closed guard but Seok is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Tavares is looking to cinch up a triangle. Seok throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Tavares's body to avoid the submission. Tavares has instead reached around Seok's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Tavares arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cristian Tavares!
Cristian Tavares retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Cristian Tavares thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
HFC 95:Tavares vs Miller
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Miller moves forwards but Tavares connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Miller forces Tavares back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Tavares pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tavares sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Miller throws a leg kick but Tavares moved away.
A big right from Tavares misses.
Miller wants to counter with a clinch but Tavares pushes him away.
Miller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tavares is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Miller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tavares.
Miller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller blocks a jab.
Tavares misses with a straight left.
Miller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Miller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Miller misses the jab.
Tavares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tavares throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Tavares scores with a punch to the head.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Miller dives in and scores a takedown into Tavares's guard.
Tavares controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself.
Tavares wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Tavares is keeping the position.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Tavares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tavares is trying to keep Miller in close.
Tavares managing to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2#
Tavares avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miller wants to control from the top but Tavares keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Miller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tavares counters with a straight right hand.
Tavares stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miller.
Tavares lands with a shot to the body.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavares.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Miller looks for a takedown but Tavares sprawls well.
Cristian Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Miller.
Tavares circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Tavares misses the target.
Miller thuds a left hand into Tavares's body.#T3##TD2#
Miller shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tavares is trying to defend but Miller finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller throwing shots but Tavares is blocking nicely.
Tavares is pressing down on Miller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tavares working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Tavares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller postures up.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Tavares is keeping the position.
Tavares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Miller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miller pushes down on Tavares's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Miller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Miller tries to pass to full mount but Tavares defends it.
Tavares is controlling Miller's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tavares wants to control but Miller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tavares's head. #SUB2#
Miller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Miller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Miller 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#
Tavares throws a big shot that misses.
Tavares listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Miller clinches with his opponent.
Miller working aggressively here.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
I was talking to Tavares's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Miller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tavares just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tavares looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
Tavares lands with a right to the head.
Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tavares misses with a body punch.
Tavares works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tavares prevents a body shot from Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tavares is trying to break the clinch but Miller is controlling him.
Tavares tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
#BC#
Tavares breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cristian Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavares misses with a hook.
And Miller tries to counter it with a takedown but Tavares pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Good work by Tavares as he checks the leg kick.
Tavares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Miller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tavares rather than just go for the knockout.
Miller connects with a leg kick. Tavares looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavares.
Tavares lands with a shot to the body.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tavares lands a jab to the head.
Tavares throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Miller on the side of the head.
Miller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Miller takes one on the button.
Miller staying out of range there.
Miller lands a body shot.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tavares is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the liver by Miller. Beautiful body shot.
Tavares missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller tries to land a body kick
and Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miller scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Tavares lands an overhand right.
A big right from Tavares misses.
Miller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cristian Tavares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller throws a front kick aimed at Tavares's knee but Tavares avoids it well. #CL2#
Miller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tavares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavares wants to get back to striking at distance but Miller won't allow it.
Tavares misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tavares wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tavares lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
Miller gets control of Tavares's arms and successfully pulls guard. Miller will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tavares works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tavares is pressing down on Miller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miller is holding on for now.
Well, if Tavares is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Miller moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tavares pushes down on Miller's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Miller moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Miller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Miller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tavares doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tavares manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tavares sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tavares is one step ahead there.
Tavares not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Tavares got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tavares has managed to get both his arms back between Miller's legs - danger averted.
Tavares is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristian Tavares dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Tavares takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tavares lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Miller backs up against the cage.
Tavares blocks a jab.
Miller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tavares defends it nicely.
Cristian Tavares is winning the standup battle so far.
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavares is just out of range.
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tavares tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tavares to the ground. Tavares escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Tavares on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice jab there from Tavares. #T1#
Miller slips a jab and a cross from Tavares.
Miller feints the counter takedown.
Miller misses with a body kick.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Tavares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tavares.
Tavares takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab by Miller.
Miller throws a jab when Tavares was well out of range.
Miller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tavares keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tavares misses the shot to the body.
Miller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
Miller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tavares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T2#
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Miller lands with a kick to the ribs.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tavares as he avoids it easily.
Cristian Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Miller.
Tavares connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Miller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tavares has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tavares connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miller's hands.
Tavares throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Miller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tavares has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tavares.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller scores with a hook to the body. Tavares takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miller avoids the body shot from Tavares.
Tavares thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Miller misses with a jab to the body
and Tavares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tavares throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
so Miller counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tavares pulls Miller in close to his closed guard and prevents Miller from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tavares keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Miller slips nicely into half guard.
Tavares is looking to control Miller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tavares avoid being mounted?#T4##SUB#
Tavares looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miller throwing shots but Tavares is blocking nicely.
Tavares trying to control from the bottom.
Miller frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Miller lands a big shot there that rocks Tavares but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Miller breaks from Tavares's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares is looking to get to half guard.
Tavares is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Cristian Tavares did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
#R4#
Tavares lands a head shot.
A jab lands there for Tavares.
Miller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tavares takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tavares bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Miller's head.
Miller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Miller moves away from the strike by Tavares.
Miller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Miller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Tavares, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Tavares against the cage but Tavares circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tavares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
Tavares lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tavares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tavares just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Tavares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Miller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A cross from Tavares lands.
Miller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Miller swings for the body but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tavares throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.
Miller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Miller is looking to score with low kicks.
Tavares misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Miller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Miller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tavares throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and Miller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tavares wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
Ben Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Miller is working for a submission of some sort.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
#T2#
Miller wants to free his trapped foot but Tavares is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tavares is looking to control Miller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tavares avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Miller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tavares has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tavares is looking to control Miller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tavares avoid being mounted?#T3#
Miller is trying to control the action in half guard but Tavares is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tavares gets full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tavares is controlling Miller's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Tavares throws a big shot that misses.
Tavares works Miller's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavares throws out the jab.
Miller lands a right hook to the body.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Tavares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tavares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Tavares bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miller's head backwards.
Tavares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavares.
Tavares looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Cristian Tavares will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavares throws out the jab.
Tavares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Tavares misses the shot to the body.
Tavares throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Miller looks to throw a body kick
and Tavares counters with a nice uppercut.
Miller throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tavares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tavares misses with a two punch combination.
Tavares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tavares's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Miller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tavares scrambles back to his feet.
Tavares listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tavares lands with a good body shot.
Miller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Tavares gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Miller to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tavares pulls Miller in close to prevent any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Miller is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tavares is pulling down on Miller's head to control his posture.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Tavares is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Miller is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tavares is trying to keep Miller in close.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miller engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Tavares working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily.
Tavares trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
Ben Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Miller looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tavares swivels and escapes.
Tavares missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tavares jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tavares throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tavares tries to move into range but Miller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tavares 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.
Miller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Tavares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Tavares pushes him off.
Tavares with a jab.
Tavares throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tavares moves out of range of the body kick from Miller.
#T4#
A head kick from Miller lands but Tavares takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Miller is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tavares scores with a nice head shot.
Tavares is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Tavares misses the jab.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tavares misses with the combination.
Tavares missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tavares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miller misses with a body kick.
Tavares's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Miller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tavares scrambles back to his feet.
Tavares takes a jab right on the kisser.
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 Cristian Tavares.
I think Tavares 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cristian Tavares!
Cristian Tavares retains his featherweight title!
Cristian Tavares thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RBFC 90:Karjalainen vs Tavares
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1#
A low kick from Karjalainen is predictable there
and Tavares counters with a straight right hand.
Tavares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Karjalainen ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Karjalainen misses the target.
Tavares has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Karjalainen throws a sloppy head kick
and Tavares counters with a stiff right hand.
Tavares swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karjalainen.
Tavares connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares works the jab nicely.
Tavares misses with a two punch combination.
Karjalainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tavares counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Tavares lands with a nice body punch.
Tavares lands a glancing blow to the side of Karjalainen's head.
Tavares throws a right hand that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a good low kick that Tavares was not able to check.
Karjalainen thuds a left hand into Tavares's body.
Tavares lands with an uppercut that bounces Karjalainen off the cage and back into range.
Cristian Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karjalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavares throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Karjalainen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karjalainen.
Karjalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavares.
Karjalainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Karjalainen.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tavares.
Karjalainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karjalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Tavares finds it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tavares checks a leg kick.
Karjalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karjalainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3#
Tavares connects with a crisp jab.
Karjalainen ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Tavares is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Karjalainen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Karjalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tavares.
Tavares throws an overhand right that lands on Karjalainen's shoulder, as Karjalainen tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Karjalainen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tavares smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karjalainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Tavares counters with a straight right hand.
Tavares lands a nice shot that snaps Karjalainen's head back.
#T4#
Karjalainen drops his hands momentarily and Tavares takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Karjalainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karjalainen manages to avoid it.
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!
Karjalainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tavares lands with a nice body punch.
Tavares lands a nice shot to the body.
Karjalainen checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristian Tavares dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Karjalainen avoids the body shot from Tavares.
It looked like Karjalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cristian Tavares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tavares lands with a right hand.
Karjalainen takes one to the chin there.
That kick from Karjalainen tenderised Tavares's leg. Tavares is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tavares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tavares scores with a jab to the body.
Karjalainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares scores with a nice head shot.
Karjalainen avoids the body shot from Tavares.
Tavares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karjalainen.
Karjalainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Karjalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tavares's calf.
Cristian Tavares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karjalainen tries to land a front kick but Tavares steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tavares scores with a decent looking hook.
Karjalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavares manages to avoid it.
Tavares connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karjalainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tavares misses the shot to the body.
Karjalainen is looking to counter punch.
Jab by Tavares.#T2#
Tavares comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Tavares. Beautiful body shot.
Karjalainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares throws a right hand that misses
and Karjalainen counters with an outside leg kick.
Karjalainen misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Tavares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karjalainen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T3#
Karjalainen slips under a jab.
Karjalainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tavares jabs Karjalainen right on the nose. Karjalainen blinks but takes it well.
Tavares lands a body shot.
Karjalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tavares.
Tavares scores with the left hand. Karjalainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Tavares misses the shot to the body.
Karjalainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Tavares to counter with a crisp jab.
Tavares lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karjalainen at a distance.
#T4##TD#
Karjalainen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tavares looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares is trying to get back to half guard.
Tavares is still trying to improve position.
Tavares avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Karjalainen.
Karjalainen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Karjalainen working the strikes but Tavares uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Tavares wants to control but Karjalainen is keeping busy.
Karjalainen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tavares reverses the position - he's now on top in Karjalainen's guard.
Karjalainen looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristian Tavares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Tavares dips to his left and cracks Karjalainen with an uppercut!
Tavares throws a jab but it's blocked by Karjalainen.
Tavares lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karjalainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Tavares misses with a lunging right hand
and Karjalainen counters with a good low kick that Tavares was not able to check.
Karjalainen swings widly with a right hand
and Tavares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tavares takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karjalainen wants to land a leg kick but Tavares is out of range.
A low kick from Karjalainen is predictable there
and Karjalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Karjalainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karjalainen needs to keep his hands up - Tavares had a free shot at his head there.
Tavares slips a straight right by Karjalainen.
Tavares scores with a jab to the body.
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karjalainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tavares falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karjalainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tavares throws a body punch but Karjalainen moves out of range. #T2#
Tavares throws a shot to the body.
Tavares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karjalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tavares lands a nice shot to the body.
Tavares takes a swing at Karjalainen's ribcage but misses.
Karjalainen 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 seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karjalainen looks for the body kick but Tavares saw that one coming.
Tavares looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karjalainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T3#
Karjalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Tavares cracks Karjalainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Karjalainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Cristian Tavares has been cut.
Tavares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karjalainen.
Tavares lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Karjalainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Karjalainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karjalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tavares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Karjalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tavares just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKarjalainen.
Tavares bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tavares moves out of range of the body kick from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen misses with a shot to the body
and Tavares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tavares lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares thuds his right hand into Karjalainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Karjalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavares.
A counter left hand to the body from Karjalainen misses its target.
Tavares looks to throw the jab but Karjalainen is out of range.
Karjalainen throwing a counter right hand but Tavares manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristian Tavares really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cristian Tavares's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Karjalainen ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Karjalainen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karjalainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karjalainen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tavares connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karjalainen scrambles back to his feet.
Tavares scores with a jab. Karjalainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tavares tries to land a front kick but Karjalainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tavares lands with a hook. Karjalainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen walks into a straight right hand from Tavares.
Karjalainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Tavares misses with a hook.
Tavares misses with a hook to the body
and Karjalainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karjalainen moves out of range as Tavares strikes.
Tavares throws a right hand that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karjalainen tries to bum rush Tavares with a series of wild strikes but Tavares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karjalainen scores with a nice right hand.
Tavares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karjalainen.
Tavares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karjalainen.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
Tavares turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karjalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Tavares misses with a hook
and Karjalainen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tavares punishes Karjalainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Karjalainen has his takedown stuffed
and Tavares counters with a nice low kick that buckles Karjalainen's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karjalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tavares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Tavares is looking to slow Karjalainen down with leg kicks.
Tavares keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tavares checks a low kick from Karjalainen.
Tavares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karjalainen.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karjalainen 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 Tavares has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tavares and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Karjalainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tavares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Tavares cracks Karjalainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tavares lands with a right hand.
Karjalainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A shot to the body from Tavares misses
and Karjalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karjalainen throws out a leg kick but Tavares moves out of range and Karjalainen only half commits.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karjalainen manages to avoid it.
Karjalainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tavares misses with an uppercut
#KD#
and Karjalainen counters with a nice right hand that sends Tavares toppling to the canvas! Tavares scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Karjalainen finish him?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Cristian Tavares will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cristian Tavares's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Karjalainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tavares. Tavares obviously looking to wear him down.
Karjalainen drops his hands momentarily and Tavares takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tavares throws a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tavares scores with a hook to the body. Karjalainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tavares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tavares blocks a head kick by Karjalainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karjalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Karjalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavares is just out of range.#T1#
Tavares misses with a lunging right hand
and Karjalainen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Karjalainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
Tavares lands a jab to the nose.
Tavares slips under a jab from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tavares takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tavares moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Karjalainen drops his hands momentarily and Tavares takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Teemu Karjalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tavares misses with a body shot
and Karjalainen counters with a nice body kick.
Tavares uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karjalainen has time to react.
Karjalainen ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Karjalainen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tavares works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karjalainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tavares throws a jab but it's blocked by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karjalainen, as that shot connected.
#T3#
Karjalainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tavares counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tavares lands with a right hand.
Tavares throws a leg kick but Karjalainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Karjalainen tried to counter with a leg kick but Tavares avoided it.
Tavares jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karjalainen with a body shot.
Tavares scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karjalainen doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Tavares stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tavares scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Karjalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tavares.
Tavares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tavares jabs Karjalainen right on the nose. Karjalainen blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karjalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Karjalainen misses its target.
Tavares lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karjalainen at a distance.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick
and Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karjalainen throws a leg kick
and Tavares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cristian Tavares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tavares 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cristian Tavares!
Cristian Tavares is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Cristian Tavares thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
RBFC 84:Tavares vs Yamamoto 2
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Yamamoto blocks a jab.
Tavares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yamamoto tries to counter by closing the distance.
Yamamoto staying out of range there.
Tavares misses with a lunging right hand
and Yamamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yamamoto throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares moves out of range of the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tavares connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yamamoto's hands.
Yamamoto blocks a jab.
Tavares looks to land a right hand but Yamamoto moved out of range.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yamamoto slips a jab and a cross from Tavares.
Tavares throws out a loose jab but Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tavares misses with a straight left.
Yamamoto is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Tavares scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tavares tests Yamamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Yamamoto has Tavares up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Yamamoto lands a hook that snaps the head of Tavares backwards.
A hook to the body from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses with some punches.
Tavares digs a right hand into Yamamoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yamamoto's gas tank.
Tavares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamamoto looking to stall.
Yamamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses with some punches.
Yamamoto misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Tavares fails to land.
Yamamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavares controls his hands.
Tavares lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards. #T2#
Yamamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares prevents a body shot from Yamamoto.
A hook to the body from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tavares.
Yamamoto misses with some punches.
Yamamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tavares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamamoto leaning against his opponent.
Tavares throws a head punch that misses.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Tavares controls the action.
A hook to the body from Yamamoto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamamoto lands an uppercut.
Yamamoto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yamamoto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tavares misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Yamamoto.
#T3#
Yamamoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tavares lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yamamoto or not.
Yamamoto is trying to maintain a safe position but Tavares gets an underhook and turns Yamamoto into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Yamamoto as the two fighters clinch.
I was talking to Tavares's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yamamoto tries to work over Tavares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamamoto digs a right hand into Tavares's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tavares's gas tank.
Yamamoto misses with a body punch.
Yamamoto is stalling here.
Tavares misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto blocks a body shot from Tavares.
Yamamoto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yamamoto tries a body shot but Tavares blocks it.
Yamamoto working aggressively here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yamamoto.#T4#
Yamamoto looking to stall.
Tavares misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tavares.
Yamamoto scores with a shoulder strike.
Tavares blocking some punches.
Yamamoto wants to stall.
Yamamoto lands with a right to the head.
Tavares lands a left hand.
Tavares misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Tavares.
Tavares tries to work over Yamamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yamamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yamamoto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kotetsu Yamamoto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tavares throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yamamoto punishes Tavares's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Yamamoto gets a clinch.
Yamamoto blocks a body shot from Tavares.
Yamamoto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yamamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tavares prevents a body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tavares gets through Yamamoto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yamamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yamamoto misses with the head strike.
Tavares lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares working aggressively here.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tavares working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yamamoto has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tavares seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Yamamoto can turn it around.
Yamamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Yamamoto - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yamamoto working aggressively here.
Kotetsu Yamamoto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Tavares avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Tavares controls the action.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavares can't find room to land a body shot as Yamamoto controls the action.
Tavares lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yamamoto.
Tavares softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tavares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yamamoto.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Tavares controls the action.
Tavares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamamoto's elbow.
Tavares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Tavares tries to work over Yamamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tavares throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yamamoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yamamoto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yamamoto tries a body shot but Tavares blocks it.
Yamamoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yamamoto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tavares.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamamoto tries a body shot but Tavares blocks it.
Yamamoto presses Tavares against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavares lands a shoulder strike.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Yamamoto in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Tavares avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage.
Yamamoto lands with a short shot to the head.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Tavares avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage. #T3#
Yamamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Come on Yamamoto - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yamamoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yamamoto misses with a punch on the inside.
Tavares blocks a body shot from Yamamoto.
Tavares scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tavares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamamoto misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tavares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamamoto misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands a shot to the body.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Tavares controls the action.
#T4#
Yamamoto taking a breather.
Yamamoto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tavares backwards.
Yamamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
Yamamoto tries to stall but Tavares uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tavares prevents a body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto tries to work over Tavares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamamoto throws a head punch that misses.
Yamamoto throws a head punch that misses.
Yamamoto lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamamoto misses with some punches.
Tavares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tavares's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Yamamoto works Tavares's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Yamamoto.
Tavares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamamoto moves out of range as Tavares strikes.
Yamamoto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yamamoto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Tavares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto moves away from the strike by Tavares.
Tavares throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tavares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yamamoto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Yamamoto clinches up with Tavares and pushes him back against the cage.
Yamamoto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tavares backwards.
Yamamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Tavares.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamamoto's elbow.
Yamamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavares controls his hands.
#T1#
Tavares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yamamoto controlling the action here for a moment.
Tavares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamamoto's elbow.
Tavares lands a nice uppercut.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Tavares controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Tavares.
Yamamoto working aggressively here.
Tavares lands a body punch.
Yamamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavares controls his hands.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Yamamoto fails to land.
Yamamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
Yamamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Yamamoto blocks a body shot from Tavares.
Tavares misses with a punch on the inside.
Tavares lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
Tavares stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yamamoto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Yamamoto.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tavares blocks a body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tavares digs a right hand into Yamamoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yamamoto's gas tank.
Yamamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tavares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
Yamamoto misses with the head strike.
#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tavares.
Tavares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yamamoto lands a shoulder strike.
Yamamoto lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Tavares - that landed with a thud.
Yamamoto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yamamoto blocking some punches.
Yamamoto is looking to control Tavares's arms but Tavares gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yamamoto has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tavares fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tavares.
Yamamoto blocks a body shot from Tavares.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tavares.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavares.
Tavares misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamamoto.
Tavares misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Tavares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tavares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamamoto's elbow.
Yamamoto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yamamoto prevents a body shot from Tavares.
Yamamoto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tavares can't find room to land a body shot as Yamamoto controls the action.
Yamamoto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tavares is keeping busy.
Yamamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tavares backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamoto lands a hook that snaps the head of Tavares backwards.
Tavares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamamoto is looking to control Tavares's arms but Tavares gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yamamoto has his back to the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yamamoto misses with a body punch.
Tavares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Cristian Tavares did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Yamamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tavares looks to land a right hand but Yamamoto moved out of range.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Yamamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavares throws out the jab.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamamoto throws a lazy uppercut
and Tavares counters with a right hand to the body.
Cristian Tavares is winning the standup battle so far.
Tavares looks to throw the jab but Yamamoto is out of range.
Tavares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yamamoto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tavares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Yamamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavares.#T1#
Yamamoto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tavares rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yamamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tavares scores with a decent looking hook.
Tavares swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamamoto.
Tavares scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yamamoto doesn't seem bothered though.
Tavares slips under a jab.
Yamamoto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tavares rather than just go for the knockout.
Tavares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yamamoto is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamamoto misses with a straight left.
Tavares throws a big shot that misses.
Yamamoto lands a nice looking body shot.
Tavares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tavares avoids the body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto slips a jab from Tavares.#T2#
Tavares needs to keep his hands up - Yamamoto had a free shot at his head there.
Tavares throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamamoto slips a straight right by Tavares.
Yamamoto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tavares doesn't seem bothered though.
Yamamoto lunges at Tavares with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tavares's hand.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tavares manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yamamoto moves away from the strike by Tavares.
Yamamoto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tavares stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
An inside leg kick from Tavares misses.
Yamamoto loads up on a big right hand but Tavares slips the punch.
Tavares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamamoto cracks a nice hook into Tavares's ribs.
Yamamoto missing with a left hand there. Tavares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Tavares misses the target.
Tavares scores with a jab.
Tavares takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yamamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Tavares scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yamamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavares manages to avoid it.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Yamamoto ducks down to avoid it.
Yamamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavares.
Yamamoto lands a right hook to the body.
Tavares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamamoto.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.
Yamamoto tries to counter with a clinch but Tavares shakes him off and moves away.
Tavares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamamoto.
Tavares avoids the body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto cracks a nice hook into Tavares's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
Yamamoto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tavares connects with a body shot that sends Yamamoto's belly button to the back.
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Yamamoto misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Tavares misses with a leg kick.
Tavares misses with a straight right.
Yamamoto avoids the body shot from Tavares.
Yamamoto lands a nice hook to Tavares's body. Tavares takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamamoto wants to clinch up but Tavares keeps it at a distance.
Yamamoto works Tavares's body with a nice hook.
Yamamoto defending well as Tavares loads up on a big left hand.
Tavares avoids the body shot from Yamamoto.
Tavares thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Yamamoto misses.
Tavares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamamoto misses with an uppercut. Tavares saw that one coming.
Tavares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tavares throws a good cross that connects.
Tavares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A lazy left from Yamamoto finds it's target.
Tavares staying out of range there.
Tavares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tavares lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Cristian Tavares 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Yamamoto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yamamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Tavares's shoulder, as Tavares tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamamoto. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamamoto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yamamoto slips under a jab from Tavares.
Tavares scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tavares thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD#
Tavares lands a left and a right that send Yamamoto crashing to the mat, dazed. Tavares thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Yamamoto is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamamoto switches off momentarily and Tavares cracks him with a monster right hand! Yamamoto topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Tavares dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Tavares!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cristian Tavares!
Cristian Tavares retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Cristian Tavares thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
HFC 77:Hellmuth vs Tsuruta 2
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Yamamoto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tavares throws a leg kick #TD#
and Yamamoto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tavares seems keen to control Yamamoto's posture.
Yamamoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Tavares has wrist control.
Tavares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yamamoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tavares looking to control.
Tavares avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tavares working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavares trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Tavares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamamoto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Yamamoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tavares controls Yamamoto momentarily but Yamamoto frees himself. #SUB2#
Tavares has his feet on Yamamoto's thighs here. He's pushed Yamamoto off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Yamamoto screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cristian Tavares!
Cristian Tavares is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Cristian Tavares thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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HFC 72:Tsuruta vs Milne
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Tavares has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Costa.
Costa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tavares at a distance.
Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Tavares misses with a body shot.
Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Tavares with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tavares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Costa walks into a stiff left hand from Tavares.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Costa ducks down to avoid it.
Costa slips a straight right by Tavares.
Tavares connects with a body shot.
Tavares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tavares misses with a kick to the body.
Tavares throws a shot from downtown. Costa moves away and avoids it.
Costa throws out a counter right but Tavares avoids it with no problem.
Costa checks a low kick from Tavares.#T1#
Tavares misses with a wild combination.
Costa checks a leg kick.
Costa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tavares throws a right hand that Costa ducks under and follows up with a left that Costa also avoids with ease.
Costa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tavares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tavares throws a jab when Costa was well out of range.
Costa scores with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tavares, as that shot connected.
Tavares throws a jab but it's blocked by Costa.
Costa misses with a wild body shot.
Costa throws a head kick that misses
and Tavares counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jab from Tavares.
Cristian Tavares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Costa lands a really nice looking cross but Tavares seems unphased.
#T2#
Tavares swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Costa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Costa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Tavares looking for a guillotine here but Costa defends easily.
Tavares controlling Costa's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa trying to control but Tavares is working from the bottom.
Tavares trying to control the position here.
Tavares trying to control the position.
#T3#
Costa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tavares swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tavares is controlling Costa's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Costa looking to pass the guard.
Tavares controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tavares seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Costa throws a hook but Tavares avoids it easily.
Costa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Costa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tavares swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Costa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tavares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Costa walks into a left hand.
Tavares lands with an uppercut that bounces Costa off the cage and back into range.
Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Tavares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Tavares throws a push kick but Costa slaps the foot to one side.
A big left from Tavares misses.
Tavares is looking to score with low kicks.
Tavares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristian Tavares dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tavares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tavares lands a jab to Costa's midsection.
Costa blocks a low kick nicely.
Costa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Tavares is predictable there
and Costa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tavares misses with a hook. Costa ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Costa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tavares misses with an uppercut.
Costa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tavares digs a good hook to Costa's body.
Costa misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tavares throws a poor cross that misses
and Tavares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Costa looks to land a right hand but Tavares moved out of range.
Costa moves out of range as Tavares strikes.#T1#
Tavares slips under a jab.
Costa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
A clash of legs there as Costa blocks the low kick.
Tavares throws a hook but Costa blocks it.
A big left from Tavares misses.
A little jabbing left from Costa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Costa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tavares finds it's way round the side to connect with Costa's head.
Costa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cristian Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavares misses with a hook
and Costa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target.
Costa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tavares with a body shot.
Tavares connects with a body shot.
Costa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tavares.
Costa staying out of range there.#T2#
Costa slips under a jab from Tavares.
Tavares throws a good cross that connects.
Tavares connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa connects with a body shot that sends Tavares's belly button to the back.
Tavares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Costa can do to turn this around?
Tavares fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tavares takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tavares throws a hook but Costa blocks it.
Costa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tavares lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tavares throws a body kick that misses.
Costa avoids a kick to the body.
Tavares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Costa.#T3#
Costa tries a head kick but it misses.
Tavares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tavares misses with a straight left.
Costa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tavares!
Costa lands a slapping body shot.
A good leg kick by Tavares.
Tavares connects with a right hand. Costa shakes it off.
Costa moves out of range of the body kick from Tavares.
Costa moves away from the strike by Tavares.
Costa misses with a body shot.
Costa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Costa throws a leg kick but Tavares sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tavares jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Tavares moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Costa.#CL2#
Costa clinches.
Costa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tavares misses with a punch on the inside.
Tavares throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Costas head.
Costa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tavares fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Costa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cristian Tavares is winning the standup battle so far.
Costa takes one on the button.
An inside leg kick from Tavares misses.
An inside leg kick from Tavares misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristian Tavares 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Costa 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.
Tavares 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.
#ROC#
Costa is rocked!
Good work by Costa as he checks the leg kick.
Costa is still on wobbly legs! Can Tavares finish him?
Costa moves forwards but Tavares connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tavares cracks Costa with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Costa tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Tavares pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Costa is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cristian Tavares!
Cristian Tavares decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Epic Hype Night 2: Overload
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Brophy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tavares misses with an uppercut.
Tavares works Brophy's body with a nice hook.
Tavares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brophy.
Brophy throws a hook but Tavares blocks it.
Brophy tries to land a leg kick but Tavares saw it coming and moves away.
Brophy throws a series of punches but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares misses with a kick to the body.
Brophy is looking to counter punch.
Tavares misses with a body kick.
Tavares checks a low kick from Brophy.
Brophy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tavares is out of range.
The fighters circling - Tavares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tavares fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tavares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tavares digs a good body shot into Brophy's ribs.#T1#
Brophy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tavares. Tavares obviously looking to wear him down.
Tavares slips a straight right by Brophy.
Brophy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brophy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tavares's hands.
Tavares misses the body punch
and Brophy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tavares has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Brophy throws a poor cross that misses
and Tavares counters with a leg kick.
Brophy misses with a body shot.
Tavares appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brophy throws a nice looking combination but Tavares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tavares appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brophy 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.
Tavares misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Brophy misses.
Tavares throws out a loose jab but Brophy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Brophy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brophy slips a jab from Tavares.
Brophy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tavares.
Brophy misses with a straight right.
Tavares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Tavares defending well as Brophy loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares throws a hook to the side of Brophy's head but Brophy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brophy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brophy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tavares pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brophy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tavares.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tavares. Brophy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tavares tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tavares throws a wild body kick that Brophy sees coming a mile off.
Brophy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tavares. That one must have hurt.
Tavares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brophy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brophy blocks a jab.
Tavares throws a leg kick
and Brophy counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot by Tavares.
Brophy connects with a jab.#T3#
Tavares fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brophy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brophy lands a jab to the head.
Tavares throws a good cross that connects.
Cristian Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavares throws the left hand but Brophy avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Brophy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brophy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tavares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tavares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brophy.
Brophy with a hook.
Tavares moves out of range as Brophy strikes.
Brophy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tavares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brophy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tavares lands a leg kick that knocks Brophy off balance momentarily.
Tavares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brophy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brophy throws a leg kick which misses Tavares's front leg but catches the back leg as Tavares tries to avoid it. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares throws a body punch but Brophy moves out of range.
Tavares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brophy.
Tavares misses with a looping right.
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brophy.
Brophy connects with a crisp jab.
Brophy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tavares lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target.
Tavares lands with a nice body punch.
Tavares looks to land a right hand but Brophy moved out of range.
Brophy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Brophy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavares.
It looked like Brophy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brophy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tavares is out of range.
Tavares misses with a leg kick
and Brophy counters with a nice uppercut.
Tavares throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cristian Tavares 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#
Tavares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brophy.
Brophy needs to keep his hands up - Tavares had a free shot at his head there.
A big right from Brophy misses.
Tavares swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tavares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Tavares rushes Brophy and presses him up against the cage.
Tavares tries a body shot but Brophy blocks it.
Brophy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brophy scores with a shot to the side of Tavares's head.
Brophy misses with a punch on the inside.
Tavares blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares prevents Brophy from breaking the clinch.
Brophy blocks an uppercut.
Tavares lands a nice uppercut.
Tavares can't find room to land a body shot as Brophy controls the action.
Tavares scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brophy digs a right hand into Tavares's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tavares's gas tank. #T1#
Tavares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Brophy.
Tavares scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brophy misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Brophy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tavares cracks a nice hook into Brophy's ribs.
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Brophy moved out of range nicely.
Tavares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tavares moves out of range as Brophy strikes.
Tavares scores with a hook.
Tavares throws a nice looking combination but Brophy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.
A jab from Brophy misses.
A left and a right from Tavares both land. Nice combination. #T2#
Tavares throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brophy scores with a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Tavares clinches up with Brophy and pushes him back against the cage.
Tavares tries a body shot but Brophy blocks it.
Tavares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tavares lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavares. #BC#
Brophy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tavares scores with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brophy checks a leg kick.
Brophy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brophy connects with a right hand. Tavares shakes it off.
Brophy throws an overhand right that lands on Tavares's shoulder, as Tavares tries to avoid the shot.
Tavares slips a straight right by Brophy.
Tavares cracks Brophy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Brophy tried to score with a low kick but Tavares checks it.
Tavares throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tavares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tavares misses with a lunging right hand
and Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brophy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tavares throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brophy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tavares.
Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tavares misses with a hook
and Brophy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brophy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tavares throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Brophy misses the target.
Tavares just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Brophy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tavares catches Brophy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tavares misses the jab.#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!
A low kick from Tavares is predictable there
and Brophy counters with a stiff right hand.
Tavares misses with a low kick as Brophy jumps back.
Brophy throws a front kick aimed at Tavares's knee but Tavares avoids it well.
A jab from Tavares misses.
Brophy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
Tavares jabs Brophy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tavares throws a series of punches but Brophy avoids them all with ease.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brophy looks to land a right hand but Tavares moved out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Tavares there.
Tavares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cristian Tavares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brophy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tavares backs up against the cage.
#CUT#
It looks like Cristian Tavares has been cut.
Tavares tries a low kick but Brophy avoids it.
Tavares is looking to clinch.
Tavares misses the body punch
and Brophy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristian Tavares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cristian Tavares'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Brophy misses the target.
Brophy misses with a hook. Tavares ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Tavares instigates a clinch.
Brophy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tavares backwards.
Tavares struggles to land a body shot inside as Brophy controls his hands.
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Brophy.
Brophy lands with a light punch inside.
Tavares blocks an uppercut.
Brophy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tavares backwards.
Brophy tries to throw a body punch but Tavares avoids it by throwing Brophy back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brophy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
Tavares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brophy tries a body shot but Tavares blocks it.
Tavares tries to work over Brophy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brophy working aggressively here.
#T1#
Brophy misses with some punches.
Tavares misses with a body punch.
Brophy lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tavares.
Tavares makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Brophy.
Brophy throws a punch but it's blocked by Tavares.
Tavares lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brophy.
Brophy misses with the head strike.
Brophy blocking some punches.
Brophy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tavares misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brophy.
Brophy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tavares lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Davie Brophy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brophy blocks a body shot from Tavares.
Brophy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brophy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brophy can't find room to land a body shot as Tavares controls the action.
Brophy 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!
Tavares lands a hook that snaps the head of Brophy backwards.
Brophy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brophy lands with a short shot to the head.
Brophy swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Brophy breaks the clinch.
Tavares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tavares scores with a hook.
Brophy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Brophy throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Tavares.
A swing and a miss from Brophy.
Tavares doesn't manage to clinch there - Brophy circles away.
Tavares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brophy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brophy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brophy loads up on a big right hand but Tavares slips the punch.
Nice cross by Tavares.
Tavares feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brophy's calf.
A low kick from Tavares misses
and Brophy counters with a straight right hand.
Brophy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.#T4#
Brophy blocks a leg kick.
Brophy is looking to counter punch.
Brophy throws a jab but it's blocked by Tavares.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares misses with a body shot.
Brophy walks into a stiff left hand from Tavares.
Brophy takes one to the chin there.
Tavares connects with a high kick.
Brophy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tavares lands with a good body shot.
Brophy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brophy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brophy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Brophy misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brophy checks a leg kick.
Tavares delivers a nice body kick.
Tavares walks into a stiff left hand from Brophy.
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 Davie Brophy.
I think Tavares 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cristian Tavares!
A relieved looking Cristian Tavares thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
G #40 Beaumont vs Boagrius 2
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Tavares looks to land a combination but Altair avoids it well.
Altair misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares misses with a lunging right hand
and Altair counters with a right hand to the body.
Tavares checks a low kick from Altair.
Tavares tried to counter with a leg kick but Altair avoided it.
A clash of legs there as Tavares blocks the low kick.
Tavares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tavares paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tavares blocks a leg kick.
Tavares moves out of range of the body kick.
Tavares lands a nice leg kick that just misses Altair's sensitive parts.
Tavares scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Altair lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tavares at a distance.
Altair scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tavares doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tavares cracks Altair with an open hand slap.
Altair fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tavares has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tavares misses with an uppercut
and Altair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tavares pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tavares seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Tavares misses with a hook. Altair ducked under it nicely.
Altair tries to land a body kick
and Tavares counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tavares 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 Altair has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Altair and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Altair moves away.
Altair throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Altair stuns Tavares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tavares misses with a straight left.
As Tavares backs off Altair throws a huge counter combo but Tavares manages to avoid it all.
Tavares dips to his left and cracks Altair with an uppercut!
Tavares misses with a body shot
and Altair counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tavares's knee momentarily.
Tavares connects with an inside leg kick.
Tavares lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tavares. Altair does a little dance to reset his feet.
Altair tries a quick counter leg kick but Tavares is wise to it.
Tavares swings for the body but Altair moves out of range.
Tavares moves out of range of the body kick from Altair.
Altair throws a head kick that half lands.
Altair is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tavares rather than just go for the knockout.
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!
Tavares with a jab.
Tavares takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T2#
Tavares looks to land a right hand but Altair moved out of range.
Altair uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
Altair shapes to counter with a head kick.
Altair waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tavares.
Altair throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Altair looks to land a right hand but Tavares moved out of range.
Altair ducks right into an uppercut from Tavares.
Tavares looks to land a right hand but Altair moved out of range.
Altair checks a leg kick.
Tavares slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tavares attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Altair takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tavares fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Altair checks it well.
Altair throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Altair scores with a push kick.
Tavares turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
Altair replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tavares blocks it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Altair.
#T3#
Tavares throws a shot to the body.
Altair blocks a jab.
Tavares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Altair throws a half hearted mid kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Tavares.
Altair slips under a jab.
Altair takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Altair is just out of range.
Altair throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Altair lands with a straight right. Tavares didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Altair misses.
Tavares thows a leg kick but Altair checks it
and Altair counters with a left to the body.
Tavares feints and then cracks Altair's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Altair down.
Tavares throws a predictable looking body shot
and Altair counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares looks to throw the jab but Altair is out of range.
Tavares misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Altair counters with a body kick.#T4#
Altair slips under a jab from Tavares.
Tavares moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Altair fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tavares on the side of the head.
Altair lands a leg kick that knocks Tavares off balance momentarily.
Tavares is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Altair tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tavares pivots, looking for a leg kick but Altair is out of range and Tavares settles back down.
Tavares 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.
Cristian Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavares walks forward, straight into a front kick from Altair.
Altair wants to land a leg kick but Tavares is out of range.
Altair dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tavares. That did some damage!
Altair fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tavares.
A leg kick checked by Tavares.
Tavares scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Altair doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Altair connects with a leg kick. Tavares looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Altair connects with a nice looking jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tavares checks a leg kick.
Tavares lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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 Cristian Tavares 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#
Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tavares throws a front kick aimed at Altair's knee but Altair avoids it well.
Altair looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Altair misses.
Tavares lands a jab to the nose.
Altair showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tavares.
Altair tried to score with a low kick but Tavares checks it.
Altair moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Cristian Tavares has been cut.
Tavares throws a body shot but no joy.
Altair connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tavares's hands.
Good work by Tavares as he checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Altair.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Altair blocks the leg kick.
Altair moves out of range of the body kick from Tavares.
Tavares lands a nice looking body shot.
Altair has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tavares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tavares scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Altair throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Altair takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tavares misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Tavares misses
and Altair counters with a thumping low kick.
Altair stuns Tavares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tavares cracks Altair with a right hand to the side of the head.
Altair misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Altair misses its intended target.
Tavares throws a body punch but Altair moves out of range.
Altair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavares.
Altair misses with a wild body shot.
Altair throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tavares takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Altair scores with a nice right hand.
Tavares looks to throw the jab but Altair is out of range.
Altair throws a sloppy head kick and Tavares moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Altair throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2#
Altair scores with the left hand. Tavares knows he should have avoided that one.
Tavares with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tavares is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tavares 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.
Tavares 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.
Tavares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Altair.
An attempted straight right counter from Tavares misses the target.
Tavares throws a hook but Altair avoids it easily.
Altair throws out a counter right but Tavares avoids it with no problem.
Cristian Tavares is winning the standup battle so far.
A leg kick checked by Altair.
Altair looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Altair looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tavares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Altair thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tavares if he has to take too many more of those.
Altair takes a swing at Tavares's ribcage but misses.
Tavares throws a body punch but Altair moves out of range.
Tavares throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tavares scores with a punch to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tavares. That's going to slow Altair down.
Altair ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Altair pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Altair walks into a stiff left hand from Tavares.#T3#
Altair misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tavares.
Tavares misses with an uppercut. Altair saw that one coming.
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Altair moved out of range nicely.
Altair swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tavares misses with a body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Altair moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Altair takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Altair misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Altair's head backwards.
Tavares lands a two punch combo.
A good leg kick by Altair.
Altair misses with a hook.
Tavares scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Altair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavares.
Both fighters circling a little - Altair finishes the exchange with a kick 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!
Tavares moves out of range of the body kick.
Tavares throws a hook but Altair blocks it.
Altair has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Tavares lands a jab to the head.
Altair throws a leg kick but Tavares sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tavares throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Altair moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Altair.
Altair lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Altair throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tavares stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Altair throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tavares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Altair throws out a loose jab but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Altair throws a right hand that misses
and Tavares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tavares misses with a hook to the body
letting Altair counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tavares takes a jab right on the kisser.
Altair throws a body shot but no joy.
Tavares tests Altair's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Decent striking displayed by Tavares there.
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 Cristian Tavares will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cristian Tavares's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tavares bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Altair lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tavares moves out of range of the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Altair checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A clash of legs there as Altair blocks the low kick.
A shot to the body from Tavares misses
and Altair counters with a nice body shot.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Altair manages to avoid it.
Altair dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tavares. That did some damage!
Tavares swings away with a body shot that misses
and Altair counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Altair was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Tavares swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Altair counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares misses with a low kick.
Tavares cracks Altair with a good jab.
Tavares misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Tavares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Tavares misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Altair.#T1#
Tavares avoids the body shot from Altair.
Tavares misses with a low kick as Altair jumps back.
Altair tries to land a front kick but Tavares steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tavares defending well as Altair loads up on a big left hand.
Tavares avoids the body shot from Altair.
Altair throws a lazy head kick
and Tavares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tavares misses with a body shot.
Tavares swings widly with a right hand
and Altair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Altair throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Altair thumps Tavares with a low kick.
A jab from Tavares misses.
Tavares rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Altair makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tavares checks a leg kick.
Tavares scores with a jab. Altair acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tavares checks a low kick from Altair.
Altair throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T2#
Tavares connects 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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Altair. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tavares throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Altair connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tavares. Tavares circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Altair comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tavares takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Altair takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Altair bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tavares connects with the punch.
Altair explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tavares wants to land a leg kick but Altair is out of range.
Tavares walks into a stiff left hand from Altair.
A low kick from Tavares misses
and Altair counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
An inside leg kick from Tavares misses.
Tavares swings for the body but Altair moves out of range.
#T3#
Tavares throws a leg kick that is checked
and Altair counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Altair misses with a body shot.
Altair throws a poor cross that misses
and Tavares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Altair throws a low kick, looking for Tavares's leg but Tavares calmly moves out of range.
Tavares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Altair misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Tavares tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tavares.
Tavares throws a right hand that misses
and Altair counters with a nice uppercut.
Altair staying out of range there.
Altair looks to land a right hand but Tavares moved out of range.
Tavares smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Altair jabs at Tavares's body.
Altair throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares staying out of range there.
Tavares lands with a straight right. Altair didn't see that one coming.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares throws a body punch but Altair moves out of range.
Tavares blocks a head kick by Altair.
Altair throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Altair defending well as Tavares loads up on a big left hand.
Altair scores with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Altair thumps Tavares with a low kick.
Tavares misses with a left hand
and Altair counters with a low kick, right behind Tavares 's knee.
Altair keeps Tavares at a distance using the push kick.
Tavares fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anton Altair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tavares checks a leg kick.
Altair 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 crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tavares thuds his right hand into Altair's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tavares checks a leg kick nicely.
Tavares misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Altair comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tavares 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cristian Tavares!
Cristian Tavares thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Anton Altair spoke after the fight, saying 'Newcombe had luck this time. Next time I will Knock out his head. '.
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G #38 Karter vs Brophy
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Tavares lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ching.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ching was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Ching on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tavares. Tavares obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Tavares misses.
A jab from Tavares finds it's way through Ching's defenses.
Ching throws a body shot but no joy.
It appears Tavares was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ching cracks Tavares with a good jab.
Ching bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ching throws a wild body kick that Tavares sees coming a mile off.
Ching throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tavares.
Tavares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ching.
Tavares lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tavares lands a leg kick that knocks Ching off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares misses with a straight left.
Tavares lands a nice shot that snaps Ching's head back.
Ching dives in for a single leg takedown but Tavares sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ching slips a jab from Tavares.
Tavares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ching.
Tavares lands a body shot.
Tavares throws the left hand but Ching avoids the punch easily.
Ching steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Tavares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ching throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tavares.
Tavares with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ching keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tavares walks into a left hand.
Ching dives in and grabs Tavares's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tavares pushes down on Ching's head and hops out.
Ching tries to clinch up but Tavares circles away and keeps his distance.
Ching looks to land a left hand but Tavares moved out of range nicely.
Ching misses with a body punch
enabling Tavares to counter with a crisp jab.
Ching uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Tavares lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ching at a distance.
Tavares scores with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Ching.
Tavares seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Good exchange - Ching coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Ching forces Tavares back against the cage and clinches.
Ching throws a punch but it's blocked by Tavares.
Tavares tries a body shot but Ching blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Ching.
#T2#
Tavares misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Tavares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tavares lands the left hand.
Nice shot by Tavares.
Ching throws a hook but Tavares blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Tavares misses its target.
Ching staying out of range there.
Tavares defending well as Ching loads up on a big left hand.
Ching misses with a straight left.
Tavares half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tavares misses with a hook.
Ching misses with a looping right.
Tavares connects with a solid leg kick.
Ching tries to clinch up.
Ching staying out of range there.
It seemed like Ching was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ching takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tavares scores with a punch to the head.
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ching takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tavares cracks Ching with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Ching on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tavares throws a leg kick but Ching checks it.
Tavares on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ching tries to move into range but Tavares moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tavares slips under a jab from Ching.
Tavares takes a swing at Ching's ribcage but misses.
Ching swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ching shoots in looking for a takedown. Tavares tries to sprawl out of it but Ching keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tavares manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cristian Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ching Ching.
Ching throws a head kick that misses.
Tavares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tavares shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tavares lands a body shot.
Ching misses with a double jab.
Tavares's corner calls for a 1-2. Tavares obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tavares scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares scores with a body shot.
Tavares turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
A clash of legs there as Ching blocks the low kick.
Tavares missing with a left hand there. Ching was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tavares is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ching takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ching.
Tavares scores with a shot to the body.
Ching tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tavares manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tavares jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tavares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ching throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ching manages to avoid it.
Tavares misses with a body shot.
Ching looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ching throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tavares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Tavares.
Tavares lands a slapping body shot.
Tavares scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ching doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristian Tavares dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Tavares misses.
Tavares tests Ching's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tavares misses with a low kick.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ching manages to avoid it.
Ching scores with a nice right hand.
Tavares fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ching is out of range.
Tavares swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ching cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tavares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tavares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ching scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tavares takes a swing at Ching's ribcage but misses.
Tavares moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tavares throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ching bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tavares's head backwards.
Ching closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ching attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Tavares darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ching tries to clinch up.
Ching thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ching throws a wild body kick that Tavares sees coming a mile off.
Ching with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tavares counters with a right hand to the body.
Donk. Tavares catches Ching right on the button with a cross.
Ching avoids the body shot from Tavares.
Ching swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ching tries to clinch there but Tavares circles away.
Cristian Tavares is winning the standup battle so far.
Tavares misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Ching on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ching on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ching clobbers Tavares with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
Ching takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tavares staying out of range there.
Ching takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ching throws a body shot but no joy.
Tavares is looking to chop away at Ching's legs.
Ching's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Ching jabs Tavares to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ching jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tavares misses with a double jab.
Ching lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ching scores with a punch to the head.
Tavares throws the left hand but Ching avoids the punch easily.
Tavares lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tavares scoring well with a low kick there.
Ching takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tavares swings for the body but Ching moves out of range.
Tavares looks to land a right hand but Ching moved out of range.
Ching connects with a body shot.
Tavares misses the shot to the body.
Ching displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tavares avoids the head kick by Ching.
Tavares works Ching's body with a nice hook.
Ching misses with the combination.
#T3#
Tavares showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ching.
Some bone on bone action there as Ching checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tavares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ching can do to turn this around?
Tavares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ching.
A shot to the body from Ching misses
letting Tavares counter with a right hand.
Ching throws a wild body kick that Tavares sees coming a mile off.
Tavares scores with the left hand. Ching knows he should have avoided that one.
Tavares moves out of range as Ching strikes.
Ching misses with a double jab
and Tavares counters with a straight right hand.
Ching throws a leg kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Tavares - just one landing.
Tavares cracks a nice hook into Ching's ribs.
Ching slips under a jab from Tavares.
Tavares takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ching blocks a low kick nicely.
Tavares sizes up Ching with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ching uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tavares has time to react.
Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Ching is just out of range.
Tavares misses with a hook. Ching ducked under it nicely.
Tavares slips under a jab.
Ching blocks a low kick nicely.
Tavares takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cristian Tavares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tavares throws a lazy right hand but Ching sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ching defending well as Tavares loads up on a big left hand.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ching moves away.
Ching has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tavares connects with a body shot that sends Ching's belly button to the back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tavares darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tavares keeps the fight on the outside.
Tavares jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tavares throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tavares connects with an inside leg kick.
Tavares lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ching at a distance.
Ching uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristian Tavares dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tavares misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tavares, as that shot connected.
Ching throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ching misses with an uppercut. Tavares saw that one coming.
A jab from Ching finds it's way through Tavares's defenses.
Ching looks to throw the jab but Tavares is out of range.
Ching throws a leg kick but Tavares sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ching blocks the body kick.
Ching swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ching catches Tavares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tavares jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tavares looks to land a body kick but Ching moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ching on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Ching misses the target.
Ching displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavares throws out the jab.
Tavares scores with a leg kick.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ching moves away.#T1#
A lazy left from Tavares finds it's target.
A jab lands there for Tavares.
Tavares scores with a nice head shot.
Ching misses with a right hand
and Tavares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some bone on bone action there as Ching checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tavares looks for the body kick but Ching saw that one coming.
Ching tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tavares was well out of range. Poor timing from Ching.
Tavares throws a lazy body kick
letting Ching counter with a right hand.
Ching takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tavares with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tavares throws a series of punches but Ching avoids them all with ease.
Ching throws a jab but it's blocked by Tavares.
A big left from Ching misses.
Tavares bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares slips a jab from Ching.
Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Ching is just out of range.
Ching lands a nice shot that snaps Tavares's head back.
#T2#
Ching throws a series of punches but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tavares takes a swing at Ching's ribcage but misses.
Tavares checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ching takes one to the side of the head.
Ching walks into a straight right hand from Tavares.
Ching on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tavares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ching.
Tavares misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tavares 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 Ching has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ching and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ching ducks right into an uppercut from Tavares.
A jab from Ching misses.
Tavares feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tavares attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tavares scores with a jab to the head.
Tavares throws a leg kick that misses.
Ching uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tavares throws a leg kick but Ching checks it. #T3#
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ching is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tavares is looking to land body kicks.
Tavares is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ching lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tavares thuds his right hand into Ching's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tavares punishes Ching's body with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tavares.
Tavares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ching.
Tavares swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tavares thuds his right hand into Ching's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Ching does it's job there.
Nice defenses there by Tavares.
Tavares throws a lazy right hand but Ching sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ching swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ching misses with a hook. Tavares ducked under it nicely.
Ching throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tavares staying out of range there.
Tavares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Tavares lands a head shot.
Tavares ducks right into an uppercut from Ching.
Ching stuns Tavares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good exchange - Ching coming out on top.
Tavares scores with a kick to the body.
Tavares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ching throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ching walks into a left hand.
Ching shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tavares sprawls well. Tavares wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ching gets slowly back to his feet.
Ching takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tavares misses with a hook. Ching ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tavares throws out a powerful jab.
Ching misses with an uppercut
and Tavares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tavares fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ching Ching has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tavares slips under a jab from Ching.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cristian Tavares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tavares, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cristian Tavares!
Cristian Tavares thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Taylor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tavares looks to land a combination but Taylor avoids it well. #CL#
Tavares moves into the clinch.
Tavares prevents a body shot from Taylor.
Tavares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tavares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Taylor jumps guard but Tavares turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tavares is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taylor is defending well for now.
Tavares blocks an uppercut.
Taylor prevents a body shot from Tavares.
Tavares misses with a knee to the head.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tavares just stands there and leans against the cage.
I was talking to Tavares's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Taylor misses with some punches.
Taylor lands with a light punch inside.
Tavares avoiding damage.
Taylor has a couple of punches blocked by Tavares.
#TD2#
Taylor pulls guard successfully.
Taylor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taylor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Tavares trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor is trying to keep Tavares in close.
Tavares engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tavares wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tavares leaves Taylor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cristian Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Taylor.
A leg kick checked by Tavares.
Taylor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL#
Tavares clinches.
Still in the clinch, Taylor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tavares trying to land knees to the body.
Taylor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tavares pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Taylor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tavares gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Taylor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Taylor fails to pull guard.
Taylor managing to block the knees to the body from Tavares.
Taylor trying to control the position but instead, Tavares has worked for underhooks and has pushed Taylor into the cage.
Taylor misses with some punches.
Tavares working Taylor over with knees to the body.#T3#
Tavares prevents the takedown attempt.
Taylor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tavares misses with an elbow over the top.
Taylor wants a takedown but no success here.
Taylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tavares misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taylor.
Taylor misses with some punches.
Taylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Tavares won't allow it.
Tavares makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taylor fails to pull guard.
Tavares lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Taylor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tavares controlling the action here for a moment.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavares controls his hands.
#T4#
Tavares is struggling to control the position.
Taylor has a couple of punches blocked by Tavares.
Taylor trying to stall but Tavares improves his position.
Taylor wants to stall.
Taylor is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Tavares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Taylor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tavares walks away with a smile on his face. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tavares throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
Tavares scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC#
Taylor is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tavares measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Taylor! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Cristian Tavares!
Cristian Tavares thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Glen Taylor was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck all you bitches!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Nikon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tavares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Sekonic Nikon has been cut.
Tavares jabs at Nikon's body.
Tavares cracks Nikon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tavares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tavares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nikon.
Tavares throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Nikon shoots in and gets a takedown into Tavares's guard.
Nikon tries to free his leg and advance position but Tavares is retaining full guard.
Nikon throws an elbow that misses. Tavares uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nikon's guard. Nice move by Tavares!#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tavares trying to control but Nikon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nikon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB2#
Nikon working for a triangle but Tavares defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Nikon working for a triangle but Tavares defends it easily.
Nikon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tavares 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.
Tavares advances to half guard.
Nikon has hold of Tavares's hands but Tavares slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tavares is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Tavares wants to work for an arm triangle but Nikon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Tavares working over Nikon with some ground and pound. Nikon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nikon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tavares scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tavares is nestled in close to Nikon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#
Nikon is rocked!#SUB#
Tavares in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Nikon tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tavares!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cristian Tavares!
Our winner, Cristian Tavares, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Roman walks into a stiff left hand from Tavares.
Roman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#
Roman is rocked!
Roman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tavares counters with a huge left! Roman is in big trouble! He's backing up but Tavares isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Roman from any more damage. A dominating finish by Tavares!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cristian Tavares!
During a confident post fight interview, Cristian Tavares thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
VCL Fight Night: 31
Date: Apr 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Andrei shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tavares is trying to defend but Andrei finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tavares manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Tavares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tavares controls Andrei momentarily but Andrei frees himself.
Andrei must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Andrei is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tavares has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Andrei is looking to defend but Tavares has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Andrei! Tavares pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Andrei taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cristian Tavares!
Cristian Tavares thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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