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Event: TWGC 29 (170lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Apr 17, 2020

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 1792 p4p, 97 weight class) and Segey Taranin (ranked 3297 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wasa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Welcome To The Jungle. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.




177 cm
43 yrs
145 lbs



166 cm
36 yrs
159 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 18 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Segey Taranin!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Taranin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Taranin gets underhooks to prevent Wasa's takedown attempt.

Taranin decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasa being controlled here momentarily.
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taranin is keeping the position for now.
Wasa is working hard here to advance position.
Wasa stays in close to Taranin's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin keeping full guard, as Wasa tries to pass.
Taranin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Taranin looking for a guillotine here but Wasa defends easily.
Wasa 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.
Taranin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taranin pulls Wasa in to control the position.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taranin swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wasa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taranin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wasa has managed to get both his arms back between Taranin's legs - danger averted.
Wasa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Taranin is keeping the position.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Taranin keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taranin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wasa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wasa controlling the action here.
Wasa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Taranin!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (3) vs (0) Taranin
Taranin is looking to get to half guard.
Wasa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taranin working to try and regain half guard.
Taranin is just holding on here. Wasa manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (6) vs (0) Taranin
Wasa avoiding Taranin 's attempts to control his hands.

Wasa working for the choke.
Taranin wants to control his opponent's hands but Wasa gets his hands free.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Wasa.
Wasa keeps control of the position as Taranin tries to break free.

Taranin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wasa's arms.
Taranin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Taranin is in a bad position with Wasa working for a choke. Taranin manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (6) vs (2) Taranin
Wasa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (8) vs (2) Taranin

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Taranin keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Taranin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Taranin is keeping the position.
Wasa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taranin controls Wasa momentarily but Wasa frees himself.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Taranin is keeping the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Taranin is looking for a triangle but Wasa pushes his legs off easily.
Wasa 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taranin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wasa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Taranin pulls Wasa in close to prevent any damage.
Wasa preventing the sweep.

Taranin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wasa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Taranin working for a triangle but Wasa defends it easily.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Taranin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wasa passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (11) vs (2) Taranin
Wasa wants to control but Taranin is keeping him busy.

Wasa is trying to get an arm triangle but Taranin is defending well.
A lull in the action here.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Taranin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taranin regains half guard.
Taranin trying to control but Wasa postures up.
Taranin tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Taranin!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (14) vs (2) Taranin
Taranin has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (17) vs (2) Taranin

Wasa looking to break Taranin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Taranin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wasa will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Wasa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Wasa is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Taranin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wasa.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying to control momentarily.
Wasa controls the position.
Will Wasa go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Taranin breaks Wasa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (17) vs (4) Taranin

Wasa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taranin defends it easily.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Taranin is fighting to break Wasa's control of his arms but Wasa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wasa looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasa, not yet.
Wasa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (19) vs (4) Taranin
Taranin controlling the position well.
Taranin is looking for a sweep. Wasa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa controlling the action here.
Wasa is pressing down on Taranin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taranin is holding on for now.
Taranin tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg.
Wasa is stalling here. Taranin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wasa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Taranin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wasa (19) vs (8) Taranin
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasa is trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa takes the fight on points by 19 to 8.
A very excited looking Masa Wasa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: ICS 21     
Date:   Apr 05, 2020
#R1##TD2#
Taranin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matsunaga to the mat! Matsunaga manages to get full guard.
Matsunaga has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Taranin won't allow Matsunaga to sweep him here. #SUB#
Taranin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taranin postures up. #SUB#
Matsunaga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taranin defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga is trying to control the position but Taranin postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsunaga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taranin throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Matsunaga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matsunaga is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Matsunaga 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.
Matsunaga trying to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Taranin distracts Matsunaga with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Matsunaga being controlled here, momentarily.
Matsunaga wants to stand up but Taranin is controlling him. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Matsunaga keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Taranin doesn't manage to clinch there - Matsunaga circles away.
Matsunaga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Taranin misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Taranin cracks Matsunaga with a good jab.
Taranin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsunaga finds it's way round the side to connect with Taranin's head.
Matsunaga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Taranin misses with a double jab.
Taranin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Taranin looks to land a right hand but Matsunaga moved out of range.
Matsunaga connects with a single shot there.
Jab, jab by Matsunaga - just one landing.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taranin.
Taranin tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsunaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matsunaga slaps away a takedown attempt from Taranin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matsunaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taranin.#T3##CL2#
Taranin closes the distance and clinches.
Matsunaga working aggressively here.
Matsunaga misses with some punches.
Matsunaga scores with a shot to the side of Taranin's head.
Taranin jumps guard but Matsunaga stands there with Taranin around his waist. Taranin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Segey Taranin.
Taranin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Matsunaga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taranin backwards.
Matsunaga lands an uppercut.
Matsunaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsunaga scores with a shoulder strike.
Matsunaga lands a right hand.
Taranin tries to stall but Matsunaga uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Matsunaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Taranin is working for takedown but Matsunaga is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch on the inside from Matsunaga fails to land.
Taranin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Taranin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matsunaga smiles and moves away.
Matsunaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga keeps Taranin at a distance using the push kick.
Taranin tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsunaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matsunaga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taranin. Taranin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Taranin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Matsunaga has one foot on Taranin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A swing and a miss from Taranin.
Matsunaga half committed to a counter leg kick.
Matsunaga tests Taranin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taranin wants to clinch up but Matsunaga keeps it at a distance.
Matsunaga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taranin. Taranin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taranin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Taranin misses.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taranin closes the distance and clinches up with Matsunaga, looking for a takedown. Taranin pushes Matsunaga against the cage but Matsunaga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matsunaga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matsunaga swats away the attempt to clinch by Taranin.
Matsunaga 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.
Matsunaga throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Taranin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matsunaga pinned against the cage. Matsunaga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Taranin darts in and clinches Matsunaga up against the cage.
Matsunaga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matsunaga throws a head punch that misses.
Matsunaga is pressed up against the cage. Taranin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matsunaga down to the mat. Matsunaga avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Taranin digs a good body shot into Matsunaga's ribs.
Matsunaga with a jab.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Taranin.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Taranin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taranin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Matsunaga defends it well.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Taranin's shoulder, as Taranin tries to avoid the shot.
Taranin feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Taranin uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Taranin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matsunaga, pushing him back against the cage.
Matsunaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taranin misses with a punch on the inside.
Futoshi Matsunaga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taranin blocks an uppercut.
Taranin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Matsunaga gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Segey Taranin.
Taranin blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Taranin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Matsunaga is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Matsunaga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Taranin goes for a takedown attempt but Matsunaga pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
It looks like Matsunaga has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Matsunaga moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#
Taranin is rocked!
Matsunaga feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Taranins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Taranin is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsunaga finish him?
Taranin gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Matsunaga gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Futoshi Matsunaga!
After winning the bout, Futoshi Matsunaga thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: TR12: FW GP ROUND 1     
Date:   Feb 29, 2020
#R1##TD2#
Taranin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Experiment Il looking for a sweep. Not yet Experiment Il, not yet.
Taranin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Taranin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Taranin tries to advance position but instead Experiment Il slips a leg back in to half guard.
Experiment Il is looking to control Taranin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Experiment Il avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Experiment Il has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taranin is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Experiment Il is controlling Taranin's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Taranin seems to be working for a kimura but Experiment Il defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Taranin is working for a kimura but Experiment Il is defending it quite comfortably.
Experiment Il wants to improve his position but Taranin is controlling well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Experiment Il is working hard here to advance position.
Experiment Il avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taranin.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Taranin lands a nice short elbow.
Experiment Il works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taranin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taranin throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Experiment Il is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taranin defends well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Taranin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Experiment Il preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Experiment Il preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Taranin defending well as Experiment Il loads up on a big left hand.
Taranin tries to close the distance and clinch but Experiment Il swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taranin lands with a shot to the body.
Taranin throws a hook but Experiment Il avoids it easily.
Taranin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Taranin throws a lazy right hand but Experiment Il sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Taranin looks to move away, Experiment Il throws a big counter combo but Taranin just gets out of the way.
Taranin shoots for a takedown but Experiment Il saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good shot there by Taranin.#T4#
Experiment Il misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Taranin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Experiment Il!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Experiment Il sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment Il moves into full guard.
Experiment Il bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taranin's guard. #REVR#
Taranin wants to sweep but no luck.
Experiment Il content to stall in guard here.
Taranin wants to control but Experiment Il passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Segey Taranin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Taranin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Experiment Il throwing a counter right hand but Taranin manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taranin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taranin throws a lazy right hand but Experiment Il sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taranin shoots in but Experiment Il avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Experiment Il darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Taranin takes one to the side of the head. #ROC#
Taranin is rocked!
We've been told by Experiment Il's head coaches at Secret Lab that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Experiment Il shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Taranin takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Experiment Il sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Taranin bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Finnish Experiment Il!
A very excited looking Finnish Experiment Il made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 03, 2020
#R1#
Baracuta throws a sloppy head kick and Taranin moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Baracuta.
Baracuta swings widly with a right hand
enabling Taranin to counter with a crisp jab.
Taranin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Some wild striking there from Baracuta.
Baracuta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taranin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taranin connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baracuta.
Baracuta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Baracuta misses #TD#
and Taranin counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taranin cracks Baracuta with a big right hand but Baracuta just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Baracuta is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Taranin working the ground and pound from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baracuta can do anything to dispel that myth.
Taranin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Taranin staying calm.
An elbow from Taranin crashes against the mat.
Taranin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Baracuta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taranin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Taranin advances to mount.
Taranin working the ground and pound effectively. #SUB#
Baracuta has left one of his arms exposed and Taranin doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Baracuta screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Segey Taranin!
Segey Taranin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 25, 2019
#R1#
Jab, jab by Taranin - just one landing.
Oddie throws a head kick but Taranin moves out of range.
Taranin moves out of range of the strikes.
Taranin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bill Oddie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oddie throws a sloppy head kick
and Oddie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oddie throws a right hand that Taranin ducks under and follows up with a left that Taranin also avoids with ease.
Oddie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taranin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taranin avoids the head kick by Oddie.
Taranin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oddie.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taranin, as that shot connected.
Oddie throws a solid leg kick but Taranin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Oddie.
Taranin lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oddie throws a hook but Taranin blocks it.
Oddie throws a head kick that Taranin semi-blocks.
Oddie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A punch combination from Oddie misses. #TD#
Taranin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Oddie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taranin. #T1#
Oddie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taranin.
Oddie is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oddie told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Taranin is thwarting Oddie's attempts to control the position.
Taranin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oddie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Taranin connects with a nice short shot to Oddie's temple.
Taranin prevents Oddie from improving his position.
Oddie pushes Taranin off looking to stand but Taranin dives back in and keeps control.
Taranin is keen to just control but Oddie is a slippery customer.
Taranin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Taranin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oddie is trying to stand up here but Taranin is controlling him well.
Oddie wants to stand back up but Taranin manages to pass into side control.
Oddie wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Oddie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Taranin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oddie is trying to get back to his feet.
Taranin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Taranin working the head and body with strikes.
Oddie tries to bench press Taranin off him but Taranin keeps the position. #SUB#
Taranin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Taranin taking a breather here.
Taranin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Oddie is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Oddie dodges the ground and pound from Taranin.
Oddie is trying to control Taranin's posture but Taranin avoids it.
The ground and pound from Taranin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Oddie struggling a bit here.
Taranin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Taranin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Segey Taranin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Taranin avoids the head kick by Oddie.
Oddie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Taranin looks to land a left hand but Oddie moved out of range nicely.
Taranin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oddie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Taranin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taranin swinging wildly here.
Bill Oddie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oddie is looking to chop away at Taranin's legs.
Oddie swinging wildly here.
Taranin avoids the head kick by Oddie.
Oddie throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Oddie. Those never looked like landing.
Taranin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taranin slips under a jab.
A lazy left from Taranin finds it's target.
Taranin blocks a head kick by Oddie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taranin throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Oddie throws a sloppy head kick and Taranin moves out of range easily.
Taranin scores with a hook.
Oddie throws a head kick but Taranin moves out of range. #TD#
Taranin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Oddie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Taranin is in Oddie's guard.
Oddie is trying to keep Taranin in close.
Taranin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taranin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Taranin throwing strikes from guard but Oddie blocks nicely.
Taranin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oddie has momentary wrist control but Taranin slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Oddie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taranin is controlling him.
Taranin wants to pass the guard but Oddie is keeping the position.
Taranin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taranin preventing the sweep.
Oddie is still trying to improve position.
Taranin is working Oddie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Taranin scoring with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taranin stops Oddie from standing up.
Taranin stands up over Oddie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3##SUB2#
Oddie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taranin distracts Oddie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Taranin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oddie can do to turn this around?
Taranin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taranin works over Oddie with some ground and pound from guard.
Taranin stands up over Oddie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Taranin cracks Oddie with a solid left hand.
Oddie wants to get back to his feet but Taranin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taranin's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Taranin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Oddie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taranin works over Oddie with some ground and pound from guard.
Oddie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taranin is controlling him.
Taranin throws a big elbow that misses.
Oddie looking for a sweep. Not yet Oddie, not yet.
Taranin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oddie's head.
Segey Taranin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oddie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Oddie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taranin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Segey Taranin 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#
Oddie slips a jab from Taranin.
Oddie throws a looping overhand right but Taranin ducks down to avoid it.
Taranin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taranin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oddie connects with a high kick. #TD#
Taranin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Oddie was covering up waiting for the punch and Taranin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Taranin works over Oddie with some ground and pound from guard.
Taranin throwing strikes but missing.
Taranin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oddie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oddie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taranin. #T1#
Taranin is in close to Oddie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taranin pushes down on Oddie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Taranin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oddie wants to get back to his feet.
Taranin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oddie's head.
Taranin prevents Oddie from standing back up.
Oddie tries to get to full guard but Taranin has control of the leg. #SUB#
Taranin is looking for a kimura but Oddie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taranin to get the leverage.
Bill Oddie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Taranin thows a huge punch but Oddie dodges it nicely.
Taranin is thwarting Oddie's attempts to control the position.
Oddie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taranin.
Oddie is trying to get back to full guard.
Segey Taranin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taranin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oddie keeps working.
Taranin tries to pass to full mount but Oddie defends it.
Oddie gets back to full guard. #T3#
Taranin connects with a couple of short punches.
Taranin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Oddie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taranin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taranin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taranin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oddie's head.
Taranin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Taranin stopping the sweep attempt from Oddie.
Oddie wants to stand up but Taranin is controlling him.
Taranin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Taranin is working Oddie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Taranin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Oddie is trying to keep Taranin in close.
Oddie keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
Taranin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Oddie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taranin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taranin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

And that's the end of the fight!
Segey Taranin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taranin, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Segey Taranin!

Our winner, Segey Taranin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Madness Clown Chao 17     
Date:   Dec 22, 2019
#R1#
A combination from Taranin does no damage.
Cubbedge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Cubbedge closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Taranin to the mat! Taranin manages to get full guard.
Cubbedge passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Taranin trying to remain calm as Cubbedge controls from the top position.
Cubbedge is looking to take a break and control but Taranin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cubbedge tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cubbedge is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Taranin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Taranin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Taranin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Taranin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Taranin wants to improve his position but Cubbedge is controlling well.
Cubbedge trying to control from Taranin's half guard. Taranin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Taranin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Taranin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Cubbedge controls Taranin momentarily but Taranin frees himself.
Cubbedge working a defensive guard but Taranin manages to pass into side control anyway.
Taranin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cubbedge can't do much from the bottom here.
Cubbedge takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Taranin grinds an elbow into Cubbedge 's temple.
Cubbedge is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Taranin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cubbedge , who protects the arm well. #T3#
Taranin is looking to take a break and control but Cubbedge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cubbedge regains half guard.
Cubbedge strikes from the bottom but Taranin passes into mount!
Cubbedge is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Meathead Garage, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cubbedge tries to hold on but Taranin pushes him away.
Taranin looking to finish Cubbedge with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cubbedge !
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Taranin working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC2#
Cubbedge is rocked!
Taranin cracks Cubbedge with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Segey Taranin!
Segey Taranin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Madness Insanity 17     
Date:   Dec 15, 2019
#R1##TD2#
Kueller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kueller tries to stand but Taranin is controlling from the bottom.
Kueller pushes down on Taranin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kueller is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Taranin is staying active underneath Kueller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kueller trying to control the pace.
Kueller is keen to just control but Taranin is a slippery customer.
Kueller winds up and cracks Taranin with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Kueller is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kueller is trying to control. Taranin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kueller is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kueller wants to stand up but Taranin has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kueller takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Taranin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kueller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taranin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kueller.
Taranin feinted with a counter takedown.
Kueller throws a looping overhand right but Taranin ducks down to avoid it.
We've been informed that Kueller has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kueller throws a leg kick which misses Taranin's front leg but catches the back leg as Taranin tries to avoid it.
Kueller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kueller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taranin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kueller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taranin.
Kueller circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Taranin drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Kueller follows Taranin to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Kueller!
Benjamin Kueller decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Madness Insanity 16     
Date:   Dec 08, 2019
#R1#
Kueller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taranin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kueller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taranin as he jumps to the side.
Kueller moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kueller thumps Taranin with a low kick.
Kueller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kueller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kueller cracks Taranin with an open hand slap.
Nice sprawl there from Kueller as Taranin shoots in.
A decent looking cross lands there for Taranin.
Kueller tries to bum rush Taranin with a series of wild strikes but Taranin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Taranin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kueller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kueller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taranin's waist but Taranin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kueller off to one side.
Taranin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kueller defends it well.
Taranin throws a jab but it's blocked by Kueller.
A big right from Taranin misses.
As Taranin looks to move away, Kueller throws a big counter combo but Taranin just gets out of the way.
Kueller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Taranin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kueller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Taranin misses the jab.
A slow jab from Taranin misses its intended target.
Kueller throws a body kick that misses.
Kueller throws a right hand that Taranin ducks under and follows up with a left that Taranin also avoids with ease.
Kueller looks for a takedown but Taranin sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Kueller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taranin lands the left hand.
Kueller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kueller swinging wildly here.
Kueller misses with a low kick.
Taranin avoids the head kick by Kueller.
Kueller moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Kueller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kueller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kueller scores with a leg kick.
Taranin misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Taranin misses.
Taranin scores with the left hand. Kueller knows he should have avoided that one.
Kueller needs to keep his hands up - Taranin had a free shot at his head there.
Kueller shoots for a takedown but Taranin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Taranin throws a lazy right hand but Kueller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kueller lands a head kick. Taranin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Taranin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taranin throws a jab but it's blocked by Kueller.
Kueller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kueller loads up on a big right hand but Taranin slips the punch.
Segey Taranin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kueller ducks under a wild hook from Taranin.
Kueller seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Kueller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kueller throws a body shot but no joy.
Kueller connects with a body shot that sends Taranin's belly button to the back.
Taranin lands an overhand right.
Kueller throws a low kick but Taranin moves out of range easily.
Taranin lands a glancing blow to the side of Kueller's head.
Kueller lands a slapping body shot.
Kueller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kueller throws a hook but Taranin blocks it.
Kueller throws a low kick but Taranin avoids it.
Kueller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taranin.
Kueller throws a push kick but Taranin slaps the foot to one side.
Taranin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Taranin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Taranin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kueller.
Kueller stuffs the takedown attempt from Taranin. Taranin gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Kueller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kueller throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Taranin wants to control but Kueller postures up.
Taranin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kueller haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kueller wants to control for a moment but Taranin uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Taranin tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kueller has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kueller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taranin is squirming around, avoiding Kueller's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Kueller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Taranin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Taranin throws a big shot that misses.
Kueller throws a good cross that connects.
Taranin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kueller moves away.
Taranin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kueller tries a head kick but it misses.
Kueller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taranin.
Kueller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Taranin misses with a hook.
Taranin misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kueller throws a right hand that misses
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Kueller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taranin lands with a good body shot.
Taranin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kueller manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kueller misses with a wild body shot.
Taranin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Taranin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taranin avoids the body shot from Kueller.
Taranin lands a jab.
Taranin misses with a takedown attempt
and Kueller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kueller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taranin momentarily.
Kueller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Taranin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Taranin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kueller was covering up waiting for the punch and Taranin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kueller has Taranin pulled in close to control his posture.
Taranin postures up and lands a big shot to Kueller's brow. #T2#
Kueller looking for a sweep. Not yet Kueller, not yet.
Taranin throwing strikes but missing.
Kueller 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.
Taranin looking to sit in guard and control but Kueller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kueller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Taranin's head.
Kueller is looking to stand up but Taranin won't let him. #SUB2#
Taranin looking for a guillotine here but Kueller defends easily.
Kueller tries to free his leg and advance position but Taranin is retaining full guard. #T3#
Taranin trying to keep a closed guard but Kueller is proving a slippery customer.
Kueller trying to control but Taranin is working from the bottom.
Kueller has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Taranin is proving hard to escape from.
Taranin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taranin has a closed guard, preventing Kueller from standing up.
Kueller throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kueller trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#KD#
Kueller throws a left that rocks Taranin and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kueller dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Taranin regain composure! #ROC#
Taranin is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Segey Taranin has been cut.
A big shot lands for Kueller! That's hurt Taranin! Will he recover? Kueller fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Kueller!
A very excited looking Benjamin Kueller made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Madness Fright Night 15     
Date:   Nov 24, 2019
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Brain. Beautiful body shot.
A punch combination from Brain misses.
Taranin feints the counter takedown.
Altair Brain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brain throws a head kick that misses.
Taranin fails to land the takedown.
Brain has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme Foaming Shortcakes in the buildup to the fight.
Brain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taranin.
Brain moves out of range of the strikes.
Brain tries to clinch up but Taranin circles away and keeps his distance.
Taranin lands the left hand.
Taranin lands a jab.
Taranin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brain counters with a stiff right hand.
Brain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brain 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brain swinging wildly here.
Taranin is looking for the big counter here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brain, as that shot connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brain.#T1#
Brain ducks under a wild hook from Taranin.
Brain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Brain moves into the clinch.
Brain is pressed up against the cage. Taranin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brain down to the mat. Brain avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Altair Brain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Segey Taranin.
Brain swinging wildly here.
Brain throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Taranin's head.
Brain tries to close the distance and clinch but Taranin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brain throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC#
Taranin is rocked!
Brain lands with a big left! Taranin is wobbled badly! Brain comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Taranin to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Altair Brain!
Altair Brain decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 03, 2019
#R1#
Volkov lands a slapping body shot.
Taranin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Volkov defends it nicely.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown but Volkov shows good takedown defense.
Taranin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Taranin scores with a jab.
Volkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sloppy strikes from Volkov. Those never looked like landing.
A quick step to the side and Taranin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taranin defending well as Volkov loads up on a big left hand.
Taranin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.
Taranin throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taranin misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
Taranin throws a hook but Volkov avoids it easily.
Volkov stuffs the takedown attempt from Taranin. Taranin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Segey Taranin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Volkov tests Taranin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aleksandr Volkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taranin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taranin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Volkov momentarily.
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Taranin. #CL#
Taranin rushes Volkov and presses him up against the cage.
Taranin blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Taranin breaks the clinch.
Volkov looks to land a combination. Taranin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Taranin loads up on a big right hand but Volkov slips the punch.
Volkov walks into a jab.
Taranin misses with a takedown attempt - Volkov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taranin looks to throw the jab but Volkov is out of range.
Volkov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Volkov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Volkov duly obliges. #CL#
Taranin rushes Volkov and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Volkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Volkov misses with the combination.
Nice straight punches there by Taranin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taranin.
A jab lands there for Volkov.
Taranin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
Taranin avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD#
Taranin gets a double leg takedown into Volkov's guard.
Taranin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Taranin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Volkov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Volkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taranin is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Volkov holds on and takes a little breather.
Taranin with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Taranin with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taranin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Volkov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taranin is controlling him.
Volkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taranin throwing strikes from guard but Volkov blocks nicely.
Volkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taranin is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Taranin misses the shot to the body.
Volkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aleksandr Volkov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Taranin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Donk. Volkov catches Taranin right on the button with a cross.
Aleksandr Volkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taranin tries to bum rush Volkov with a series of wild strikes but Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Taranin dives in and scores a takedown into Volkov's guard.
Volkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Taranin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Volkov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Taranin has Volkov in his guard.#REVB#
Taranin controls Volkov momentarily but Volkov frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Volkov has passed into side control.
Volkov wants to stand but Taranin is controlling his arm.#T1#
Taranin can't do much from the bottom here.
Taranin is looking to regain half guard here but Volkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Taranin looking for a sweep but Volkov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Volkov wants to control the pace but Taranin is squirming around nicely.
Taranin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Volkov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taranin is looking to escape. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taranin tries to lock up and control but Volkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Taranin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Volkov controlling the pace for now.
Taranin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Taranin is desperately trying to improve his position but Volkov has a good base and remains in mount.
Taranin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Volkov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Segey Taranin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taranin wants to get back to full guard but Volkov has passed into side control.
Taranin regains half guard.
Taranin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Volkov is working away from the top position though.
Volkov stalling away here and it's allowed Taranin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Taranin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Volkov stopping the sweep attempt from Taranin.
Taranin is working hard here to advance position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SU2#
Volkov gets to his feet. Taranin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Volkov slips under a jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranin blocks a jab.
Taranin is looking to counter punch.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Volkov throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Taranin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Taranin trying to mount his opponent but Volkov defends it.
Taranin working over Volkov with some ground and pound. Volkov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Volkov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Taranin is thwarting Volkov's attempts to control the position.
Taranin wants to free his trapped foot but Volkov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Taranin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Volkov has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Volkov tries to kick Taranin off but Taranin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Volkov is refusing to be controlled, as Taranin sits in half guard.
Volkov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Volkov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taranin.
Taranin working Volkov over with strikes.
Volkov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taranin.
Segey Taranin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Volkov wants to control but Taranin is keeping busy.
Taranin trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Volkov is looking for a sweep. Taranin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taranin trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taranin.
Taranin lands an overhand right.
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Taranin is out of range.
Volkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taranin is looking to counter punch.
Taranin with a jab.#T3#
Volkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taranin circles away quickly and effectively.
Taranin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Volkov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Taranin.
Taranin swings widly with a right hand
and Volkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taranin.
Volkov scores with a nice head shot.
Volkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taranin throws a hook but Volkov blocks it.
Volkov throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Taranin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Volkov's guard.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
Taranin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Volkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taranin throws a big right hand that misses.
Taranin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Taranin drops back looking for a leg! Volkov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Volkov manages to kick Taranin off! Taranin jumps back into Volkov's guard.
Taranin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taranin is working Volkov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Segey Taranin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Volkov 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Volkov!

Aleksandr Volkov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: Madness Insanity 10     
Date:   Oct 27, 2019
#R1#
Taranin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brain scores with a leg kick.
Brain tries to clinch up but Taranin circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Brain clinches up with Taranin and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Taranin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brain keeping control of the position.
Taranin lands strikes from half guard.
Brain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taranin. #SUB2#
Taranin seems to be working for a kimura but Brain defends the submission attempt.
Brain makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brain.#T1#
Taranin looking to sit in guard and control but Brain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Taranin looking for a sweep. Not yet Taranin, not yet. #SUB2#
Brain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taranin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brain has managed to get both his arms back between Taranin's legs - danger averted.
Brain controlling from the top position.
Brain tries to free his leg and advance position but Taranin is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Taranin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Taranin keeping full guard, as Brain tries to pass.
Brain trying to control but Taranin is working from the bottom.
Brain slips nicely into half guard.
Taranin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brain sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brain wants to control from the top but Taranin keeps moving.
Taranin has a closed guard, preventing Brain from standing up. #T3#
Taranin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brain's guard. #REVB#
Brain is trying to control the position but Taranin postures up.
Taranin controlling from the top position.
Taranin postures up in Brain's guard and throws a big left but Brain blocks it.
Brain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taranin throwing strikes from guard but Brain blocks nicely.
Taranin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brain's head.#T4#
Brain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taranin looking to sit in guard and control but Brain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Taranin is trying to keep Brain in close.
Brain content to stall in guard here.
Brain wants to stand but Taranin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Taranin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taranin is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taranin wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Altair Brain will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Taranin has his takedown stuffed
and Brain counters with a straight right hand.
Brain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Altair Brain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brain fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Taranin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brain lands with an overhand left.
Brain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brain missing with a left hand there. Taranin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taranin with the counter takedown but Brain avoids it easily.
Brain scoring well with a low kick there.
Brain cracks Taranin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good standup being displayed there by Brain as he connects with a hook.
Brain closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Taranin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
Brain has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Taranin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Taranin wants a takedown but no success here.
Taranin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brain tries to break free but Taranin pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Taranin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taranin keeps control of Brain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brain throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Taranin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Brain wants to stand and escape but Taranin is having none of it.
Taranin trying to move into half guard but instead Brain has managed to sweep!#REVR##SU#
Brain stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Taranin scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#
It looks like Altair Brain has been cut.
A big right from Taranin misses.
A slow jab from Brain misses its intended target.
It seemed like Taranin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taranin throws a jab but it's blocked by Brain.
Taranin throws out a loose jab but Brain uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Brain forces Taranin back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Taranin.
Altair Brain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Segey Taranin.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Taranin.
Taranin goes for a takedown attempt but Brain pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brain pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Taranin back to the cage. Brain follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Altair Brain is winning the standup battle so far.
Taranin throws a nice looking combination but Brain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taranin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brain misses with a looping right.
Taranin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taranin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circling - Taranin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taranin just misses with a punch to the body.
Brain cracks Taranin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Brain misses with a wild combination.
Taranin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taranin can do to turn this around?
Taranin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brain scores with a nice right hand.
Brain misses with a looping right.
Taranin misses the jab.
Brain throws a series of punches but Taranin avoids them all with ease.
Taranin misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut lands for Brain. That snapped Taranin's head back.
Brain lands with a nice combination. Taranin backs away looking to recover.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Taranin misses with a few strikes there.
Brain wants to land a leg kick but Taranin is out of range.
Taranin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brain misses with a double jab.
Taranin circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Taranin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taranin.
The crowd cheers as Taranin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brain doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Taranin gets tackled into the cage by Brain. Brain maintains the clinch.
Brain throws a punch but it's blocked by Taranin.
Taranin is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Taranin looking for a takedown.
Brain throws a punch but it's blocked by Taranin.
Taranin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taranin or not.
Taranin is working for takedown but Brain is calmly controlling the position for now.
Taranin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brain pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Brain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Taranin throws an overhand right that lands on Brain's shoulder, as Brain tries to avoid the shot.
Brain throwing a counter right hand but Taranin manages to avoid it.
Taranin misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Altair Brain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Altair Brain'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Brain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brain pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Taranin back to the cage. Brain follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Brain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Taranin misses with a series of wild punches.
Brain connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Brain moves into the clinch.
Taranin blocking some punches.
Brain scores with a shot to the side of Taranin's head.
Brain is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taranin backwards.
Taranin misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A short right from Taranin. #BC#
Brain breaks from the clinch.
Altair Brain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taranin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taranin avoids the body shot from Brain.
Taranin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taranin.
Brain lands with an overhand left.#ROC#
Taranin is rocked!
Brain lands a glancing blow to the side of Taranin's head.
Taranin is still on wobbly legs! Can Brain finish him?
Taranin looks to land a combination but Brain avoids it well.
Brain drops Taranin with a straight right hand, right on the button! Brain follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Altair Brain!
Altair Brain decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Madness 14 Orndorf Vs PinkHole     
Date:   Sep 22, 2019
#R1#
Taranin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Amaury.
Amaury has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme Foaming Shortcakes in the buildup to the fight.
Taranin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Amaury.
Taranin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amaury.
Amaury throws a counter high kick but Taranin was just alert enough to avoid it.
Amaury misses with a wild body shot.
Amaury scoring well with a low kick there.
Taranin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Amaury misses
and Taranin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amaury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taranin moves away.
Taranin 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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Amaury, right into the meat.
Amaury throws a low kick but Taranin moves out of range easily.
Taranin misses with a straight right.
Taranin walks into a straight right hand from Amaury.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Amaury but Amaury pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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!
Taranin throws a big shot that misses.
Amaury stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Taranin misses with a body shot.
Amaury throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Amaury misses the jab.
Taranin misses with a straight left.
Taranin takes a swing at Amaury's ribcage but misses.
Amaury throws a low kick but Taranin moves out of range easily.
Taranin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Amaury looks for the body kick but Taranin saw that one coming.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown but Amaury shows good takedown defense.
Amaury avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Amaury fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taranin, pushing him back against the cage.
Taranin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Amaury pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mozes Amaury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Segey Taranin.
Amaury misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Amaury on the inside. #TD#
Amaury pulls guard.
Taranin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Amaury is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Amaury looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Amaury will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2##SUB#
Taranin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Amaury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taranin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Amaury is trying to keep Taranin in close. #SUB#
Amaury is looking to cinch up a triangle. Taranin throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Amaury's body to avoid the submission. Amaury has instead reached around Taranin's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Amaury arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mozes Amaury!
Mozes Amaury decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 27, 2019
#R1#
Ok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taranin.
Ok throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Taranin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ok is trying to maintain the position but Taranin is very close to passing his half guard.
Ok taking some punishment here, with Taranin in his half guard. #SUB#
Taranin wants to work for an arm triangle but Ok is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ok is looking for a sweep. Taranin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taranin controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin slips a nice elbow through Ok's hands, connecting with Ok's forehead.
Taranin slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Ok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taranin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Taranin lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Ok looking for submissions off his back.
Taranin winds up and cracks Ok with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Taranin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ok with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Taranin is nestled in close to Ok, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ok wants to improve his position but Taranin is controlling well.
Taranin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#
Ok is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ok wants to control but Taranin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taranin lands strikes from half guard.
Ok is still in real trouble! Can Taranin finish him?
Taranin prevents Ok from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taranin trying to control the pace.
Ok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taranin working the head and body with strikes.
Taranin is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Ok is hurt! He's hurt bad - Taranin fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Ok from any more punishment! Congratulations to Taranin! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Segey Taranin!
A victorious Segey Taranin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Madness Clown Chaos     
Date:   Aug 09, 2019
#R1#
Taranin just misses with a punch to the body.
Taranin missing with a left hand there. Bilous was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bilous.
Bilous throws a looping overhand right but Taranin ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Bilous gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bilous misses with a punch to the body.
Bilous misses with the head strike.
Taranin lands a nice uppercut.
Bilous tries to throw a body punch but Taranin avoids it by throwing Bilous back against the cage. #TD2#
Taranin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Taranin manages to end up in side control.
Bilous is letting Taranin control him for a moment.
Bilous's coaches at Rabid Dog have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Bilous gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Bilous looking for subs from the bottom but Taranin mounts him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bilous is trying to escape the mount. #T1#
Taranin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Taranin working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bilous tries to hold on but Taranin postures up.
Taranin lands with some strikes.
Bilous is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bilous is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Taranin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bilous?
Bilous is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bilous is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Taranin looking to control but Bilous is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Taranin scoring with strikes but Bilous is staying in there.
Bilous is wriggling around trying to escape.
Taranin unloading with bombs!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bilous can't escape the position.
Bilous tries to hold on but Taranin postures up.
Taranin trying to control but Bilous is having none of it.
Taranin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bilous's face. #T3#
Taranin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bilous gets back to half guard.
Taranin is trying to control. Bilous wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bilous tries to roll over but Taranin keeps him under control.
Bilous moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bilous is trying to keep Taranin in close.
Taranin cracks Bilous with a solid left hand.
Bilous wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Bilous working for a triangle but Taranin defends it easily. #T4##SUB#
Bilous is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bilous is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taranin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Bilous looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taranin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taranin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taranin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taranin scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Segey Taranin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A jab lands there for Bilous.
Bilous throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Taranin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bilous works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taranin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bilous keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
Bilous lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bilous trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taranin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bilous's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Bilous escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taranin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Bilous is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taranin defends well.
Taranin connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Taranin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Bilous is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Bilous keeps moving.
Taranin looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bilous is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bilous tries to strike from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Bilous is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bilous looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taranin is one step ahead there.
Bilous is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taranin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Taranin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bilous!
Taranin landing punches.
Bilous tries to lock up and control but Taranin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Taranin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Taranin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Taranin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bilous really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Taranin raining down shots from the mount!
Taranin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bilous?
Bilous is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Taranin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bilous hang on?
Taranin landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taranin trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Bilous regains half guard.
Taranin is keen to just control but Bilous is a slippery customer.
Bilous is looking to control Taranin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bilous avoid being mounted?
Taranin working the head and body with strikes.
Bilous wants to improve his position but Taranin is controlling well.
Taranin lands with a punch from half guard.
Bilous is trying to control but Taranin manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Segey Taranin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bilous's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bilous uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taranin.
Taranin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bilous misses with a right hand
letting Taranin counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Bilous misses its intended target. #CL#
Bilous closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Taranin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taranin blocks a body shot from Bilous. #TD2#
Taranin gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bilous looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taranin is thwarting Bilous's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilous is looking to improve his position.
Taranin working Bilous over with strikes.
Bilous tries to roll over but Taranin keeps him under control.#T1#
Taranin slips a nice elbow through Bilous's hands, connecting with Bilous's forehead.#SUB#
Bilous looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taranin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Taranin is thwarting Bilous's attempts to control the position.
Bilous moves into full guard. #T2#
Taranin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taranin chips away with some ground and pound.
Bilous looking for a sweep. Not yet Bilous, not yet.
Taranin scoring with some ground and pound.
Taranin lands a couple of digs.
Segey Taranin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taranin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Bilous is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taranin is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bilous controls Taranin momentarily but Taranin frees himself.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bilous is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taranin scoring with some ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Taranin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bilous is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin works over Bilous with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Bilous has his foot on Taranin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taranin works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Bilous looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taranin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Taranin controlling from the top position.
Taranin trying to control but Bilous is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Bilous escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taranin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Bilous looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taranin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pavlo Bilous has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taranin lands a couple of digs.
Taranin works over Bilous with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taranin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Taranin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bilous's head.
Taranin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

And that's the end of the fight!
Segey Taranin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taranin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Segey Taranin!

Our winner, Segey Taranin, 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.
The defeated Pavlo Bilous had this to say: 'Should have stayed away from that rave last night ugh I had a great time and got laid so atleast I have that '.

 

Event: WVTSW S01 WK5A     
Date:   Jul 07, 2019

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Segey Taranin (ranked 1949 p4p, 201 weight class) and Dumba Diame Jr (ranked 2113 p4p, 212 weight class). Diame Jr has chosen Get It On The Floor as his entrance music. Dumba Diame Jr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.




166 cm
33 yrs
159 lbs



183 cm
27 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Segey Taranin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Dumba Diame Jr!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Taranin gets a clinch.

Taranin decides to pull guard.
Taranin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Diame Jr trying to control but Taranin is working from the bottom.
Diame Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Taranin is retaining full guard.
Diame Jr passes Taranin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Taranin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diame Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Taranin is retaining full guard.
Diame Jr content to stall in guard here.
Diame Jr won't allow Taranin to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin keeping full guard, as Diame Jr tries to pass.
Taranin looking for a sweep. Not yet Taranin, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diame Jr forces his way into half guard.
Taranin is pressing down on Diame Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diame Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taranin is keeping the position for now.
Diame Jr wants to control from the top but Taranin keeps moving.
Diame Jr stays in close to Taranin's body and controls the position.
Diame Jr postures up.
Diame Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr preventing the sweep.

Taranin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diame Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diame Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diame Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Taranin's guard.
Taranin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diame Jr works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Taranin (0) vs (3) Diame Jr
Taranin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taranin (2) vs (3) Diame Jr
Diame Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diame Jr.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Diame Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taranin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Diame Jr keeps moving.

Diame Jr looking for a guillotine here but Taranin defends easily.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Diame Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diame Jr is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taranin is working hard here to advance position.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Diame Jr keeps moving.
Diame Jr keeping full guard, as Taranin tries to pass.
Diame Jr keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.

Diame Jr is looking for a triangle but Taranin pushes his legs off easily.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr 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.

Diame Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taranin passes Diame Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Taranin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Taranin is keen to just control but Diame Jr is a slippery customer.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Taranin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diame Jr defends it well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Taranin in particular looking to stall.
Diame Jr wants to get back to full guard.

Taranin is working for a submission of some sort.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Taranin is trying to control. Diame Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diame Jr tries to roll over but Taranin keeps him under control.

Taranin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diame Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Taranin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Taranin is working for a kimura but Diame Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Taranin prevents Diame Jr from improving his position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Taranin works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Taranin (5) vs (3) Diame Jr
Taranin tries to control but Diame Jr wriggling away.

Taranin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Diame Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taranin (5) vs (5) Diame Jr
Diame Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Taranin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taranin (7) vs (5) Diame Jr

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Diame Jr keeps moving.
Taranin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diame Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taranin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taranin (7) vs (7) Diame Jr
Taranin can't keep his opponent in guard - Diame Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taranin trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Taranin (7) vs (10) Diame Jr
Taranin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diame Jr looking to control but Taranin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Taranin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Diame Jr moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Taranin has worked his arm free - good work by Taranin!
Taranin prevents Diame Jr from improving position.
Diame Jr trying to control the action but Taranin is working from the bottom.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr has control of an arm but Taranin manages to advance to Diame Jr's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Taranin (11) vs (10) Diame Jr

Taranin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Diame Jr is defending well though. Taranin let's go of the attempt for now.
Taranin tries to get the hooks in deep but Diame Jr pushed the leg off.

Diame Jr defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Taranin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Taranin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Taranin is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Taranin is hanging on to Diame Jr's back as he tries to escape.

Taranin looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Diame Jr is controlling Taranin 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taranin (11) vs (12) Diame Jr
Diame Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Taranin is retaining full guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diame Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Taranin.
Diame Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Diame Jr is pressing down on Taranin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taranin is holding on for now.

Diame Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranin tries to get to full guard but Diame Jr has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diame Jr wins on points by 12 to 11.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dumba Diame Jr made sure he mentioned Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: WVTSW S01 WK4A     
Date:   Jul 01, 2019

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Segey Taranin (ranked 1948 p4p, 198 weight class) and Ebyn Dall (ranked 601 p4p, 74 weight class). Dall has chosen Under the Blood as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!




166 cm
33 yrs
159 lbs



175 cm
34 yrs
155 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Segey Taranin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Ebyn Dall!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Taranin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Taranin (0) vs (2) Dall
Taranin is trying to keep Dall in close.

Taranin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dall defends well.
Dall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dall trying to mount his opponent but Taranin defends it.

Dall is trying to work for a kimura but Taranin is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dall seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taranin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dall's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Taranin (4) vs (2) Dall
Dall manages to reverse the position and now he's in Taranin's guard. Nice work there by Dall.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taranin (4) vs (4) Dall
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taranin is keeping the position for now.

Dall 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taranin is keeping the position for now.

Dall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taranin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dall has managed to get both his arms back between Taranin's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall passes Taranin's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Dall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taranin defends it well.
Taranin is trying to control but can't.

Taranin actively working from the bottom here.
Dall is looking to advance position but Taranin won't allow it.
Taranin tries to roll over but Dall keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Taranin (4) vs (7) Dall

Dall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Taranin looking for a sweep but Dall has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Taranin (4) vs (9) Dall
Taranin working to try and regain half guard.
Taranin tries to hold on but Dall pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taranin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dall fails to advance to Taranin's back.
Dall avoids the attempt from Taranin to control.
Taranin can't escape the position.

Dall jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Taranin manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Taranin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Taranin tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dall presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Taranin (4) vs (11) Dall

Dall is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Taranin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Taranin shrugs it off.
Taranin is looking to get to half guard.

Dall looking to secure an arm triangle but Taranin defends it well.
Taranin is trying to escape the mount.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Dall working for a submission but Taranin is keeping him at bay.

Dall working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Dall is working for a guillotine from mount but Taranin frees his head quite easily.

Dall jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Taranin manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Taranin regains half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Taranin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Taranin is defending well.

Taranin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taranin wants to control but Dall is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Dall seems to be looking for submissions.

Dall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taranin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dall works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Taranin (4) vs (14) Dall

Dall moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Taranin has worked his arm free - good work by Taranin!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Taranin wants to control but Dall postures up.
Taranin trying his best to control but Dall has mounted him.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Taranin (4) vs (16) Dall

Dall jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Taranin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Taranin and Dall has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Taranin tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Dall easily slips into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Taranin (4) vs (18) Dall
Dall wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Taranin wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Taranin (4) vs (21) Dall

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Taranin tries to roll but Dall sticks to his back.
Dall doesn't have the hooks in and Taranin manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taranin (6) vs (21) Dall
Taranin stopping the sweep attempt from Dall.

Dall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taranin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taranin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dall swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Dall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taranin defends well.

Dall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taranin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Taranin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taranin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taranin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Taranin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taranin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Dall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taranin defends it easily.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Taranin looking to sit in guard and control but Dall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taranin (6) vs (23) Dall

Dall is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Taranin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Taranin has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taranin (8) vs (23) Dall
Taranin trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.

Dall looking for a guillotine here but Taranin defends easily.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Dall has his foot on Taranin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taranin works his way back into a safe position though.

Dall has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Taranin 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 Dall.
Score +3 for passing guard: Taranin (11) vs (23) Dall
Dall is trying to improve his position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dall felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dall manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taranin pulls his head out easily.
Dall is refusing to be controlled, as Taranin sits in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dall wants to get back to full guard but Taranin has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Taranin (14) vs (23) Dall
You can see the frustration on Dall's face as Taranin controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Taranin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dall wins on points by 23 to 14.
During a confident post fight interview, Ebyn Dall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: WVTSW S01 WK3B     
Date:   Jun 23, 2019

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rollo Gracie (ranked 948 p4p, 113 weight class) and Segey Taranin (ranked 1953 p4p, 196 weight class). Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jiu Jitsu: Apaga Mas Năo Bate. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Segey Taranin was going to win. Let's see if he was right.




171 cm
41 yrs
156 lbs



166 cm
33 yrs
159 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Rollo Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Segey Taranin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Gracie gets a clinch.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Taranin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gracie wants a takedown.

Taranin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gracie can't fight it off and eventually Taranin manages to take the fight to the floor. Gracie looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Taranin
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taranin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Taranin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Taranin
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Taranin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Taranin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taranin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is not content to let Taranin control the position.

Taranin swings around for an armbar but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Taranin's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (5) Taranin
Taranin trying to control the position.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Taranin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into half guard.

Taranin looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Taranin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taranin wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taranin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Taranin tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Taranin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Taranin tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Taranin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (5) Taranin
Taranin working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Taranin is squirming around nicely.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Taranin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Taranin is controlling an arm, preventing Gracie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Taranin is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Taranin is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Taranin is holding on tight.
Gracie prevents Taranin from getting the reversal.
Gracie fails to take his opponent's back.
Taranin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Taranin tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Taranin stops Gracie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Taranin working to try and regain half guard.
Taranin wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie tries to control but Taranin wriggling away.
Taranin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Taranin trying to get back to full guard but Gracie takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (5) Taranin
Taranin is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Taranin is still trying to improve position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Taranin is holding on tight.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Taranin tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Taranin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gracie controlling his opponent.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Taranin tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Taranin is squirming around nicely.
Gracie is really struggling to control Taranin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Taranin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Taranin tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie prevents Taranin from getting the reversal.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (11) vs (5) Taranin
What can Taranin do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gracie trying to control.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Taranin tries to break free.
Taranin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gracie is riding his opponent, not letting Taranin buck him off.
Taranin wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Taranin tries to break free.
Gracie struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gracie is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Taranin can't escape the position.
Gracie biding his time, controlling Taranin.
Taranin staying busy and making it hard for Gracie to control.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Taranin tries to break free.
Gracie wants to control but Taranin is keeping busy.
Good control from Gracie.
Taranin is trying to break free.
Gracie is looking to control Taranin but Taranin is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Taranin rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Taranin trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
Taranin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracie.
Taranin tries to escape the position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Taranin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracie.
Gracie trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Taranin doesn't escape.

Gracie working for a choke but Taranin is defending well.
Taranin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gracie.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
In his post fight interview, Rollo Gracie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: WVTSW S01 WK2B     
Date:   Jun 16, 2019

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dumba Diame Jr (ranked 2074 p4p, 208 weight class) and Segey Taranin (ranked 1931 p4p, 195 weight class). Diame Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Get It On The Floor. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!




183 cm
26 yrs
157 lbs



166 cm
33 yrs
159 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Dumba Diame Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Segey Taranin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Diame Jr gets tackled into the cage by Taranin. Taranin maintains the clinch.
Diame Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taranin just stands there and leans against the cage.

Diame Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Taranin uses from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diame Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diame Jr (2) vs (0) Taranin
Diame Jr wants to control from the top but Taranin keeps moving.
Diame Jr preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diame Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diame Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin keeping full guard, as Diame Jr tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Taranin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diame Jr defends well.
Diame Jr wants to control from the top but Taranin keeps moving.
Diame Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taranin is keeping the position for now.
Taranin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diame Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diame Jr (5) vs (0) Taranin
Taranin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diame Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Taranin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taranin trying to hold on to Diame Jr's head to control him but Diame Jr postures up.
Diame Jr wants to take a breather but Taranin is having none of it.
Diame Jr is looking to pass Taranin's guard but actually Taranin recovers to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diame Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Taranin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin keeping moving, preventing Diame Jr from controlling successfully.
Taranin has control of Diame Jr's left arm, preventing Diame Jr from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Taranin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diame Jr trying to control but Taranin is working from the bottom.
Diame Jr wants to pass the guard but Taranin is keeping the position.
Diame Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin is trying to keep Diame Jr in close.
Diame Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diame Jr (8) vs (0) Taranin
Taranin tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Diame Jr (10) vs (0) Taranin

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr content just to control the position here.
Taranin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diame Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diame Jr tries to control but Taranin wriggling away.
Taranin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diame Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diame Jr is really struggling to control Taranin but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr is stalling here but it's allowed Taranin to get half guard.
Diame Jr is looking to advance position but Taranin won't allow it.
Diame Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taranin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Taranin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Taranin.
Diame Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taranin keeping moving, preventing Diame Jr from controlling successfully.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Taranin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diame Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Taranin has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Diame Jr should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Taranin has tightened it up now! Diame Jr should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Segey Taranin!
After winning the bout, Segey Taranin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 24, 2019
#R1##CL#
Taranin moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short uppercut from Taranin.
Ragozin is working for takedown but Taranin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Taranin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Taranin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ragozin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Taranin to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Taranin drags the fight down to the ground.
Taranin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Ragozin has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Taranin to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ragozin is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Taranin pulls down on the head and he's put Ragozin to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Segey Taranin!
After winning the bout, Segey Taranin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 19, 2019
#R1#
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taranin sprawls well. Taranin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rakhmonov gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Taranin. No joy for Rakhmonov on that attempt.
Rakhmonov connects with a leg kick. Taranin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Taranin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taranin wants it to stay on the feet.
Segey Taranin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saifulla Rakhmonov.
Taranin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Taranin gets a takedown into half guard.
Taranin winds up and cracks Rakhmonov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Taranin working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Taranin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rakhmonov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rakhmonov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rakhmonov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T1#
Taranin is landing with some decent strikes but Rakhmonov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We've been hearing good reports from Taranin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Taranin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC#
Rakhmonov is rocked!
Taranin is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Rakhmonov goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Taranin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Segey Taranin!
Segey Taranin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 16, 2019
#R1#
Ragozin is looking to clinch but Taranin is avoiding it. #TD#
Taranin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ragozin on his heels. He'll look to pass Ragozin's guard now, I'm sure.
Taranin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Taranin postures up in Ragozin's guard and throws a big left but Ragozin blocks it.
Taranin distracts Ragozin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Taranin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taranin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Taranin working some strikes from top position.
Taranin scoring with some ground and pound.
Ragozin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taranin.
Ragozin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ragozin's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taranin's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC#
Ragozin is rocked!
Taranin arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Ragozin's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Segey Taranin!
After winning the bout, Segey Taranin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 10, 2019
#R1#
Taranin blocks a head kick by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan moves out of range as Taranin strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Taranin as Nazarethyan shoots in.
Nazarethyan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taranin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taranin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Taranin clinches up against the cage.
Taranin is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nazarethyan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Taranin has picked Nazarethyan up - he's going for a ride! Taranin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nazarethyan keeping hold of Taranin's head, controlling as best he can.
Taranin looks to land a strike but Nazarethyan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T1#
Taranin throws a big elbow that misses.
Nazarethyan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taranin cracks Nazarethyan with a solid left hand.
Taranin 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.
Nazarethyan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Taranin preventing the sweep.
Nazarethyan pulls Taranin in close to prevent any damage.
Taranin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Taranin stopping the sweep attempt from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taranin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Taranin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nazarethyan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taranin is in close to Nazarethyan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taranin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Taranin throwing strikes but missing.
Nazarethyan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazarethyan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nazarethyan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Taranin throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Taranin postures up.
Taranin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taranin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nazarethyan working a defensive guard here.
Taranin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nazarethyan wants to improve his position but instead Taranin has moved into half guard.
Ground and pound from Taranin.
Taranin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nazarethyan wants to control but Taranin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nazarethyan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazarethyan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nazarethyan.
Taranin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Taranin preventing the sweep.
Nazarethyan keeps trying to improve his position.
Taranin advances to half guard.
Taranin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nazarethyan is controlling Taranin's trapped leg to prevent Taranin from advancing to side control.
Taranin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nazarethyan is refusing to be controlled, as Taranin sits in half guard.
Nazarethyan wants to control but Taranin is keeping busy.
Taranin wants to free his trapped foot but Nazarethyan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Segey Taranin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nazarethyan shoots in for a takedown but Taranin shows good takedown defense.
Taranin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nazarethyan walks into a straight right hand from Taranin.
A big left from Taranin misses.
Despite the aggression on Nazarethyan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nazarethyan defending well as Taranin loads up on a big left hand.
Taranin lands a nice shot to the body.
Segey Taranin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Nazarethyan looking to score a takedown here. Taranin is defending well but Nazarethyan drives through and ends up in Taranin's guard.
Taranin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Taranin throwing strikes from guard but Nazarethyan blocks nicely.
Taranin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taranin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nazarethyan looking to control.
Nazarethyan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Taranin controls the pace.
Taranin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Nazarethyan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Taranin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nazarethyan defends well.
Taranin trying to keep a closed guard but Nazarethyan is proving a slippery customer.
Taranin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nazarethyan can do to turn this around?
Taranin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nazarethyan is trying to get back to full guard.
Taranin passes to full mount!
Taranin is landing with some decent strikes but Nazarethyan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Taranin looking to control but Nazarethyan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Taranin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nazarethyan looks a forlorn figure.
Nazarethyan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Taranin working the ground and pound effectively. #ROC#
Nazarethyan 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!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Taranin! Nazarethyan is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Segey Taranin!
A victorious Segey Taranin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Suren Nazarethyan spoke after the fight, saying 'I Will Come Back Stronger Than Before'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 27, 2019
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taranin, as that shot connected. #TD#
Myers gets caught napping as Taranin dives in and scores a takedown. Myers manages to retain guard.
Myers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taranin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Taranin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Myers for as long as he can get away with.
Taranin stands up over Myers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Myers has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at JAG Battle Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin scoring with some ground and pound.
Taranin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Taranin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Myers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Taranin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Taranin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Taranin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taranin cracks Myers with a solid left hand.
Taranin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Taranin working some strikes from top position.
Taranin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taranin chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Taranin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Myers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taranin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taranin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Taranin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taranin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Taranin works over Myers with some ground and pound from guard.
Taranin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Myers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Taranin with a nice head shot there.
Taranin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Myers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taranin stays in close to Myers's body and controls the position.
Taranin throws a big right hand that misses.
Taranin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Taranin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Myers is trying to control the position but Taranin postures up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taranin passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Taranin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Taranin working the ground and pound.
Taranin is working Myers over with some ground and pound from side control.
Taranin grinds an elbow into Myers's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taranin lands an elbow. #ROC#
Myers is rocked!
A big shot lands for Taranin! That's hurt Myers! Will he recover? Taranin fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Segey Taranin!
During a confident post fight interview, Segey Taranin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: AFC #29     
Date:   Dec 29, 2018
#R1#
Hao throws a low kick, looking for Taranin's leg but Taranin calmly moves out of range.
Taranin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hao connects with a nice looking jab.
Hao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hao looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Hao scores with a takedown into Taranin's guard.
Taranin scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Taranin controls Hao momentarily but Hao frees himself.
Hao wants to get up but he can't break Taranin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've been hearing good reports from Hao's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Taranin working a defensive guard here.
Hao wants to control from the top but Taranin keeps moving.
Taranin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1#
Taranin wants to sweep but no luck.
Hao advances to half guard.
Hao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taranin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hao takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hao looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Taranin wants to get back to full guard.
Hao scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taranin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Taranin trying to control but Hao postures up.
Taranin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taranin is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Taranin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hao trying to control but Taranin is working from the bottom.
Hao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taranin keeping moving, preventing Hao from controlling successfully.
Hao wants to pass the guard but Taranin is keeping the position.#T3#
Taranin keeping moving, preventing Hao from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Taranin shoots for a takedown but Hao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Taranin feints a jab promting Hao to slip. Taranin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hao slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hao misses with a hook. Taranin ducked under it nicely.
Taranin takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #ROC#
Taranin is rocked!
Hao walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Taranin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Hao swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Taranin's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lu Hao!
Lu Hao really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: AFC #24     
Date:   Dec 08, 2018
#R1#
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taranin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saibot! But no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Taranin as he connects with a hook.
Taranin lands with a straight right. Saibot didn't see that one coming.
Taranin throws a body shot but no joy.
Taranin misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Saibot misses the jab.
Taranin loads up on a big right hand but Saibot slips the punch.
Taranin misses with a series of wild punches.
Saibot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin shoots in for a double leg but Saibot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Saibot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taranin misses with a takedown attempt
and Saibot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Taranin thinking. #T1#
Saibot connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Taranin! He's out on his feet! Saibot rushes in and drops Taranin with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Noob Saibot!
Noob Saibot seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 09, 2018
#R1#
Taranin leaves Venemies with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Taranin as Venemies shoots in.
Venemies has his takedown stuffed
and Taranin counters with a stiff right hand.
Segey Taranin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lalli Venemies.
Venemies tries for a takedown but Taranin circles away easily
and Taranin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taranin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Taranin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Venemies looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Taranin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Venemies napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Venemies wants to control but Taranin postures up.#SUB#
Taranin has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Venemies is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Taranin yanks on the arm and Venemies is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Taranin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Segey Taranin!
Segey Taranin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Syn 596     
Date:   Sep 22, 2018
#R1#
Nice cross by Dong Hyuk.
Taranin misses with an uppercut.
Taranin shoots in looking for a takedown but Dong Hyuk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taranin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Taranin tries for a takedown but Dong Hyuk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dong Hyuk misses with an uppercut.
Taranin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dong Hyuk.
Taranin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Taranin 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.
Dong Hyuk throws a low kick but Taranin avoids it.
Taranin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Taranin looks to land a combination but Dong Hyuk avoids it well.
Taranin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dong Hyuk connects with a solid leg kick.
Dong Hyuk misses with a looping left.
And Taranin tries to counter it with a takedown but Dong Hyuk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dong Hyuk lunges at Taranin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taranin's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taranin misses with a shot to the body
and Dong Hyuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dong Hyuk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dong Hyuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taranin.
Taranin shoots for a double leg takedown but Dong Hyuk sprawls well. He's pushed Taranin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dong Hyuk throwing a counter right hand but Taranin manages to avoid it.
Shin Dong Hyuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Segey Taranin.#T1#
Dong Hyuk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shin Dong Hyuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Taranin.
Dong Hyuk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dong Hyuk punishes Taranin's body with a nice straight punch.
Dong Hyuk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Taranin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dong Hyuk scores with the left hand. Taranin knows he should have avoided that one.
Dong Hyuk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dong Hyuk feints and then cracks Taranin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taranin down.
Dong Hyuk connects with a leg kick. Taranin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dong Hyuk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taranin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taranin slips a jab and a cross from Dong Hyuk. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Taranin there.
Dong Hyuk scoring well with a low kick there.
Dong Hyuk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Taranin misses the body punch
and Dong Hyuk counters with a nice low kick that buckles Taranin's knee momentarily.
Dong Hyuk throws a looping overhand right but Taranin ducks down to avoid it.
Taranin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dong Hyuk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circling - Dong Hyuk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dong Hyuk ducks under a wild hook from Taranin.
Dong Hyuk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dong Hyuk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dong Hyuk is looking to slow Taranin down with leg kicks.
Dong Hyuk throws out a loose jab but Taranin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dong Hyuk misses with an uppercut. Taranin saw that one coming.
Dong Hyuk lands with a cross.
Taranin lands with a nice body punch.
A clash of legs there as Taranin blocks the low kick.#T3#
Taranin throws a shot from downtown. Dong Hyuk moves away and avoids it.
Taranin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong Hyuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Taranin.
Dong Hyuk is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dong Hyuk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taranin's calf.
Dong Hyuk lands a right hook to the body.
Dong Hyuk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taranin.
Dong Hyuk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dong Hyuk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dong Hyuk lands a slapping body shot.
Dong Hyuk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dong Hyuk misses with a low kick.
Dong Hyuk dips to his left and cracks Taranin with an uppercut!
Dong Hyuk lands a nice shot that snaps Taranin's head back.
Taranin throws a series of punches but Dong Hyuk moves out of range.
Dong Hyuk misses with a looping right.
Taranin swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Dong Hyuk throws a right and a left that Taranin avoids nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dong Hyuk looks to land a combination but Taranin avoids it well.
Taranin blocks a low kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taranin. Dong Hyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dong Hyuk.
Taranin missing with a left hand there. Dong Hyuk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taranin tries for a takedown but Dong Hyuk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Taranin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dong Hyuk counters with a low kick, right behind Taranin 's knee.
Dong Hyuk throws a hook but Taranin blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taranin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taranin missing with a left hand there. Dong Hyuk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dong Hyuk scores with a jab.
Taranin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shin Dong Hyuk dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Dong Hyuk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dong Hyuk.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk throws a solid leg kick but Taranin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dong Hyuk.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taranin.
Taranin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dong Hyuk scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Taranin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dong Hyuk just misses with a punch to the body.
Taranin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dong Hyuk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Taranins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dong Hyuk throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Taranin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong Hyuk is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Dong Hyuk's face as Taranin controls the position. #T1#
Taranin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dong Hyuk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taranin can do to turn this around?
Dong Hyuk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Taranin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Taranin cracks Dong Hyuk with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dong Hyuk tries to buck Taranin off but Taranin is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dong Hyuk is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dong Hyuk tries to get to full guard but Taranin has control of the leg.
Taranin wants to control but Dong Hyuk is keeping him busy. #T2#
Still in half guard, Taranin seems content to control.
Dong Hyuk gets full guard.
Dong Hyuk looking to control but Taranin passes into half guard.
Dong Hyuk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taranin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dong Hyuk is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Dong Hyuk keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dong Hyuk misses with a right hand
and Taranin counters with a nice uppercut.
Taranin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dong Hyuk.
Taranin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dong Hyuk circles away.
Dong Hyuk throws a hook but Taranin blocks it.
Taranin misses with a jab to the body
and Dong Hyuk counters with a nice body shot.
Dong Hyuk tries to score with a low kick but Taranin moves his leg out of the way.
Dong Hyuk misses with a combination
and Taranin counters with a nice body shot.
Taranin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dong Hyuk avoids it really well and circles away.
Shin Dong Hyuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Segey Taranin.#T4#
Dong Hyuk looks to land a left hand but Taranin moved out of range nicely.
Dong Hyuk lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Taranin. That snapped Dong Hyuk's head back.
Dong Hyuk throws the left hand but Taranin avoids the punch easily.
Taranin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taranin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Taranin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dong Hyuk scores with the left hand. Taranin knows he should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick from Dong Hyuk misses.
Taranin misses with a hook
and Dong Hyuk counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taranin. Dong Hyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dong Hyuk throws an overhand right that lands on Taranin's shoulder, as Taranin tries to avoid the shot.
Taranin misses with a jab to the body
and Dong Hyuk counters with a series of strikes. Taranin will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shin Dong Hyuk 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#
The fighters circling - Dong Hyuk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dong Hyuk tries to score with a low kick but Taranin moves his leg out of the way.
Dong Hyuk throws out a loose jab but Taranin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dong Hyuk throws a leg kick but Taranin sees it coming and moves out of range.
A left lands for Dong Hyuk.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dong Hyuk.
Taranin misses with a few strikes there.
Dong Hyuk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taranin blocks a low kick nicely.
Dong Hyuk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taranin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong Hyuk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Taranin misses with a hook
and Dong Hyuk counters with an outside leg kick.
Taranin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taranin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk misses with a body shot. #T1#
Taranin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dong Hyuk backs up against the cage.
Dong Hyuk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dong Hyuk misses with a straight left.
Taranin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shin Dong Hyuk is winning the standup battle so far.
Dong Hyuk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dong Hyuk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taranin.
Taranin fails to land with a series of punches.
Taranin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dong Hyuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taranin moves away.
Dong Hyuk lands with a cross.
Taranin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dong Hyuk manages to avoid it.
Dong Hyuk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taranin.
Dong Hyuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taranin moves away.
Dong Hyuk throws a low kick, looking for Taranin's leg but Taranin calmly moves out of range.
Dong Hyuk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Segey Taranin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Taranin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taranin throws a combination. Dong Hyuk tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dong Hyuk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taranin swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dong Hyuk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Taranin's head.
Dong Hyuk is looking to slow Taranin down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Dong Hyuk.
Taranin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dong Hyuk scores with a jab. Taranin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dong Hyuk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dong Hyuk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good exchange - Dong Hyuk coming out on top.
Dong Hyuk throws an overhand right that lands on Taranin's shoulder, as Taranin tries to avoid the shot.
Dong Hyuk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taranin under the eye.#T3#
Dong Hyuk misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Taranin finds it's way through Dong Hyuk's defenses.
Good leg kick by Dong Hyuk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dong Hyuk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Taranin misses with a straight left.
Dong Hyuk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Taranin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dong Hyuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dong Hyuk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taranin.
A good leg kick by Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk walks into a left hand.
Dong Hyuk throws a leg kick but Taranin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dong Hyuk throws a body shot but no joy.
Taranin feints the counter takedown.
Dong Hyuk's corner calls for a 1-2. Dong Hyuk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Taranin takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dong Hyuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taranin.
Dong Hyuk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dong Hyuk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taranin.
Dong Hyuk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taranin thuds his right hand into Dong Hyuk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dong Hyuk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taranin.
Taranin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dong Hyuk finds it's way round the side to connect with Taranin's head.
Taranin misses with a straight right.
Taranin throws a series of punches but Dong Hyuk avoids them all with ease.
Dong Hyuk jabs at Taranin's body.
Taranin throws a right and a left that Dong Hyuk avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taranin throws a body punch but Dong Hyuk moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Taranin.
And Taranin tries to counter it with a takedown but Dong Hyuk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dong Hyuk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taranin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shin Dong Hyuk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dong Hyuk, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shin Dong Hyuk!

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

 

Event: MMMA 88 Powell vs King     
Date:   Aug 05, 2018
#R1#
MacAuliffe throws a right and a left that Taranin avoids nicely.
Taranin throws a looping overhand right but MacAuliffe ducks down to avoid it.
MacAuliffe throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Taranin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
MacAuliffe is trying to control but Taranin passes into side control!
MacAuliffe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
MacAuliffe gets back to full guard.
Taranin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe looking for a guillotine here but Taranin defends easily.
Taranin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe is looking for a triangle but Taranin pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Taranin got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacAuliffe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taranin has managed to get both his arms back between MacAuliffe's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Taranin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taranin tries to free his leg and advance position but MacAuliffe is retaining full guard.
MacAuliffe is trying to keep Taranin in close.
Taranin is in close to MacAuliffe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taranin scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taranin defends it easily.
Taranin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taranin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taranin throwing strikes but missing.
Taranin lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#
MacAuliffe is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
MacAuliffe is trying to keep Taranin in close.
Taranin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of MacAuliffe's head.
MacAuliffe is still in real trouble! Can Taranin finish him?
Taranin scoring with some ground and pound.
Taranin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe looking for a guillotine here but Taranin defends easily.
Our spies down at at Russian Bears Training Center inform us that MacAuliffe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Taranin works over MacAuliffe with some ground and pound from guard.
MacAuliffe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacAuliffe keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
MacAuliffe throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Taranin passes into half guard.
Taranin lands strikes from half guard.
Taranin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacAuliffe wants to improve his position but Taranin is controlling well. #T3#
Taranin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
MacAuliffe actively working from the bottom here.
MacAuliffe is not content to let Taranin control the position.#SUB2#
MacAuliffe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taranin pulls his head out easily.
Taranin lands with a punch from half guard.
Taranin is nestled in close to MacAuliffe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Taranin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MacAuliffe has managed to free his arm - good work.
MacAuliffe wants to control but Taranin is keeping busy.
Taranin works his way into side control.
MacAuliffe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Taranin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Taranin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for MacAuliffe!
Taranin lands a big elbow - MacAuliffe is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and MacAuliffe is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Segey Taranin!
Segey Taranin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: MMMA 84 Kelly Vs Kocur     
Date:   Jul 08, 2018
#R1#
Aoki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Taranin.#TD#
Aoki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Taranin wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Taranin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Aoki escapes and throws Taranin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Taranin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Aoki keeping control of the position.
Taranin working Aoki over with strikes. #SUB2#
Taranin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aoki trying to hold on to Taranin's head to control him but Taranin postures up. #T1#
Taranin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aoki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taranin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aoki is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at London MMA Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Aoki is trying to control but can't.
Taranin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aoki trying to control from the bottom.
Taranin trying to pass the guard but Aoki defending well.
Taranin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Aoki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Taranin prevents Aoki from improving his position.#T2#
Taranin throwing shots but Aoki is blocking nicely.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taranin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Taranin with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Taranin with shots to the head and body - Aoki looks very uncomfortable down there.
Taranin cracks Aoki with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC2#
Aoki is rocked!
Taranin raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oh Aoki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taranin postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Aoki bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Taranin and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Segey Taranin!
A very excited looking Segey Taranin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: MMMA 78 Dragovic Vs Boagrius 3     
Date:   May 27, 2018
#R1#
Bujol scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taranin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bujol.
Bujol misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Taranin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bujol won't be happy with that. #ES#
Bujol explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Sergio Bujol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bujol lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taranin swings widly with a right hand
and Bujol makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Bujol.
Bujol defending well as Taranin loads up on a big left hand.
Bujol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taranin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bujol circles away.
Bujol digs a good body shot into Taranin's ribs.
Taranin throws a body shot but no joy.
Bujol swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taranin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bujol scores with a shot to the body.
Taranin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bujol staying out of range there.
Bujol swings for the body but Taranin moves out of range.
Taranin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Taranin misses with a hook.#T1##CL#
Bujol pushes Taranin up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Bujol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bujol, as that shot connected.
Bujol lands a body shot.
Taranin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bujol.
Bujol throws a body shot but no joy.
Bujol lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Some wild striking there from Bujol.
Taranin swats away the attempt to clinch by Bujol.
Bujol throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Taranin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Taranin misses.
Bujol throws a big counter combination but Taranin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bujol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taranin manages to avoid it.
Taranin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bujol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bujol is looking to wear down Taranin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Bujol fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taranin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taranin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bujol displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bujol scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taranin doesn't seem bothered though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bujol looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taranin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bujol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bujol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Bujol.
Bujol swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Taranin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bujol keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
Bujol is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Bujol wants to sweep here but Taranin controlling him for the moment.
Taranin is looking to work some ground and pound but Bujol has wrist control.
Bujol is looking to stand up but Taranin isn't so interested in that idea.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Taranin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bujol will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bujol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bujol controlling Taranin's posture. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taranin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taranin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taranin misses with a takedown
and Bujol counters with a nice body shot.
Taranin catches Bujol with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bujol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taranin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taranin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bujol jabs Taranin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bujol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taranin with the counter takedown but Bujol avoids it easily.
Bujol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taranin manages to avoid it.
Bujol looks for the body kick but Taranin saw that one coming.
Bujol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bujol defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taranin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Bujol dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bujol fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taranin on the side of the head.
Bujol lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC#
Taranin is rocked!
Bujol circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Taranin to the canvas! Taranin doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bujol keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergio Bujol!
Sergio Bujol decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: MMMA 76 Night of Champions 5     
Date:   May 13, 2018
#R1#
Bujol misses with a body kick.
Taranin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Taranin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bujol was well out of range. Poor timing from Taranin.
Bujol jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Taranin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Taranin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Taranin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bujol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taranin, as that shot connected.
Taranin throws a jab when Bujol was well out of range.#CL#
Bujol closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Taranin has Bujol pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Taranin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bujol tumbling to the mat - Taranin dives into Bujol's guard.
Bujol wants to get back to his feet but Taranin passes into half guard.
Bujol is trying to stand.
Bujol controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bujol is trying to stand up here but Taranin is controlling him well. #T1#
Taranin is trying to control. Bujol wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bujol is trying to stand back up but Taranin is controlling him
Taranin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bujol is looking to control Taranin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bujol avoid being mounted?
Bujol preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taranin prevents Bujol from improving his position.#ES#
Bujol manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Taranin keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Taranin breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Taranin works Bujol's body with a nice hook.
Bujol's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taranin under the eye.
Bujol wants to clinch.
Taranin connects with a body shot that sends Bujol's belly button to the back.
Taranin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taranin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Bujol drives through and clinches with Taranin against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Taranin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bujol smiles and moves away.
Taranin connects with a body shot that sends Bujol's belly button to the back.
Sergio Bujol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taranin looks to score with a jab to the body but Bujol is just out of range.
Taranin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bujol rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Bujol fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taranin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bujol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bujol takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sergio Bujol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bujol wants to clinch up but Taranin keeps it at a distance.
Bujol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taranin manages to avoid it.
Taranin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bujol misses with a wild combination.
Bujol tries to clinch up but Taranin circles away and keeps his distance.
Taranin misses with a hook
and Bujol counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Taranin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bujol to the ground. Taranin is now in Bujol's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bujol wants to stand up but Taranin is controlling him.
Bujol 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.
Taranin trying to control but Bujol is working from the bottom. #T4#
Taranin cracks Bujol with a solid left hand.
Bujol is looking to sweep but instead, Taranin has passed into half guard.
Bujol is staying active underneath Taranin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bujol is trying to stand.
Taranin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bujol is trying to stand back up but Taranin is controlling him
Bujol blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taranin.
Taranin is keen to just control but Bujol is a slippery customer.
Taranin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Taranin works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Segey Taranin dominated that round.
That's time! Bujol's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bujol scores with a hook to the body. Taranin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bujol tries to clinch up but Taranin circles away and keeps his distance.
Segey Taranin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taranin takes a swing at Bujol's ribcage but misses.
Bujol throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Taranin counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Bujol makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Taranin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bujol tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taranin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taranin shoots in for a double leg but Bujol sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bujol avoids the body shot from Taranin.
Bujol tries to clinch up.
Bujol tries to clinch up but Taranin circles away and keeps his distance.
Taranin swats away the attempt to clinch by Bujol.
Taranin circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Taranin swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Bujol clinches with his opponent.
Bujol struggles to land a body shot inside as Taranin controls his hands.
Taranin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bujol avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Taranin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sergio Bujol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Segey Taranin.
Bujol has Taranin pressed against the cage.
Taranin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bujol smiles and moves away.
Bujol avoids the body shot from Taranin. #CL#
Bujol closes the distance and clinches.
Bujol stops a takedown attempt from Taranin.
Bujol lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bujol leaning his opponent against the cage.
Taranin jumps guard but Bujol stands there with Taranin around his waist. Taranin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T2#
Taranin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bujol lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Taranin pulls Bujol into guard. #SU#
Bujol decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Taranin, up you get!
Taranin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bujol swings for the body but Taranin moves out of range.
Taranin throws a hook but Bujol blocks it.
Bujol wants to clinch up but Taranin keeps it at a distance.
Taranin ducks down and throws 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!
Bujol connects with a jab.
Taranin misses with a hook. Bujol ducked under it nicely.
Bujol tries to clinch but Taranin moves out of range.
Taranin lands a body shot.
Bujol tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taranin wants to counter the offense by Bujol and move into the clinch position.#T3#
Bujol tries to clinch but Taranin is having none of it.
Taranin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taranin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slow jab from Bujol misses its intended target.
Taranin lands with a cross.
Taranin lands a jab to the head.
Bujol connects with a right hand. Taranin shakes it off.
Taranin lands a nice hook to Bujol's body. Bujol takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sergio Bujol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bujol lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taranin circles away quickly and effectively.
Taranin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Taranin throws a sloppy body shot
and Bujol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taranin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bujol moves away.
Bujol is looking to counter punch.
Bujol throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Taranin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bujol won't be happy with that. #ES#
Bujol throws Taranin to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taranin throws a hook but Bujol blocks it.#CL#
Bujol moves into the clinch successfully.
Bujol is looking to control Taranin's arms but Taranin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bujol has his back to the cage. #T4#
Bujol taking a breather.
Bujol is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Taranin can't get the takedown.
Taranin goes for a takedown attempt but Bujol pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Taranin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bujol wants to clinch up but Taranin keeps it at a distance.
Taranin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bujol.
Bujol tries to clinch #TD2#
and Taranin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Taranin.
Taranin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bujol is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bujol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taranin is one step ahead there.
Bujol bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taranin's guard. #REVR#
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 Sergio Bujol will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bujol walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taranin swings widly with a right hand
and Bujol counters with a series of strikes. Taranin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bujol fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Taranin feints and as Bujol raises his hands in defense, Taranin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bujol is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taranin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Taranin stopping the sweep attempt from Bujol.
Taranin trying to control but Bujol is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bujol looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Bujol is looking to stand up but Taranin isn't so interested in that idea.
Taranin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taranin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bujol has Taranin pulled in close to control his posture.
Taranin is stalling in the full guard.
Bujol keeping full guard, as Taranin tries to pass. #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.
Bujol working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taranin. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bujol scores with the left hand. Taranin knows he should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taranin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bujol takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bujol is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taranin tests Bujol's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taranin shoots in but Bujol avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bujol misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bujol connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Bujol lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taranin at a distance.
Bujol misses with a body kick.
Bujol misses the shot to the body.
Taranin thuds a left hand into Bujol's body.
Bujol misses with a straight right. #CL#
Bujol gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taranin is trying to pull guard but Bujol turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bujol pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Taranin drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Taranin looking for a guillotine here but Bujol defends easily.
Bujol controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Bujol stopping the sweep attempt from Taranin.
Bujol would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bujol will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taranin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bujol trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bujol is pushing down on Taranin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Taranin is fighting to maintain full guard but Bujol has managed to sneak the leg through.

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 Sergio Bujol.
I think Bujol has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: PFC 34: Revolution*     
Date:   Apr 21, 2018
#R1#
Taranin just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Taranin shoots in and bounces Lennon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lennon wants to sweep here but Taranin controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lennon trying to control the position here.
Taranin throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lennon is looking to stand up but Taranin isn't so interested in that idea.
Taranin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Taranin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lennon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taranin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Taranin trying to keep a closed guard but Lennon is proving a slippery customer.
Lennon wants to control from the top but Taranin keeps moving.
Lennon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Taranin trying to control the position. #T2#
Lennon trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lennon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Taranin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lennon is aware though and is defending well.
Lennon looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Taranin is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SU2#
Lennon gets to his feet. Taranin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
John Lennon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Taranin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Lennon sneaks out the side door and pushes Taranin away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Taranin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lennon misses with a wild combination.
Taranin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lennon misses with a body shot.
Taranin misses with a hook.
Lennon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Taranin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lennon tries to clinch but Taranin moves away
and Taranin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lennon just misses with a punch to the body.
Lennon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lennon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taranin.
A left lands for Lennon.#T4#
Taranin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lennon tries to clinch but Taranin is having none of it.
Lennon just misses with a punch to the body.
Taranin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lennon tests Taranin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Lennon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lennon scores with a decent looking hook.
Taranin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lennon misses with a double jab
and Lennon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lennon tries to land a leg kick but Taranin saw it coming and moves away.
John Lennon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lennon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taranin misses with an uppercut.
Lennon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lennon connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Lennon dominated that round.
That's time! Taranin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lennon wants to land a leg kick but Taranin is out of range.
John Lennon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lennon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lennon slips a jab and a cross from Taranin.
Lennon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lennon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lennon jabs Taranin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lennon loads up on a big right hand but Taranin slips the punch.
Taranin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lennon throws out the jab.
Taranin misses with a takedown attempt
and Lennon counters with a straight right hand.
Taranin checks a leg kick.
Taranin gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Taranin tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Lennon is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Taranin buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Taranin!! Taranin is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Lennon throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Lennon!
Jumping up and down and very excited, John Lennon waved his t-shirt featuring Riner Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: PFC 28 Romanow vs Darkk     
Date:   Mar 24, 2018
#R1#
Taranin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Worth.
Taranin misses with a hook. Worth ducked under it nicely.
Taranin misses with a hook.
Taranin slips a jab from Worth.
Taranin with a jab.
Worth looks to score with a jab to the body but Taranin is just out of range.
Worth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taranin with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Worth counters with a head kick that drops Taranin to the mat! Taranin scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Taranin is rocked!
Worth flashes Taranin a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Taranin's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Taranin crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Worth punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bis Worth!
Bis Worth spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: PFC 22 Tepes vs Stone     
Date:   Mar 03, 2018
#R1#
Taranin connects with a single shot there.
Taranin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Allen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Taranin 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.
Taranin throws a looping overhand right but Allen ducks down to avoid it.
Allen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Taranin checks a leg kick nicely.
Taranin misses with a right hand
and Allen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Taranin gets a takedown into half guard.
Taranin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Allen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Allen is trying to maintain the position but Taranin is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Allen is trying to get back to full guard.
Taranin not doing much here.
Taranin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Allen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Allen wants to get back to full guard.
Taranin stalling. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taranin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Allen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Taranin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Allen's head.
Taranin is looking to pass Allen's guard but actually Allen recovers to full guard.
Taranin throws a big elbow that misses.
Taranin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Allen is keeping the position for now.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Segey Taranin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Allen stuffs the takedown.
Allen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Allen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Allen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taranin was well out of range. Poor timing from Allen.
Allen swings for the body but Taranin moves out of range.
Allen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Taranin misses its intended target.
It looked like Allen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Taranin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Allen defends it nicely.
Lamar Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Segey Taranin.
Taranin tries for a takedown but Allen circles away easily
and Allen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Allen looks to land a right hand but Taranin moved out of range.
Lamar Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Allen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taranin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Allen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taranin 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.
Allen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taranin.
Taranin throws a poor cross that misses
and Allen counters with a nice kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Allen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Taranin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Allen!
Taranin landing strikes.
Taranin with the ground and pound but Allen regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Taranin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Segey Taranin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taranin moves away.
Allen scores with a jab.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Lamar Allen has been cut.
Taranin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Allen misses.
Allen lands a jab to Taranin's midsection.
Allen misses with a right hand
letting Taranin counter with a right hand.
Taranin slips a jab and a cross from Allen.
Taranin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taranin misses with a lunging right hand
and Allen counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taranin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allen.
Taranin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good exchange - Taranin coming out on top.#T1#
Allen lands a jab to Taranin's midsection.
Taranin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Taranin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taranin blocks a body shot from Allen.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Allen taking a breather.
Taranin swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by Taranin.
Stalling in the clinch from Allen.
Allen misses with a punch to the body.
Allen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Taranin is trying to pull guard but Allen has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Allen tries a body shot but Taranin blocks it.
Taranin wants a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Taranin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Taranin can't get the takedown.
Lamar Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Segey Taranin.
Allen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Allen slows down the pace here.
Allen misses with a body punch.
Allen lands a nice uppercut.#T3##TD2#
Taranin wants the takedown. Allen is fighting it off but Taranin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Allen's guard against the cage.
Taranin postures up.
Taranin throwing strikes but missing.
Allen is controlling Taranin's posture.
Allen 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.
Taranin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Taranin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Allen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Allen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Allen trying to control from half guard but Taranin is working away.
Segey Taranin has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Taranin actively working from the bottom here.
Taranin wants to improve his position but Allen is controlling well.
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 Lamar Allen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lamar Allen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Taranin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Allen is trying to defend but Taranin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Allen is trying to get back to full guard.
Taranin not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Taranin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1##SUB2#
Taranin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Allen wants to get back to full guard.
Allen trying to hold on to Taranin's head to control him but Taranin postures up.
Taranin stalling away here and it's allowed Allen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taranin trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Allen looking for a sweep. Not yet Allen, not yet.
Taranin trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Taranin throws a big elbow that misses.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Allen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Allen looks to score with a jab to the body but Taranin is just out of range.
Taranin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taranin walks into a stiff left hand from Allen.#TD2#
Taranin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Allen was covering up waiting for the punch and Taranin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Taranin preventing the sweep.
Taranin scoring with some ground and pound.
Allen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taranin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Taranin throws a big elbow that misses.
Allen trying to control the position.
Taranin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taranin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taranin throws a big right hand that misses.
Taranin controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Segey Taranin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taranin 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Segey Taranin!

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

 

Event: PFC 11 Bailey vs McGuire     
Date:   Jan 20, 2018
#R1#
Garcia slaps away a takedown attempt from Taranin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Garcia misses with a double jab.
Taranin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garcia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taranin somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taranin.
Tony Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Segey Taranin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin misses with a takedown attempt - Garcia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Garcia appears to be looking for a big counter.
Taranin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Garcia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Taranin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taranin misses with a wild combination.
Taranin defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand.
Taranin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garcia's waist but Garcia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taranin off to one side.
Taranin lunges at Garcia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garcia's hand.
Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
Taranin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garcia defends it well.
Taranin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Taranin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garcia pinned against the cage. Garcia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Taranin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Garcia slaps away a takedown attempt from Taranin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Garcia went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Segey Taranin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Taranin.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense.
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taranin with the counter takedown but Garcia avoids it easily.#T3#
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taranin with the counter takedown but Garcia avoids it easily.#TD2#
Taranin drives through with a takedown into Garcia's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Garcia is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Taranin trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Taranin controlling from the top position.
Taranin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garcia works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Garcia wants to stand up but Taranin is controlling him.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Taranin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taranin throws a strike but Garcia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Garcia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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 Tony Garcia will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Taranin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garcia.
Taranin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Garcia throws a nice looking combination but Taranin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Taranin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Garcia sprawls well initially but Taranin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Garcia is trying to stand up here but Taranin is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin thows a huge punch but Garcia dodges it nicely.
Taranin stops Garcia from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taranin is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taranin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taranin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Garcia tries to kick Taranin off but Taranin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Taranin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Taranin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Taranin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Taranin working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Garcia regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Taranin.
Taranin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin 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. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Garcia is looking to stand up but Taranin isn't so interested in that idea.
Taranin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Garcia wants to stand up but Taranin is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Garcia stuffs the takedown attempt from Taranin. Taranin gets slowly back to his feet.
Garcia went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Garcia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Taranin throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taranin throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
Garcia misses with a double jab
and Taranin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taranin.
Garcia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garcia wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Garcia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Garcia throws a head kick but Taranin moves out of range.
Taranin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garcia defends it well.
Taranin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Garcia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Taranin tries to clinch up.#T4#
Taranin dodges the punch combination from Garcia.
Tony Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taranin 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. #TD2#
Taranin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Garcia looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Garcia sneaks out the side door and pushes Taranin away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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!
Garcia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Taranin counters with a stiff right hand.
Garcia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Segey Taranin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Garcia misses with a double jab
and Taranin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taranin. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taranin.
And Taranin tries to counter it with a takedown but Garcia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Garcia tries a head kick but it misses.
Taranin slips a jab from Garcia.
Taranin tries to counter with a clinch but Garcia shakes him off and moves away.
Garcia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin goes for a double leg but Garcia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Garcia continues to drive forward.
Garcia appears to be looking for a big counter.
Taranin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garcia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Taranin looks for a takedown but Garcia sprawls well.
Tony Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Segey Taranin.#T1#
Taranin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garcia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taranin somewhat.
It looked like Garcia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target. #TD2#
Taranin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Taranin throws an elbow but Garcia slips to the side and avoids it well.
Segey Taranin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taranin working the ground and pound. #T2#
Garcia takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Taranin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Garcia is avoiding damage well. #ES#
Garcia throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Taranin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taranin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garcia is looking to escape.
Taranin drops an elbow to the side of Garcia's head. #ES#
Garcia makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Taranin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Garcia walks into a straight right hand from Taranin.#CL2#
Taranin drives through and clinches with Garcia against the cage.
Taranin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Garcia lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Garcia tries to land a knee to the head but Taranin blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taranin.
Garcia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taranin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by Taranin.
Taranin stalling in the clinch but Garcia improves position.
Garcia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Taranin fails to land.
Taranin has Garcia pressed against the cage.
Taranin avoiding damage as Garcia throws knees to the body. #T4#
Garcia misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Taranin manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Taranin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Garcia did well to prevent Taranin getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia is looking to get back to is feet but Taranin passes into side control. #SUB2#
Taranin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Garcia rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Taranin's guard! Nice work there by Garcia!
Taranin keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass. #SUB2#
Taranin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taranin keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Segey Taranin.
I think Taranin 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Segey Taranin!

A very excited looking Segey Taranin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: PFC 3 Tournament showcase     
Date:   Dec 16, 2017
#R1#
Blaze stuffs the takedown attempt from Taranin. Taranin gets slowly back to his feet.
Blaze lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Blaze missing with a left hand there. Taranin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taranin.
Taranin throws a hook but Blaze blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Blaze on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Blaze gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Taranin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin won't allow Blaze to sweep him here.
Blaze working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taranin.
Taranin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Blaze trying to keep a closed guard but Taranin is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Blaze has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Taranin distracts Blaze with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blaze controls Taranin momentarily but Taranin frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taranin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blaze working a defensive guard here.
Blaze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taranin postures up in Blaze's guard and throws a big left but Blaze blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin trying to control but Blaze is working from the bottom.
Taranin is looking to work some ground and pound but Blaze has wrist control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taranin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing that Taranin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Taranin throwing strikes from guard but Blaze blocks nicely.
Taranin working some strikes from top position.
Taranin won't allow Blaze to sweep him here.
Taranin 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.
Blaze keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
Blaze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blaze is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taranin is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blaze shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Taranin eats them both and turns towards Blaze to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
Taranin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaze manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Blaze on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taranin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blaze defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Segey Taranin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taranin lands a glancing blow to the side of Blaze's head.
Blaze walks into a stiff left hand from Taranin.#T4#
Taranin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taranin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blaze.
Blaze swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taranin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taranin swings widly with a right hand
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Blaze throws a looping overhand right but Taranin ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taranin misses with a takedown
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Blaze.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Santana Blaze will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A left lands for Blaze.
Blaze misses with a looping right.
Taranin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blaze.
Taranin feinted with a counter takedown.
Santana Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blaze as he avoids it easily.
Blaze unleashes a big counter combination but Taranin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Taranin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blaze to the mat! Blaze manages to get full guard.
Taranin throwing strikes from guard but Blaze blocks nicely.
Taranin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blaze works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blaze can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blaze wants to sweep but no luck.
Taranin postures up.
Taranin is looking to work some ground and pound but Blaze has wrist control.#T1#
Taranin postures up in Blaze's guard and throws a big left but Blaze blocks it.
Taranin working some strikes from top position.
Blaze wants to sweep but no luck.
Taranin trying to control but Blaze is working from the bottom.
Blaze 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.
Blaze working a defensive guard here.
Taranin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taranin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taranin won't allow Blaze to sweep him here.
Blaze keeps trying to improve his position.
Blaze being controlled here, momentarily. #T2##SUB#
Taranin drops back looking for a leg! Blaze is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blaze manages to kick Taranin off! Taranin jumps back into Blaze's guard.
Blaze wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Taranin is looking to work some ground and pound but Blaze has wrist control.
Taranin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taranin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taranin connects with a couple of short punches.
Taranin won't allow Blaze to get back to his feet.
Blaze wants to sweep here but Taranin controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Taranin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Segey Taranin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taranin connects with a couple of short punches.
Blaze really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taranin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blaze looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blaze working a defensive guard here.
Taranin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taranin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blaze swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blaze wants to get back to his feet but Taranin is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blaze is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Taranin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blaze counters with a series of strikes. Taranin will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
No luck for Taranin with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taranin or perhaps it was just good defense by Blaze, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Segey Taranin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaze misses with a body shot.
Taranin throws a combination that misses
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blaze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blaze misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Santana Blaze will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Taranin misses with an uppercut. Blaze saw that one coming.
Taranin throws an off balance right hand
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taranin shoots and misses
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Taranin shoots in for a double leg but Blaze sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blaze is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Blaze has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Blaze misses with a double jab.
Taranin attempts a counter takedown but Blaze avoids it well and moves away.
Taranin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blaze doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze connects with a right hand. Taranin shakes it off.
Taranin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taranin looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaze is just out of range.
Blaze throws a counter combo.#T1#
Taranin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blaze circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Segey Taranin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taranin ducks under a wild hook from Blaze.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blaze but Blaze pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santana Blaze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blaze looks to land a combination but Taranin avoids it well.
Taranin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Blaze on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taranin connects with a jab.
Taranin shoots and misses
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taranin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blaze counters with a series of strikes. Taranin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Segey Taranin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Blaze works over Taranin's head and body with a nice combination.
A good leg kick by Blaze.
Blaze scores with a one two! Taranin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaze misses the jab.
Taranin tries to counter with a takedown but Blaze is quick to defend against it.
Taranin throws a series of punches but Blaze avoids them all with ease.
As Taranin backs off Blaze throws a huge counter combo but Taranin manages to avoid it all.
Taranin misses with a takedown
and Taranin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Taranin misses its intended target. #T3#
Blaze lands a nice looking body shot.
Taranin has a takedown stuffed.
A combination from Blaze does no damage.
Blaze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blaze lands a glancing blow to the side of Taranin's head.
Taranin walks into a straight right hand from Blaze.
Blaze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taranin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taranin tries to counter with a takedown but Blaze is quick to defend against it.
Taranin swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Taranin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blaze's waist but Blaze gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taranin off to one side.
Taranin misses with a left hand
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaze throws a nice looking combination but Taranin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Blaze finds it's way through Taranin's defenses.
Blaze misses with a straight left.
Taranin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blaze unleashes a big counter combination but Taranin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Blaze moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taranin with a poor takedown
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Santana Blaze is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blaze buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santana Blaze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Blaze winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santana Blaze!

Our winner, Santana Blaze, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Pulse 97 - Carter vs Taranin     
Date:   Nov 04, 2017
#R1#
Taranin misses with an uppercut. Carter saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taranin. Carter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taranin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carter manages to avoid it.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carter sprawls well. Carter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taranin gets slowly back to his feet.
Taranin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Carter misses with a straight right.
Carter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Carter.
Taranin defending well as Carter loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Carter just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Taranin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taranin postures up in Carter's guard and throws a big left but Carter blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taranin throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Carter keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Carter holds on and takes a little breather.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taranin throws a strike but Carter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Taranin looking to control but Carter passes into half guard.
Taranin tries to get to full guard but Carter has control of the leg. #T2#
Carter wants to pass the guard but Taranin is defending well.
Taranin tries to get to full guard but Carter has control of the leg.
Taranin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin is trying to control the position but Carter postures up. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taranin is on top in guard. #REVB#
Taranin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taranin looking to sit in guard and control but Carter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Carter is pushing down on Taranin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Taranin is fighting to maintain full guard but Carter has managed to sneak the leg through.
Taranin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taranin is pressing down on Carter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Carter's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Taranin looking for a sweep. Not yet Taranin, not yet.
Carter tries to free his leg and advance position but Taranin is retaining full guard.
Taranin trying to keep a closed guard but Carter is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Taranin is looking for a triangle but Carter pushes his legs off easily.
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 Michael Carter will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Carter.
Taranin feints the counter takedown.
Carter tries to clinch up but Taranin circles away and keeps his distance.
Taranin feints the counter takedown.
Carter lands a really nice looking cross but Taranin seems unphased.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taranin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taranin dives in and grabs Carter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carter pushes down on Taranin's head and hops out.
It looked like Carter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carter leaves Taranin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carter misses with a straight right.
Carter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Carter swings for the body but Taranin moves out of range.
Taranin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Carter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Taranin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Carter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been told by Carter's head coaches at Forest Hill Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Taranin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taranin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Carter ducks under a wild hook from Taranin.
Michael Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Taranin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Carter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Taranin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Michael Carter is winning the standup battle so far.
Taranin scores with a hook.
Carter moves into range and connects with a jab.
A cross from Carter lands.
Carter lands the left hand.
Taranin shoots in looking for a takedown but Carter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taranin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Michael Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Segey Taranin.
Carter throws a combination that misses
and Taranin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taranin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carter was well out of range. Poor timing from Taranin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Carter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taranin, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Taranin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taranin ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Carter defending well as Taranin loads up on a big left hand.
Taranin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T2#
Carter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taranin.
Carter tries to land a leg kick but Taranin saw it coming and moves away.
Carter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Carter misses.
Carter tries to land a leg kick but Taranin saw it coming and moves away.
Taranin feints the counter takedown.
Carter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Taranin throws a lazy right hand but Carter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taranin tries to clinch but Carter is having none of it.
A big right from Carter misses.
Carter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Taranin throws a looping overhand right but Carter ducks down to avoid it.
Carter lands with a right hand.
Carter misses with an uppercut.
Taranin blocks a head kick by Carter.
Taranin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Taranin lands a lovely overhand right.
Carter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taranin throws out the jab. #T3#
Taranin takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
Carter lands an overhand right.
Carter throws a jab but it's blocked by Taranin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carter. That's going to slow Taranin down.
Taranin slips a jab from Carter.
Carter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC#
Taranin is rocked!
Taranin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Taranin with the counter takedown but Carter avoids it easily.
Taranin is still on wobbly legs! Can Carter finish him?
Taranin slips under a jab.
Carter looks to throw the jab but Taranin is out of range.
Taranin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taranin can do to turn this around?
Carter lands a jab to Taranin's midsection.
Taranin ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Taranin seems to have recovered his senses.
Taranin shoots in looking for a takedown. Carter tries to sprawl out of it but Taranin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Michael Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taranin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taranin scrambles back to his feet.
Carter misses with a looping left.#T4#
Carter throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Taranin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter trying to control here.
Taranin is nestled in close to Carter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Taranin is just content to waste time from the top position. Carter takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter is trying to keep Taranin in close.
Taranin throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Carter dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab from Carter.
Carter lands a jab to the head.
Carter looks to land a right hand but Taranin moved out of range.
Carter slips a jab from Taranin.
Taranin looks to land a right hand but Carter moved out of range.
Taranin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carter looks to land a left hand but Taranin moved out of range nicely.
Taranin moves out of range of the strikes.
Carter lands with a straight right. Taranin didn't see that one coming.
Carter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Taranin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Taranin misses.
Taranin checks the leg kick.
Carter misses with a hook. Taranin ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taranin shoots in and drives through. Carter sprawls well.#T1#
Taranin slips under a jab.
Taranin closes the distance and clinches up with Carter, looking for a takedown. Taranin pushes Carter against the cage but Carter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Taranin backs away, Carter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Carter defending well as Taranin loads up on a big left hand.
Carter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Carter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taranin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Taranin sizes up Carter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taranin misses with a takedown attempt - Carter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Michael Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Segey Taranin.
Carter fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Taranin to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Taranin looks to clinch but Carter throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Taranin taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Michael Carter!
Michael Carter gave a mention to Dauntless in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: Pulse 93 - Driver vs Tszyu     
Date:   Oct 07, 2017
#R1##CL#
Taranin has managed to clinch.
Taranin tries to work over Mawe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taranin lands with a light punch inside.
Mawe wants to take the fight to the mat but Taranin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mawe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Taranin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mawe connects with a crisp jab.
Mawe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mawe misses with a combination #TD#
and Taranin counters with a single leg into guard. Mawe didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Mawe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mawe trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Mawe looking for a guillotine here but Taranin defends easily. #T1##SUB#
Taranin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Mawe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taranin looking to sit in guard and control but Mawe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mawe throwing strikes from guard but Taranin blocks nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mawe working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mawe wants to pass the guard but Taranin is keeping the position.
Mawe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Taranin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mawe defends it easily.
Mawe won't allow Taranin to sweep him here.
Taranin wants to improve his position but instead Mawe has moved into half guard. #SUB#
Taranin actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mawe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mawe lands strikes from half guard.
Mawe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Mawe there. #T3#
Mawe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mawe lands with a punch from half guard.
Mawe winds up and cracks Taranin with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Taranin looking for submissions off his back.
Mawe trying to control the action but Taranin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Taranin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Taranin is defending against the submission attempts here by Mawe. #SUB#
Taranin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mawe pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mawe connects with a nice short shot to Taranin's temple.
Mawe trying to control from Taranin's half guard. Taranin has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Taranin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taranin wants to sweep here but Mawe controlling him for the moment.
Mawe lands a couple of digs.
Mawe with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mawe is in close to Taranin's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC2#
Taranin is rocked!
Mawe with a nice head shot there.
Oh Taranin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taranin 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.
Mawe distracts Taranin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Watsz Mawe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mawe scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Taranin finds it's target.
Taranin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mawe.
Taranin throws a shot from downtown. Mawe moves away and avoids it.
As Taranin backs off Mawe throws a huge counter combo but Taranin manages to avoid it all.
Taranin throws a right hand that misses
and Mawe scores with a counter punch that sends Taranin to the canvas! Mawe smells blood - he's punishing Taranin with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Taranin has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Watsz Mawe!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Watsz Mawe waved his t-shirt featuring RAGS of a RONIN's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: Pulse 90 - Dog vs Bop Bop     
Date:   Sep 09, 2017
#R1#
Dier pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Taranin looking to score a takedown here. Dier is defending well but Taranin drives through and ends up in Dier's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin controlling from the top position.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Dier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin throwing strikes from guard but Dier blocks nicely.
Taranin controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Taranin is looking to work some ground and pound but Dier has wrist control.
Taranin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taranin is looking to work some ground and pound but Dier has wrist control.
Taranin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taranin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dier's head.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Dier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin wants to pass the guard but Dier is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Dier's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Taranin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dier keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
Taranin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taranin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Taranin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dier is keeping the position for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taranin on the ground.
Dier wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taranin.
Dier lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dier.
Taranin catches Dier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Taranin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dier, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Taranin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dier can't break the clinch.
Taranin scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Dier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dier scores with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Dier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dier takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taranin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dier scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dier misses with a wild combination.
Dier takes a swing at Taranin's ribcage but misses.
Taranin lands a glancing blow to the side of Dier's head.
Dier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sol Dier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Taranin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dier was covering up waiting for the punch and Taranin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taranin stops Dier from standing up.
Dier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Taranin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taranin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dier's guard. #SUB2#
Taranin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taranin.
Taranin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Taranin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #ES#
Dier manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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 Sol Dier will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dier throws a hook but Taranin avoids it easily.
Dier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taranin moves away.
Dier scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taranin doesn't seem bothered though.
Taranin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dier.
Dier throws a body punch but Taranin moves out of range.
Dier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taranin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dier takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taranin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dier defends it well.
Taranin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab by Taranin.
Taranin tries to clinch up but Dier circles away and keeps his distance.
Dier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taranin moves away.
Taranin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dier takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taranin slips under a jab.
Dier just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Dier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dier swinging wildly here.
Taranin's corner calls for a 1-2. Taranin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Taranin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taranin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dier on the side of the head.
Sol Dier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dier is looking to wear down Taranin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taranin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dier.
Dier takes a swing at Taranin's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dier. Taranin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taranin moves away.
Taranin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A shot to the body from Dier misses #TD2#
and Taranin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dier won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Taranin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dier rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Taranin's guard! Nice work there by Dier!
Dier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Taranin's head.#SUB2#
Taranin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Dier throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Taranin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taranin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dier throws a strike but Taranin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Taranin tries to free his leg and advance position but Dier is retaining full guard.
Segey Taranin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taranin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taranin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taranin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dier wants to stand but Taranin is controlling the position.
Taranin looking to pass the guard.
Taranin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taranin preventing the sweep.
Taranin throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taranin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Taranin looking to pass the guard.
Taranin postures up in Dier's guard and throws a big left but Dier blocks it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taranin trying to control but Dier is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Taranin 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.
Taranin trying to control but Dier is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Taranin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dier.
Dier is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Taranin like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Taranin from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sol Dier!

 

Event: Pulse 85 - Taranin vs Shojo     
Date:   Jul 29, 2017
#R1#
Shojo misses with a kick to the body.
Shojo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Taranin swings widly with a right hand
and Taranin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shojo wants to clinch.
Shojo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice defenses there by Shojo.
Taranin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taranin's coach down at Russian Bears Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Taranin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shojo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shojo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shojo just misses with a punch to the body.
Taranin throws out a loose jab but Shojo uses good head movement to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taranin.
Shojo misses with a looping left.#T1#
Shojo tries to clinch up.
Shojo just misses with a punch to the body.
Shojo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taranin was well out of range. Poor timing from Shojo.
Shojo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Taranin is out of range and Shojo settles back down.
Taranin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shojo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taranin blocks a head kick by Shojo.
Taranin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shojo misses with a body shot.
Taranin feints the counter takedown.
Taranin throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Taranin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shojo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Taranin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shojo's head. #T2#
Shojo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taranin.
Shojo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taranin on the ground.#SUB2#
Taranin is looking for a kimura but Shojo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taranin to get the leverage.
Shojo is pressing down on Taranin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Shojo has his foot on Taranin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taranin works his way back into a safe position though.
Taranin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taranin trying to control but Shojo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Shojo is looking for a triangle but Taranin pushes his legs off easily.
Shojo is trying to control the position but Taranin postures up.
Taranin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taranin scoring with some ground and pound.
Taranin scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Taranin lands a couple of digs.
Taranin trying to control but Shojo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Shojo is looking for a triangle but Taranin pushes his legs off easily.
Taranin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taranin scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Shojo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taranin defends well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taranin lands a couple of digs.
Taranin working some strikes from top position.
Taranin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Taranin scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Shojo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taranin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taranin preventing the sweep.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Shojo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin chips away with some ground and pound.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Shojo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taranin landing some decent shots from guard.
Shojo trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Segey Taranin dominated that round.
That's time! Shojo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Taranin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shojo quickly recovers to half guard.
Shojo is looking to get back to is feet but Taranin passes into side control.
Taranin lands some shots froms side control.
Taranin cracks Shojo with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC2#
Shojo is rocked!
Segey Taranin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shojo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Taranin connects with a decent elbow.
Oh Shojo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shojo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Taranin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Shojo seems to have got his legs back now.
Taranin is chipping away with strikes.
Shojo is not content to let Taranin control the position.
Shojo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1#
Shojo manages to get back to half guard.
Taranin working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Shojo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Taranin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Still in half guard, Taranin seems content to control.
Shojo is trying to stand.
Taranin stalling.
Taranin lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Shojo wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Taranin connects with a nice short shot to Shojo's temple.
Taranin working Shojo over with strikes.
Taranin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taranin drops an elbow to the side of Shojo's head.
Taranin 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.
Ground and pound from Taranin.
Taranin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Taranin lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Shojo quite badly. Shojo pulls Taranin in close trying to recover. Taranin postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Shojo on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Shojo doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Segey Taranin!
After the big win, Segey Taranin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: Pulse 78 - Marx vs Driver     
Date:   Jun 10, 2017
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Breznhev enables Taranin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Breznhev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Breznhev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev is trying to control the position but Taranin postures up.
Taranin advances position into side control!
Breznhev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Breznhev wants to control but Taranin is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Taranin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breznhev is trying to get back to full guard.
Breznhev is trying to maintain the position but Taranin is very close to passing his half guard.
Taranin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Breznhev is looking to improve his position.
Breznhev is looking to control Taranin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Breznhev avoid being mounted?
Taranin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Breznhev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Breznhev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Breznhev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin is fighting to break Breznhev's control of his arms but Breznhev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Breznhev has momentary wrist control but Taranin slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taranin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Breznhev 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.
Breznhev trying to keep a closed guard but Taranin is proving a slippery customer.
Breznhev wants to improve his position but instead Taranin has moved into half guard.
Taranin winds up and cracks Breznhev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Breznhev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Taranin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Breznhev wants to improve his position but Taranin is controlling well.
Breznhev trying to control here.
Breznhev is concentrating on defense, preventing Taranin from advancing position. #T3#
Taranin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Taranin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Breznhev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Breznhev.
Taranin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Breznhev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Breznhev is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Breznhev looking for a guillotine here but Taranin defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taranin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Taranin scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Taranin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Breznhev is looking for a triangle but Taranin pushes his legs off easily.
Taranin connects with a couple of short punches.
Breznhev has momentary wrist control but Taranin slips an elbow through the middle.
Taranin won't allow Breznhev to sweep him here.
Taranin working some strikes from top position.
Taranin postures up in Breznhev's guard and throws a big left but Breznhev blocks it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Breznhev holds on and takes a little breather.
Taranin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Taranin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taranin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Breznhev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Segey Taranin dominated that round.
That's time! Breznhev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taranin.
Breznhev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Taranin works the jab nicely.
Taranin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Breznhev in his tracks.
Breznhev throws a jab but it's blocked by Taranin.
Taranin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Taranin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Breznhev on his heels. He'll look to pass Breznhev's guard now, I'm sure.
Breznhev 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.#SUB#
Breznhev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Breznhev keeps moving.
Taranin won't allow Breznhev to sweep him here.
Taranin stands and throws Breznhev's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Taranin scores with punches from side control.
Taranin cracks Breznhev with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Taranin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Taranin misses with the ground and pound.
Breznhev takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Taranin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2#
Taranin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Breznhev, who protects the arm well.
Breznhev is trying to control Taranin's posture but Taranin avoids it. #SUB2#
Taranin is working to tighten his grip on Breznhev's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Breznhev has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Taranin is really squeezing tight and eventually Breznhev passes out! Taranin breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Segey Taranin!
A less than humble Segey Taranin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: Pulse 74 - Brixton vs Taranin     
Date:   May 13, 2017
#R1#
Taranin fails with the takedown
and Brixton counters with a stiff right hand.
Brixton cracks Taranin with a good jab.
Taranin throws out a powerful jab.
Taranin walks into a left hand.
Brixton lands a jab to the head.
Brixton throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Taranin counters with a single leg into guard. Brixton didn't expect that.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taranin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brixton is controlling Taranin's posture.
Taranin preventing the sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taranin lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Taranin trying to move into half guard but instead Brixton has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Taranin keeping full guard, as Brixton tries to pass. #SUB2#
Taranin looking for a guillotine here but Brixton defends easily.
Brixton tries to free his leg and advance position but Taranin is retaining full guard.
Brixton 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. #SUB2#
Taranin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brixton defends well.#T2##SUB2#
Brixton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taranin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brixton has managed to get both his arms back between Taranin's legs - danger averted.
Brixton looking to pass the guard.
Taranin wants to sweep here but Brixton controlling him for the moment.
Brixton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Taranin has control of Brixton's left arm, preventing Brixton from doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Taranin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brixton defends it easily.
Brixton wants to pass the guard but Taranin is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Taranin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brixton is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Taranin is looking for a triangle but Brixton pushes his legs off easily.
Brixton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Taranin pulls Brixton in close to prevent any damage.
Brixton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taranin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taranin controls Brixton momentarily but Brixton frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Taranin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brixton counters with a nice uppercut.
Brixton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Brixton clinches.
Brixton keeps control of Taranin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Brixton.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taranin goes for a takedown attempt but Brixton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brixton looks to land a right hand but Taranin moved out of range.
And Taranin tries to counter it with a takedown but Brixton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brixton connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Brixton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Taranin throws a jab when Brixton was well out of range.
Brixton looks to score with a jab to the body but Taranin is just out of range.
Taranin looks to land a right hand but Brixton moved out of range.
Taranin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taranin goes for a double leg but Brixton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brixton continues to drive forward.
Brixton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taranin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taranin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brixton defends it well.
Taranin misses with a takedown attempt
and Brixton counters with a series of strikes. Taranin will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Brixton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brixton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brixton lands a body shot.
Taranin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brixton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Danny Brixton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Segey Taranin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brixton.
Danny Brixton is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Brixton throws an off balance right hand
and Taranin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taranin tries for a takedown but Brixton circles away easily
enabling Brixton to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Taranin is rocked!
Brixton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brixton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brixton throws the left hand but Taranin avoids the punch easily.
Brixton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taranin.
Brixton connects with a body shot.
Brixton moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Brixton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Brixton misses the target.
Brixton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taranin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Brixton misses the jab.#TD2#
Taranin gets a double leg takedown into Brixton's guard.
Taranin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brixton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brixton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taranin is one step ahead there.
Taranin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brixton seems keen to control Taranin's posture.
Taranin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Taranin throws a big elbow that misses.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Brixton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brixton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brixton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brixton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brixton punishes Taranin's body with a nice straight punch.
Taranin moves out of range of the strikes.
And Taranin tries to counter it with a takedown but Brixton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brixton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Taranin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Brixton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taranin defending well as Brixton loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by Taranin.
Brixton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taranin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taranin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brixton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Brixton as he connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Taranin. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Taranin misses.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brixton sprawls well. Brixton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taranin gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Brixton dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Brixton misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Taranin counters with a single leg into guard. Brixton didn't expect that. #ES#
Brixton has his feet on Taranin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Taranin circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Taranin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brixton's guard.
Taranin looking to sit in guard and control but Brixton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Taranin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brixton defends well.#SUB2#
Brixton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taranin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brixton has managed to get both his arms back between Taranin's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Brixton tries to free his leg and advance position but Taranin is retaining full guard.
Brixton controlling from the top position.
Taranin trying to strike off his back. #SUB2#
Taranin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brixton defends well.#SUB2#
Taranin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brixton stacks Taranin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Brixton!
Brixton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taranin can do to turn this around?
Taranin tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Brixton presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T2#
Taranin tries to hold on but Brixton pushes him away.
Taranin is trying to escape the mount.
Brixton avoids the attempt from Taranin to control.
Taranin tries to reverse the position but Brixton maintains control.
Brixton controlling his opponent. #T3#
Taranin is looking to improve his position but Brixton isn't that keen on the idea.
Taranin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brixton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Taranin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Taranin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taranin tries to roll over but Brixton keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brixton is controlling the pace.
Taranin keeps control of the position for the meantime. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Brixton clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Brixton throws a right hand that Taranin ducks under and follows up with a left that Taranin also avoids with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taranin.
Brixton seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Taranin takes a swing at Brixton's ribcage but misses.
Taranin tries to move into range but Brixton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brixton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taranin.
Brixton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brixton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brixton throws a looping overhand right but Taranin ducks down to avoid it.
Taranin moves away from the strike by Brixton.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brixton. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Brixton misses the target. #TD2#
Taranin shoots in and gets a takedown into Brixton's guard.
Taranin looking to pass the guard.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Brixton keeps moving.
Brixton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taranin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Taranin looking for subs off his back but Brixton has passed one foot through into half guard. #T2#
Taranin wants to control but Brixton is keeping busy.
Taranin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brixton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brixton's back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Taranin struggling to land strikes to the head as Brixton covers up. #T3##SUB2#
Taranin working for a choke but Brixton is defending well.
Taranin throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Brixton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Taranin connects with a nice short shot to Brixton's temple.
Brixton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Taranin pushing down on Brixton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brixton is doing well to control the position and prevent Taranin from advancing to side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #ES#
Brixton pushes Taranin off and gets back to his feet.
Brixton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Taranin shoots in looking for a takedown but Brixton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taranin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brixton tries to counter by clinching up but Taranin breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taranin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brixton cracks Taranin with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Brixton had his way with Segey Taranin in that round.
That's time! Brixton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taranin, as that shot connected.
Brixton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taranin was well out of range. Poor timing from Brixton.
Nice shot by Brixton.
Brixton loads up on a big right hand but Taranin slips the punch.
Taranin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brixton defends it well.
Taranin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brixton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taranin somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brixton thows a leg kick but Taranin checks it #TD2#
and Taranin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Taranin is working for a submission of some sort.
Brixton is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Brixton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taranin.
My spies in Russian Bears Elite Gym inform me that Taranin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Taranin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Segey Taranin has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Taranin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brixton is doing well to control the position and prevent Taranin from advancing to side control.
Segey Taranin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taranin wants to free his trapped foot but Brixton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brixton is refusing to be controlled, as Taranin sits in half guard. #ES#
Brixton pushes Taranin off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Taranin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Taranin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brixton preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3#
Brixton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Brixton preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Taranin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Taranin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Taranin drops an elbow to the side of Brixton's head.
Brixton is looking for a sweep. Taranin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brixton wants to control but Taranin is keeping busy.
Taranin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranin with the ground and pound but Brixton uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Taranin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brixton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Segey Taranin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brixton 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Brixton!

Danny Brixton retains his featherweight title!
Danny Brixton looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'This aint TWGC, don't expect me to lose to a weak ting grappler.'.

 

Event: Pulse 70 - Rram vs Date     
Date:   Apr 15, 2017
#R1##TD#
Taranin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Perben's guard.
Perben looking to control.
We've been hearing that Taranin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Taranin postures up in Perben's guard and throws a big left but Perben blocks it.
Taranin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perben keeping full guard, as Taranin tries to pass.
Perben is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Taranin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Taranin trying to control but Perben is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Perben looking for a guillotine here but Taranin defends easily.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Perben is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Taranin is looking to work some ground and pound but Perben has wrist control.
Perben tries to strike from the bottom.
Taranin won't allow Perben to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Perben is defended easily by Taranin.
A low kick from Perben is predictable there #TD#
and Taranin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Perben!
Perben is letting Taranin control him for a moment.
Taranin lands an elbow. #T2#
Perben is being controlled here.
Perben is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Taranin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Perben is trying to get back to full guard.
Taranin trying to control the action but Perben is working from the bottom.
Perben is looking to control Taranin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Perben avoid being mounted?
Perben has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Taranin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Perben is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Taranin seems to be working for a kimura but Perben defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Taranin thows a huge punch but Perben dodges it nicely.
Perben moves into full guard.
Taranin preventing the sweep.
Taranin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Perben has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Taranin has passed into side control. #SUB#
Taranin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Taranin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Taranin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T4#
Taranin is looking to take a break and control but Perben is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Perben struggling a bit here.
Taranin wants to control but Perben is keeping him busy.
Perben is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Taranin is chipping away with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perben keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Segey Taranin 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#
A head kick by Perben misses #TD#
and Taranin counters with a single leg into guard. Perben didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Perben looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Perben working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taranin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Taranin with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Perben escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taranin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Taranin 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. #T1#
Taranin trying to control but Perben is working from the bottom.
Taranin stays in close to Perben's body and controls the position.
Taranin won't allow Perben to sweep him here.
Taranin pushing down on Perben's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Taranin wants to pass the guard but Perben is defending well. #SUB#
Taranin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Perben has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Perben controlling the position well.
Perben trying to hold on to Taranin's head to control him but Taranin postures up.
Perben gets back to full guard.
Perben keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
Taranin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Perben controls Taranin momentarily but Taranin frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Perben tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Taranin.
Perben struggling a bit here.
Taranin landing a few strikes.
Check out the look on Taranin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Taranin working the ground and pound.
Perben sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Taranin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Taranin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Perben has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Taranin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Perben doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taranin.
Taranin 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.

Segey Taranin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Perben throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy body kick from Perben #TD#
and Taranin counters with a single leg into guard. Perben didn't expect that.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taranin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taranin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taranin with a nice head shot there.
Perben throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Taranin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perben controls Taranin momentarily but Taranin frees himself.
Taranin landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Taranin lands a couple of digs.
Taranin connects with a couple of short punches.
Taranin looking to sit in guard and control but Perben gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Perben advances position into side control!
Taranin struggling a bit here.
Taranin stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Perben trying to control the action but Taranin is working from the bottom.
Taranin tries to buck Perben off but Perben is having none of it.#T2#
Taranin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Perben's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Perben thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Taranin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perben can do to turn this around?
Taranin trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Taranin working to try and regain half guard.
Segey Taranin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taranin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Taranin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Perben not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taranin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Perben scores with a couple of nice shots.
Perben content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Taranin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Taranin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Perben preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Perben is posturing up here but Taranin has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Perben tries to roll out but it's too tight and Perben has to tap! Slick submission there by Taranin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Segey Taranin!

 

Event: TWGC 15 (155lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Mar 04, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Buck Futter and Segey Taranin. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!




159 cm
28 yrs
144 lbs



166 cm
23 yrs
146 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Buck Futter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Segey Taranin!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Futter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Futter lands in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Futter (2) vs (0) Taranin
Taranin keeping moving, preventing Futter from controlling successfully.
Taranin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Futter is pushing down on Taranin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Taranin is fighting to maintain full guard but Futter has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Taranin actively working from the bottom here.
Taranin tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Futter has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Futter (5) vs (0) Taranin
Futter controlling from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taranin wants to control but Futter is having none of it.
Taranin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Futter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Taranin is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Futter pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Futter controlling from the full mount.
Taranin regains half guard.
Futter controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Futter is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

Taranin working for a triangle but Futter defends it easily.
Futter tries to free his leg and advance position but Taranin is retaining full guard.
Our spies down at at Russian Bears Elite Gym inform us that Taranin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taranin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Futter (5) vs (2) Taranin
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Futter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Futter pulls Taranin in close to his closed guard and prevents Taranin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Futter keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Futter looking for a sweep. Not yet Futter, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Futter keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.

Taranin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Futter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Futter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Futter!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Futter (9) vs (2) Taranin
Futter is looking to take a break and control but Taranin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Taranin's face as Futter controls the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Futter tries to move to mount but Taranin blocks the move with his legs.
Futter trying to control the action but Taranin is working from the bottom.
Futter just content to control the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Taranin tries to buck Futter off but Futter is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Taranin's face as Futter controls the position.
Taranin can't do much from the bottom here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Futter trying to control the action but Taranin is working from the bottom.
Taranin manages to get back to half guard.
Taranin wants to control but Futter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Futter is trying to control. Taranin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Futter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Futter has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Futter (12) vs (2) Taranin

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Futter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Taranin has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Futter (15) vs (2) Taranin

Futter working for a choke but Taranin is defending well.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Futter patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Futter controls the position.

Futter is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Taranin tries to escape the position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Futter trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Taranin doesn't escape.
Will Futter go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Taranin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Futter wants to control but Taranin is keeping busy.
Taranin is really stuck here.
Futter controls the action.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Futter controlling well, preventing Taranin from escaping the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Futter's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
What can Taranin do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
A lull in the action here.
Taranin tries to escape the position.

Futter working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Taranin is trying to break free.
Futter controlling the position well here. Taranin rolled but Futter kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Futter has the hooks in. Taranin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Futter biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Futter keeps control of the position as Taranin tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Futter controlling the positon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Futter takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Buck Futter took some time post fight to say the following; 'My hair is purple but my belt is red'.

 

Event: StrikeForce Union #43     
Date:   Jan 14, 2017
#R1#
Rackham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taranin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rackham sprawls and moves away.
Rackham misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Rackham misses.
Taranin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rackham throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Taranin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Taranin.
Taranin 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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Taranin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rackham is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin trying to control but Rackham is working from the bottom. #T1#
Taranin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rackham is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rackham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taranin is one step ahead there.
Taranin controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Taranin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taranin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taranin postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Rackham misses.
Rackham dodges the punch combination from Taranin.
Taranin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rackham.
Taranin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rackham misses with a straight left.
Taranin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rackham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taranin throws out the jab.
Rackham avoids the body shot from Taranin. #T3#
Rackham misses with a left hand #TD#
and Taranin counters with a takedown into side control.
Taranin is looking to take a break and control but Rackham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Taranin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Taranin scores with punches from side control. #T4##SUB#
Taranin swings around for an armbar but Rackham sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Taranin's guard.#SUB#
Taranin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taranin being controlled here, momentarily.
Rackham wants to stand but Taranin is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Taranin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rackham passes into side control.
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 Segey Taranin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Taranin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Taranin staying out of range there.
Taranin looks to land a left hand but Rackham moved out of range nicely.
Rackham swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taranin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taranin lands a nice shot that snaps Rackham's head back.
Rackham throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Taranin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Taranin postures up.
Taranin controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Rackham keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Taranin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rackham looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rackham looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rackham! #REVB#
Rackham working away.
Rackham trying to control the action but Taranin is working from the bottom.
Taranin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rackham can do to turn this around?
Rackham working away.#T2#
The referee asks Rackham politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rackham prefers to stall for the moment though.
Taranin is looking for a sweep.
We've been informed that Rackham has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rackham working away.
Taranin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Segey Taranin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Taranin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Taranin looking for a kimura from the bottom but Rackham passes into side control!
Taranin struggling a bit here.#T3#
Taranin is looking for a sweep.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Taranin is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Taranin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rackham throws out the jab.
Rackham misses with a hook #TD#
and Taranin counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Taranin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rackham manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Taranin has Rackham in his guard.#REVB#
Taranin is trying to control the position but Rackham postures up. #T4#
Rackham wants to control from the top but Taranin keeps moving.
Taranin working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Rackham is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Taranin has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rackham is looking to defend but Taranin has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rackham! Taranin pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rackham taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Segey Taranin!

 

Event: StrikeForce Union #40     
Date:   Dec 25, 2016
#R1#
Taranin throws a poor cross that misses
and Kristian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taranin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kristian swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice cross by Kristian.
Kristian swings for the body but Taranin moves out of range.
Kristian throws a right hand that Taranin ducks under and follows up with a left that Taranin also avoids with ease.
Kristian throws a jab when Taranin was well out of range.
Michael Kristian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taranin moves out of range as Kristian strikes.
We've been told by Kristian's head coaches at Liverpools Red Tri-Angle MMA & Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kristian shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Taranin eats them both and turns towards Kristian to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kristian loads up on a big right hand but Taranin slips the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Kristian. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taranin throws a right hand that Kristian ducks under and follows up with a left that Kristian also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kristian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been informed that Taranin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Taranin tries to clinch up but Kristian circles away and keeps his distance.
Kristian is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Kristian clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Kristian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Taranin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kristian!#T1#
Kristian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Taranin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Taranin is looking to take a break and control but Kristian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taranin looks up at the clock and then as Kristian takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Taranin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Taranin prevents Kristian from escaping the position.
Taranin is looking to take a break and control but Kristian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taranin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kristian is avoiding damage well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kristian is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Taranin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Taranin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Taranin tries for a kimura but Kristian is defending well.
Kristian is looking to reverse the position.
Taranin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kristian regains half guard there - taking advantage of Taranin's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB2#
Taranin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB2#
Taranin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Taranin wants to work for an arm triangle but Kristian is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Taranin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kristian is looking to improve his position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taranin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kristian to regain full guard.
Taranin pushing down on Kristian's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kristian wants to improve his position but Taranin is controlling well.
Taranin wants to control but Kristian is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Kristian actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taranin trying to control the action but Kristian is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kristian is trying to stand up here but Taranin is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Kristian dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kristian works the jab nicely.
Kristian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taranin can do to turn this around?
Taranin throws a poor cross that misses
and Kristian counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Segey Taranin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taranin throws a series of punches but Kristian moves out of range.
Taranin moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kristian.
Kristian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taranin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taranin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kristian.
Kristian throws a right hand that Taranin ducks under and follows up with a left that Taranin also avoids with ease.
Kristian misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Taranin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kristian's guard.#ES#
Kristian manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Kristian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kristian slips a jab and a cross from Taranin.
Michael Kristian is winning the standup battle so far.
Kristian swinging wildly here.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taranin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Kristian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Good shot there by Kristian.
Taranin tries to clinch up but Kristian circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Kristian misses the target.
Taranin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kristian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taranin.
Kristian throws a big shot that misses.
Kristian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kristian walks into a jab.
Michael Kristian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Kristian instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Taranin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taranin needs to keep his hands up - Kristian had a free shot at his head there.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kristian as he avoids it easily.
Kristian throws a big counter combination but Taranin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Michael Kristian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Segey Taranin.
Kristian tries to bum rush Taranin with a series of wild strikes but Taranin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Taranin gets a double leg takedown into Kristian's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kristian is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Segey Taranin has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Taranin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kristian has his hands on Taranin's head, controlling the position.
Taranin trying to control but Kristian is working from the bottom.
Taranin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Taranin trying to control but Kristian is working from the bottom. #T3#
Taranin is pushing down on Kristian's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kristian is fighting to maintain full guard but Taranin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Taranin wants to take a breather but Kristian is having none of it.
Taranin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Taranin is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Taranin is looking for a kimura but Kristian is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taranin to get the leverage.
Taranin passes to full mount!
Taranin landing strikes from the mount and Kristian is in trouble! #T4#
Taranin prevents Kristian from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Taranin has control of Kristian's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kristian regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kristian is wriggling around trying to escape.
Taranin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Taranin misses with a head shot.
Taranin unloads with some shots from mount but Kristian bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Kristian 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.
#R3#
Kristian misses with an uppercut. Taranin saw that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Taranin checks a leg kick.
A big left from Kristian misses.
A combination from Kristian does no damage.
Taranin fails to land the takedown.
Taranin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kristian's waist but Kristian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taranin off to one side.
A big left from Kristian misses. #CL#
Kristian clinches.
Taranin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taranin lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kristian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Michael Kristian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Segey Taranin.
Taranin misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Taranin wants the takedown. Kristian is fighting it off but Taranin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kristian's guard against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taranin trying to control but Kristian is working from the bottom. #T1#
Taranin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kristian wants to get back to his feet but Taranin passes into half guard.
Taranin is keen to just control but Kristian is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Taranin seems to be looking for submissions. #ES#
Kristian pushes Taranin off and gets back to his feet.
Kristian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Taranin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kristian. #T2#
Kristian is looking to clinch but Taranin is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Kristian misses.
Taranin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kristian finds it's way round the side to connect with Taranin's head.
A punch combination from Taranin misses.
A swing and a miss from Kristian.
Taranin takes a swing at Kristian's ribcage but misses.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kristian sprawls well. Kristian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taranin gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Kristian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taranin throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kristian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taranin.
Taranin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kristian misses with a body shot.
Kristian is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Taranin misses with a straight left. #T3#
Kristian scores with a hook.
Kristian cracks a nice hook into Taranin's ribs.
Kristian misses with a series of wild punches.
Taranin jabs at Kristian's body.
Kristian tries to clinch but Taranin moves out of range.
Kristian misses with the combination.
Kristian closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jab by Kristian.
Kristian lands a nice looking body shot.
Kristian feints a jab promting Taranin to slip. Kristian then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Taranin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kristian takes a swing at Taranin's ribcage but misses.
Taranin slips under a jab.#T4#
Kristian throws a hook but Taranin avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kristian misses the target.
Taranin swinging wildly here.
Taranin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kristian misses with a looping left.
Taranin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taranin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A nice combination there by Kristian. #ROC#
Taranin is rocked!
Kristian connects with a single shot there.
Taranin is still on wobbly legs! Can Kristian finish him?
Kristian misses with a hook.
Kristian closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Taranin out cold! Taranin corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Kristian!
Michael Kristian retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Michael Kristian made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: GFC 51: Abbott vs Overeem     
Date:   Nov 16, 2016
#R1##TD#
Taranin feints and as Magomedov raises his hands in defense, Taranin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taranin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taranin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Taranin 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.
Magomedov wants to stand but Taranin is controlling the position.
Taranin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Taranin won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magomedov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Taranin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Taranin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Magomedov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Taranin, into his guard. #REVB#
Magomedov is looking to stand up but Taranin won't let him. #SUB#
Magomedov wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Taranin's closed guard. He's half up but Taranin has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Taranin pivots and extends the arm, Magomedov falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Taranin! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Segey Taranin!
The defeated Magnus Magomedov had this to say: 'He was the better BJJ fighter.. I knew this would be tough for me. Congratulations!'.

 

Event: TWGC 13 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   Oct 16, 2016

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kyoji Horiguchi and Segey Taranin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




164 cm
32 yrs
141 lbs



166 cm
21 yrs
146 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Kyoji Horiguchi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Segey Taranin!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horiguchi fails to land the takedown.
Horiguchi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taranin swivels and escapes.
Horiguchi misses with a takedown attempt - Taranin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyoji Horiguchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Taranin as Horiguchi shoots in.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Horiguchi sprawls well. Horiguchi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taranin gets slowly back to his feet.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Horiguchi as he jumps to the side.

Horiguchi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Horiguchi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Horiguchi (4) vs (0) Taranin
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin is trying to work for a sweep but Horiguchi has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Horiguchi (6) vs (0) Taranin
Taranin is controlling an arm, preventing Horiguchi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Horiguchi controlling from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taranin tries to lock up and control but Horiguchi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Taranin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Horiguchi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Taranin tries to hold on but Horiguchi postures up.
Horiguchi controlling from mount.
Taranin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Horiguchi trying to control the action but Taranin is working from the bottom.
Taranin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Horiguchi is working away from the top position though.
Taranin is looking for a sweep. Horiguchi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taranin gets back to full guard.

Horiguchi drops back looking for a leg! Taranin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taranin manages to kick Horiguchi off! Horiguchi jumps back into Taranin's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi looking to pass the guard.
Horiguchi pushing down on Taranin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Horiguchi controlling the action here.
Taranin manages to get to full guard.
Taranin keeping moving, preventing Horiguchi from controlling successfully.
Horiguchi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi stands and throws Taranin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Horiguchi (9) vs (0) Taranin

Horiguchi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Horiguchi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taranin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Taranin is looking to regain half guard here but Horiguchi keeps moving and retains side control.

Horiguchi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Taranin, who protects the arm well.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taranin keeps working.
Horiguchi staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taranin is trying to control Horiguchi's posture but Horiguchi avoids it.

Horiguchi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Taranin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Horiguchi wants to take a breather but Taranin is having none of it.
Horiguchi passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Horiguchi (12) vs (0) Taranin

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi prevents Taranin from getting the reversal.
Taranin wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Horiguchi (15) vs (0) Taranin
Horiguchi controlling well, preventing Taranin from escaping the position.

Horiguchi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Horiguchi controlling from the back.

Horiguchi has got his arm under Taranin's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Taranin has spun round into Horiguchi's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Horiguchi (15) vs (2) Taranin
Taranin is looking to pass into half guard but Horiguchi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Horiguchi is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Horiguchi (17) vs (2) Taranin
Horiguchi stopping the sweep attempt from Taranin.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi advances to half guard.

Horiguchi is working for a kimura but Taranin is defending it quite comfortably.
Horiguchi prevents Taranin from improving his position.
Horiguchi passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Horiguchi (20) vs (2) Taranin

Horiguchi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Horiguchi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Horiguchi trying to control the position but Taranin is working away.

Horiguchi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi is looking to take a break and control but Taranin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Taranin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taranin regains half guard.
Taranin is looking for a sweep. Horiguchi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taranin is still trying to improve position.
Horiguchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taranin keeps working.

Horiguchi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taranin is just riding it out for now. Horiguchi eventually gives up the hold.

Taranin actively working from the bottom here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Taranin is looking to improve his position.
Taranin trying to hold on to Horiguchi's head to control him but Horiguchi postures up.
Taranin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Horiguchi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Taranin wants to get back to full guard.
Taranin moves into full guard.
Horiguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horiguchi 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.
Taranin tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi trying to control but Taranin is working from the bottom.

Horiguchi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Horiguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horiguchi stays in close to Taranin's body and controls the position.
Taranin looking to control.

Horiguchi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taranin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Horiguchi has managed to get both his arms back between Taranin's legs - danger averted.
Horiguchi forces his way into half guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Horiguchi (23) vs (2) Taranin
Horiguchi is staying tight to Taranin's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Taranin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Horiguchi prevents Taranin from improving his position.
Taranin has his hands clasped together around Horiguchi's back. He's all about the action.
Horiguchi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Horiguchi (26) vs (2) Taranin
Taranin can't escape the position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi wants to take Taranin's back here but Taranin is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Horiguchi wants to control the pace but Taranin is squirming around nicely.
Horiguchi prevents Taranin from getting the reversal.
Taranin is trying to escape the mount but Horiguchi keeps good control and instead manages to take Taranin's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Horiguchi (29) vs (2) Taranin
Taranin rolls, trying to escape but Horiguchi keeps control of the position.

Taranin fending off the submission attempt from Horiguchi.

Horiguchi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Taranin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Horiguchi is breathing heavily.

Taranin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Taranin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Horiguchi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taranin is just riding it out for now. Horiguchi eventually gives up the hold.
Taranin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Horiguchi controls the pace.

Taranin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Horiguchi takes the fight on points by 29 to 2.
After the fight, Kyoji Horiguchi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: TWGC 13 (135lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Oct 08, 2016

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yas Uru and Segey Taranin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




165 cm
26 yrs
140 lbs



166 cm
21 yrs
146 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Yas Uru! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Segey Taranin!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Taranin fails to land the takedown.
Taranin 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.

Taranin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Uru (0) vs (2) Taranin
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Taranin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Uru has managed to free his arm - good work.

Taranin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Uru defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uru tries to roll over but Taranin keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Taranin is looking for a kimura here.
Uru's coaches at Mega Gym - Capacity 35 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Taranin works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Uru (0) vs (5) Taranin
Taranin just content to control the position.
Uru tries to improve position but can't.

Taranin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uru is not content to let Taranin control the position.
Uru holding on.
Uru is trying to control Taranin's posture but Taranin avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Taranin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Uru knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Uru is looking for a sweep.
Taranin trying to control the position but Uru is working away.

Taranin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Uru rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Taranin's guard! Nice work there by Uru!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uru (2) vs (5) Taranin
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taranin wants to sweep but no luck.
Uru is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uru advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Uru (5) vs (5) Taranin
Taranin tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Uru (7) vs (5) Taranin
Uru controlling from the full mount.
Taranin is trying to reverse the position but instead Uru has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Uru (10) vs (5) Taranin
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uru doesn't have the hooks in and Taranin manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uru (10) vs (7) Taranin
Uru can't keep his opponent in guard - Taranin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Taranin is keen to just control but Uru is a slippery customer.
Taranin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Uru keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Taranin wants to work for an arm triangle but Uru is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Uru tries to get to full guard but Taranin has control of the leg.
Taranin tries to pass to full mount but Uru defends it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Taranin works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Uru (10) vs (10) Taranin
Who's going to make the next move?

Taranin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Uru is trying to get back to half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Taranin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uru keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uru gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Uru (10) vs (12) Taranin
Taranin is looking to work his way around to Uru's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Uru is looking to get to half guard.
Uru is squirming around, avoiding Taranin's attempts to control the action.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Uru tries to improve his position but Taranin has taken his back! Taranin has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Uru tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Taranin pushes Uru away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Segey Taranin!

 

Event: TWGC 13 (135lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Oct 07, 2016

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Segey Taranin and Domagoj Glavas. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




166 cm
21 yrs
146 lbs



172 cm
22 yrs
148 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Segey Taranin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Domagoj Glavas!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Glavas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taranin keeps the fight on the outside.
Taranin tries to counter with a takedown but Glavas is quick to defend against it.
Taranin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Glavas tries to keep at a distance but Taranin has taken the fight into the clinch.

Glavas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Glavas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Taranin wants to pass the guard but Glavas is keeping the position.

Glavas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taranin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Glavas trying to keep a closed guard but Taranin is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin looking to pass the guard.

Glavas has an active guard here but Taranin has managed to pass into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Taranin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Glavas wants to control but Taranin is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taranin tries to pass to full mount but Glavas defends it.

Glavas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taranin pulls his head out easily.

Glavas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Taranin works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Taranin (3) vs (0) Glavas
Taranin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Glavas's legs.
Taranin is staying tight to Glavas's torso, preventing him from escaping.

Taranin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Glavas sneaks back into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Taranin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Glavas is defending against the submission attempts here by Taranin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glavas wants to control but Taranin is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Taranin seems to be working for a kimura but Glavas defends the submission attempt.
Glavas tries to get to full guard but Taranin has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Glavas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taranin pulls his head out easily.
Taranin is looking to advance position but Glavas won't allow it.
Glavas regains full guard. Nicely done.

Glavas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taranin defends it easily.

Glavas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taranin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taranin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Glavas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taranin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taranin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taranin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Glavas swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Glavas keeps moving.
Taranin stands and throws Glavas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Taranin (6) vs (0) Glavas
Glavas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Taranin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Glavas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Taranin in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Glavas is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Segey Taranin!
Domagoj Glavas spoke after the fight, saying 'All the best to the rest of the guys in the tournament!'.

 

Event: Pulse 35     
Date:   Jul 30, 2016
#R1#
Good work by Taranin as he checks the leg kick.
Segey Taranin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mikio.
Mikio throws a head kick but Taranin moves out of range.
Taranin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Taranin has his takedown stuffed
and Mikio finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mikio throws out a leg kick but Taranin moves out of range and Mikio only half commits.
Taranin swings for the body but Mikio moves out of range.
Taranin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taranin lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mikio momentarily.
Mikio throws a shot from downtown. Taranin moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Taranin feints and as Mikio raises his hands in defense, Taranin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taranin is looking to advance position but Mikio has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T1#
Taranin regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Taranin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mikio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mikio wants to control from the top but Taranin keeps moving.
Mikio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mikio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Taranin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taranin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mikio's guard. #REVR#
Taranin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Taranin trying to control the action but Mikio is working from the bottom.
Taranin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Mikio managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Taranin.
Mikio taking a bit of punishment here - Taranin scoring with strikes.
Taranin taking a breather here.
Mikio is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Taranin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mikio felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taranin trying to control the action but Mikio is working from the bottom.
Mikio being controlled for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Taranin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Segey Taranin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mikio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Taranin's head.
No joy there for Taranin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taranin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taranin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mikio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taranin somewhat.
Mikio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taranin was well out of range. Poor timing from Mikio.
Taranin throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin throws a lazy right hand but Mikio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Mikio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mikio swings for the body but Taranin moves out of range.
Mikio tries to clinch but Taranin is having none of it.
Taranin cracks Mikio with an open hand slap.
Mikio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taranin.#T1#
Mikio throws a chopping leg kick but Taranin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Taranin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taranin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Taranin shoots in and bounces Mikio off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Mikio working a defensive guard here.
Mikio wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Taranin throwing strikes but missing.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Segey Taranin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Taranin pushes down on Mikio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Taranin not doing much here.
Mikio is refusing to be controlled, as Taranin sits in half guard.
Mikio tries to get to full guard but Taranin has control of the leg.
Taranin is pressing down on Mikio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mikio is holding on for now.
Taranin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mikio can do to turn this around?#T3##SUB#
Mikio is defending against the submission attempts here by Taranin. #SUB#
Taranin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mikio sees it coming and defends easily.
Taranin throwing shots but Mikio is blocking nicely.
Taranin wants to take a breather but Mikio is having none of it.
Mikio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taranin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Taranin is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mikio trying to get back to full guard but Taranin takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Taranin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mikio is looking to escape.
Taranin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mikio is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Segey Taranin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Taranin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mikio. #TD#
Taranin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mikio was covering up waiting for the punch and Taranin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Taranin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Taranin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikio seems keen to control Taranin's posture.
Taranin works over Mikio with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Taranin advances position into side control!
Taranin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
A lull in the action here.
Mikio dodges the ground and pound from Taranin.
Taranin looks up at the clock and then as Mikio takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Taranin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB#
Taranin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mikio has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Taranin but great work by Mikio.
Taranin tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Mikio misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mikio tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Taranin manages to get back to half guard.
Taranin is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mikio is working for a kimura but Taranin is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Taranin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Taranin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Mikio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taranin is working away from the top position though.
Taranin is trying to control the action in half guard but Mikio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Taranin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Taranin seems to be working for a kimura but Mikio defends the submission attempt.
Mikio on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Taranin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mikio defends it well. #SUB#
Taranin is working for a submission of some sort.
Taranin looks to land a strike but Mikio avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikio is trying to keep Taranin in close.
Taranin throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Segey Taranin clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4##TD#
Taranin scores with a takedown into Mikio's guard.
Taranin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Taranin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mikio's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin controlling from the top position. #T1#
Taranin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Taranin stopping the sweep attempt from Mikio.
Taranin chips away with some ground and pound.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin 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. #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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taranin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taranin looks to score with a jab to the body but Mikio is just out of range.
Mikio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Taranin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taranin lands a couple of elbows.
Mikio keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully. #T3#
Taranin sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Taranin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mikio manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Taranin has Mikio in his guard.#REVB#
Mikio trying to control but Taranin is working from the bottom.
Taranin working a defensive guard here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taranin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mikio is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Taranin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mikio has passed into half guard!
Taranin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikio won't allow Taranin to sweep him here.
Taranin is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Taranin looking for subs off his back but Mikio has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Segey Taranin had his way with Asato Mikio in that round.
That's time! Taranin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Mikio throws a right hand that Taranin ducks under and follows up with a left that Taranin also avoids with ease.
Mikio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mikio cracks Taranin with a good jab.
Mikio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Taranin checks it well.
Mikio attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mikio throws a lazy right hand but Taranin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Taranin.
Taranin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mikio misses with a hook.
Taranin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mikio looks to throw the jab but Taranin is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Taranin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mikio sprawls well initially but Taranin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Taranin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mikio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Taranin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mikio is refusing to be controlled, as Taranin sits in half guard. #T1#
Taranin thows a huge punch but Mikio dodges it nicely.
Taranin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mikio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taranin. #SUB#
Taranin is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Taranin is working for a submission of some sort.
Mikio is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mikio wants to control but Taranin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taranin content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Taranin is trying to work for a kimura but Mikio is defending well.
Segey Taranin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##SUB#
Taranin wants to work for an arm triangle but Mikio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Taranin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Asato Mikio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taranin not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Taranin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mikio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Taranin working Mikio over with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Taranin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Taranin is looking for a kimura but Mikio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taranin to get the leverage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Segey Taranin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taranin, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Segey Taranin!

Segey Taranin retains his featherweight title!

 

Event: Pulse 29     
Date:   Jun 18, 2016
#R1#
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Taranin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rram misses with the combination.
Rram looks to land a combination but Taranin avoids it well.
Rram misses with an uppercut.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taranin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rram tries to avoid it but Taranin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rram to the ground. Rram escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taranin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rram throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rram gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Taranin trying to control but Rram is working from the bottom.
Taranin lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Rram is looking to stand up but Taranin isn't so interested in that idea.
Rram keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
Rram keeping full guard, as Taranin tries to pass.
Rram is trying to control the position but Taranin postures up.
Rram pulls Taranin in to control the position.
Taranin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taranin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rram is keeping the position for now.
Rram is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taranin is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Taranin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rram is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Taranin, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Taranin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rram working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rram trying to control but Taranin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Taranin is looking to cinch up a triangle. Rram throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Taranin's body to avoid the submission. Taranin has instead reached around Rram's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Taranin arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Segey Taranin!
Segey Taranin retains his featherweight title!

 

Event: Pulse 26     
Date:   May 28, 2016
#R1#
Breznhev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taranin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Breznhev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taranin's waist but Taranin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Breznhev off to one side.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Taranin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Breznhev shoots for a double leg takedown but Taranin sprawls well. He's pushed Breznhev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Breznhev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Breznhev but Breznhev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Breznhev with that takedown attempt.
Breznhev dives in for a single leg takedown but Taranin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Breznhev shoots for a takedown but Taranin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Breznhev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Taranin working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Taranin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Breznhev defends it easily.
Taranin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Taranin looking for a sweep. Not yet Taranin, not yet. #SUB2#
Taranin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Taranin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Breznhev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Breznhev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Breznhev postures up in Taranin's guard and throws a big left but Taranin blocks it.
Taranin has momentary wrist control but Breznhev slips an elbow through the middle.
Breznhev 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. #SUB2#
Taranin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Breznhev defends it easily.#T2##SUB2#
Taranin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Breznhev is aware though and is defending well.
Taranin controlling the position.
Breznhev throws a big right hand that misses.
Breznhev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Taranin trying to control the position here.
Breznhev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taranin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Taranin 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! Breznhev rolls with it to try and escape but Taranin cranks on the arm and Breznhev is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Segey Taranin!
Segey Taranin is the new featherweight champion!
Aleks Breznhev spoke after the fight, saying 'We knew going into this fight that my BJJ would be my weakest link, and I guess I didn't work hard enough on fixing it - sorry to my fans and my team. I will back in title contention before you know it, and congrats to the new Champion.'.

 

Event: Pulse 22     
Date:   Apr 30, 2016
#R1#
Watana blocks a jab.
Watana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taranin.
Taranin lands a right hook to the body.
Watana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taranin takes a swing at Watana's ribcage but misses.
Taranin misses with a wild combination.
Songswat Watana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taranin misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Watana's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Watana closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Taranin to the mat! Taranin manages to get full guard.
Watana tries to free his leg and advance position but Taranin is retaining full guard.
Watana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Taranin wants to sweep here but Watana controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Watana is posturing up here but Taranin has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Watana tries to roll out but it's too tight and Watana has to tap! Slick submission there by Taranin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Segey Taranin!

 

Event: TWGC 10 (170lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Mar 12, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Segey Taranin and Veli Ilkka Perkules. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!




166 cm
19 yrs
151 lbs



187 cm
20 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Segey Taranin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Veli Ilkka Perkules!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Perkules forces Taranin back against the cage and clinches.

Perkules has Taranin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Perkules pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Taranin tumbling to the mat - Perkules dives into Taranin's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Taranin (0) vs (2) Perkules
Perkules tries to free his leg and advance position but Taranin is retaining full guard.
Perkules is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Perkules pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taranin is keeping the position for now.
Perkules stands and throws Taranin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Taranin (0) vs (5) Perkules
Taranin is trying to get back to half guard.
Taranin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkules taking a breather here.
Taranin is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkules controls the position.
Taranin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taranin (2) vs (5) Perkules
Taranin is looking to take a break and control but Perkules is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Perkules is doing well to control the position and prevent Taranin from advancing to side control.
Perkules is looking to improve his position.

Taranin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Taranin wants to work for an arm triangle but Perkules is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkules is controlling Taranin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Perkules gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Perkules is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taranin (2) vs (7) Perkules
Perkules really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taranin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Perkules trying to control but Taranin is working from the bottom.
Perkules told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Perkules is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkules pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taranin is keeping the position for now.
Perkules sitting in guard here, content to control.

Taranin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taranin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Perkules controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Taranin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Perkules defends it easily.

Taranin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Perkules gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taranin working a defensive guard here.

Taranin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taranin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Taranin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Perkules escapes and throws Taranin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Taranin (2) vs (10) Perkules
Taranin is trying to get back to half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Perkules is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Taranin has escaped the position, nice work there.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Taranin wants to control but Perkules postures up.
Taranin tries to improve position but can't.
Taranin is working hard here to advance position.
Perkules taking a breather here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Taranin tries to buck Perkules off but Perkules is having none of it.
Perkules happy to just control the position for now.
Taranin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Perkules wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taranin keeps working.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Perkules controlling the position.
Taranin is trying to improve his position.
Perkules in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Taranin tries to improve position but can't.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Perkules looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Taranin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taranin gets back to half guard.

Perkules is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taranin has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perkules is keen to just control but Taranin is a slippery customer.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Taranin wants to get back to full guard.

Taranin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Perkules prevents Taranin from improving his position.
Perkules moves into full mount! Taranin won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Taranin (2) vs (13) Perkules
Taranin can't escape the position.
Perkules controlling the pace for now.
Perkules's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Taranin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Perkules controlling his opponent.
Taranin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Perkules tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Perkules has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Taranin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taranin (4) vs (13) Perkules
Taranin trying to control but Perkules is working from the bottom.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Perkules working a defensive guard here.
Taranin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Taranin (7) vs (13) Perkules
Perkules is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Taranin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Perkules doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taranin.
Perkules works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Perkules is adopting a defensive guard.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkules is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perkules tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkules is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Taranin has gone for a leg lock! Perkules slips out almost immediately though and dives into Taranin's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taranin (7) vs (15) Perkules
Perkules is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Taranin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perkules is one step ahead there.
Perkules advances to half guard.
Taranin wants to sweep but Perkules has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Taranin (7) vs (18) Perkules
Perkules taking a breather here.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Perkules trying to control the position but Taranin is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Taranin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Perkules wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Perkules happy to just control the position for now.
Taranin is trying to control Perkules's posture but Perkules avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Perkules controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Perkules wins on points by 18 to 7.

 

Event: TWGC 10 (170lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Mar 11, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Segey Taranin and Thorwald Govandekal. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!




166 cm
19 yrs
151 lbs



180 cm
18 yrs
170 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Segey Taranin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thorwald Govandekal!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Govandekal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taranin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Govandekal somewhat.

Taranin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Govandekal looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Taranin (4) vs (0) Govandekal
Govandekal wants to control but Taranin postures up.
Govandekal is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Taranin is staying active.

Taranin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Taranin is trying to get an arm triangle but Govandekal is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Taranin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Govandekal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Taranin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Taranin is trying to get an arm triangle but Govandekal is defending well.

Taranin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Govandekal is looking to regain half guard here but Taranin keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Govandekal struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Govandekal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Taranin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Taranin tries for a kimura but Govandekal is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Govandekal is looking for a sweep.

Taranin is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Govandekal is trying to escape and Taranin transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Govandekal is forced to tap! Nice work there by Taranin! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Segey Taranin!

 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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