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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 30, 2022
#R1#
Tarlac closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlac looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Serra bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tarlac's head backwards.
Serra stalks Tarlac and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tarlac's face. Tarlac staggers backwards, shaken.#CL#
Serra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Serra digs a right hand into Tarlac's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tarlac's gas tank.
Tarlac looks winded!
Serra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Serra.
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!
Serra lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Serra stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Serra. #KD#
Serra lands an uppercut that drops Tarlac! Serra follows him to the canvas looking to finish. #ROC#Tarlac is rocked!#SUB#
Serra goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tarlac rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Serra's guard! Nice work there by Tarlac!
Tarlac is still in real trouble! Can Serra finish him?
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tarlac has eaten all the pies!
Serra has Tarlac pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Serra is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Tarlac has his hands clasped together but Serra extends and breaks Tarlac's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Serra.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Serra!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 23, 2022
#R1#
No joy there for Tarlac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tarlac falls off balance throwing a combination #KD#
and Harris counters with a nice right hand that sends Tarlac toppling to the canvas! Tarlac scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Harris finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Vladimir Tarlac has been cut.
Tarlac misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Tarlac does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlac throws a series of punches but Harris moves out of range.
Tarlac lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harris circles away quickly and effectively.
Harris blocks a head kick by Tarlac.
Harris with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Harris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tarlac looks winded!
Harris cracks Tarlac with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raven Harris!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 20, 2022
#R1#
Tarlac throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duarte changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tarlac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duarte moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Tarlac tries to get set, Duarte tries to push him back and clinch up but Tarlac manages to avoid the attempt.
No joy there for Duarte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tarlac lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tarlac should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sloppy strikes from Tarlac. Those never looked like landing.
Tarlac looks to land a combination but Duarte avoids it well.
Duarte connects with a stiff jab that staggers Tarlac - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Francisco Duarte!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 16, 2022
#R1#
Rick throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Rick shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rick showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlac looks winded!
Rick scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarlac has hold of Rick's hands but Rick slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rick in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Rick has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Tarlac defend it? Rick steps over the head and cranks it - Tarlac is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rick!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Slick Rick!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 12, 2022
#R1#
Tarlac fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tarlac misses with a takedown attempt - Baker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Baker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #KD#
Baker drops Tarlac with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tarlac looks back up at him and smiles so Baker waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#It looks like Vladimir Tarlac has been cut.
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!
Tarlac wants to clinch up but Baker keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Baker.
No luck for Tarlac with that takedown attempt.
Brian Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Tarlac.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tarlac.
A short uppercut from Baker. #T1#
Tarlac has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baker after a bit of a struggle.
Baker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tarlac should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Baker lands with a short shot to the head.
Tarlac can't get the takedown.
Nice body punch from Baker - that landed with a thud.
Tarlac tries to score a body lock takedown but Baker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
Baker taking a breather.
Tarlac is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tarlac drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baker gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Good exchange - Baker coming out on top.#T3#
Baker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tarlac with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Baker counters with a nice right hand that sends Tarlac toppling to the canvas! Tarlac scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Baker finish him?!#ROC#Tarlac is rocked!
Tarlac looks winded!
Tarlac walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Baker swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brian Baker!

 

Event: TWG 38 (205lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Nov 04, 2022





174 cm
46 yrs
207 lbs



190 cm
32 yrs
201 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Vladimir Tarlac! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Bobby Dent!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Dent looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tarlac (0) vs (2) Dent
Tarlac might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Dent has gone for a leg lock! Tarlac slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tarlac (2) vs (2) Dent
Tarlac is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tarlac wants to control from the top but Dent keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarlac is really struggling to control Dent but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac wants to pass the guard but Dent is keeping the position.
Tarlac wants to control from the top but Dent keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Dent working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tarlac doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tarlac manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Dent escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tarlac gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Dent is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Tarlac controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tarlac trying to control the position from guard on top but Dent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dent looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dent keeping moving, preventing Tarlac from controlling successfully. #T3#
Tarlac slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Dent looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tarlac passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tarlac (5) vs (2) Dent#SUB#
Tarlac looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tarlac is looking to take a break and control but Dent is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Dent struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dent is trying to get back to half guard.
Dent regains half guard.#SUB#
Tarlac is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dent sees it coming and defends easily.
Dent is not content to let Tarlac control the position.#T5##SUB#
Tarlac is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dent has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dent is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tarlac's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tarlac's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tarlac (5) vs (6) Dent
Dent tries to keep control of the position but Tarlac is staying busy.#SUB2#
Tarlac is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dent gets his way!
Tarlac is in bad spot here. #SUB2#
Dent looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Tarlac is controlling Dent 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tarlac (7) vs (6) Dent#T6##SUB2#
Tarlac avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tarlac forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Tarlac is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Tarlac is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dent defends it well.
Tarlac is breathing heavily.#T7#
Dent controlling the position well.
Tarlac trying to control the action but Dent is working from the bottom.
Dent is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Dent is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tarlac's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tarlac's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tarlac (7) vs (10) Dent#SUB2#
Tarlac is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dent gets his way!
Tarlac trying to control the hands but Dent breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Dent is persistently looking for the submission but Tarlac is defending it well. #SUB2#
Dent has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T9##SUB2#
Dent patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Tarlac really is a fat lump.#SUB2#
Dent looking for the choke but no joy.
Dent trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Tarlac tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dent controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Dent tightening his grip on Tarlac, looking for the choke. #T10##SUB2#
Dent looking to break Tarlac's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tarlac remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dent will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dent wants to control the position but Tarlac frees himself and scrambles - Dent manages to regain control in side control. #SUB2#
Dent looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Dent is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tarlac has escaped the position, nice work there. #T11#
Dent trying to control the action but Tarlac is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dent wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tarlac, who protects the arm well.
Tarlac tries to buck Dent off but Dent is having none of it.#T12##SUB2#
Dent is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tarlac knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dent taking a break here but Tarlac is having none of it and regains half guard.
Dent controlling the action here.
Dent wants to control but Tarlac is keeping him busy. #T13#
Tarlac desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dent keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tarlac is not content to let Dent control the position.#SUB2#
Dent 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.
Tarlac is looking to improve his position. #T14#
Dent wants to pass to mount but Tarlac is defending the position.
Tarlac is staying active underneath Dent, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Dent wants to work for an arm triangle but Tarlac is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dent is looking for a kimura but Tarlac is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dent to get the leverage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dent wins on points by 10 to 7.
Bobby Dent took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Fighting is better than a cheese sandwich'.
Vladimir Tarlac was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks for all the fun times and all the memories this is my last ride'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 09, 2022
#R1#
Tarlac's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tarlac duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Lou Sabatory has been cut.
Tarlac throws a head kick but Sabatory moves out of range.
No luck for Sabatory with that takedown attempt.
Tarlac with a nice calf kick.
Sabatory will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tarlac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tarlac fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Tarlac. #TD2#
Sabatory feints and as Tarlac raises his hands in defense, Sabatory changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sabatory pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tarlac is keeping the position for now.
Tarlac is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sabatory showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Tarlac is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tarlac continues to stall.
Sabatory trying to control but Tarlac is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sabatory wants to pass the guard but Tarlac is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sabatory shoots in looking for a takedown. Tarlac tries to sprawl out of it but Sabatory keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tarlac manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tarlac is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Vladimir Tarlac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Sabatory.
Sabatory shoots in looking for a takedown but Tarlac manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sabatory's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sabatory's coach down at Cozad MMA Los Angeles was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sabatory's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tarlac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sabatory. #CL#
Tarlac has managed to clinch.
Tarlac lands a body shot.
Sabatory wants a takedown.
Tarlac holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sabatory tries for a takedown but Tarlac manages to get underhooks.
Sabatory tries for a takedown but Tarlac manages to get underhooks. #T3#
Tarlac cracks Sabatory with a nice body shot.
Tarlac softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Tarlac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tarlac scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sabatory darts in looking for a takedown but Tarlac gets double underhooks and turns Sabatory into the cage.
Sabatory looks winded!
Tarlac looks to land a combination but Sabatory avoids it well.
Vladimir Tarlac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Tarlac has Sabatory up against the cage in a clinch.
Sabatory has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tarlac avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tarlac lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tarlac lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Tarlac.
Sabatory missing with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sabatory throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice body punch from Tarlac.
Sabatory can't get the takedown.
Sabatory jumps guard but Tarlac turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tarlac is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tarlac gets underhooks to prevent Sabatory's takedown attempt. #T4#
Sabatory is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tarlac lands with a left to the head.
Tarlac scores with a shoulder strike.
Tarlac lands a left hand.
Sabatory's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tarlac lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sabatory has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tarlac is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tarlac lands a hook that snaps the head of Sabatory backwards.
Sabatory jumps guard but Tarlac stands there with Sabatory around his waist. Sabatory gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tarlac lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sabatory backwards.
A short body shot lands from Tarlac as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Tarlac.
Tarlac lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sabatory backwards. #BC#
Tarlac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tarlac scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Tarlac dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lou Sabatory's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sabatory looks for a takedown but Tarlac sprawls well.
Tarlac misses with a wild combination.
Sabatory shoots in for a double leg but Tarlac sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tarlac went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tarlac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sabatory moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sabatory.
Vladimir Tarlac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Sabatory.
Sabatory changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tarlac tries to avoid it but Sabatory manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tarlac to the ground. Tarlac escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tarlac misses with a wild combination.
Tarlac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tarlac displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sabatory.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tarlac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Tarlac gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sabatory.
Sabatory is breathing heavily.
Sabatory tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sabatory's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tarlac lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sabatory or not.
Tarlac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sabatory can do to turn this around?#T1#
Tarlac lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sabatory or not.
Tarlac lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tarlac lands a right hand.
Tarlac pushes Sabatory back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tarlac digs a right hand into Sabatory's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sabatory's gas tank.
Tarlac lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tarlac lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sabatory backwards.
Sabatory is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sabatory's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Tarlac has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sabatory clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlac is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sabatory is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tarlac could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Sabatory is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Sabatory's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tarlac is riding his opponent, not letting Sabatory buck him off.
Sabatory trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T3#
Sabatory is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Sabatory is in bad spot here.
Tarlac controlling from the back.
Tarlac doesn't have the hooks in and Sabatory manages to turn into his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tarlac holds on and takes a little breather.
Sabatory advances position into side control!#T4#
Sabatory takes a little break here. Tarlac wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sabatory trying to control the action but Tarlac is working from the bottom.
Tarlac is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Tarlac dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lou Sabatory's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sabatory dives in and grabs Tarlac's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tarlac pushes down on Sabatory's head and hops out.
Sabatory shoots in for a takedown but Tarlac shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tarlac throws a big counter combination but Sabatory scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sabatory fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vladimir Tarlac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Sabatory.
Sabatory closes the distance and clinches up with Tarlac, looking for a takedown. Sabatory pushes Tarlac against the cage but Tarlac circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sabatory dodges the punch combination from Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sabatory fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tarlac avoids it really well and circles away.
Tarlac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tarlac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sabatory.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sabatory or perhaps it was just good defense by Tarlac, which made it look bad.
Tarlac displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sabatory takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tarlac looks to land a combination but Sabatory avoids it well.
Sabatory fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Tarlac throws a combination. Sabatory tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Tarlac closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Tarlac.
Vladimir Tarlac has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Tarlac scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tarlac is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tarlac. #BC#
Tarlac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tarlac swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Tarlac. Those never looked like landing.
Tarlac misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sabatory shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tarlac pinned against the cage. Tarlac gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tarlac swinging wildly here.
Sabatory shoots in for a takedown but Tarlac shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlac misses with a wild combination.
Nice takedown defense from Tarlac. No joy for Sabatory on that attempt.
Tarlac lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sabatory misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tarlac throws a series of strikes that have Sabatory backpedaling.
Tarlac slaps away a takedown attempt from Sabatory, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sabatory throws a head kick that misses.
Tarlac seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tarlac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sabatory fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sabatory shoots in for a takedown but Tarlac shows good takedown defense.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sabatory misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tarlac throws a head kick but Sabatory moves out of range. #T3#
Tarlac misses with a low kick as Sabatory jumps back.#TD2#
Sabatory darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tarlac is trying to get back to full guard.
Vladimir Tarlac is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sabatory trying to pass the guard but Tarlac defending well. #T4#
Sabatory seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tarlac does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sabatory might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tarlac haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lou Sabatory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarlac tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sabatory has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Tarlac sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Tarlac showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tarlac, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Tarlac!

As Vladimir Tarlac got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thanks for all the fun times and all the memories this is my last ride '.

 

Event: AKF FN | Phoenix vs. Yalixqua     
Date:   Sep 30, 2022
#R1#
Tarlac misses with a wild combination.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Congo lands with an uppercut that bounces Tarlac off the ropes and back into range.
Tarlac throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Congo counters with a perfectly timed counter left hook that drops Tarlac to the mat, face first! Congo goes to the neutral corner and waits for the referee to start the count. Tarlac is back to hise feet already though and looking to continue the bout! Exciting stuff!
A combination from Tarlac does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarlac tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Congo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tarlac wants to clinch.
Tarlac tries to close the distance and clinch up but Congo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tarlac tries to get into range but Congo steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Tarlac! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Congo scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roberto Congo!
After the fight, Roberto Congo 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.
The defeated Vladimir Tarlac had this to say: 'Thanks for all the fun times and all the memories this is my last ride'.

 

Event: AKF FN | Upchurch vs. Chamba     
Date:   Aug 12, 2022
#R1#
Tarlac throws a right and a left that Lawrence avoids nicely.
The crowd cheers as Lawrence lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tarlac doesn't seem phased though.
Tarlac gets cracked there but stands up to it. #KD#
Tarlac walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Lawrence rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Tarlac has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#ROC#Tarlac is rocked!
Tarlac should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawrence cracks Tarlac with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Lawrence!
Vladimir Tarlac was interviewed post fight and said 'until next time '.

 

Event: AKF FN | Dimitrov vs. Quick     
Date:   Jul 15, 2022
#R1#
Tarlac falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thurman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thurman with a jab.
Tarlac throws a right hand that Thurman ducks under and follows up with a left that Thurman also avoids with ease.
Tarlac moves in looking to clinch but Thurman pushes him off.
Thurman lands with a nice combination. Tarlac backs away looking to recover.
Thurman misses with a series of wild punches.
Thurman slips a jab and a cross from Tarlac.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thurman . That's going to slow Tarlac down.
Tarlac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thurman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tarlac takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarlac has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thurman .
Thurman lands a lovely overhand right.
Tarlac closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tarlac throws a hook to the side of Thurman 's head but Thurman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice jab there from Thurman .
Thurman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
A combination from Tarlac does no damage. #CL#
Tarlac gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thurman tries to break the clinch but Tarlac is controlling the position.
Tarlac keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thurman 's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Thurman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tarlac misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Tarlac rushes Thurman and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Thurman manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Tarlac misses
and Thurman counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tarlac throws a right and a left that Thurman avoids nicely. #KD2#
Thurman lands a head kick that bluckles Tarlac and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Thurman no doubt looking to push for a finish!
Tarlac is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Thurman scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Tarlac beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.#ROC2#Tarlac is rocked!
Tarlac could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Thurman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oh Tarlac is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thurman feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Tarlac collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Keith Thurman !
Keith Thurman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Vladimir Tarlac spoke after the fight, saying 'until next time '.

 

Event: AKF FN | Wilder vs. Upchurch     
Date:   Jun 10, 2022
#R1##CL#
Murphy has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tarlac avoids the head kick by Murphy.
A combination from Tarlac does no damage.
Murphy throws a quick counter head kick but Tarlac was just out of range.#CL2#
Tarlac takes the fight into the clinch.
Tarlac scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Murphy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tarlac lands with a right to the head.
Murphy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tarlac.
Tarlac takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tarlac throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy. #BC#
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarlac throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Murphy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy throws a head kick but Tarlac moves out of range. #KD#
Murphy lands a head kick that bluckles Tarlac and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Murphy no doubt looking to push for a finish!#ROC#Tarlac is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Vladimir Tarlac has been cut.
Tarlac is looking to clinch.
Tarlac is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Tarlac should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Tarlac avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Tarlac seems to have recovered his senses.
Murphy and Tarlac are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Murphy throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Tarlac into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Murphy knows it - he's on the ropes flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Shane Murphy!
Shane Murphy took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Vladimir Tarlac spoke after the fight, saying 'until next time '.

 

Event: AKF FN | Morrison vs. RooMan     
Date:   May 20, 2022
#R1#
Wick connects with a nice looking jab.
Tarlac takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wick is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Wick shuts the power down on Tarlac. Lights out, game over! Wick is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Wick!
A very excited looking John Wick 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.
Vladimir Tarlac spoke after the fight, saying 'until next time '.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 20, 2022
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Baker. Beautiful body shot.
Tarlac looks winded!#KD#
Baker cracks Tarlac with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tarlac looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Baker finish him? #CUT#It looks like Vladimir Tarlac has been cut.
Baker lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker connects with a nice cross there... Tarlac is looking wobbly and Baker recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Tarlac to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Baker jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brian Baker!
In defeat, Vladimir Tarlac stepped up to the mic, saying 'until next time '.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 16, 2022
#R1#
Tarlac throws a body punch but Halo moves out of range.
Halo lands a nice looking body kick.
Tarlac misses with a double jab.
Crown Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlac has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tarlac there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tarlac fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tarlac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Halo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tarlac slips a jab and a cross from Halo.
Tarlac falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Halo counters by clinching up.
Nice body punch from Halo - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Halo.
Halo blocking some punches.
Halo has Tarlac pressed against the cage.
Halo blocks a body shot from Tarlac.
Tarlac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halo's elbow.
Halo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tarlac swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Tarlac misses with some punches.
Tarlac wants to get back to striking at distance but Halo won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Halo - that landed with a thud.
Halo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Halo.
Tarlac is breathing heavily.
Tarlac throws a punch but it's blocked by Halo.
Tarlac tries to throw a body punch but Halo avoids it by throwing Tarlac back against the cage.
Tarlac lands a nice uppercut.
Tarlac misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarlac tries to throw a body punch but Halo avoids it by throwing Tarlac back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Halo.
Tarlac lands a hook to the side of the head.
Halo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarlac's elbow.
Nice body punch from Halo - that landed with a thud.
Halo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tarlac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halo goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Tarlac tries a body shot but Halo blocks it.
Halo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Halo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Halo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tarlac tries to work over Halo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tarlac misses with a punch on the inside.
Halo blocking some punches.
Halo struggles to land a body shot inside as Tarlac controls his hands.
Halo works on Tarlac's body with a couple of short punches.
Tarlac lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarlac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tarlac tries to work over Halo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Halo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tarlac backwards.
Halo tries to work over Tarlac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tarlac wants to get back to striking at distance but Halo won't allow it.
Tarlac tries to work over Halo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tarlac prevents a body shot from Halo. #T3#
Halo prevents a body shot from Tarlac.
Halo misses with a body punch.
Halo tries to throw a body punch but Tarlac avoids it by throwing Halo back against the cage.
Halo tries to work over Tarlac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Halo wants to stall.
Tarlac throws a head punch that misses.
Tarlac prevents a body shot from Halo.
Tarlac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tarlac can't find room to land a body shot as Halo controls the action.
Tarlac lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tarlac prevents a body shot from Halo.
Tarlac scores with a hook to the body.
Halo can't find room to land a body shot as Tarlac controls the action.
Halo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tarlac.
Halo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tarlac on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
Halo misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halo.
Halo is leaning against Tarlac and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Tarlac fails to land.
Tarlac lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Tarlac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Halo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tarlac letting Halo take a breather here.
Halo prevents a body shot from Tarlac.
Halo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Halo tries to work over Tarlac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Halo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tarlac wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tarlac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tarlac misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Crown Halo 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#
Tarlac attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Halo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tarlac.
Halo lands a nice looking body shot.
Tarlac ducks right into an uppercut from Halo.
Tarlac misses with a double jab.
Tarlac scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tarlac throws a right hand that Halo ducks under and follows up with a left that Halo also avoids with ease.
Halo with a nice cross.#CL#
Halo gets tackled into the cage by Tarlac. Tarlac maintains the clinch.
Halo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tarlac working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarlac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halo.
Halo keeps control of Tarlac as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Tarlac as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tarlac.
Tarlac tries a body shot but Halo blocks it. #T1#
Halo lands a good knee to the midsection. Tarlac won't want to take too many of those.
A right hook to the body lands for Halo.
A right handed body shot lands from Halo.
Tarlac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tarlac or not.
Halo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tarlac or not.
Halo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Halo misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Halo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Halo receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Halo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tarlac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halo is looking to control Tarlac's arms but Tarlac gets an underhook and turns him. Now Halo has his back to the cage. #T2#
Halo gets through Tarlac's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Halo blocks an uppercut.
Halo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Halo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Halo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tarlac misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halo. #BC#
Tarlac breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlac misses with an uppercut
and Halo counters with a right hand to the body.
Tarlac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Halo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tarlac throws out a leg kick but Halo moves out of range and Tarlac only half commits.
Tarlac fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vladimir Tarlac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tarlac takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Halo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A low kick from Tarlac is predictable there
and Halo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tarlac on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Halo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tarlac gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tarlac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Halo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Halo cracks Tarlac with an open hand slap.#CL#
Tarlac takes the fight into the clinch.
Tarlac takes a knee to the side of the body.
Halo crunches a lovely knee into Tarlac's ribcage.
Nice body punch from Halo - that landed with a thud.
Halo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Halo.
Tarlac prevents a body shot from Halo. #T4#
Halo blocking some punches.
Tarlac tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halo lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tarlac.
Halo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Halo lands a body punch.
Halo tries to work over Tarlac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Halo cracks Tarlac with a nice body shot.
Halo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Halo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Halo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Halo tries to throw a body punch but Tarlac avoids it by throwing Halo back against the cage.
Tarlac struggles to land a body shot inside as Halo controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Crown Halo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Halo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tarlac momentarily.
Halo slips a jab and a cross from Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a right and a left that both miss.
Halo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tarlac on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Some wild striking there from Tarlac.
Tarlac lands a slapping body shot.
Tarlac with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Halo to score with a decent uppercut.
Halo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Halo slips a jab and a cross from Tarlac.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlac throws a right hand that Halo ducks under and follows up with a left that Halo also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Halo checks a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Halo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Tarlac swats away the attempt to clinch by Halo.
Nice straight punches there by Halo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Halo.
Halo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Tarlac gets tackled into the cage by Halo. Halo maintains the clinch.
Tarlac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halo lands with a short shot to the head.
Halo tries to throw a body punch but Tarlac avoids it by throwing Halo back against the cage.
Halo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tarlac tries to work over Halo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Halo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halo tries to throw a body punch but Tarlac avoids it by throwing Halo back against the cage.
Halo prevents a body shot from Tarlac.
Tarlac scores with a shoulder strike.
Halo prevents a body shot from Tarlac.
Halo blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Halo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tarlac lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Halo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tarlac.#BC#
Tarlac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarlac takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tarlac takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlac misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Tarlac.
Vladimir Tarlac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarlac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarlac.
A left and a right from Halo both land. Nice combination.
Tarlac throws a right and a left that Halo avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Halo.
Tarlac fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Halo looks to land a combination but Tarlac avoids it well.
Crown Halo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Halo dodges the punch combination from Tarlac.
Halo throws a combination. Tarlac tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halo. Tarlac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tarlac throws a big counter combination but Halo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tarlac fails to land with a series of punches.
Tarlac misses with a series of wild punches.
Halo lands a jab.
Tarlac misses with the combination.
Tarlac looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Halo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tarlacs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Nice shot lands for Halo.
Tarlac is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tarlac throws a right hand that Halo ducks under and follows up with a left that Halo also avoids with ease.
Halo scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarlac.
Halo throws out a counter right but Tarlac avoids it with no problem.
Tarlac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Halo.
Halo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tarlac with a body shot.
Halo lands with a straight right. Tarlac didn't see that one coming.
Halo jabs at Tarlac's body.
Good exchange - Halo coming out on top.
Halo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tarlac.
Halo with a hook.
Halo 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.
Tarlac misses with a double jab
and Halo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Halo 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crown Halo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Halo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crown Halo!

After winning the bout, Crown Halo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Vladimir Tarlac had this to say: 'until next time '.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 13, 2022
#R1#
Beckham Jr connects with a body shot that sends Tarlac's belly button to the back.
Tarlac on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beckham Jr. Beckham Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Tarlac throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Beckham Jr counters by clinching up.
Beckham Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tarlac is breathing heavily.
Beckham Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tarlac.
Beckham Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tarlac takes a shot to the head.
Beckham Jr just leaning against Tarlac, taking a breather.
Beckham Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Beckham Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tarlacs head.
Beckham Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tarlac's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tarlac takes an elbow to the forehead.
Still in the clinch, Beckham Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Beckham Jr.
A short right from Beckham Jr on the inside. #ROC2#Tarlac is rocked!
Beckham Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beckham Jr lands a left hand.
Oh Tarlac is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beckham Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beckham Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1##KD2#
Beckham Jr drops Tarlac onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tarlac is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Beckham Jr creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Tarlac's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Tarlac drops to his knees and Beckham Jr pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beaudell Beckham Jr!
Vladimir Tarlac spoke after the fight, saying 'until next time '.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 10, 2022
#R1#
Nice cross by Morales.
Morales definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tarlac lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morales's sensitive parts.
Tarlac throws a right and a left that Morales avoids nicely.
Morales was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morales scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tarlac.
Tarlac looks to land a body kick but Morales moved away.
Morales is looking to slow Tarlac down with leg kicks.
Morales listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Morales lands a big right hook! Tarlac looks hurt but is still standing! Morales lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Tarlac falls down and Morales dives in with a huge hammer fist! Tarlac's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Morales runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricardo Morales!
A victorious Ricardo Morales thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Vladimir Tarlac stepped up to the mic, saying 'until next time '.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 06, 2022
#R1#
Lie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tarlac takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lie avoids the body shot from Tarlac. #CL#
Lie clinches.
Lie lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lie tries a body shot but Tarlac blocks it.
Lie prevents a body shot from Tarlac.
A head punch on the inside from Tarlac fails to land.
Lie blocking some punches.
Lie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarlac's elbow.
Lie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lie lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac working aggressively here.
Lie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tarlacs head.
Lie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lie lands a shoulder strike.
Tarlac pushes Lie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarlac blocks an uppercut.
Lie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tarlac backwards. #T1#
Tarlac misses with the head strike.
Lie prevents a body shot from Tarlac.
Lie tries a body shot but Tarlac blocks it.
Lie misses with a body punch.
Lie misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Lie.
Tarlac tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tarlac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lie fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Tarlac fails to land.
Tarlac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lie misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Lie jumps guard and drags Tarlac to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lie being controlled here, momentarily.
Lie working a defensive guard but Tarlac passes into half guard. #T2#
Tarlac prevents Lie from improving his position.
Tarlac slows the pace down in half guard.
Tarlac passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3#
Tarlac takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tarlac controlling the pace for now.
Lie tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tarlac controlling from mount.
Lie tries to lock up and control but Tarlac gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lie swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Lie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarlac sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lie working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nata Lie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lie.
Lie moves to clinch but Tarlac breaks away
and Tarlac counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lie is looking to counter the offense by Tarlac and move into the clinch.
Tarlac misses with the combination. #CL#
Lie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tarlac wants to get back to striking at distance but Lie won't allow it.
Tarlac throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tarlac to keep the fight standing.
Lie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tarlac tries a body shot but Lie blocks it.
Lie tries to stall but Tarlac uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lie tries to throw a body punch but Tarlac avoids it by throwing Lie back against the cage. #T1#
Tarlac throws a punch but it's blocked by Lie.
Tarlac working aggressively here. #BC2#
Tarlac breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Tarlac has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tarlac lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lie backwards.
Tarlac scores with a hook to the body.
Tarlac misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Lie.
Tarlac misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lie.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tarlac creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Lie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tarlac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Tarlac.
Lie misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lie.
Tarlac lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Tarlac blocking some punches.
Lie misses with the head strike.
Lie working aggressively here.
Lie misses with some punches.
Lie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tarlac is stalling here.
Tarlac blocking some punches.
Tarlac lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lie.
Lie struggles to land a body shot inside as Tarlac controls his hands.
Tarlac misses with a body punch.
Lie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tarlac backwards.
Lie struggles to land a body shot inside as Tarlac controls his hands.
Lie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tarlac backwards. #T3#
Lie can't find room to land a body shot as Tarlac controls the action.
Lie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lie blocking some punches.
Lie can't find room to land a body shot as Tarlac controls the action.
Tarlac dodges an elbow strike from Lie.
Tarlac blocks a body shot from Lie.
A right hand to the body from Lie.
Tarlac lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nata Lie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lie digs a right hand underneath Tarlac's ribcage. Tarlac let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tarlac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lie goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Lie manages to break the clinch.
Lie tries to clinch up but Tarlac circles away and keeps his distance.
Tarlac misses with a few strikes there.
Vladimir Tarlac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lie tries to clinch up.
Lie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Lie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tarlac throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Lie misses the target.
Tarlac is breathing heavily.
A big left from Tarlac misses. #CL#
Lie moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lie.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lie.
Tarlac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Tarlac.
Tarlac is working Lie over against the cage.
Tarlac misses with a body punch.
Lie lands a shoulder strike.
Tarlac working aggressively here.
Tarlac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lie's elbow.
Lie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tarlac misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tarlac is trying to break the clinch but Lie has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nata Lie will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tarlac avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tarlac pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lie is out of range and Tarlac settles back down.
Lie moves in looking to clinch but Tarlac pushes him off.#CL#
Lie closes the distance and pushes Tarlac back into the cage.#BC#
Lie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Tarlac closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lie misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarlac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tarlac prevents a body shot from Lie. #BC#
Lie manages to break the clinch.
Lie tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lie. #CL2#
Tarlac moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lie.
Tarlac lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lie backwards.
Tarlac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tarlac misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Tarlac lands a left hand.
Lie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tarlac blocks a body shot from Lie.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lie throws a punch but it's blocked by Tarlac.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tarlac.
Tarlac lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lie backwards.
Lie has a couple of punches blocked by Tarlac.
Tarlac tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC2#
Tarlac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vladimir Tarlac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lie wants to clinch.
Tarlac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Lie rushes Tarlac and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Lie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lie misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lie.
Tarlac lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lie lands with a light punch inside.
Lie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vladimir Tarlac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hook to the body lands for Tarlac.
Lie throws a punch but it's blocked by Tarlac.
Tarlac scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tarlac.
Lie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tarlac blocking some punches. #T3#
Tarlac scores with a shot to the side of Lie's head.
Tarlac working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Tarlac.
Tarlac stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tarlac lands a nice shot to the body.
Lie tries to break the clinch but Tarlac is controlling the position.
Lie is trying to push Tarlac away but Tarlac has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nata Lie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tarlac has a couple of punches blocked by Lie.
Tarlac swings wildly with an uppercut but Lie uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Tarlac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
A combination from Tarlac does no damage. #CL2#
Tarlac gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Tarlac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lie tries to clinch up but Tarlac circles away and keeps his distance.
Tarlac fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tarlac manages to circle out of the way.
Tarlac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lie.
Lie lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lie doesn't manage to clinch there - Tarlac circles away.
A punch combination from Tarlac misses.
Tarlac throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tarlac drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tarlac scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lie doesn't seem bothered though.
Lie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Lie moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Tarlac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lie 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vladimir Tarlac!

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

 

Event: CFC 462: Beach vs Mirage     
Date:   Feb 25, 2022
#R1#
Lucan misses with a few strikes there.
Lucan misses with a two punch combination.
Tarlac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lucan. #KD2#
Lucan throws a left that rocks Tarlac and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Lucan dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Tarlac regain composure! #CUT2#It looks like Vladimir Tarlac has been cut.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucan scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC2#Tarlac is rocked!#SUB2#
Lucan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Lucan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tarlac, who protects the arm well.
Tarlac takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Oh Tarlac is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The strikes coming from Lucan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tarlac seems to have got his legs back now.
Tarlac dodges the ground and pound from Lucan.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lucan working his ground and pound in the gym.#SUB2#
Lucan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tarlac has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lucan but great work by Tarlac.
Lucan is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Tarlac working away.
Tarlac controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Lucan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lucan is not content to let Tarlac control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tarlac off and has taken his back!
Lucan wants to control but Tarlac is keeping busy.#T2#
Tarlac covering up well under a series of strikes from Lucan. #SUB2#
Lucan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tarlac has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucan throwing damaging strikes from the back! Tarlac could be in trouble here!
Tarlac avoids the strikes from Lucan.
Tarlac tries to escape the position.
Lucan lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Lucan. #SUB2#
Tarlac showing good submission defense here.
Lucan scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots. #ROC2#Tarlac is rocked!#T3#
Lucan drops a big shot to the side of Tarlac's head! Oh, Tarlac is out! He's out cold! Lucan jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner. In his post fight interview he thanks God. Saying that without him, he wouldn't have the power to knock his opponent senseless. Amen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Edwin Lucan!
An out of breath Edwin Lucan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Vladimir Tarlac spoke after the fight, saying 'until next time '.

 

Event: CFC 454: Fire v IsMore     
Date:   Jan 21, 2022
#R1#
Tarlac misses with a two punch combination.
Jab by Pierre.
Pierre throws a body punch but Tarlac moves out of range. #CL2#
Pierre closes the distance and pushes Tarlac back into the cage.
Tarlac tries to work over Pierre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tarlac misses with a punch on the inside.
Pierre blocks an uppercut.
Tarlac misses with the head strike.
Tarlac tries a body shot but Pierre blocks it. #TD2#
Pierre jumps into guard, dragging Tarlac to the mat.
Tarlac preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Pierre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tarlac doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tarlac manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pierre is trying to control the position but Tarlac postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pierre throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tarlac escapes and throws Pierre's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
Pierre struggling a bit here.
Pierre manages to get back to half guard.
Pierre works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Pierre is looking for a triangle here but Tarlac uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tarlac wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pierre keeps working.
Pierre manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tarlac's best efforts.
Pierre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tarlac's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tarlac's back!#SUB2#
Pierre is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Tarlac with him. Tarlac is trying to defend but Pierre has an arm under the chin now! Tarlac grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wilky Pierre!
Wilky Pierre thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Vladimir Tarlac stepped up to the mic, saying 'until next time '.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 01, 2022
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Trucks!
Trucks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tarlac, as that shot connected. #CUT2#It looks like Derek Trucks has been cut.
Tarlac moves out of range of the strikes.
Trucks misses the shot to the body.
Trucks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tarlac is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Trucks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tarlac, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Tarlac manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Tarlac pushes Trucks up against the cage in a clinch.
Tarlac lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trucks backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Trucks manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tarlac postures up.
Trucks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tarlac is one step ahead there.
Tarlac controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tarlac trying to control but Trucks is working from the bottom. #T1#
Trucks wants to sweep but no luck.
Trucks working a defensive guard here.
Trucks trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Trucks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trucks being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Trucks shoots in looking for a takedown. Tarlac tries to sprawl out of it but Trucks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tarlac manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Trucks looking to score a takedown here. Tarlac is defending well but Trucks drives through and ends up in Tarlac's guard.
Trucks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tarlac works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trucks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Trucks throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Tarlac is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trucks throws a big elbow that misses.
Tarlac wants to sweep here but Trucks controlling him for the moment.
Trucks looking to sit in guard and control but Tarlac gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Trucks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Trucks looking to control.
Tarlac must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Trucks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tarlac trying to control but Trucks is working from the bottom.
Tarlac preventing the sweep.
Tarlac's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Trucks managing to control the position. #SUB#
Trucks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tarlac doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tarlac manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trucks is trying to keep Tarlac in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Trucks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derek Trucks's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Some wild striking there from Tarlac.
Trucks lands a head shot.
Trucks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tarlac tries to avoid it but Trucks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tarlac to the ground. Tarlac escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Trucks dives in and grabs Tarlac's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tarlac pushes down on Trucks's head and hops out.
A punch combination from Tarlac misses.
A combination from Tarlac does no damage.
Tarlac throws a right and a left that Trucks avoids nicely.
Derek Trucks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Trucks rushes Tarlac and presses him up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tarlac has a couple of punches blocked by Trucks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac misses with some punches.
Trucks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tarlac walks away with a smile on his face. Trucks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Trucks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trucks misses with a takedown attempt - Tarlac sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A good leg kick by Trucks. #T1#
Trucks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trucks quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Trucks.
Trucks slips a jab and a cross from Tarlac. #CL#
Tarlac tries to keep at a distance but Trucks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Trucks working Tarlac over with knees to the body.
Tarlac misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Trucks has clasped his hands together around Tarlac's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarlac is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Derek Trucks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trucks throws an elbow but Tarlac slips to the side and avoids it well.#T2#
Tarlac is not content to let Trucks control the position. #SUB#
Trucks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tarlac, who protects the arm well.
Tarlac regains half guard.
Trucks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Trucks is working for a submission of some sort. #T3##SUB#
Tarlac is defending against the submission attempts here by Trucks.
Trucks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Trucks winds up and cracks Tarlac with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tarlac is looking for a sweep. Trucks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tarlac on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Trucks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tarlac avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Trucks.
Trucks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Trucks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Trucks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Trucks thows a huge punch but Tarlac dodges it nicely.
Trucks missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Trucks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tarlac doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Trucks.
Tarlac tries to get to full guard but Trucks has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Trucks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Derek Trucks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tarlac, as that shot connected.
Tarlac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trucks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trucks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Trucks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tarlac is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tarlac misses with a series of wild punches.
Tarlac throws a right hand that Trucks ducks under and follows up with a left that Trucks also avoids with ease.#TD#
Trucks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tarlac was covering up waiting for the punch and Trucks finishes the takedown easily into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Tarlac manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarlac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trucks lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Trucks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tarlac is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tarlac letting Trucks take a breather here.
Trucks tries to pull guard but Tarlac won't allow it.
Trucks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Trucks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarlac working aggressively here.
Trucks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tarlac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tarlac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trucks lands a right hand. #TD#
Trucks jumps into guard, dragging Tarlac to the mat.
Tarlac preventing the sweep.
Trucks has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tarlac has passed into side control. #T2#
Trucks is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tarlac off and has taken his back!
Trucks is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Tarlac up. #SUB#
Trucks is persistently looking for the submission but Tarlac is defending it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trucks throwing strikes and Tarlac squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Vladimir Tarlac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trucks punching from mount but Tarlac doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Trucks prevents Tarlac from getting the reversal.
Tarlac tries to lock up and control but Trucks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Trucks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Trucks breaks from Tarlac's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tarlac is squirming around, avoiding Trucks's attempts to control the action.
The referee warns Tarlac that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tarlac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tarlac takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Trucks wants to control the pace but Tarlac is squirming around nicely.
Tarlac holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Trucks tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #SUB#
Trucks wants to finish this one by submission but Tarlac is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Trucks. #T4#
Trucks looking to ground and pound but Tarlac is blocking nicely.
Tarlac is working to get back to half guard.
Trucks throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Trucks thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Trucks misses with a head shot.
Trucks prevents Tarlac from getting the reversal.
Trucks 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.
Trucks lands a couple of good shots and Tarlac has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Trucks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trucks, 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Trucks!

An out of breath and clearly excited Derek Trucks thanked Neon Zombie for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Vladimir Tarlac spoke after the fight, saying 'until next time '.

 

Event: AKF 24 | Tharrier vs. Erikson     
Date:   Oct 30, 2021
#R1#
Tarlac wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
Tarlac moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off.#CL#
Davis has closed the distance and engaged Tarlac in a clinch.
Davis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Davis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarlac's elbow.
Tarlac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Davis blocks a body shot from Tarlac.
Tarlac misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Davis on the inside.
Tarlac misses with a short punch on the inside.
Davis tries to throw a body punch but Tarlac avoids it by throwing Davis back against the ropes.
Tarlac tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Davis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
I was talking to Davis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis looking to stall.
Davis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Davis.
Tarlac throws a head punch that misses.
Tarlac blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Davis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Davis tries to work over Tarlac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tarlac can't find room to land a body shot as Davis controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Davis fails to land.
Davis swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarlac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davis takes a shot to the head.
Tarlac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Davis has a couple of punches blocked by Tarlac.
Tarlac is trying to break free.
Davis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tarlac letting Davis take a breather here.
Tarlac tries a body shot but Davis blocks it.
Tarlac working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Davis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tarlac cracks Davis with a nice body shot.
Tarlac scores with a shoulder strike.
Tarlac misses with the head strike.
Davis blocks a body shot from Tarlac.
Davis blocks a body shot from Tarlac.
Davis tries to throw a body punch but Tarlac avoids it by throwing Davis back against the ropes.
Tarlac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davis digs a right hand underneath Tarlac's ribcage. Tarlac let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Davis is working Tarlac over against the ropes.
Tarlac can't find room to land a body shot as Davis controls the action.
Davis tries a body shot but Tarlac blocks it.
Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davis tries to work over Tarlac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tarlac tries to work over Davis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tarlacs head.
Tarlac tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davis lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Davis misses with a punch to the body.
Davis trying to stall but Tarlac improves his position.
Davis tries to throw a body punch but Tarlac avoids it by throwing Davis back against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Davis.
Tarlac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tarlac misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tarlac misses with a short punch on the inside.
Davis looking to stall.
Davis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tarlac lands a shoulder strike.
Davis lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davis.
A left hand lands to the body for Davis.
Davis looking to slow down the pace here.
Davis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tarlac misses with a body punch. #T4#
Davis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Davis blocks a body shot from Tarlac.
Tarlac misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've been informed that Tarlac has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Davis throws a head punch that misses.
Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davis can't find room to land a body shot as Tarlac controls the action.
Davis is trying to maintain a safe position but Tarlac gets an underhook and turns Davis into the ropes.
Davis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davis swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarlac uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Davis lands a nice uppercut.
Davis misses with a punch to the body.
Davis blocks a body shot from Tarlac.
Davis misses with some punches.
Tarlac lands a nice uppercut.
Davis struggles to land a body shot inside as Tarlac controls his hands.
Davis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tarlac lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Davis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tarlac takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Davis jabs Tarlac right on the nose. Tarlac blinks but takes it well.
Davis blocks a jab.
Vladimir Tarlac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tarlac thows a body kick. Davis tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Davis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tarlac takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Davis closes the distance and pushes Tarlac back into the ropes.
Tarlac misses with some punches.
Davis trying to control the position but instead, Tarlac has worked for underhooks and has pushed Davis into the ropes.
Tarlac lands with a left to the head.
Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davis blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Davis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tarlac swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Davis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Davis misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tarlac.
Tarlac blocking some punches.
Davis has a couple of punches blocked by Tarlac.
Davis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Davis.
Tarlac lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Davis tries a body shot but Tarlac blocks it.
Tarlac throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis.
Davis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tarlac backwards.
Tarlac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davis gets through Tarlac's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Davis misses with some punches.
Jonathan Davis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Davis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Davis.
Davis has a couple of punches blocked by Tarlac. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Davis.
Davis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis.
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!
Davis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davis misses with a punch on the inside.
Davis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tarlac softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Davis throws a head punch that misses.
Tarlac misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Davis.
Good body shot from Tarlac.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tarlac.
Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tarlac swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarlac's elbow.
Tarlac misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tarlac misses with the head strike. #T3#
Davis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tarlac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tarlac lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Tarlac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davis trying to control the position but instead, Tarlac has worked for underhooks and has pushed Davis into the ropes.
Davis lands with a left to the head.
Tarlac goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davis misses with a body punch.
Davis tries to throw a body punch but Tarlac avoids it by throwing Davis back against the ropes.
Davis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tarlac works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Davis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tarlac goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davis works on Tarlac's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Tarlac struggles to land a body shot inside as Davis controls his hands.
Tarlac misses with a hook from the clinch.
Davis prevents a body shot from Tarlac.
Tarlac misses with some punches.
Davis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarlac's elbow.
Tarlac tries to throw a body punch but Davis avoids it by throwing Tarlac back against the ropes.
Davis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Davis lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis.
Davis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tarlac misses with a body punch.
Davis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarlac can do to turn this around?
Davis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Davis trying to stall but Tarlac improves his position.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Davis scores with a hook to the body.
Tarlac is breathing heavily.
Davis scores with a shot to the side of Tarlac's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Davis dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Davis connects with a jab.#CL#
Davis moves into the clinch successfully.
Davis leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Davis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tarlac working aggressively here.
Davis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davis has a couple of punches blocked by Tarlac.
A head punch on the inside from Davis fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Davis working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac tries a body shot but Davis blocks it.
Davis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tarlac can't break the clinch.
Davis throws a punch but it's blocked by Tarlac.
Davis goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Davis lands a nice shot to the body.
Tarlac tries to work over Davis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davis misses with some punches.
Davis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davis misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Tarlac.
Tarlac misses with the head strike.
Davis misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarlac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Davis.
Tarlac swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Davis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tarlac has a couple of punches blocked by Davis.
Tarlac tries to throw a body punch but Davis avoids it by throwing Tarlac back against the ropes.
Tarlac misses with a body punch.
Tarlac blocking some punches. #T2#
Davis scores with a shoulder strike.
Tarlac working aggressively here.
Tarlac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Davis's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tarlac.
Davis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davis lands a nice shot to the body.
Tarlac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Davis cracks Tarlac with a nice body shot.
Davis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Davis scores with a shot to the side of Tarlac's head.
Vladimir Tarlac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tarlac backwards.
Davis pushes Tarlac back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Davis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tarlac backwards.
A short right from Davis on the inside. #ROC#Tarlac is rocked!
Davis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tarlac is still on wobbly legs! Can Davis finish him?
A right hook to the body lands for Davis.
A short uppercut from Davis. #T3#
Davis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Davis.
Davis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Davis creates a bit of distance and cracks Tarlac with a big uppercut! Tarlac goes down! The referee pushes Davis away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Tarlac make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Davis takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jonathan Davis!
A very excited looking Jonathan Davis 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.
In defeat, Vladimir Tarlac stepped up to the mic, saying 'until next time '.

 

Event: AKF 17 | Blackmane vs. Turner     
Date:   Sep 11, 2021
#R1#
Tarlac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roy.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tarlac.
Roy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Roy lands a glancing blow to the side of Tarlac's head.
Tarlac throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tarlac walks into a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roy wants to clinch.#CL2#
Tarlac tries to keep at a distance but Roy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tarlac misses with a punch to the body.
Roy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roy.
I was talking to Tarlac's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Roy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tarlac backwards.
Roy is looking to control Tarlac's arms but Tarlac gets an underhook and turns him. Now Roy has his back to the ropes.
Tarlac struggles to land a body shot inside as Roy controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Tarlac fails to land.
Roy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tarlac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tarlac throws a head punch that misses.
Roy lands with a short shot to the head.
Roy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tarlac backwards.
Tarlac takes an elbow to the forehead.
Roy taking a breather.
Roy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Roy.
Roy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Roy working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Roy working aggressively here.
Roy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
Tarlac throws a punch but it's blocked by Roy.
Roy pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Roy prevents a body shot from Tarlac.
Tarlac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tarlac seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Roy can turn it around.
Roy is trying to maintain a safe position but Tarlac gets an underhook and turns Roy into the ropes.
Roy throws a head punch that misses.
Tarlac lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tarlac swings wildly with an uppercut but Roy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tarlac.
Tarlac scores with a shot to the side of Roy's head.
Tarlac throws a punch but it's blocked by Roy.
Tarlac misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Tarlac blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roy lands a body punch.
A short left from Roy.
Tarlac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tarlac backwards.
Tarlac lands with a light punch inside.
Roy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tarlac backwards.
Roy prevents a body shot from Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a head punch that misses.
Roy misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Roy.
A right handed body shot lands from Tarlac.
Tarlac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roy has Tarlac pressed against the ropes, preventing Tarlac from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Roy throws a punch but it's blocked by Tarlac.
Roy lands an elbow that stopped Tarlac in his tracks for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tarlac.
Nice elbow from Roy.
Tarlac softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Roy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tarlac working aggressively here.
Roy scores with a shot to the side of Tarlac's head.
A shot in the inside from Roy.
Roy lands an elbow inside.
Tarlac is struggling to control the position.
Roy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tarlac misses with a punch to the body.
Roy misses with an elbow over the top.
Tarlac working aggressively here.
Roy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Roy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Roy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tarlac throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Roy clinches.
Roy lands a nice knee to the body.
Tarlac blocks an uppercut.
Tarlac has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right handed body shot lands from Tarlac.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Roy.
Roy lands an elbow inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roy.
Roy misses with an elbow over the top.
Roy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tarlac backwards.
Tarlac blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Tarlac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tarlac takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tarlac misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarlac tries to move into range but Roy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Roy tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tarlac manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Tarlac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tarlac falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Roy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Roy prevents a body shot from Tarlac.
Tarlac lands with a short shot to the head.
Roy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tarlac.
Tarlac dodges an elbow strike from Roy.
Roy stalling.
Tarlac working aggressively here.
Tarlac tries a body shot but Roy blocks it.
Tarlac lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roy backwards.
Roy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tarlac backwards.
Roy misses with an elbow strike.
Lee Roy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Roy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Roy wants to stall. #T2#
Tarlac looking to slow down the pace here.
Roy misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Tarlac breaks the clinch.
Roy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Roy, as that shot connected.
Roy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roy checks a low kick from Tarlac.
Roy wants to counter with a clinch but Tarlac pushes him away.
Roy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tarlac.
Roy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tarlac can pounce on him.
Tarlac missing with a left hand there. Roy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tarlac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tarlac misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Roy moves into the clinch.#T3#
Roy lands a nice uppercut.
Roy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Roy stalling against the ropes.
Tarlac struggles to land a body shot inside as Roy controls his hands.
Roy lands a left hand.
Roy blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Roy lands with a short shot to the head.
Roy is looking to control Tarlac's arms but Tarlac gets an underhook and turns him. Now Roy has his back to the ropes.
Roy lands a damaging elbow.
Tarlac misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Roy.
Roy lands a hook that snaps the head of Tarlac backwards.
Tarlac misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tarlac lands a body punch in the clinch.
Roy lands an elbow that stopped Tarlac in his tracks for a moment. #T4#
Tarlac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roy's elbow.
Roy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tarlac.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlac misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tarlac throws a head punch that misses.
Roy lands with a short shot to the head.
Tarlac throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roy.
Roy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Roy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tarlac misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarlac.
Roy can't find room to land a body shot as Tarlac controls the action.
Roy stalling the fight.
Tarlac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roy's elbow.
Roy has Tarlac pushed against the ropes.
Roy throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Roy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tarlac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roy.
Tarlac takes one to the chin there.
Tarlac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Tarlac gets tackled into the ropes by Roy. Roy maintains the clinch.
Roy scores with a shot to the side of Tarlac's head.
Tarlac throws a head punch that misses.
Roy misses with some punches.
Tarlac tries a body shot but Roy blocks it.
Tarlac misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Roy.
Tarlac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roy's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac misses with some punches.
Roy has Tarlac pushed against the ropes.
Tarlac avoids a wild elbow strike from Roy.
Tarlac misses with a punch on the inside.
Roy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tarlac backwards. #T1#
Tarlac misses with some punches.
Roy blocks a body shot from Tarlac.
Roy misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roy.
Roy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tarlac backwards.
Roy scores a nice knee to the body.
Roy is struggling to control the position.
Roy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tarlac backwards.
Tarlac working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roy lands a hook that snaps the head of Tarlac backwards.
Tarlac tries to work over Roy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tarlac misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Roy.
Roy is struggling to control the position.
Tarlac working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tarlac.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roy.
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!
Roy lands with a light punch inside.
Tarlac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Roy prevents a body shot from Tarlac.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Roy.
Roy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tarlac misses with a body punch.
Vladimir Tarlac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Roy lands an elbow that stopped Tarlac in his tracks for a moment.
Tarlac throws a punch but it's blocked by Roy.
Roy lands a damaging elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tarlac.#T3#
Tarlac is trying to push Roy away but Roy has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tarlac.
Tarlac is working Roy over against the ropes.
Tarlac stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tarlac working hard to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Tarlac can't find room to land a body shot as Roy controls the action.
Roy blocking some punches.
Roy swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarlac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tarlac misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarlac misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tarlac fails to land.
Roy looking to slow down the pace here.
Tarlac lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Roy or not.
Lee Roy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Tarlac lands a body punch.
Tarlac struggles to land a body shot inside as Roy controls his hands.
Roy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarlac.
Tarlac goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tarlac. #BC#
Tarlac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roy tries to clinch but Tarlac moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Roy there.
Tarlac misses with a series of wild punches.
Tarlac misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Roy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Roy 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Lee Roy!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Lee Roy!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Lee Roy!

Lee Roy wins by unanimous decision!

An out of breath Lee Roy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Vladimir Tarlac spoke after the fight, saying 'until next time '.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 31, 2021
#R1#
Dennison lands a jab to the head.
Dennison 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.
Tarlac looks winded!
Dennison connects with a nice looking jab.
Dennison cracks Tarlac with a good jab.
Dennison lands a slapping body shot.
Tarlac takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Dennison.
Tarlac takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD#
Dennison shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dennison is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC#Tarlac is rocked!
Dennison unloads with some huge strikes here! Tarlac is out! Dennison wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dick Dennison!
Vladimir Tarlac spoke after the fight, saying 'until next time '.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 26, 2021
#R1#
The Smiling Assassin wants to clinch up but Tarlac keeps it at a distance.
Tarlac appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tarlac misses with the combination.
The Smiling Assassin throws out a counter right but Tarlac avoids it with no problem.
Tarlac fails to land with a series of punches.
Tarlac avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tarlac appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
The Smiling Assassin drives through and clinches with Tarlac against the cage.
The Smiling Assassin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tarlac lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Smiling Assassin backwards.
The Smiling Assassin misses with the head strike.
The Smiling Assassin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from The Smiling Assassin.
Tarlac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Smiling Assassin lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Tarlac.
Tarlac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Smiling Assassin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tarlac backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tarlac.
The Smiling Assassin lands with a left to the head.
Tarlac working aggressively here.
The Smiling Assassin working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
The Smiling Assassin misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Smiling Assassin throws a punch but it's blocked by Tarlac.
Tarlac lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, The Smiling Assassin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tarlac blocking some punches.
Tarlac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tarlac struggles to land a body shot inside as The Smiling Assassin controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Smiling Assassin.
Tarlac misses with a punch to the body.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a punch on the inside.
The Smiling Assassin misses with some punches.
Tarlac lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Tarlac breaks the clinch.
The Smiling Assassin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
The Smiling Assassin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarlac misses with the head strike.
Tarlac blocking some punches.
The Smiling Assassin misses with the head strike. #T2#
The Smiling Assassin has a couple of punches blocked by Tarlac.
The Smiling Assassin has a couple of punches blocked by Tarlac.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlac misses with the head strike.
The Smiling Assassin throws a punch but it's blocked by Tarlac.
Tarlac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Smiling Assassin blocks a body shot from Tarlac.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tarlac.
Tarlac lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tarlac misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Tarlac.
The Smiling Assassin scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Tarlac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The Smiling Assassin instigates a clinch.
A short right from The Smiling Assassin on the inside.
Tarlac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Smiling Assassin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tarlac backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarlac. #BC#
Tarlac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Tarlac fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Smiling Assassin, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
The Smiling Assassin lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarlac.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarlac.
A right hand to the body from Tarlac.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarlac.
Tarlac tries to work over The Smiling Assassin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tarlac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tarlac throws a punch but it's blocked by The Smiling Assassin.
Tarlac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Smiling Assassin's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Smiling Assassin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Smiling Assassin misses with the head strike.
The Smiling Assassin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Tarlac scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tarlac looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The Smiling Assassin throws a punch but it's blocked by Tarlac.
The Smiling Assassin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tarlac misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tarlac fails to land.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a punch on the inside.
The Smiling Assassin fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
The Smiling Assassin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Tarlac manages to break the clinch.
The Smiling Assassin dodges the punch combination from Tarlac.
The Smiling Assassin closes the distance but Tarlac moves to the side
and Tarlac counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
The Smiling Assassin darts in and clinches Tarlac up against the cage.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Smiling Assassin.
Tarlac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a punch on the inside.
The Smiling Assassin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tarlac backwards.
The Smiling Assassin lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from The Smiling Assassin fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarlac working aggressively here.
The Smiling Assassin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tarlac scores with a shot to the side of The Smiling Assassin's head.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Smiling Assassin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tarlacs head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steve The Smiling Assassin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
The Smiling Assassin takes the fight into the clinch.
Tarlac trying to stall but The Smiling Assassin improves his position.
Tarlac lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Smiling Assassin or not.
Tarlac swings wildly with an uppercut but The Smiling Assassin uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Smiling Assassin misses with the head strike.
Tarlac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Smiling Assassin scores with a shot to the side of Tarlac's head.
The Smiling Assassin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tarlac blocking some punches.
Tarlac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Smiling Assassin swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarlac uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Smiling Assassin swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarlac uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Smiling Assassin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Smiling Assassin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tarlac throws a punch but it's blocked by The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Tarlac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Smiling Assassin's elbow.
The Smiling Assassin prevents a body shot from Tarlac.
The Smiling Assassin throws a punch but it's blocked by Tarlac.
The Smiling Assassin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from The Smiling Assassin on the inside.
The Smiling Assassin lands with a right to the head.
Tarlac throws a punch but it's blocked by The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin misses with the head strike.
The Smiling Assassin working aggressively here.
The Smiling Assassin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Smiling Assassin lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Tarlac. #BC#
Tarlac manages to break the clinch.
Vladimir Tarlac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tarlac fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
The Smiling Assassin clinches.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tarlac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a punch on the inside.
The Smiling Assassin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tarlacs head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarlac.
Tarlac lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tarlac blocks an uppercut.
Tarlac blocks an uppercut.
Tarlac working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a punch on the inside.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarlac.
The Smiling Assassin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tarlac tries to work over The Smiling Assassin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tarlac throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Smiling Assassins head.
The Smiling Assassin has a couple of punches blocked by Tarlac.
The Smiling Assassin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Smiling Assassin has a couple of punches blocked by Tarlac.
Tarlac lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tarlac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tarlac lands a left hand.
The Smiling Assassin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Smiling Assassin working aggressively here. #T3#
Tarlac struggles to land a body shot inside as The Smiling Assassin controls his hands.
The Smiling Assassin throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarlac.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Smiling Assassin.
Steve The Smiling Assassin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Smiling Assassin lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from The Smiling Assassin fails to land.
The Smiling Assassin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from The Smiling Assassin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Smiling Assassin.
Tarlac blocking some punches.
The Smiling Assassin lands a right hand.
The Smiling Assassin throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from The Smiling Assassin fails to land.
Tarlac can't find room to land a body shot as The Smiling Assassin controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Tarlac.
The Smiling Assassin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Smiling Assassin blocking some punches.
Tarlac has a couple of punches blocked by The Smiling Assassin. #T4##BC#
Tarlac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Smiling Assassin is looking to clinch.
The Smiling Assassin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
The Smiling Assassin moves into range and clinches up with Tarlac.
The Smiling Assassin misses with some punches.
Tarlac throws a punch but it's blocked by The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin working aggressively here.
The Smiling Assassin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Smiling Assassin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tarlac lands with a left to the head.
The Smiling Assassin misses with the head strike.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a punch on the inside.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Tarlac scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Smiling Assassin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Smiling Assassin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steve The Smiling Assassin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
A combination from Tarlac does no damage.
Tarlac misses with a wild combination.
The Smiling Assassin tries to clinch but Tarlac is having none of it. #CL2#
Tarlac gets tackled into the cage by The Smiling Assassin. The Smiling Assassin maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from The Smiling Assassin fails to land.
The Smiling Assassin swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarlac uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Smiling Assassin scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by The Smiling Assassin.
A short left from The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Smiling Assassin has a couple of punches blocked by Tarlac.
A shot in the inside from The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Smiling Assassin lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Smiling Assassin misses with the head strike. #T1#
The Smiling Assassin lands a left hand.
The Smiling Assassin blocks an uppercut.
The Smiling Assassin lands a hook that snaps the head of Tarlac backwards.
Tarlac lands a body punch.
The Smiling Assassin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tarlac cracks The Smiling Assassin with a nice body shot.
The Smiling Assassin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Smiling Assassin misses with the head strike.
Tarlac lands a shoulder strike.
The Smiling Assassin throws a punch but it's blocked by Tarlac.
The Smiling Assassin misses with some punches.
Tarlac cracks The Smiling Assassin with a nice body shot.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Smiling Assassin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Smiling Assassin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Smiling Assassin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tarlacs head.
The Smiling Assassin throws a punch but it's blocked by Tarlac.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarlac. #T2#
Tarlac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tarlac tries to throw a body punch but The Smiling Assassin avoids it by throwing Tarlac back against the cage.
A short left from Tarlac.
The Smiling Assassin has a couple of punches blocked by Tarlac.
A short body shot lands from Tarlac as the two fighters clinch.
Tarlac lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from The Smiling Assassin fails to land.
Tarlac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Smiling Assassin misses with some punches.
Vladimir Tarlac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarlac lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tarlac blocks an uppercut.
Tarlac blocks an uppercut.
Tarlac lands a shot to the body.
Tarlac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tarlac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tarlac lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3##BC#
Tarlac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tarlac throws a nice looking combination but The Smiling Assassin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tarlac lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and The Smiling Assassin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from The Smiling Assassin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tarlac circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tarlac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tarlac with a nice cross.
The Smiling Assassin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Smiling Assassin tries to clinch but Tarlac is having none of it.
The Smiling Assassin tries to clinch up.
The Smiling Assassin tries to clinch there but Tarlac circles away. #CL2#
The Smiling Assassin drives through and clinches with Tarlac against the cage.
Tarlac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Smiling Assassin's elbow.
Tarlac lands a body shot in the clinch.
The Smiling Assassin throws a punch but it's blocked by Tarlac.
The Smiling Assassin misses with the head strike.
The Smiling Assassin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tarlac backwards.
The Smiling Assassin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
The Smiling Assassin misses with some punches.
Tarlac gets through The Smiling Assassin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Smiling Assassin has a couple of punches blocked by Tarlac.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tarlac creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Smiling Assassin swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Tarlac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Smiling Assassin looks to clinch
letting Tarlac counter with a right hand.
The Smiling Assassin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
The Smiling Assassin has managed to clinch.
Tarlac blocks an uppercut.
Tarlac throws a punch but it's blocked by The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tarlac tries a body shot but The Smiling Assassin blocks it.
The Smiling Assassin working aggressively here.
The Smiling Assassin pushes Tarlac back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Smiling Assassin blocks a body shot from Tarlac.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve The Smiling Assassin.
I've got The Smiling Assassin 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve The Smiling Assassin!

A very excited looking Steve The Smiling Assassin 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.
Vladimir Tarlac spoke after the fight, saying 'until next time '.

 

Event: SYN 816 Whymer vs. Garuda III     
Date:   Jul 18, 2021
#R1#
Edmonds connects with a looping right hand.
No joy there for Edmonds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tarlac throws a combination that misses
and Edmonds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tarlac tries to bum rush Edmonds with a series of wild strikes but Edmonds uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tarlac misses with a few strikes there.
Tarlac scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tarlac misses with a low kick.
Edmonds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Edmonds shoots in but Tarlac avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tarlac takes one to the chin there.
Some bone on bone action there as Edmonds checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Edmonds half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tarlac swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edmonds darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab lands there for Edmonds.
Edmonds is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tarlac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edmonds moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tarlac falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Edmonds counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tarlac won't be happy with that. #T1#
Edmonds working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tarlac has escaped the position, nice work there.
Edmonds tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Edmonds tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Edmonds has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tarlac is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Edmonds swings around for an armbar but Tarlac sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Edmonds's guard.#SUB#
Edmonds is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tarlac is aware though and is defending well.
Tarlac showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Edmonds holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
My spies in MONEY TEAM!!! inform me that Tarlac has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tarlac must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Edmonds working for a triangle but Tarlac defends it easily.
Tarlac wants to control from the top but Edmonds keeps moving. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Edmonds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tarlac doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tarlac manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Edmonds is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edmonds keeping moving, preventing Tarlac from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tarlac misses with a double jab.
Tarlac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tarlac is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Edmonds was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tarlac.
Tarlac takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Edmonds lands a jab to the nose.
Some wild striking there from Tarlac.
Edmonds connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tarlac moves in looking to clinch but Edmonds pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac throws a series of punches but Edmonds avoids them all with ease.
Edmonds looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarlac is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Tarlac's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tarlac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edmonds cracks Tarlac with an open hand slap.
Tarlac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edmonds moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edmonds scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Tarlac.
Tarlac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edmonds keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tarlac misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Edmonds counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tarlac won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Edmonds tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee asks Edmonds politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Edmonds prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tarlac tries to bench press Edmonds off him but Edmonds keeps the position. #T2#
Edmonds wants to control but Tarlac is keeping him busy.
Edmonds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarlac can do to turn this around?
Edmonds content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Edmonds is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tarlac is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tarlac tries to buck Edmonds off but Edmonds is having none of it.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Tarlac's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Edmonds is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tarlac is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Edmonds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tarlac keeps working. #SUB#
Edmonds looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #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.
Edmonds trying to control the position but Tarlac is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Edmonds fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tarlac unleashes a big counter combination but Edmonds bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tarlac throws a right and a left that Edmonds avoids nicely.
Tarlac tries to bum rush Edmonds with a series of wild strikes but Edmonds uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edmonds cracks Tarlac with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Edmonds is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Edmonds motions for Tarlac to come forward. Edmonds throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vladimir Tarlac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tarlac walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Edmonds is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tarlac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edmonds ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Edmonds scores with a jab. Tarlac acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Edmonds darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Edmonds tests Tarlac's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tarlac throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edmonds seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Edmonds slips a straight right by Tarlac.
Tarlac defending well as Edmonds loads up on a big left hand.
Edmonds scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Tarlac misses.
Tarlac tries to land a leg kick but Edmonds saw it coming and moves away.
Edmonds uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tarlac has time to react.
Tarlac throws a series of punches but Edmonds moves out of range.
Edmonds tried to counter with a leg kick but Tarlac avoided it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Edmonds.#TD#
Edmonds manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tarlac on his heels. He'll look to pass Tarlac's guard now, I'm sure.
Tarlac keeping moving, preventing Edmonds from controlling successfully.
Edmonds tries to free his leg and advance position but Tarlac is retaining full guard. #T1#
Tarlac can't keep his opponent in guard - Edmonds advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Edmonds passes to side control.
Tarlac is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Edmonds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tarlac tries to bench press Edmonds off him but Edmonds keeps the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Edmonds tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Edmonds has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tarlac has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tarlac tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vladimir Tarlac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee asks Edmonds politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Edmonds prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3##SUB#
Edmonds tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Edmonds has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Edmonds tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Edmonds looking to control but instead Tarlac has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Tarlac moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Tarlac keeps moving.
John Edmonds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edmonds will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Edmonds looking to sit in guard and control but Tarlac gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Edmonds trying to keep a closed guard but Tarlac is proving a slippery customer.
Tarlac preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlac throws a strike but Edmonds rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Edmonds not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Edmonds!

During a confident post fight interview, John Edmonds thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Vladimir Tarlac spoke after the fight, saying 'until next time '.

 

Event: ALPHA-1: Chaos     
Date:   May 22, 2021
#R1#
Tarlac takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yew throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tarlac.
Yew connects with a solid leg kick.
Tarlac 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.
Tarlac misses with a few strikes there.
Yew throws a leg kick which misses Tarlac's front leg but catches the back leg as Tarlac tries to avoid it. #CL#
Yew moves into the clinch.
Yew works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tarlac lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yew backwards.
A short uppercut from Yew.
Yew scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yew lands a nice elbow.
Yew lands with a light punch inside.
Yew tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarlac's elbow.
A hook to the body from Yew.
Yew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yew putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tarlac in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yew lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yew.
Tarlac looks winded!#BC#
Yew's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tarlac swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yew counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Yew pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tarlac back to the cage. Yew follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Yew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tarlac.
Yew digs a good body shot into Tarlac's ribs.
Yew looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Yew clinches up with Tarlac and pushes him back against the cage.
Tarlac blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yew goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tarlac misses with a punch to the body.
Yew working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yew prevents a body shot from Tarlac.
Yew blocking some punches.
Tarlac misses with some punches.
Yew working Tarlac over with knees to the body.
Tarlac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yew tries to throw a body punch but Tarlac avoids it by throwing Yew back against the cage.
Yew makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yew lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yew working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yew lands an elbow just above Tarlac 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Vladimir Tarlac has been cut.
Yew lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Yew working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yew lands a hook that snaps the head of Tarlac backwards.
Yew blocking some punches.
Yew has Tarlac pressed against the cage.
Yew lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tarlac backwards.
Yew blocking some punches.
A short right from Yew.
Yew blocks a body shot from Tarlac.
Tarlac misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yew works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tarlac being controlled against the cage.
Yew lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yew lands with a short shot to the head.
Yew lands an elbow just above Tarlac 's eye.
Yew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yew is working Tarlac over against the cage.
Yew scores a nice knee to the body. #T3#
Yew gets through Tarlac's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yew scores with a hook to the body.
Yew gets through Tarlac's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yew lands a shoulder strike.
Yew lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yew lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#Tarlac is rocked!
Yew works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tarlac is still on wobbly legs! Can Yew finish him?
Yew goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tarlac seems to have recovered his senses.
A short uppercut from Yew.
Tarlac has a couple of punches blocked by Yew.
Yew lands an elbow inside that Tarlac shrugs off.
A right hook to the body lands for Yew.
Yew digs a right hand underneath Tarlac's ribcage. Tarlac let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left hand lands to the body for Yew.
Yew scores with a shoulder strike.
Yew working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yew lands with a light punch inside.
Yew lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yew digs a right hand underneath Tarlac's ribcage. Tarlac let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Yew missing with knees to the body.
Tarlac has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yew seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tarlac can turn it around.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yew.
Tarlac misses with a body punch.
Yew lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tarlac.
Yew lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tarlac backwards.
Yew lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Yew scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yew dips a shoulder and cracks Tarlac with a mighty uppercut! Tarlac falls back against the cage and Yew unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tarlac is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Yew screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yef Yew!
Yef Yew 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.
Vladimir Tarlac was interviewed post fight and said 'until next time '.

 

Event: SMASH: Niska vs Bee     
Date:   Apr 03, 2021
#R1#
A head kick misses from Ludwig. #CL2#
Tarlac takes the fight into the clinch.
Ludwig 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.
Tarlac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tarlac throws a head punch that misses.
Tarlac scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Ludwig breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Ludwig moves into the clinch.
Ludwig has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tarlac after a bit of a struggle.
Ludwig tries to land a knee to the head but Tarlac blocks with his arms.
Tarlac swings wildly with an uppercut but Ludwig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarlac gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ludwig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ludwig is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Ludwig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarlac misses with some punches.
Tarlac misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Ludwig blocking some punches.
Tarlac can't find room to land a body shot as Ludwig controls the action.
Tarlac misses with a body punch.
Ludwig misses with a knee to the head.
Tarlac blocks a body shot from Ludwig.
Tarlac throws a punch but it's blocked by Ludwig.
Tarlac misses with some punches.
Ludwig wants a takedown but no success here.
Ludwig trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ludwig.
Ludwig lands a right hand.
Ludwig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tarlac is pressed up against the cage. Ludwig has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tarlac down to the mat. Tarlac avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Tarlac has knocked Ludwig down with a huge combo! Tarlac steps away and waves a wobbly Ludwig back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Ludwig is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
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!
Ludwig fails with the takedown
and Tarlac counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladimir Tarlac!
Our winner, Vladimir Tarlac, 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: SMASH: Mazziotti vs Lynn     
Date:   Feb 13, 2021
#R1#
Tarlac misses with a two punch combination.
Tarlac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from OShea.
OShea lands with an uppercut that bounces Tarlac off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
OShea gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
OShea manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Tarlac.
OShea connects with a nice looking jab.
Conor OShea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OShea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tarlac on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tarlac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but OShea moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tarlac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OShea throws a head kick that misses
and Tarlac counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tarlac staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Tarlac. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for OShea, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
OShea fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
OShea misses with a head kick.
Tarlac closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tarlac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
OShea scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tarlac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from OShea. Tarlac does a little dance to reset his feet.
OShea is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OShea avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tarlac misses with a double jab
and Tarlac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
OShea just misses with a punch to the body.
Tarlac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by OShea.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from OShea.
OShea misses with a wild combination.
We've been informed that OShea 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.
Tarlac is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Tarlac lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but OShea circles away quickly and effectively.
Vladimir Tarlac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OShea looks for a takedown but Tarlac sprawls well.
Tarlac seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
OShea tests Tarlac's chin there with a solid looking shot.
OShea will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
OShea darts in looking for a takedown but Tarlac gets double underhooks and turns OShea into the cage.
Tarlac throws a big counter combination but OShea scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vladimir Tarlac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor OShea.
OShea fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
OShea misses with the combination.
OShea has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tarlac.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tarlac!
OShea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tarlac manages to avoid it.#KD#
Tarlac drops OShea with a beautiful combination! OShea stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tarlac is looking for the KO!#ROC#OShea is rocked!
OShea throws a sloppy head kick and Tarlac moves out of range easily.
OShea is still on wobbly legs! Can Tarlac finish him?
Tarlac lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks OShea out cold! OShea is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vladimir Tarlac!
After winning the bout, Vladimir Tarlac thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SMASH: Lacplesis vs Trump     
Date:   Jan 16, 2021
#R1#
Tarlac misses with a double jab.
McDonald feinted with a counter takedown.
Tarlac throws a right hand that McDonald ducks under and follows up with a left that McDonald also avoids with ease.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonald gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tarlac connects with an inside leg kick.
Tarlac swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDonald counters with a one-two to the body.
Tarlac's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tarlac duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like David McDonald has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarlac throws a right and a left that McDonald avoids nicely.
As Tarlac looks to move away, McDonald throws a big counter combo but Tarlac just gets out of the way.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlac misses with a few strikes there.
McDonald throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tarlac.
McDonald swinging wildly here. #T1#
Tarlac throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and McDonald counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tarlac won't be happy with that.
McDonald works to advance to full mount. Tarlac defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
McDonald working for a submission but Tarlac is keeping him at bay.
McDonald is looking to work his way around to Tarlac's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Tarlac defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McDonald.
Tarlac is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2##SUB#
McDonald is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tarlac has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tarlac! #SUB#
McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tarlac gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Tarlac pushes his legs off easily.
Tarlac postures up.
Tarlac must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Tarlac is stalling in the full guard.
McDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarlac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarlac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tarlac is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
Tarlac keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that David McDonald will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David McDonald's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McDonald looks to land a combination but Tarlac avoids it well.
Tarlac lands the left hand.
A punch combination from McDonald misses.
David McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tarlac throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
Tarlac takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tarlac throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
Tarlac looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
McDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tarlac.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McDonald blocks a low kick nicely.
Tarlac wants to clinch up but McDonald keeps it at a distance.
McDonald feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Tarlac throws a left and a right that both miss #KD#
and McDonald counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Tarlac down! McDonald is looking to finish but Tarlac is intelligently defending himself. #ROC#Tarlac is rocked!
Tarlac keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Tarlac is still in real trouble! Can McDonald finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tarlac seems to have recovered his senses.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald'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.
Tarlac working a defensive guard here.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Tarlac is keeping the position.
McDonald slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Tarlac tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
McDonald trying to mount his opponent but Tarlac defends it. #SUB#
McDonald is working for a submission of some sort.
Tarlac is looking to improve his position. #T3#
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Tarlac is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
McDonald is working for a kimura but Tarlac is defending it quite comfortably.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Tarlac is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McDonald working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tarlac manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tarlac swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McDonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDonald tries to counter with a takedown but Tarlac is quick to defend against it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarlac throws a right and a left that McDonald avoids nicely.
Tarlac swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that David McDonald will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David McDonald's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
McDonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD2#
Tarlac closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Tarlac is controlling well.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Tarlac is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Tarlac is posturing up here but McDonald has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tarlac tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tarlac has to tap! Slick submission there by McDonald!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David McDonald!
David McDonald 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.
In defeat, Vladimir Tarlac stepped up to the mic, saying 'until next time '.

 

Event: SMASH: Bundy vs Knox(NC)     
Date:   Dec 19, 2020
#R1#
Tarlac tries to clinch but Tripp is having none of it.
Tarlac throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Tarlac does no damage.
Tarlac closes the distance but Tripp moves to the side
and Tripp counters with a stiff right hand.
Tarlac falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tripp counters with a three punch combo that has Tarlac backing up. Tarlac nods at Tripp to acknowledge the strikes.
Tarlac misses with a double jab
and Tripp counters with a good low kick that Tarlac was not able to check.
Tarlac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tripp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac works over Tripp's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like CJ Tripp has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlac swinging wildly here.
Tarlac blocks a head kick by Tripp.
Tarlac throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Tarlac gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tripp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tarlac swings for the body but Tripp moves out of range.
Tarlac throws a solid leg kick but Tripp takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tarlac.
Tripp was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tripp lands with a nice body kick.
A big right from Tripp misses.
Tripp throws a good cross that connects.
Tarlac misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tarlac throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tripp counters with a leg kick.
Tarlac drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tarlac.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tripp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Tripp looks to land a body kick but Tarlac moved away.
Tarlac is looking for the big counter here.
Tarlac goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tarlac throws a series of punches but Tripp avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Tripp.
Tarlac tries to clinch up but Tripp circles away and keeps his distance.
Tripp throws a counter high kick but Tarlac was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tarlac misses with a double jab
and Tarlac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tripp with a nice calf kick.
Tarlac falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tripp counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tripp explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tripp goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tarlac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tripp is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
A jab from Tripp finds it's way through Tarlac's defenses.
Tarlac darts in trying to clinch
and Tripp counters with a nice body shot.
Tarlac looks winded!
Tarlac tries to clinch but Tripp moves out of range.
Tarlac swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tripp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tripp chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tarlac loads up on a big right hand but Tripp slips the punch.
Tripp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tarlac throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tripp jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tripp shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tarlac eats them both and turns towards Tripp to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#Tarlac is rocked!
Tarlac closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlac looks to land a combination but Tripp avoids it well. #T4#
Tarlac has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tripp.
Tripp misses the shot to the body.
Tripp throws a looping overhand right but Tarlac ducks down to avoid it.
Tarlac looks to land a combination but Tripp avoids it well.
Tarlac has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tripp finds it's way round the side to connect with Tarlac's head.
Tripp is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tarlac tries to clinch but Tripp moves away
and Tripp counters with a body kick.
Tripp lands with a nice body kick.
Crunch! Tripp slams his shin into Tarlac's torso.
Tarlac misses with a body shot
enabling Tripp to counter with a crisp jab.
Tripp scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarlac walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tripp.
Tripp lands with a nice body punch. #KD#
Tripp lands a big right hand that sends Tarlac crashing to the mat! Tripp stays standing though and waves Tarlac back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

CJ Tripp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on CJ Tripp's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tripp tries to bum rush Tarlac with a series of wild strikes but Tarlac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tripp misses with a body kick.
Tarlac throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tripp connects with a body shot.
Tarlac blocks a head kick by Tripp.
Tripp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tripp throws a shot from downtown. Tarlac moves away and avoids it.
Tarlac unleashes a big counter combination but Tripp bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tarlac throws a series of punches but Tripp moves out of range.
Tripp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarlac can do to turn this around?
A combination from Tarlac does no damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Tripp misses its target.
That kick from Tripp tenderised Tarlac's leg. Tarlac is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tripp.
Tarlac misses with a left hand
and Tripp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tarlac throws a nice looking combination but Tripp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tripp cracks Tarlac with a good jab.#T1#
Tarlac throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tripp misses with a low kick.
Tarlac misses with a straight left.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tarlac might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tripp has got the better of the exchanges.
A punch combination from Tarlac misses.
Tarlac is breathing heavily.
A left and a right from Tarlac both land. Nice combination.
Tripp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarlac.
Tarlac tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tripp swats him away and circles back towards the center. #KD#
Tripp feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tarlac sprawling to the canvas! Tarlac rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tripp finish him?!
Tarlac is still on wobbly legs! Can Tripp finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlac is looking to clinch.
Tarlac on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tripp connects with a jab.
Tarlac tries to clinch but Tripp is having none of it.
Tripp drops Tarlac with a straight right hand, right on the button! Tripp 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 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CJ Tripp!
CJ Tripp seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Vladimir Tarlac was interviewed post fight and said 'until next time '.

 

Event: SMASH: Dong vs Trump     
Date:   Nov 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarlac throws a right and a left that Bronson avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Tarlac. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Tarlac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tarlac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bronson throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Bronson looks to move away, Tarlac throws a big counter combo but Bronson just gets out of the way.
Bronson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Don Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Tarlac. Those never looked like landing.
Bronson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tarlac tries to clinch there but Bronson circles away.
Tarlac drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tarlac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bronson.
Bronson throws the kick towards the body but Tarlac avoids it.
Tarlac is looking for a counter combo.
Bronson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson stuns Tarlac with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bronson scoring well with a low kick there.
Bronson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tarlac is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bronson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tarlac lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
Tarlac tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bronson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Bronson instigates a clinch.
Bronson digs a right hand into Tarlac's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tarlac's gas tank. #T1#
Bronson tries to throw a body punch but Tarlac avoids it by throwing Bronson back against the cage.
Good body shot from Bronson.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarlac's elbow.
Bronson throws a punch but it's blocked by Tarlac.
A short uppercut from Bronson.
Tarlac blocks an uppercut.
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bronson lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Bronson. #BC2#
Bronson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bronson.
We've been told by Tarlac's head coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Bronson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tarlac tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bronson connects with a nice looking jab.
Bronson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Bronson digs a good body shot into Tarlac's ribs.
Bronson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Tarlac misses with a two punch combination.
Tarlac misses with a series of wild punches.
Bronson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bronson throws out a leg kick but Tarlac moves out of range and Bronson only half commits.
Tarlac throws a nice looking combination but Bronson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tarlac throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tarlac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tarlac throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tarlac takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bronson scores with a shot to the body.
Tarlac fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bronson checks it well.
Bronson throws a series of strikes that have Tarlac backpedaling.
Bronson lands a glancing blow to the side of Tarlac's head.
Tarlac tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tarlac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A countering left hand to the body from Bronson misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Bronson.
Bronson lands with a right hand. #T3#
Tarlac walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tarlac walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tarlac falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bronson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tarlac tries to close the distance and clinch but Bronson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bronson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tarlac!
Tarlac misses with a lunging right hand
and Bronson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tarlac fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bronson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bronson lands a body shot.
Tarlac throws a nice looking combination but Bronson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarlac takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bronson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tarlac momentarily.
Tarlac misses with a low kick.
Bronson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tarlac looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tarlac uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Bronson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tarlac doesn't seem phased though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bronson. #T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Bronson.
Bronson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tarlac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Bronson.
Bronson lands a glancing blow to the side of Tarlac's head.
Tarlac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tarlac swinging wildly here.
Tarlac throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bronson connects with a looping right hand.
Tarlac has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bronson.
Donk. Bronson catches Tarlac right on the button with a cross.
Bronson connects with an inside leg kick.
Bronson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice leg kick from Bronson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bronson connects with a single shot there.
Tarlac takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bronson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tarlac misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bronson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tarlacs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bronson scores with a push kick.
Bronson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bronson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tarlac looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Bronson gets a clinch.
A body shot lands from Bronson.
Tarlac is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bronson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Bronson.
Tarlac lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bronson.
Bronson lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tarlac creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bronson blocking some punches.
Bronson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tarlac creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bronson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bronson tries to throw a body punch but Tarlac avoids it by throwing Bronson back against the cage. #T1#
Bronson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Tarlac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tarlac on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tarlac throws a jab but it's blocked by Bronson.
Tarlac takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tarlac on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bronson scores with a shot to the body.
Bronson moves out of range of the body kick from Tarlac.
Bronson feints a counter leg kick.
Tarlac misses with a combination
and Bronson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tarlac tries to clinch up but Bronson circles away and keeps his distance.
Donk. Bronson catches Tarlac right on the button with a cross.
Tarlac misses with a wild combination.
Bronson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tarlac throws a hook but Bronson avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarlac misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Bronson darts in and clinches Tarlac up against the cage.#T2#
Tarlac throws a head punch that misses.
Bronson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bronson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tarlac misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarlac swings wildly with an uppercut but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bronson scores with a shoulder strike.
Tarlac misses with a punch on the inside.
Bronson lands a right hand.
Bronson lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Bronson.
Tarlac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tarlac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Bronson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tarlac controls his hands.
Bronson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bronson lands a left hand.
Bronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Bronson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bronson lunges at Tarlac with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tarlac's hand.
Bronson clobbers Tarlac with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tarlac on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bronson. Bronson obviously looking to wear him down.
Tarlac looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
Bronson lunges at Tarlac with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tarlac's hand.
Jab from Bronson.
Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bronson delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson scores with a decent looking hook.
Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tarlac throws a body shot but no joy.
Tarlac takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bronson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tarlac. #T4#
Bronson digs a good body shot into Tarlac's ribs.
Bronson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tarlac's head backwards.
Bronson dodges the punch combination from Tarlac.
Bronson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bronson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bronson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bronson scores with a jab to the body.
Tarlac misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson with a nice calf kick.
Tarlac throws a series of punches but Bronson moves out of range.
Bronson digs a good body shot into Tarlac's ribs.
Bronson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tarlac on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
That's time! Tarlac's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Tarlac throws a right hand that Bronson ducks under and follows up with a left that Bronson also avoids with ease.
Tarlac misses with a hook. Bronson ducked under it nicely.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but Bronson checks it.
Tarlac misses with a double jab.
Tarlac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tarlac has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bronson finds it's way round the side to connect with Tarlac's head.
Bronson misses with a head kick.
Vladimir Tarlac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tarlac takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Don Bronson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Tarlac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Tarlac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac misses with a series of wild punches.
Tarlac is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bronson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tarlac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bronson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Bronson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bronson scores with a hook to the body. Tarlac takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tarlac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bronson cracks a nice hook into Tarlac's ribs.
Bronson lands with an overhand left.
Bronson works Tarlac's body with a nice hook.
Bronson moves away from the strike by Tarlac.
Both fighters circling a little - Bronson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Bronson. That snapped Tarlac's head back.
Tarlac on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bronson connects with a solid leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bronson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tarlac chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bronson can pounce on him.
Bronson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tarlac walks into a jab.#T2#
Tarlac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bronson.
Tarlac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bronson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bronson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tarlac if he has to take too many more of those.
Bronson throws a nice looking combination but Tarlac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Bronson forces Tarlac back against the cage and clinches.
Bronson blocks an uppercut.
Bronson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarlac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarlac has a couple of punches blocked by Bronson.
Tarlac will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bronson blocking some punches.
Vladimir Tarlac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarlac tries to work over Bronson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bronson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tarlac struggles to land a body shot inside as Bronson controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bronson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bronson.
Nice body punch from Bronson - that landed with a thud.
Bronson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Tarlac prevents a body shot from Bronson.
Bronson lands a shoulder strike.
Tarlac blocking some punches.
Tarlac blocks an uppercut.
Bronson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Bronson.
Tarlac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bronson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tarlac misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bronson scores with a shot to the side of Tarlac's head. #ROC2#Tarlac is rocked!
Bronson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tarlac controls his hands.
Oh Tarlac is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bronson tries to work over Tarlac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tarlac seems to have got his legs back now.
Tarlac prevents a body shot from Bronson.
Bronson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tarlac misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson scores with a hook to the body.
Bronson scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Bronson cracks Tarlac with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bronson scores with a shoulder strike.
Bronson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tarlac avoids a wild elbow strike from Bronson.
Bronson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bronson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bronson lands a right hand.
Bronson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tarlac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bronson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tarlac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Bronson.
Bronson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Bronson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Bronson.
A left hand lands to the body for Bronson.
Bronson works on Tarlac's body with a couple of short punches.
Don Bronson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tarlac tries to work over Bronson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Bronson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bronson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Bronson!

Don Bronson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Vladimir Tarlac was interviewed post fight and said 'until next time '.

 

Event: SMASH: McQuirre vs Stralman     
Date:   Oct 31, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porzingis doesn't manage to clinch there - Tarlac circles away.
Porzingis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Porzingis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tarlac tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Porzingis is in Tarlac's guard.
Tarlac 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#
Tarlac controlling the pace.
Porzingis tries to roll over but Tarlac keeps him under control.
Tarlac looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porzingis trying to control but Tarlac postures up. #T1#
Tarlac wants to pass to mount but Porzingis is defending the position.
Tarlac content to control rather than advance.
Tarlac is pressing down on Porzingis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Porzingis is holding on for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Porzingis keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Porzingis trying to hold on to Tarlac's head to control him but Tarlac postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tarlac content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Tarlac keeps the fight on the outside.
Porzingis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tarlac throws a right hand that Porzingis ducks under and follows up with a left that Porzingis also avoids with ease.
We've been told by Tarlac's head coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tarlac misses with a wild combination.
Porzingis shoots in for a takedown but Tarlac shows good takedown defense.
Porzingis slips a jab and a cross from Tarlac. #CL#
Tarlac closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tarlac misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Porzingis.
Tarlac lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Porzingis backwards.
Tarlac throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Porzingiss head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tarlac.
Porzingis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tarlac gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T4#
Tarlac prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vladimir Tarlac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Porzingis.
Tarlac misses with the head strike.
Tarlac lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Porzingis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tarlac lands a left hand.
Tarlac prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tarlac creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Tarlac.
Porzingis tries for a takedown but Tarlac manages to get underhooks.
Porzingis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarlac lands a right hand that snaps the head of Porzingis backwards.
Tarlac tries a body shot but Porzingis blocks it.
Tarlac prevents the takedown attempt.
Tarlac lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Tarlac dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tarlac lands a two punch combo.
Tarlac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tarlac misses with a wild combination.
Porzingis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tarlac manages to avoid it.
Tarlac missing with a left hand there. Porzingis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Porzingis tries to counter with a clinch but Tarlac shakes him off and moves away.
Tarlac throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tarlac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Porzingis can do to turn this around?
Tarlac keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tarlac misses with a two punch combination.
Porzingis tries to counter by closing the distance.
A combination from Tarlac does no damage.
Porzingis misses with a wild combination.
Vladimir Tarlac is winning the standup battle so far.
Porzingis dodges the punch combination from Tarlac. #CL#
Tarlac instigates a clinch. #T1#
Porzingis tries a body shot but Tarlac blocks it.
Tarlac softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Tarlac as the two fighters clinch.
Tarlac struggles to land a body shot inside as Porzingis controls his hands.
Tarlac presses Porzingis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tarlac misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tarlac stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tarlac stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tarlac lands with a light punch inside.
Tarlac works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Porzingis is breathing heavily.
Tarlac lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Porzingis.
Tarlac lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tarlac lands a body punch. #BC#
Tarlac breaks from the clinch.
Tarlac lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Porzingis circles away quickly and effectively.#KD#
Tarlac lands a left and a right that send Porzingis crashing to the mat, dazed. Tarlac thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Tarlac as Porzingis shoots in.
Tarlac throws a nice looking combination but Porzingis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tarlac jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Porzingis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tarlac lands with a light punch inside.
Tarlac lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tarlac is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vladimir Tarlac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Porzingis.
Tarlac is working Porzingis over against the cage.#BC#
Tarlac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tarlac misses with the combination.
Tarlac fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tarlac misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Tarlac pushes Porzingis up against the cage in a clinch.
Tarlac scores with a shoulder strike.
Porzingis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tarlac avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3#
Porzingis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tarlac gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tarlac lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Porzingis.
Porzingis wants to take the fight to the mat but Tarlac manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tarlac pushes Porzingis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Tarlac.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tarlac.
A nice left hand lands by Tarlac.
Tarlac lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Porzingis or not.
Tarlac lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Tarlac.
Tarlac lands a left hand that snaps the head of Porzingis backwards. #ROC#Porzingis is rocked!
Tarlac throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tarlac lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Porzingis is still on wobbly legs! Can Tarlac finish him?
Tarlac lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarlac unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Porzingis! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Tarlac is unloading with more strikes now! Porzingis drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Tarlac!
Vladimir Tarlac thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Syn 710     
Date:   Aug 28, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lethal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tarlac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lethal.
Lethal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Tarlac rushes Lethal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lethal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lethal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lethal digs a right hand underneath Tarlac's ribcage. Tarlac let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Lethal breaks from the clinch.
Tarlac 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.
Lethal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lethal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tarlac swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Tarlac has managed to clinch.
Tarlac misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tarlac. #BC2#
Lethal breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarlac paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lethal tests Tarlac's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Tarlac moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tarlac.
Tarlac stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lethal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tarlac prevents Lethal from breaking the clinch.
Lethal goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Lethal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tarlac scores with a nice strike.
Tarlac scores with a hook to the body. Lethal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tarlac pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lethal is out of range and Tarlac settles back down.
Lethal misses with a head kick.
We've been informed that Lethal 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.
Matt Lethal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Tarlac misses its intended target.
Lethal throws a sloppy head kick and Tarlac moves out of range easily.
Tarlac displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lethal throws out the jab.
Tarlac went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A cross from Tarlac lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Tarlac misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Lethal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tarlac wants to clinch
and Lethal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tarlac thinking.
Lethal moves out of range of the strikes.
Lethal swats away the attempt to clinch by Tarlac.
Lethal misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarlac throws a body shot but no joy.
Lethal works over Tarlac's head and body with a nice combination.#KD2#
Lethal drops Tarlac with a beautiful combination! Tarlac stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lethal is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Tarlac is rocked!
Lethal circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Tarlac tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Lethal wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matt Lethal!
Post fight, Matt Lethal took to the microphone: 'This is a war, but ... I'm a better fighter! Tarlac, you were a great opponent. Even though you were shorter and lighter, you gave me trouble. Its weight and height is ideal for the category up to 155lbs. Stay firm in training and keep fighting at ORG Syn. I wish success for your career!'.

 

Event: Syn 703 Pekka vs Stein     
Date:   Aug 02, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lethal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tarlac throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tarlac throws a right hand that Lethal ducks under and follows up with a left that Lethal also avoids with ease.
Lethal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tarlac looks to land a combination but Lethal avoids it well.
Lethal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lethal scores with a decent looking hook.
Tarlac 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.
Tarlac attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An inside leg kick from Tarlac misses.
Nice defenses there by Tarlac.
Tarlac was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tarlac throws a good cross that connects.
Lethal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lethal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tarlac can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lethal fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tarlac throws a body punch but Lethal moves out of range.
Lethal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Decent striking displayed by Tarlac there.
A lazy left from Lethal finds it's target.
Lethal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tarlac connects with the punch.
A punch combination from Tarlac misses.
A jab from Tarlac misses.
A jab from Tarlac does it's job there.
Tarlac misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
A clash of legs there as Lethal blocks the low kick.
Lethal scores with a jab. Tarlac acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tarlac throws a series of punches but Lethal avoids them all with ease.
Tarlac connects with a looping right hand.
Tarlac connects with a right hand. Lethal shakes it off.
A head kick misses from Tarlac.
Lethal ducks under a wild hook from Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a lazy right hand but Lethal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lethal misses with a body shot.
Lethal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tarlac doesn't seem bothered though.
Tarlac thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tarlac jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lethal looks to throw the jab but Tarlac is out of range.
Tarlac throws a jab but it's blocked by Lethal.
Tarlac throws a series of punches but Lethal moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Lethal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lethal lands with an uppercut that bounces Tarlac off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarlac scores with a leg kick.
Tarlac just misses with a punch to the body.
Tarlac throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tarlac slips under a jab from Lethal.#T2#
Tarlac throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lethal throws out a loose jab but Tarlac uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD2#
Lethal lands a big head kick that sends Tarlac tumbling to the mat! Lethal takes a step backwards and waves Tarlac back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Tarlac is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Vladimir Tarlac has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Lethal.
Oh Tarlac is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tarlac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lethal.
Tarlac seems to have got his legs back now.
Lethal scores with a decent looking hook.
Tarlac avoids the head kick by Lethal.
Crack! A monster head kick from Lethal and Tarlac falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Lethal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matt Lethal!
A very excited looking Matt Lethal 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: Syn 698 Turner vs Tapani     
Date:   Jul 10, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarlac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lethal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lethal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tarlac.
Lethal will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lethal lands a glancing blow to the side of Tarlac's head.
Tarlac will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tarlac throws a poor cross that misses
and Lethal counters with a left to the body.
Lethal scores with the left hand. Tarlac knows he should have avoided that one.
Tarlac looks to throw the jab but Lethal is out of range.
Tarlac throws a body punch but Lethal moves out of range.
Tarlac on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tarlac takes a swing at Lethal's ribcage but misses.
Lethal scores with the left hand. Tarlac knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlac ducks right into an uppercut from Lethal.
Tarlac scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tarlac misses with a low kick.
Tarlac throws a nice looking combination but Lethal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tarlac misses with a wild combination.
Lethal is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Lethal tries to score with a low kick but Tarlac moves his leg out of the way.
Tarlac's corner calls for a 1-2. Tarlac obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circling - Tarlac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lethal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but Lethal checks it.
Lethal thinks about countering with a head kick.
Lethal is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tarlac dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lethal. That did some damage!#KD#
Lethal drops Tarlac with a right and a left! Lethal comes rushing in but Tarlac regains his composure and manages to keep Lethal in guard. #ROC#Tarlac is rocked!
Lethal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarlac is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lethal is controlling him.
Tarlac is still in real trouble! Can Lethal finish him?
Lethal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lethal tries to free his leg and advance position but Tarlac is retaining full guard.
Tarlac seems to have recovered his senses.
Lethal advances to half guard.
Lethal is keen to just control but Tarlac is a slippery customer.#T2##SUB#
Lethal seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Tarlac has recovered full guard.
Lethal trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarlac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lethal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tarlac keeping full guard, as Lethal tries to pass. #T3##SUB#
Lethal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lethal checks the leg kick.
Lethal scores with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Tarlac has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tarlac throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lethal checks a low kick from Tarlac.
Tarlac tried to score with a low kick but Lethal checks it.
Tarlac misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tarlac. Lethal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tarlac fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lethal checks it well.
It looked like Lethal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Tarlac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lethal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Lethal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tarlac.
Lethal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lethal takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tarlac misses with a wild combination.
Tarlac checks a low kick from Lethal.
Lethal misses with a looping right.
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!
Lethal throws a head kick that misses.
Tarlac connects with a body shot that sends Lethal's belly button to the back.
Tarlac throws a hook but Lethal avoids it easily.
Tarlac has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tarlac there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tarlac just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Tarlac checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tarlac misses with an uppercut.
Tarlac tries to move into range but Lethal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lethal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lethal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Lethal dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tarlac just misses with a punch to the body.
Tarlac misses with a hook
and Tarlac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tarlac is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lethal takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lethal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lethal slips a jab and a cross from Tarlac.
Tarlac connects with an inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Lethal blocks the leg kick.
Tarlac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lethal.
Tarlac throws a low kick but Lethal moves out of range easily.
Lethal walks into a jab.
Lethal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tarlacs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matt Lethal is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarlac clobbers Lethal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tarlac slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tarlac cracks Lethal with a good jab.
Lethal throws a nice looking combination but Tarlac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lethal lands with a cross. #T1#
Tarlac just misses with a punch to the body.
Lethal feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lethal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tarlac to score with a decent uppercut.
Tarlac takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Lethal misses the target.
Tarlac checks a low kick from Lethal.
Tarlac catches Lethal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tarlac walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tarlac misses with a low kick.
Lethal throws a jab when Tarlac was well out of range.
Tarlac paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tarlac throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lethal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tarlac scores with a head kick. Lethal tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lethal dodges the punch combination from Tarlac.
Lethal lunges at Tarlac with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tarlac's hand. #T2#
Lethal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tarlac. Tarlac obviously looking to wear him down.
Lethal moves forwards but Tarlac connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tarlac moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Tarlac.
Lethal dodges the punch combination from Tarlac.
A shot to the liver by Tarlac. Beautiful body shot.
Tarlac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tarlac goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A bone on bone clash there as Tarlac blocks the leg kick.
Tarlac throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lethal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lethal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Lethal throws the left hand but Tarlac avoids the punch easily.
Tarlac misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Lethal counters with a left hand that sends Tarlac to the canvas!
Tarlac is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lethal is controlling him.
Lethal looking to pass the guard.
Tarlac wants to stand but Lethal is controlling the position.
Tarlac being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Tarlac wants to sweep here but Lethal controlling him for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lethal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tarlac misses the jab.
Lethal throwing a counter right hand but Tarlac manages to avoid it.
Lethal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tarlac lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lethal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarlac throws the left hand but Lethal avoids the punch easily.
Lethal fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lethal checks a low kick from Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Tarlac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Lethal throws a leg kick that misses.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but Lethal checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tarlac. Lethal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tarlac throws a head kick but Lethal moves out of range.
Lethal connects with a high kick.
Tarlac misses with a series of wild punches.
Tarlac lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tarlac throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tarlac throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Tarlac catches Lethal right on the button with a cross.
Tarlac scores with a jab to the body.
Tarlac wants to land a leg kick but Lethal is out of range.
Lethal tries to land a leg kick but Tarlac saw it coming and moves away.
Tarlac misses with a low kick. #T1#
Tarlac ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lethal throws a head kick that misses.
Lethal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tarlac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lethal was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarlac.
Tarlac on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lethal. Lethal obviously looking to wear him down.
Tarlac throws a leg kick
and Lethal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tarlac has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lethal finds it's way round the side to connect with Tarlac's head.
Tarlac misses with a hook.
A cross from Tarlac lands.
Lethal tries to work over Tarlac's front leg with a kick but Tarlac checks it.
Tarlac lands a really nice looking cross but Lethal seems unphased.
A lazy left from Lethal finds it's target.
Tarlac wants to clinch up but Lethal keeps it at a distance.
Tarlac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lethal moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Tarlac.
Tarlac lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Lethal misses with a leg kick.
Tarlac scores with the left hand. Lethal knows he should have avoided that one.
Lethal lands a lovely overhand right.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tarlac.
Lethal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tarlac scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lethal in his tracks.
Tarlac has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A left lands for Lethal.
Tarlac fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lethal is out of range.
Tarlac throws a jab but it's blocked by Lethal.
Lethal throwing a counter right hand but Tarlac manages to avoid it.
Lethal ducks under a wild hook from Tarlac.
Lethal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tarlac.
Lethal is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Tarlac. Those never looked like landing.
Tarlac swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Lethal counters with a left hand that sends Tarlac to the canvas!
Tarlac trying to control the position. #T3#
Tarlac keeping moving, preventing Lethal from controlling successfully.
Lethal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tarlac keeping full guard, as Lethal tries to pass.
Lethal trying to control but Tarlac is working from the bottom.
Tarlac is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tarlac keeping moving, preventing Lethal from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tarlac looks to land a left hand but Lethal moved out of range nicely.
Tarlac misses with a few strikes there.
Tarlac misses with a series of wild punches.
Lethal throwing a counter right hand but Tarlac manages to avoid it.
Tarlac wants to clinch up but Lethal keeps it at a distance.
Tarlac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tarlac cracks Lethal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tarlac looks to score with a jab to the body but Lethal is just out of range.
Lethal throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lethal scores with a jab. Tarlac acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - Tarlac scores with a four punch combination!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir Tarlac.
I think Tarlac 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Tarlac!

Vladimir Tarlac thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Matt Lethal stepped up to the mic, saying '...'.

 

Event: Syn 690 Magufuli vs Borjigin     
Date:   May 30, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cash scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've been told by Cash's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tarlac shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cash eats them both and turns towards Tarlac to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tarlac misses with a straight left.
Tarlac throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Tarlac.
Tarlac lands a really nice looking cross but Cash seems unphased.
Cash throws a leg kick
and Tarlac counters with a low kick, right behind Cash 's knee.
Tarlac throws a series of strikes that have Cash backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarlac turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tarlac checks a low kick from Cash.
Tarlac takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tarlac tries to clinch there but Cash circles away.
Tarlac misses with a wild body shot.
Tarlac fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Tarlac.
Tarlac connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Cash throws a sloppy body shot
and Tarlac counters with a nice leg kick.
Cash slips a jab from Tarlac.
Cash is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cash circles away from the clinch attempt.
A leg kick checked by Cash.
A low kick from Tarlac misses
and Cash counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy left from Tarlac finds it's target.
Tarlac tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Cash misses the target.
A big left from Tarlac misses.
The fighters circling - Tarlac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cash lands a head shot.
Cash throws a body punch but Tarlac moves out of range.
Cash blocks a head kick by Tarlac.
Cash misses with a straight right.
Tarlac lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tarlac throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cash on the side of the head. #T2#
Cash walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarlac throws a jab but it's blocked by Cash.
Cash was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tarlac misses the body punch
and Cash counters with a straight right hand.
Cash misses with a body shot.
Tarlac lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tarlac throws a shot from downtown. Cash moves away and avoids it.
Tarlac jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vladimir Tarlac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Cash there.
Tarlac on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tarlac comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cash is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cash keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Cash misses the target.
Tarlac thows a leg kick but Cash checks it
and Cash counters with a nice uppercut.
Tarlac scores with a jab.
Good leg kick by Cash. #T3#
A combination from Tarlac does no damage.
Cash ducks under a wild hook from Tarlac.
Cash misses with a hook.
A big right from Tarlac misses.
Cash appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cash is defended easily by Tarlac.
Tarlac scores with a jab to the body.
Cash closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tarlac is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlac throws a big shot that misses.
Cash ducks under a wild hook from Tarlac.
Cash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarlac moves away.#T4#
Cash takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cash checks a low kick from Tarlac.
Cash tried to counter with a leg kick but Tarlac avoided it.
Cash takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tarlac is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cash had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cash scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarlac with a jab.
Nice cross by Tarlac.
Tarlac misses with a low kick.
Tarlac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cash.
A telegraphed right hand from Tarlac misses the target.
Cash throwing a counter right hand but Tarlac manages to avoid it.
Tarlac moves out of range as Cash strikes.
Cash fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cash staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tarlac darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Tarlac 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#
Tarlac misses with a straight left.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cash might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tarlac throws a body punch but Cash moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Tarlac there.
Tarlac misses the jab.
Cash looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tarlac walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cash checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tarlac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cash 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.
Tarlac tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tarlac throws a series of punches but Cash avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Cash on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tarlac throws an off balance right hand
letting Cash counter with a right hand.
Tarlac misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac throws a leg kick
and Cash makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Tarlac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cash throwing a counter right hand but Tarlac manages to avoid it.
Tarlac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cash manages to avoid it.
Tarlac with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cash to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cash scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#Tarlac is rocked!#T1#
Tarlac connects with a body shot.
Tarlac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cash changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tarlac fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cash checks it well.
It looked like Cash wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot lands for Cash.
Tarlac is still on wobbly legs! Can Cash finish him?
Tarlac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tarlac seems to have recovered his senses.
Cash on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tarlac tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cash paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Tarlac. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tarlac.
Tarlac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cash slips under a jab.
Tarlac avoids the head kick by Cash.
Tarlac throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tarlac closes the distance but Cash moves to the side #TD#
and Cash counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlac trying to control but Cash postures up.
Tarlac is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tarlac is looking to control Cash's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tarlac avoid being mounted?#ES2#
Tarlac has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cash is on him like a limpet, forcing Tarlac back against the cage.
Cash lands with a light punch inside.
Cash misses with a punch to the body.
Tarlac pushes Cash back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tarlac taking a breather.
Tarlac working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Tarlac manages to break the clinch.
Cash fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Cash avoids the body shot from Tarlac.
Nice defenses there by Cash.
Cash dodges the punch combination from Tarlac.
A quick step to the side and Cash tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarlac misses with an uppercut. Cash saw that one coming.
Cash is looking to counter punch.
Tarlac lands a lovely overhand right.
Cash slips under a jab from Tarlac.
Cash is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tarlac avoids the body shot from Cash.
Cash jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tarlac swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cash.
Tarlac feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cashs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cash moves out of range of the strikes.
Tarlac jabs at Cash's body.
Cash throws a jab but it's blocked by Tarlac. #T4#
Tarlac throws a hook to the side of Cash's head but Cash sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tarlac throws a hook to the side of Cash's head but Cash sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Tarlac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tarlac walks into a stiff left hand from Cash.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tarlac looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tarlac checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cash moves out of range of the strikes.
Tarlac throws out a loose jab but Cash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarlac lands with a nice body punch.
Cash ducks right into an uppercut from Tarlac.
Tarlac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tarlac swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cash connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tarlac. Tarlac circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Tarlac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tarlac needs to keep his hands up - Cash had a free shot at his head there.
Cash tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tarlac swivels and escapes.
Tarlac tries a quick counter leg kick but Cash is wise to it.
An inside leg kick from Tarlac misses.
Tarlac throws the left hand but Cash avoids the punch easily.
Tarlac lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tarlac fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cash.
Tarlac fails in his attempt to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Tarlac scores with a four punch combination!
Tarlac takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tarlac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cash looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tarlac bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarlac misses with a head kick.
Tarlac swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cash.
Nice jab there from Tarlac. #T1#
Cash thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tarlac chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tarlac defending well as Cash loads up on a big left hand.
Cash is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cash with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tarlac misses with an uppercut.
Cash tried to counter with a leg kick but Tarlac avoided it.
Tarlac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cash is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Tarlac misses the target.
Tarlac walks into a stiff left hand from Cash.
Cash uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarlac.
Tarlac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tarlac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cash.
Cash checks a leg kick nicely.
Tarlac throws a lazy right hand but Cash sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tarlac misses with a body shot. #T2#
Cash ducks under a wild hook from Tarlac.
A quick step to the side and Cash tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cash takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tarlac throws a hook but Cash blocks it.
Tarlac missing with a left hand there. Cash was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Cash blocks the leg kick.
Cash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tarlac manages to avoid it.
Tarlac looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlac throws a series of punches but Cash moves out of range.
Tarlac looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tarlac walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cash checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tarlac misses with a low kick.
Cash connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tarlac's hands.
Cash misses with a straight left.
Tarlac misses with a double jab. #T3#
Cash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarlac uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tarlac misses with a low kick.
Tarlac darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cash.
Cash gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ronie Cash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cash uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tarlac.
A counter left hand to the body from Cash misses its target.
Tarlac throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tarlac takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tarlac throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cash uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tarlac.
Cash's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tarlac connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cash scrambles back to his feet.
Tarlac throws a right hand that Cash ducks under and follows up with a left that Cash also avoids with ease.#T4#
Cash moves out of range as Tarlac strikes.
A clash of legs there as Cash blocks the low kick.
Tarlac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarlac swings and misses with a hook to the body. #KD#
Cash cracks Tarlac with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cash has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tarlac to stand back up!
Tarlac throws a body shot but no joy.
Tarlac throws the left hand but Cash avoids the punch easily.
Cash was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tarlac moves out of range as Cash strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tarlac.
Cash tries for a takedown but Tarlac sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tarlac scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cash doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tarlac. Cash does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vladimir Tarlac is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tarlac takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tarlac throws a low kick, looking for Cash's leg but Cash calmly moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Tarlac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tarlac has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Tarlac!

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

 

Event: Syn 681 Dog vs Rockwell     
Date:   Apr 11, 2020
#R1#
Makaki Iii misses with a two punch combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Makaki Iii. That's going to slow Tarlac down.
Sloppy strikes from Tarlac. Those never looked like landing.
Tarlac lands a nice leg kick that just misses Makaki Iii's sensitive parts.
Tarlac fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makaki Iii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tarlac throws a nice looking combination but Makaki Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tarlac misses with a hook. Makaki Iii ducked under it nicely.
Makaki Iii is looking for a counter combo.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makaki Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Tarlac.
Makaki Iii defending well as Tarlac loads up on a big left hand.
As Tarlac looks to move away, Makaki Iii throws a big counter combo but Tarlac just gets out of the way.
Makaki Iii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tarlac defends well and Makaki Iii ends up having to push Tarlac into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tarlac.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tarlac. Makaki Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Makaki Iii misses its target.
Tarlac tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Makaki Iii is able to avoid easily.
Tarlac takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tarlac doesn't manage to clinch there - Makaki Iii circles away.
Makaki Iii throws a big counter combination but Tarlac scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Makaki Iii looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Makaki Iii chips away with some ground and pound.
Makaki Iii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Makaki Iii distracts Tarlac with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tarlac wants to get back to his feet but Makaki Iii is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Tarlac is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Makaki Iii presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makaki Iii.
Tarlac misses with the head strike.
Makaki Iii stalling in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tarlac.#BC2#
Tarlac breaks from the clinch.
Makaki Iii slips a jab from Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a chopping leg kick but Makaki Iii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Makaki Iii seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Makaki Iii dodges the punch combination from Tarlac. #T2#
Tarlac wants to land a leg kick but Makaki Iii is out of range.
Makaki Iii looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Tarlac throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice shot lands for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Tarlac gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Tarlac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that Tarlac semi-blocks.
Vladimir Tarlac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Tarlac fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makaki Iii, pushing him back against the cage.
Tarlac tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tarlac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tarlac misses with an elbow over the top.
Makaki Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tarlac. #BC#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makaki Iii checks a low kick from Tarlac.#T3#
Tarlac lands with an uppercut that bounces Makaki Iii off the cage and back into range.
Tarlac throws a push kick but Makaki Iii slaps the foot to one side.
Makaki Iii moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii dodges the punch combination from Tarlac.
Tarlac finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Tarlac.
Tarlac tests Makaki Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Tarlac misses the target.
Tarlac misses with a two punch combination.
Makaki Iii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tarlac defends well and Makaki Iii ends up having to push Tarlac into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tarlac is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Makaki Iii seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tarlac looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Tarlac doesn't manage to clinch there - Makaki Iii circles away.
Tarlac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tarlac throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makaki Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Makaki Iii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlac takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tarlac, as that shot connected.
Tarlac lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tarlac tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Makaki Iii is able to avoid easily.
Makaki Iii thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tarlac dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Makaki Iii. That did some damage!
Makaki Iii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Makaki Iii fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yancy Makaki Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makaki Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makaki Iii staying out of range there.
Makaki Iii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tarlac misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Tarlac dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Makaki Iii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tarlac tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makaki Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tarlac misses with the combination.
Tarlac lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tarlac.
Tarlac tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makaki Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tarlac dodges the punch combination from Makaki Iii.
Tarlac misses with a straight right.
Makaki Iii throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tarlac.
Tarlac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac tries to bum rush Makaki Iii with a series of wild strikes but Makaki Iii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tarlac tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makaki Iii seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tarlac uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Makaki Iii has time to react.
Tarlac tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makaki Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarlac throws out the jab. #T1#
Tarlac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii slips a jab and a cross from Tarlac.
Makaki Iii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tarlac tries to clinch
and Makaki Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Tarlac throws a right hand that Makaki Iii ducks under and follows up with a left that Makaki Iii also avoids with ease.
Tarlac lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makaki Iii circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Makaki Iii is defended easily by Tarlac.
Tarlac scores with a one two! Makaki Iii had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tarlac throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tarlac throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Tarlac misses with a two punch combination.
Makaki Iii tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tarlac manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
Makaki Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Tarlac misses with the combination.
Makaki Iii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarlac fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tarlac throws a nice looking combination but Makaki Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good exchange - Tarlac coming out on top.
Tarlac tries to clinch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii shoots in but Tarlac avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yancy Makaki Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Tarlac moves into range and clinches up with Makaki Iii.#BC2#
Tarlac breaks from the clinch.
Tarlac misses with a series of wild punches.
Makaki Iii throws a wild body kick that Tarlac sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tarlac lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Makaki Iii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Makaki Iii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tarlac checks the leg kick nicely there.
Makaki Iii dodges the punch combination from Tarlac.
It looked like Makaki Iii was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tarlac tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Tarlac has Makaki Iii up against the cage in a clinch.
Tarlac misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makaki Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii blocking some punches. #BC2#
Tarlac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarlac walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Makaki Iii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tarlac 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.
Tarlac looks to clinch
and Makaki Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Tarlac throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tarlac tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Makaki Iii is able to avoid easily.
Makaki Iii takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarlac wants to slow Makaki Iii down by chopping away at his legs.
As Tarlac looks to move away, Makaki Iii throws a big counter combo but Tarlac just gets out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Tarlac.
Tarlac tries a low kick but Makaki Iii avoids it.
Makaki Iii appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tarlac looks to land a body kick but Makaki Iii moved away.
As Tarlac tries to get set, Makaki Iii tries to push him back and clinch up but Tarlac manages to avoid the attempt.
Makaki Iii moves out of range as Tarlac strikes.
A big right from Tarlac misses.
Tarlac stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makaki Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tarlac.
As Tarlac backs away, Makaki Iii returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Tarlac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Tarlac slips a jab and a cross from Makaki Iii.
Tarlac moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Makaki Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarlac throws out the jab.
Tarlac tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makaki Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tarlac as he avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii jabs at Tarlac's body.
Tarlac misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Makaki Iii counters with a left and a right that stings Tarlac.
Tarlac throws an overhand right that lands on Makaki Iii's shoulder, as Makaki Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Makaki Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tarlac sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Makaki Iii somewhat.
Tarlac looks to land a combination but Makaki Iii avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Tarlac. #T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tarlac. Makaki Iii shrugs it off though.
Tarlac stuffs the takedown attempt from Makaki Iii. Makaki Iii gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yancy Makaki Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarlac dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Makaki Iii. That did some damage!
Makaki Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Tarlac.
Makaki Iii looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nice sprawl there from Tarlac as Makaki Iii shoots in.
Tarlac throws out a counter right but Makaki Iii avoids it with no problem.
Tarlac tries to work over Makaki Iii's front leg with a kick but Makaki Iii checks it.
Makaki Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Tarlac lands with an overhand left.
Makaki Iii ducks under a wild hook from Tarlac.
Makaki Iii throws a big counter combination but Tarlac scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Makaki Iii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Good work by Makaki Iii as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Tarlac moves into the clinch.
Makaki Iii is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tarlac gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Makaki Iii goes for a takedown attempt but Tarlac pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tarlac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tarlac throws a low kick, looking for Makaki Iii's leg but Makaki Iii calmly moves out of range.
Tarlac scores with a leg kick.
Tarlac lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Makaki Iii backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlac misses with a double jab.
Tarlac blocks a head kick by Makaki Iii.
Tarlac lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Makaki Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makaki Iii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tarlac throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Tarlac wants to slow Makaki Iii down by chopping away at his legs.
Tarlac throws a series of punches but Makaki Iii avoids them all with ease.
Tarlac misses with a double jab.
Tarlac throws a series of punches but Makaki Iii avoids them all with ease.
Makaki Iii seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tarlac tries to close the distance and clinch but Makaki Iii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makaki Iii scores with a head kick. Tarlac tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Makaki Iii shoots in looking for a takedown. Tarlac tries to sprawl out of it but Makaki Iii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tarlac manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Makaki Iii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tarlac lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Makaki Iii is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Makaki Iii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Makaki Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tarlac throws a right and a left that Makaki Iii avoids nicely.
Makaki Iii circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Makaki Iii counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tarlac!
Makaki Iii 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlac is not content to let Makaki Iii control the position.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarlac is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Makaki Iii is controlling him well.
Makaki Iii in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tarlac wants to get back to his feet.
Vladimir Tarlac is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Makaki Iii landing a few strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Tarlac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tarlac 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Tarlac!

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

 

Event: Syn 677 Dog vs Borjigin     
Date:   Mar 21, 2020
#R1#
Man fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Man on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#
It looks like Fook Man has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Man. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Man.
Tarlac throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Tarlac's corner calls for a 1-2. Tarlac obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Man darts in and clinches Tarlac up against the cage.
Man tries to work over Tarlac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tarlac throws a head punch that misses.
Man misses with an elbow over the top.
Tarlac prevents a body shot from Man. #BC#
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarlac throws out the jab.
Tarlac throws a leg kick
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab.
Man definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarlac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
A big right from Tarlac misses.
Tarlac with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Man doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man.
Tarlac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Man.
Man scoring well with a low kick there.
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tarlac punishes Man's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Man misses.
A big right from Man misses.
Tarlac misses with a hook.
Jab from Tarlac.#T2#
Tarlac lands a nice shot that snaps Man's head back.
Tarlac throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man avoids the head kick by Tarlac.
Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tarlac. That did some damage!
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tarlac takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch combination from Tarlac misses.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarlac.
Tarlac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tarlac manages to circle out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Man.
Man throws a sloppy body shot
and Tarlac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Tarlac throws a head kick that misses.
Tarlac lands a jab.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tarlac throws a lazy uppercut
and Man counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tarlac scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tarlac lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tarlac blocks a leg kick.
Man lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Man drives through and clinches with Tarlac against the cage.
Tarlac is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Man avoids the body shot from Tarlac.
Man misses with a hook.
Tarlac throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Man on the side of the head. #CUT2#
Fook Man's cut is getting worse.
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!
Tarlac misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick lands from Tarlac. #CL#
Man closes the distance and clinches.
Tarlac avoids a wild elbow strike from Man.
Man misses with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Tarlac as the two fighters clinch.
Man lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tarlac throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tarlac is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Tarlac avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vladimir Tarlac will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fook Man's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A lazy body kick from Man
and Tarlac counters with a left to the body.
Man thuds a left hand into Tarlac's body.
Tarlac misses with a combination
and Man counters with a left to the body.
Man misses with the body kick
and Tarlac counters with a nice leg kick.
Tarlac throws a good cross that connects.
Man is looking to clinch.
Tarlac tries to bum rush Man with a series of wild strikes but Man uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Tarlac misses.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tarlac misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Man is looking to counter punch.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Tarlac throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tarlac!
Tarlac misses with a combination
and Man connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tarlac throws a body kick that misses.
As Tarlac tries to get set, Man tries to push him back and clinch up but Tarlac manages to avoid the attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Tarlac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tarlac wants to slow Man down by chopping away at his legs.
Man lands a nice looking body shot.
No joy there for Tarlac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tarlac throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T2#
Man misses with a body shot.
Tarlac follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tarlac misses with an uppercut
and Man counters with a left and a right that stings Tarlac.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlac takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Man misses with an uppercut.
Tarlac throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Man counters with a right hand to the body.
Man uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Man has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Man throws a jab when Tarlac was well out of range.
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD2#
Tarlac drops Man with a beautiful combination! Man stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tarlac is looking for the KO!
Tarlac jabs Man right on the nose. Man blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#
Fook Man's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tarlac scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#
Man is rocked!#T3#
Tarlac goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Man scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tarlac cracks Man with a good jab.
Oh Man is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tarlac thuds his right hand into Man's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tarlac misses the body punch
and Man counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tarlac manages to avoid it.
Tarlac thinks about the counter body kick.
Man seems to have got his legs back now.
Tarlac throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As Tarlac backs away, Man returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tarlac lands a nice looking body shot.
Tarlac getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
Jeez, Fook Man's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tarlac punishes Man's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tarlac lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheers as Tarlac lands an impressive looking overhand right. Man doesn't seem phased though.
Tarlac looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Man.
Tarlac throws a combination that misses
and Man makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tarlac crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Man - the referee stops the clock and Tarlac gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Man. Tarlac manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tarlac lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tarlac throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Man drives through and clinches with Tarlac against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Tarlac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fook Man's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Man wants to clinch.
Tarlac misses with a hook.
Tarlac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Some bone on bone action there as Man checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Man tries to clinch up but Tarlac circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throws a series of punches but Tarlac avoids them all with ease.
Tarlac connects with a good right hand that stumbles Man. Man circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tarlac swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarlac now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tarlac misses with an uppercut.
Good leg kick by Man there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tarlac lands a jab to Man's midsection.
Tarlac misses with a combination
and Tarlac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Man punishes Tarlac's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Tarlac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tarlac lands with a hook. Man tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Man motions for Tarlac to come forward. Man throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tarlac swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch lands to the side of Man 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tarlac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarlac.
Man is looking to counter punch.
Man throws a leg kick which misses Tarlac's front leg but catches the back leg as Tarlac tries to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A lazy left from Man finds it's target.
Man with a hook.
Man throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tarlac.
Tarlac moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fook Man's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vladimir Tarlac!
Vladimir Tarlac thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Syn 671 Whymer vs Magufuli     
Date:   Feb 16, 2020
#R1#
A big left from Tarlac misses.
Cash looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarlac is just out of range.
Tarlac lands with a shot to the body.
Cash jabs Tarlac to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tarlac throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cash walks into a jab.
Cash ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've been told by Cash's head coaches at Brotherhood MMA (16 ELITE COACHES) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tarlac looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cash punishes Tarlac's body with a nice straight punch.
Tarlac tests Cash's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlac throws a one two combo. #T1#
Tarlac scores with a hook to the body. Cash takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cash moves out of range of the body kick from Tarlac.
Cash lands with a slapping head kick.
Cash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarlac 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.
Tarlac jabs at Cash's body.
Cash on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tarlac slips a jab from Cash.
A little jabbing left from Tarlac on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tarlac misses with a hook. Cash ducked under it nicely.
Cash swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body punch from Tarlac.
Tarlac just misses with a punch to the body.
Tarlac swings for the body but Cash moves out of range. #T2#
Tarlac scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#
Cash is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlac finds Cash's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Cash flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Tarlac lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Cash will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladimir Tarlac!
During a confident post fight interview, Vladimir Tarlac thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CEC 690 Vilson vs Grande     
Date:   Jan 18, 2020
#R1#
Tarlac moves in looking to clinch but Elkemenchi pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Elkemenchi.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tarlac, as that shot connected.
Tarlac moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Tarlac has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Tarlac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarlac checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tarlac. That's going to slow Elkemenchi down.
Tarlac's jab looks to have found its range, popping Elkemenchi under the eye.
Tarlac swinging wildly here.
Tarlac with a hook.
Elkemenchi keeps the fight on the outside.
Elkemenchi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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!
Tarlac connects with a body shot that sends Elkemenchi's belly button to the back.
Elkemenchi throws a hook but Tarlac avoids it easily.
Tarlac's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tarlac duly obliges.
Tarlac doesn't manage to clinch there - Elkemenchi circles away. #T1##CL2#
Tarlac has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tarlac swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Elkemenchi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tarlac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tarlac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elkemenchi.
Tarlac tries to clinch up but Elkemenchi circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Tarlac closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Elkemenchi manages to break the clinch.
Tarlac lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tarlac.
Elkemenchi keeps the fight on the outside.
Tarlac lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Elkemenchi backs up against the cage.
Tarlac tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tarlac. Elkemenchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elkemenchi throwing a counter right hand but Tarlac manages to avoid it.
Tarlac defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Elkemenchi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Elkemenchi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tarlac on his heels. He'll look to pass Tarlac's guard now, I'm sure.
Elkemenchi throwing strikes from guard but Tarlac blocks nicely. #T2#
Elkemenchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tarlac is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlac wants to stand up but Elkemenchi is controlling him.
Elkemenchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Tarlac is retaining full guard.
Elkemenchi stops Tarlac from standing up.
Elkemenchi looking to sit in guard and control but Tarlac gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tarlac is looking to stand up but Elkemenchi won't let him.
Elkemenchi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tarlac would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Elkemenchi is looking to stand up but Tarlac isn't so interested in that idea.
Tarlac must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tarlac wanted to stand there but Elkemenchi had control of the position. #SU2#
Tarlac gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tarlac tries to work over Elkemenchi's front leg with a kick but Elkemenchi checks it.
Tarlac scores with a sloppy right hand. Elkemenchi should have avoided that one.
Tarlac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tarlac tries to clinch but Elkemenchi is having none of it.
Tarlac scores with a nice right hand.
Tarlac scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tarlac tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Elkemenchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Tarlac lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tarlac looks for the body kick but Elkemenchi saw that one coming.
A big right from Tarlac misses.
Elkemenchi has a takedown stuffed.
As Elkemenchi backs off Tarlac throws a huge counter combo but Elkemenchi manages to avoid it all.
Tarlac is working the combinations to good effect here.
Tarlac lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Elkemenchi circles away quickly and effectively.
Elkemenchi tries to move into range but Tarlac moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tarlac misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Elkemenchi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tarlac on his heels. He'll look to pass Tarlac's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Tarlac manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elkemenchi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Elkemenchi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tarlac connects with an inside leg kick.
Tarlac slips under a jab from Elkemenchi.
Tarlac lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Tarlac dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Tarlac moves in looking to clinch but Elkemenchi pushes him off.
Elkemenchi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tarlac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Elkemenchi fails with a takedown attempt.
Tarlac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tarlac, right into the meat.
Tarlac tries to close the distance and clinch but Elkemenchi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Elkemenchi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tarlac chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tarlac lands a jab to the head.
Elkemenchi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vladimir Tarlac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Tarlac misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tarlac throws a combination that misses
and Elkemenchi counters with a right hand to the body.
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tarlac as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Elkemenchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarlac tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Elkemenchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Elkemenchi dodges the punch combination from Tarlac.
Tarlac fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tarlac gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Elkemenchi.
Tarlac tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Elkemenchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Elkemenchi half committed to a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tarlac. Elkemenchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Elkemenchi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tarlac blocks a low kick nicely.
Tarlac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tarlac getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Elkemenchi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tarlac.
Tarlac lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tarlac connects with an inside leg kick.
Elkemenchi moves out of range of the leg kick from Tarlac.
Elkemenchi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big left from Elkemenchi misses. #T2#
Tarlac scores with a jab. Elkemenchi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarlac scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tarlac is looking to break free of the clinch but Elkemenchi has double underhooks.
Elkemenchi wants to get back to striking at distance but Tarlac won't allow it. #BC#
Elkemenchi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tarlac swinging wildly here.
Tarlac tries to close the distance and clinch but Elkemenchi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Elkemenchi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tarlac connects with a right hand. Elkemenchi shakes it off.
Elkemenchi misses the shot to the body.
Tarlac lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Elkemenchi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tarlac lands with a cross.
Tarlac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elkemenchi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vladimir Tarlac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Elkemenchi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tarlac circles away.
Tarlac feints a counter leg kick.
Elkemenchi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tarlac tries to bum rush Elkemenchi with a series of wild strikes but Elkemenchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Elkemenchi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tarlac lands a two punch combo.
Tarlac throws a leg kick #TD#
and Elkemenchi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi stands and throws Tarlac's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Elkemenchi landing strikes.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position but Tarlac is working away.
Elkemenchi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tarlac down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elkemenchi working the ground and pound from side control.#T4##SUB#
Elkemenchi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tarlac, who protects the arm well.
Elkemenchi landing strikes.
Elkemenchi is putting a hurting on Tarlac here, landing some big shots from side control.
Elkemenchi is looking to take a break and control but Tarlac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tarlac wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Elkemenchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tarlac keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Tarlac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tarlac keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Elkemenchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarlac moves away.
Tarlac 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.
Elkemenchi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tarlac to score with a decent uppercut.
Tarlac tries to close the distance and clinch but Elkemenchi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tarlac looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but Elkemenchi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Elkemenchi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac tries to clinch but Elkemenchi moves out of range. #TD#
Tarlac gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tarlac keeping moving, preventing Elkemenchi from controlling successfully.
Elkemenchi passes Tarlac's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Nice strikes from Elkemenchi there.
Tarlac is not content to let Elkemenchi control the position.
Evgeni Elkemenchi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Elkemenchi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tarlac looks like he's trying to stand up.
Elkemenchi 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.
Elkemenchi wants to pass the guard but Tarlac is defending well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tarlac pushes Elkemenchi off looking to stand but Elkemenchi dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Elkemenchi 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. #ES2#
Tarlac has one foot on Elkemenchi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tarlac moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Elkemenchi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Elkemenchi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tarlac scores with a three punch combo! #T3#
Tarlac lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tarlac scores with a crisp jab that stopped Elkemenchi in his tracks.
Elkemenchi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tarlac looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tarlac throws a right hand that Elkemenchi ducks under and follows up with a left that Elkemenchi also avoids with ease.
Elkemenchi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tarlac is looking to clinch.
Elkemenchi dodges the punch combination from Tarlac.
Tarlac doesn't manage to clinch there - Elkemenchi circles away.
Tarlac moves away from the strike by Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi throws a hook to the side of Tarlac's head but Tarlac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tarlac tries to clinch but Elkemenchi moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Elkemenchi.
A big left from Elkemenchi misses. #T4#
Tarlac lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tarlac.
Tarlac thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Elkemenchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Tarlac forces Elkemenchi back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Tarlac breaks the clinch.
Elkemenchi misses with a wild combination.
Evgeni Elkemenchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elkemenchi cracks Tarlac with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tarlac scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Elkemenchi closes the distance and clinches up with Tarlac, looking for a takedown. Elkemenchi pushes Tarlac against the cage but Tarlac circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vladimir Tarlac is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tarlac connects with an inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Tarlac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tarlac 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Tarlac!

Our winner, Vladimir Tarlac, 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: CEC 687     
Date:   Dec 14, 2019
#R1#
Hageman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tarlac throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hageman lands a head shot.
Hageman with a nice cross.
Tarlac scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut.
Hageman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tarlac.
Hageman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hageman connects with an inside leg kick.
Tarlac misses with a looping right.
Tarlac throws a looping overhand right but Hageman ducks down to avoid it.
Tarlac throws a body shot but no joy.
Tarlac lands a jab to Hageman's midsection.
Hageman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tarlac wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Hageman - just one landing.
Tarlac pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hageman back to the cage. Tarlac follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hageman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarlac moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Hageman there.
Nice uppercut lands for Tarlac. That snapped Hageman's head back.
Good leg kick by Hageman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hageman looks to land a right hand but Tarlac moved out of range.
Hageman misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Tarlac has closed the distance and engaged Hageman in a clinch. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Tarlac fails to land.
Hageman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tarlac blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Hageman manages to break the clinch.
Tarlac tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hageman lands a nice shot that snaps Tarlac's head back.
Tarlac moves in looking to clinch but Hageman pushes him off.
Tarlac staying out of range there.
Tarlac was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jab, jab by Hageman - just one landing.
We've been informed that Tarlac 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.
Hageman throws a hook to the side of Tarlac's head but Tarlac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tarlac steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hageman.
Hageman misses with an uppercut. Tarlac saw that one coming.
Hageman scoring well with a low kick there.
Hageman connects with an inside leg kick.
Hageman scores with a body shot.
Hageman throws a front kick that sends Tarlac stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlac feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hagemans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Tarlac instigates a clinch.
Tarlac lands a body punch. #T2#
Good body shot from Tarlac.
Tarlac tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hageman misses with a body punch.
Tarlac lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Tarlac fails to land.
Tarlac misses with a knee strike.
Tarlac leaning against his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tarlac.
Tarlac receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Tarlac misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarlac using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hageman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tarlac goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tarlac tries to land knees in the clinch but Hageman avoids the damage to the body.
Hageman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hageman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tarlac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hageman's elbow.
Tarlac blocking some punches.
A short left from Tarlac.
A right handed body shot lands from Hageman.
Hageman lands an uppercut.#BC#
Hageman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Hageman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It appears Hageman was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hageman misses with a straight left.
Hageman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tarlac throws a leg kick that misses.
Hageman connects with a leg kick. Tarlac looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Tarlac instigates a clinch.
Tarlac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hageman blocking some punches.
Tarlac misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Hageman.
Tarlac can't break the clinch.
Hageman throws a punch but it's blocked by Tarlac.
Tarlac blocking some punches.
Tarlac misses with a body punch.
Tarlac misses with a knee strike.
Tarlac has a couple of punches blocked by Hageman.
Hageman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tarlacs head.
Tarlac lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tarlac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Tarlac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hageman digs a right hand into Tarlac's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tarlac's gas tank. #BC#
Hageman breaks the clinch.
Hageman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tarlac under the eye.
Hageman scores with a one two! Tarlac had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tarlac throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tarlac misses with a low kick.
Hageman scores with a three punch combo!
Hageman is looking to slow Tarlac down with leg kicks.
Hageman misses with a straight right.
Tarlac missing with a left hand there. Hageman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tarlac throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hageman throws a nice head kick!
Hageman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarlac moves away.
Tarlac's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tarlac misses with a body kick.
Tarlac wants to clinch.
Tarlac staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Hageman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tarlac tries to close the distance and clinch but Hageman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tarlac pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tarlac tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tarlac misses with a leg kick.
Hageman throws a wild body kick that Tarlac sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Hageman does it's job there.
Tarlac 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.
Tarlac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hageman.
Tarlac drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hageman keeps the fight on the outside.
Tarlac takes a swing at Hageman's ribcage but misses.
Tarlac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hageman. Tarlac does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac throws the left hand but Hageman avoids the punch easily.
Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlac staying out of range there.#CL2#
Tarlac darts in and clinches Hageman up against the cage.
Hageman blocks a body shot from Tarlac.
Hageman working aggressively here.
Tarlac tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1##BC#
Hageman manages to break the clinch.
Tarlac fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tarlac misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Tarlac drives through and clinches with Hageman against the cage.
Hageman misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Tarlac.
Tarlac avoids the elbow strike from Hageman, against the cage.
A short right from Hageman on the inside.
Tarlac misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tarlac creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hageman scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Tarlac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tarlac misses with a double jab.
Tarlac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hageman.
Tarlac's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hageman under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hageman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tarlac throws a hook but Hageman blocks it.#T2#
Hageman takes a swing at Tarlac's ribcage but misses.
Tarlac on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tarlac thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hageman if he has to take too many more of those.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tarlac. That's going to slow Hageman down.
Tarlac lunges at Hageman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hageman's hand.
Hageman blocks a head kick by Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a shot to the body.
Tarlac misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Tarlac.#CUT2#
Diego Hageman's cut is getting worse.
Hageman walks into a jab.
Tarlac takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Tarlac moves into range and clinches up with Hageman.
Tarlac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tarlac misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarlac tries to work over Hageman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tarlac misses with a knee strike.
Tarlac lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hageman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tarlac is trying to force a seperation but Hageman has the dominant position.#T3#
Hageman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tarlac using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hageman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Hageman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hageman lands a leg kick that knocks Tarlac off balance momentarily.
Hageman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hageman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tarlac just manages to avoid it.
Hageman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Tarlac. Those never looked like landing.
Tarlac tries to clinch there but Hageman circles away.
Hageman misses with a straight right.
Hageman scores with a leg kick.
Tarlac walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tarlac scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hageman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hageman throws a leg kick
and Tarlac counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hageman is looking to slow Tarlac down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hageman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tarlac.
Tarlac lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hageman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Hageman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tarlac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hageman.
Tarlac is looking to clinch but Hageman is avoiding it.
Hageman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hageman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tarlac.
Tarlac misses with a hook.
Hageman lands a body shot.
Hageman digs a good hook to Tarlac's body.
Hageman misses with a head kick.
Tarlac looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tarlac takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tarlac takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tarlac misses with a hook. Hageman ducked under it nicely.
Hageman throws a lazy right hand but Tarlac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hageman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarlac walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tarlac walks into a straight right hand from Hageman.
Tarlac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hageman was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarlac.
Hageman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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 Diego Hageman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hageman ducks under a wild hook from Tarlac.#CL2#
Tarlac gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tarlac using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hageman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tarlac looking to throw knees to the head but Hageman is blocking nicely.
Tarlac slows down the pace here.
Tarlac gets through Hageman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hageman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tarlac misses with the head strike.
Hageman takes a shot to the head.
Tarlac is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hageman is defending well for now.
A nice left hand lands by Hageman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac tries to throw a body punch but Hageman avoids it by throwing Tarlac back against the cage.
Tarlac working aggressively here.
Hageman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarlac's elbow.
Tarlac with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tarlac has a couple of punches blocked by Hageman.
Tarlac scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Tarlac throws a punch but it's blocked by Hageman.
Tarlac misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hageman.
Tarlac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hageman can't find room to land a body shot as Tarlac controls the action.
Tarlac tries to throw a body punch but Hageman avoids it by throwing Tarlac back against the cage.
Hageman throws an elbow that misses.
Tarlac misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Hageman.
Tarlac throws a punch but it's blocked by Hageman.
Hageman gets through Tarlac's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Tarlac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hageman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tarlac.
Hageman connects with the punch.
Hageman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hageman scores with a shot to the body.
Hageman clobbers Tarlac with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diego Hageman is winning the standup battle so far.
Hageman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tarlac. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hageman lands a slapping body shot.
Diego Hageman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Tarlac takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tarlac is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hageman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hageman.
Tarlac moves in looking to clinch but Hageman pushes him off.
Tarlac has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hageman cracks Tarlac with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Tarlac finds it's way through Hageman's defenses.
Tarlac takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tarlac walks into a stiff left hand from Hageman.
Hageman works Tarlac's body with a nice hook.
Vladimir Tarlac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hageman jabs Tarlac right on the nose. Tarlac blinks but takes it well.
Hageman throws a head kick but Tarlac moves out of range.
Tarlac steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hageman. That one must have hurt.
Tarlac is looking to chop away at Hageman's legs.
Tarlac tries to clinch there but Hageman circles away.
Tarlac tries to move into range but Hageman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hageman scores with a head kick. Tarlac tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hageman cracks Tarlac with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tarlac moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Hageman feints a jab promting Tarlac to slip. Hageman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tarlac slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hageman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hageman cracks a nice hook into Tarlac's ribs.
Tarlac tries to clinch there but Hageman circles away.
Tarlac avoids the head kick by Hageman.
Hageman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hageman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hageman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tarlac on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tarlac scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hageman doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Tarlac has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarlac misses with some punches.
Tarlac swings wildly with an uppercut but Hageman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarlac tries a knee to the head but Hageman blocks it. #T4#
Tarlac lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hageman backwards.
Tarlac misses with the head strike.
Hageman prevents a body shot from Tarlac.
Tarlac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Hageman.
Tarlac working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tarlac pushes Hageman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tarlac tries to break free but Hageman pushes him back against the cage.
Tarlac misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarlac with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tarlac swings wildly with an uppercut but Hageman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hageman blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Hageman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hageman, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Hageman!

 

Event: CEC 683     
Date:   Nov 16, 2019
#R1#
Duffy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Duffy misses.
A left and a right from Duffy both land. Nice combination.
Duffy misses with a low kick.#CL#
Duffy forces Tarlac back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarlac.
Tarlac lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've been informed that Tarlac 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.
Tarlac tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tarlac misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Duffy.
Duffy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duffy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tarlac tries a body shot but Duffy blocks it.
Duffy pushes Tarlac back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tarlac throws a punch but it's blocked by Duffy.
Tarlac unloads a knee to the mid-section. Duffy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duffy working aggressively here.
Duffy presses Tarlac against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Duffy has a couple of punches blocked by Tarlac.
Duffy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tarlac tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Duffy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Duffy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Duffy digs a right hand into Tarlac's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tarlac's gas tank. #T1#
Tarlac misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duffy blocking some punches.
Duffy scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tarlac misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarlac. #BC2#
Tarlac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duffy keeps the fight on the outside.
Duffy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tarlac throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tarlac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duffy.
Duffy scores with the left hand. Tarlac knows he should have avoided that one.
Duffy connects with a right hand. Tarlac shakes it off.
Tarlac lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duffy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duffy blocks a jab.
Duffy connects with a leg kick. Tarlac looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
Duffy misses the body punch
and Duffy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duffy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tarlac checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Tarlac drives through and clinches with Duffy against the cage.
Duffy tries a body shot but Tarlac blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duffy.
Tarlac pushes Duffy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duffy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tarlac looking to stall.
Duffy lands a hook that snaps the head of Tarlac backwards.
Tarlac stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tarlac.
Duffy tries to work over Tarlac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duffy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tarlac tries to throw a body punch but Duffy avoids it by throwing Tarlac back against the cage.
Duffy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Tarlac scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Tarlac throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Tarlac breaks the clinch.
Tarlac tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duffy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tarlac digs a good body shot into Duffy's ribs.
Tarlac ducks under a wild hook from Duffy.
Duffy throws a nice head kick!
Duffy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duffy takes a body punch but keeps moving. #KD2#
Tarlac lands a left and a right that send Duffy crashing to the mat, dazed. Tarlac thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Tarlac drives through and clinches with Duffy against the cage. #BC2#
Tarlac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tarlac works Duffy's body with a nice hook.
Duffy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Tarlac gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Duffy throws a punch but it's blocked by Tarlac.
Tarlac tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Duffy fails to land. #T4#
Tarlac misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarlac stalling in the clinch but Duffy improves position.
Tarlac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tarlac lands with a light punch inside.
Duffy gets through Tarlac's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Duffy looking to throw knees to the head but Tarlac is blocking nicely.
Duffy is working Tarlac over against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tarlac - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tarlac tries to throw a body punch but Duffy avoids it by throwing Tarlac back against the cage.
Duffy working aggressively here.
Tarlac lands a hook that snaps the head of Duffy backwards.
Duffy blocks an uppercut.
Tarlac lands a good knee to the midsection. Duffy won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarlac.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duffy blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duffy.
Duffy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tarlac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tarlac managing to block the knees to the body from Duffy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vladimir Tarlac will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tarlac walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Duffy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tarlac jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Tarlac backs away, Duffy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Duffy moves away from the strike by Tarlac.
A telegraphed right hand from Tarlac misses the target.
Duffy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carney Duffy is winning the standup battle so far.
Duffy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tarlac takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tarlac takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tarlac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tarlac lands with a cross. #CL2#
Tarlac rushes Duffy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Duffy misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Duffy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Duffy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarlac throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tarlac moves out of range of the body kick from Duffy. #T1#
Duffy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tarlac is out of range and Duffy settles back down.
Duffy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tarlac swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Duffy misses with a body shot.
Tarlac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duffy moves away.
A leg kick checked by Duffy.
Duffy throws a low kick, looking for Tarlac's leg but Tarlac calmly moves out of range.
Tarlac has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Duffy finds it's way round the side to connect with Tarlac's head.
Duffy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Duffy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tarlac.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Duffy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tarlac - the referee stops the clock and Duffy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tarlac. Duffy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Duffy's corner calls for a 1-2. Duffy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tarlac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick from Duffy lands but Tarlac takes it in his stride. #ROC#
Tarlac is rocked!
Duffy moves out of range of the strikes.
Tarlac is still on wobbly legs! Can Duffy finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlac scores with a shot to the body.
Tarlac seems to have recovered his senses.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Tarlac works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tarlac moves away from the strike by Duffy.
Tarlac is looking to clinch but Duffy is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Tarlac.
Tarlac feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Duffys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tarlac with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tarlac throws a head kick that misses.
Tarlac scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tarlac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duffy.
An attempted straight right counter from Duffy misses the target.
Tarlac stuns Duffy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Duffy lands a nice looking body shot.
Tarlac loads up on a big right hand but Duffy slips the punch.
Duffy looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Duffy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarlac was well out of range. Poor timing from Duffy.
Duffy connects with a high kick.
Duffy misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Tarlac takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tarlac punishes Duffy's body with a nice straight punch.
Good leg kick by Duffy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL2#
Duffy tries to keep at a distance but Tarlac has taken the fight into the clinch.
Duffy misses with a punch on the inside.
Duffy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Tarlac.
Tarlac missing with knees to the body.
Duffy has a couple of punches blocked by Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tarlac misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duffy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Duffy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tarlac lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duffy misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Tarlac manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duffy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Tarlac wants to clinch up but Duffy keeps it at a distance.
Duffy misses with a head kick.
Duffy is looking to clinch but Tarlac is avoiding it.
Duffy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tarlac swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tarlac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Duffy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarlac.
Duffy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tarlac scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Duffy doesn't seem bothered though.
Tarlac misses with a two punch combination.
Crunch! Tarlac slams his shin into Duffy's torso.
Tarlac fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tarlac connects with a body shot that sends Duffy's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarlac wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Tarlac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tarlac tries to clinch but Duffy is having none of it.
Duffy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tarlac ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Tarlac gets a clinch.
Duffy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tarlac scores with a shoulder strike.
Duffy managing to block the knees to the body from Tarlac.
A hook to the body from Tarlac.
Tarlac can't find room to land a body shot as Duffy controls the action.
Tarlac scores with a shoulder strike.
Tarlac is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tarlac misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duffy swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarlac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duffy.
Tarlac with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tarlac tries to land a knee to the head but Duffy blocks with his arms.
Tarlac working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a head punch that misses.
Duffy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tarlac backwards.
Tarlac swings wildly with an uppercut but Duffy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duffy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tarlac lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Duffy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tarlac is keeping busy.
Tarlac misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Duffy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tarlac tries to clinch up but Duffy circles away and keeps his distance.
Tarlac lands a right hook to the body.
Duffy is looking to clinch but Tarlac is avoiding it.
Duffy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duffy throws a big counter combination but Tarlac scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tarlac throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Duffy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Tarlac.
Tarlac scores with a nice body kick.
Duffy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Duffy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tarlac.
Tarlac scores with a hook to the body. Duffy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vladimir Tarlac is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tarlac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duffy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tarlac throws a big shot that misses.
Tarlac jabs Duffy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tarlac looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tarlac scores with a hook to the body. Duffy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tarlac avoids the head kick by Duffy.
Tarlac connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Tarlac drives through and clinches with Duffy against the cage. #T3##BC2#
Tarlac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carney Duffy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarlac needs to keep his hands up - Duffy had a free shot at his head there.
Tarlac wants to clinch.
Duffy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tarlac lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Duffy tries to keep at a distance but Tarlac has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Duffy breaks from the clinch.
Tarlac smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Duffy throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Tarlac lands a body shot.
Duffy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Tarlac clinches up against the cage.
Duffy prevents Tarlac from breaking the clinch.
Tarlac dodges an elbow strike from Duffy.
Tarlac using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duffy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duffy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tarlac lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duffy tries to land a knee to the head but Tarlac blocks with his arms.
Tarlac lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tarlac misses with the head strike.
Duffy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tarlac.
Tarlac working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tarlac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tarlac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duffy misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Tarlac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tarlac has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Tarlac!

Carney Duffy spoke after the fight, saying 'Well, what can i say? Enough is enough, my career did not go as i planned.'.

 

Event: TWGC 26 (155lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Oct 18, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Peter Smith (ranked 3244 p4p, 305 weight class) and Vladimir Tarlac (ranked 2815 p4p, 301 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.




170 cm
28 yrs
155 lbs



174 cm
33 yrs
167 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Peter Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Vladimir Tarlac!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.


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

Tarlac clinches up against the cage.

Smith gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (0) Tarlac
Tarlac is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Tarlac defends it.

Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tarlac regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tarlac keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to control from the top but Tarlac keeps moving.
Smith is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Star Studded Beef that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlac controlling the position.
Smith wants to control from the top but Tarlac keeps moving.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Tarlac gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (2) Tarlac
Tarlac controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlac is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tarlac engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlac wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to sweep but instead, Tarlac has passed into half guard.
Tarlac content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying is best to control the position here.
Tarlac controlling the pace.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tarlac is continuing to stall.
Smith won't allow Tarlac to pass to mount.
Smith is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tarlac trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Tarlac sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Smith tries to roll over but Tarlac keeps him under control.
Tarlac performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Tarlac sits in half guard.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but Tarlac passes easily into half guard.
Smith keeping control of the position.
Smith tries to roll over but Tarlac keeps him under control.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tarlac with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tarlac's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tarlac's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (6) vs (2) Tarlac
Tarlac manages to reverse the position and now he's in Smith's guard. Nice work there by Tarlac.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (6) vs (4) Tarlac
Tarlac wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Tarlac 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.
Smith has his hands on Tarlac's head, controlling the position.
Tarlac 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.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Smith is controlling Tarlac's posture.
Tarlac preventing the sweep.
Smith working a defensive guard but Tarlac passes into half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Tarlac has control of the leg.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tarlac is working away from the top position though.
Tarlac not doing much here.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Tarlac has control of the leg.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tarlac performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tarlac wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tarlac is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlac tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Smith takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
Peter Smith very nearly forgot to thank Hot Spunk amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: TWGC 26 (155lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Oct 17, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vladimir Tarlac (ranked 2805 p4p, 301 weight class) and Diogo Jimenez (ranked 3725 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimenez has chosen Rodrigo Amarante - Tuyo as his entrance music. Vladimir Tarlac has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.




174 cm
33 yrs
167 lbs



167 cm
22 yrs
138 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vladimir Tarlac! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Diogo Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Jimenez clinches.

Tarlac pulls Jimenez into guard.
Jimenez trying to control but Tarlac is working from the bottom.

Jimenez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tarlac looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tarlac looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tarlac!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tarlac (4) vs (0) Jimenez
Jimenez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tarlac's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlac perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jimenez wants to improve his position but Tarlac is controlling well.
Jimenez wants to get back to full guard but Tarlac has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tarlac (7) vs (0) Jimenez
Jimenez is looking for a sweep.
Jimenez keeps trying to improve his position.
Jimenez sneaks back into half guard.
Jimenez wants to improve his position but Tarlac is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarlac controlling the pace.
Tarlac prevents Jimenez from improving his position.

Jimenez actively working from the bottom here.

Jimenez actively working from the bottom here.
Tarlac is thwarting Jimenez's attempts to control the position.
Jimenez has a hand on Tarlac's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tarlac takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tarlac (10) vs (0) Jimenez

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlac wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Jimenez is working to get back to half guard.
Tarlac looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jimenez tries to lock up and control but Tarlac gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jimenez is looking to improve his position but Tarlac isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarlac controlling the pace for now.
Jimenez wants to hold on but Tarlac pushes him away.
Jimenez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tarlac looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jimenez is desperately trying to improve his position but Tarlac has a good base and remains in mount.
Jimenez tries to hold on but Tarlac pushes him away.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tarlac controlling the pace for now.
Jimenez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jimenez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jimenez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tarlac jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tarlac (13) vs (0) Jimenez
Tarlac slows the pace down.
Jimenez is looking to regain half guard here but Tarlac keeps moving and retains side control.
Jimenez struggling a bit here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez tries to improve position but can't.
Jimenez struggling a bit here.
Jimenez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Tarlac politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tarlac prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jimenez is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jimenez is looking for a sweep.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez sneaks back into half guard.
Tarlac not doing much here.
Jimenez is looking to get back to full guard here but Tarlac has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tarlac (16) vs (0) Jimenez
Jimenez being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Jimenez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Jimenez's face as Tarlac controls the position.
Jimenez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jimenez holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Tarlac working away.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Tarlac stalls from top position.
You can see the frustration on Jimenez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jimenez tries to improve position but can't.
Tarlac in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jimenez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tarlac wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tarlac controlling the position from side mount.
Tarlac continues to stall.
Jimenez struggling a bit here.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tarlac controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Jimenez actively working from the bottom here.
Tarlac is taking a breather. Jimenez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Jimenez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tarlac trying to control the pace.
Tarlac'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.
Jimenez trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jimenez wants to improve his position but Tarlac is controlling well.
Jimenez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tarlac is working away from the top position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tarlac takes the fight on points by 16 to 0.

 

Event: NSC 50: Maximus vs Anstey     
Date:   Aug 27, 2019
#R1#
Tarlac connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tarlac throws a low kick but Kurosaki moves out of range easily.
Kurosaki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tarlac works the jab nicely.
Tarlac throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosaki's shoulder, as Kurosaki tries to avoid the shot.
Kurosaki moves out of range of the leg kick from Tarlac.
Tarlac scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Akio Kurosaki has been cut.
Good shot there by Tarlac.
Kurosaki walks into a straight right hand from Tarlac.
Jab, jab by Tarlac - just one landing.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlac throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kurosaki is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kurosaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlac lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tarlac throws a right and a left that Kurosaki avoids nicely.
Tarlac lands with a shot to the body.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but Kurosaki checks it. #T1#
Tarlac ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
A head kick misses from Tarlac.
Kurosaki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tarlac scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tarlac tries to land a front kick but Kurosaki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tarlac lands with a good body shot.
Kurosaki stuns Tarlac with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kurosaki digs a good hook to Tarlac's body.
A leg kick checked by Kurosaki.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tarlac.
Kurosaki throws a head kick but Tarlac moves out of range.
A nice side step and Tarlac releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tarlac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tarlac slips under a jab from Kurosaki.
Tarlac throws a combination that misses
and Kurosaki counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Tarlac.#T2#
Kurosaki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tarlac looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kurosaki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Tarlac ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tarlac.
Kurosaki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Kurosaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kurosaki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kurosaki misses with a body kick.
Tarlac lands a jab-cross combination.
Tarlac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kurosaki feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kurosaki looks to land a body kick but Tarlac moved away.
Kurosaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarlac swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kurosaki.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tarlac.
Tarlac comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Tarlac dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akio Kurosaki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tarlac tries to work over Kurosaki's front leg with a kick but Kurosaki checks it.
Tarlac connects with a crisp jab.
Tarlac looks to throw a body kick
and Kurosaki counters with a straight right hand.
Kurosaki looks to land a combination but Tarlac avoids it well.
Kurosaki backing away here, and Tarlac unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kurosaki might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tarlac with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tarlac misses with a looping left.
Tarlac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kurosaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Tarlac.
It looked like Kurosaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Tarlac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Kurosaki misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Tarlac.
Tarlac connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tarlac throws a hook but Kurosaki blocks it.
Kurosaki throws a head kick but Tarlac moves out of range. #T1#
Tarlac with a nice cross.
Tarlac scores with a jab. Kurosaki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tarlac throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurosaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tarlac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tarlac fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tarlac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurosaki.
Good leg kick by Tarlac there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tarlac just misses with a punch to the body.
Tarlac is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tarlac.
Tarlac takes a swing at Kurosaki's ribcage but misses.
Tarlac misses with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Kurosaki.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kurosaki! #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarlac throws a sloppy head kick and Kurosaki moves out of range easily.
Kurosaki lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tarlac.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick but Tarlac sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tarlac just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurosaki has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kurosaki connects with an inside leg kick.
Tarlac scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tarlac throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurosaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kurosaki is looking to counter punch.
Kurosaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurosaki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tarlac misses the jab.
Tarlac lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Donk. Tarlac catches Kurosaki right on the button with a cross.
Tarlac scores with a push kick.
Kurosaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tarlac follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tarlac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tarlac throws a hook but Kurosaki avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Tarlac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akio Kurosaki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tarlac with a hook.
Akio Kurosaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurosaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kurosaki looks to land a body kick but Tarlac moved away.
Kurosaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tarlac pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kurosaki throws a quick counter head kick but Tarlac was just out of range.
Vladimir Tarlac is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tarlac lands with a straight right. Kurosaki didn't see that one coming.
Tarlac looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kurosaki quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tarlac changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Kurosaki blocks the leg kick.
Tarlac 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac cracks the inside of Kurosaki's front leg.
Tarlac moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tarlac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlac misses with a low kick. #T1#
Kurosaki misses with a body kick.
Kurosaki misses with a head kick.
Kurosaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kurosaki is looking to land body kicks.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tarlac looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kurosaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tarlac blocks a head kick by Kurosaki.
Tarlac scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurosaki doesn't seem bothered though.
Tarlac throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tarlac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tarlac throws a looping overhand right but Kurosaki ducks down to avoid it.
Kurosaki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Tarlac lands with an overhand left.
Nice cross by Tarlac.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tarlac, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarlac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarlac lands a nice shot to the body.
Tarlac takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tarlac scoring well with a low kick there.
Tarlac avoids the head kick by Kurosaki.
Tarlac takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tarlac smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kurosaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tarlac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurosaki manages to avoid it.
Tarlac throws a right and a left that Kurosaki avoids nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Tarlac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tarlac has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Vladimir Tarlac!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Vladimir Tarlac!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Vladimir Tarlac!

Vladimir Tarlac wins by unanimous decision!

 

Event: NSC 43: Wright vs Reilly     
Date:   Jul 30, 2019
#R1#
Tszyu misses with a straight right.
Tszyu thuds his right hand into Tarlac's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tarlac misses with a straight left.
Tszyu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tszyu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tszyu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tarlac throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tszyu checks a leg kick.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tszyu tries a head kick but it misses.
Tarlac smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tarlac throws a lazy right hand but Tszyu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tarlac turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tszyu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Tszyu coming out on top.
Tarlac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tszyu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tszyu avoids the body shot from Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tarlac fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tszyu throws a series of punches but Tarlac moves out of range.
Tarlac looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tszyu throws a hook but Tarlac blocks it.#T1#
Tszyu lands a high kick!
Tarlac misses the shot to the body.
Tszyu staying out of range there.
Tarlac misses the shot to the body.
Tarlac does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tszyu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tszyu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarlac steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tszyu. That one must have hurt.
Tszyu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tszyu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tszyu's coach down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tszyu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tarlac takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick from Tszyu lands but Tarlac takes it in his stride.
Tszyu looks to land a right hand but Tarlac moved out of range.
Tarlac is looking to wear down Tszyu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tarlac throws a right and a left that Tszyu avoids nicely.
Tarlac fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tszyu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tszyu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tarlac will feel that in the morning.
Tarlac is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tszyu.
Tarlac blocks a head kick by Tszyu. #T2#
Tarlac misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tarlac pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tszyu is out of range and Tarlac settles back down.
Tszyu swinging wildly here.
Tarlac lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tarlac with a hook.
Tarlac takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tszyu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarlac throws out the jab.
Tarlac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tarlac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Tszyu blocks the low kick.
Tarlac lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarlac slips under a jab from Tszyu.
Tszyu tries to clinch up but Tarlac circles away and keeps his distance.
Tarlac connects with the punch.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but Tszyu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tszyu avoids the body shot from Tarlac.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kostya Tszyu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Tarlac throws a right and a left that Tszyu avoids nicely.
Tszyu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tszyu digs a good body shot into Tarlac's ribs.
Tszyu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tarlac.
Tarlac loads up on a big right hand but Tszyu slips the punch.
Tarlac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tarlac.
Tarlac misses with a shot to the body
and Tszyu counters with a good low kick that Tarlac was not able to check.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tszyu throws a head kick but Tarlac moves out of range.
Tarlac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tszyu thuds his right hand into Tarlac's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tarlac chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tszyu can pounce on him.
Tszyu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tarlac fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tarlac throws a chopping leg kick but Tszyu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tszyu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Tszyu finds it's target.
Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tarlac lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tarlac scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tarlac looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Tarlac looks to land a body kick but Tszyu moved away.
Tarlac throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tarlac looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tszyu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tarlac. That did some damage!
Tarlac throws a sloppy body shot
and Tszyu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tarlac missing with a left hand there. Tszyu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tarlac tries to land a body kick
and Tszyu counters with a right hand to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Tszyu.
Tarlac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tszyu was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarlac.
Decent striking displayed by Tszyu there.#CL2#
Tszyu clinches up against the ropes.
Tszyu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tszyu can't find room to land a body shot as Tarlac controls the action.
Tarlac just leaning against Tszyu, taking a breather.
Tarlac tries to work over Tszyu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlac misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tarlac is trying to break the clinch but Tszyu has him pressed against the ropes.
Tarlac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Tszyu.
Tarlac blocks a body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tarlac avoids it.
Tarlac working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tszyu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tarlac tries to land knees in the clinch but Tszyu avoids the damage to the body.
Tarlac scores with a shoulder strike.
Tszyu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tarlac lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tszyu fails to land.
Tszyu misses with a body punch.
Tszyu can't find room to land a body shot as Tarlac controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Tarlac.
Tszyu has a couple of punches blocked by Tarlac.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarlac.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarlac lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tszyu avoiding damage as Tarlac throws knees to the body.
Tszyu goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Tarlac manages to break the clinch.
Kostya Tszyu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tszyu looks to land a combination but Tarlac avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tszyu tries to score with a low kick but Tarlac moves his leg out of the way.
Kostya Tszyu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A leg kick checked by Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tszyu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tarlac throws a body shot but no joy.
Tarlac tries to move into range but Tszyu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tszyu misses with a head kick.
Tarlac misses with an uppercut. Tszyu saw that one coming.
Tarlac takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vladimir Tarlac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tszyu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tarlac throws a hook to the side of Tszyu's head but Tszyu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tarlac connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tarlac connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab from Tszyu.
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!
Tarlac lands with a nice combination. Tszyu backs away looking to recover.
Tarlac misses with a right hand
and Tszyu counters with a stiff right hand.
Tszyu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tszyu defending well as Tarlac loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Tszyu lands.#T1#
Tarlac sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tarlac throws a jab when Tszyu was well out of range.
Tarlac takes one to the side of the head.
Tszyu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice defenses there by Tszyu.
Tarlac lands a leg kick that knocks Tszyu off balance momentarily.
Tszyu swings for the body but Tarlac moves out of range.
Tarlac throws an off balance right hand
and Tszyu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tarlac misses with a leg kick.
Tszyu scores with a decent looking hook.
Tarlac blocks a head kick by Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tarlac's head.
Nice body punch from Tszyu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tszyu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tszyu throws a hook to the side of Tarlac's head but Tarlac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tszyu scores with a head kick. Tarlac tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tszyu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tarlac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Tszyu scores with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Tarlac blocks the leg kick.
Tarlac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tszyu looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tszyu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tszyu tries a head kick but it misses.
Tszyu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tarlac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Tszyu.
Tarlac is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tarlac takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tarlac misses with the body kick
and Tszyu counters with a right hand to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Tszyu blocks the leg kick.
Tarlac on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tarlac throws an overhand right that lands on Tszyu's shoulder, as Tszyu tries to avoid the shot.
Tarlac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Tarlac.
Tszyu slips under a jab from Tarlac.
Tszyu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tszyu avoids the body shot from Tarlac.

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

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

Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Kostya Tszyu!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Kostya Tszyu!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Kostya Tszyu!

Kostya Tszyu wins by unanimous decision!

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

 

Event: NSC 36: Woo vs Le     
Date:   Jul 02, 2019
#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tarlac.
Chernishev throws a leg kick but Tarlac sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Chernishev.
Chernishev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tarlac drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Chernishev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chernishev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chernishev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tarlac wants to control but Chernishev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tarlac keeping control of the position.
Chernishev is thwarting Tarlac's attempts to control the position.
Tarlac is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Chernishev thows a huge punch but Tarlac dodges it nicely.
Tarlac is looking to improve his position.
Tarlac avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernishev.
Chernishev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chernishev wants to control but Tarlac is keeping him busy.
Chernishev passes into side control, despite Tarlac's attempt to control the position.
Chernishev throwing strikes but Tarlac manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Chernishev is trying to control Tarlac's posture but Tarlac avoids it. #T2#
Tarlac trying to control the position but Chernishev is working away.
Chernishev is looking for a sweep.
Tarlac is looking to take a break and control but Chernishev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chernishev struggling a bit here.
Tarlac wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chernishev keeps working.
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 Sergey Chernishev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chernishev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Chernishev takes one to the chin there.
Chernishev fails with a takedown attempt.
Chernishev darts in looking for a takedown but Tarlac gets double underhooks and turns Chernishev into the ropes.
Chernishev misses with a kick to the body.
Chernishev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarlac was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernishev.
Chernishev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some wild striking there from Tarlac.
Chernishev punishes Tarlac's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Chernishev.
Chernishev misses with a leg kick.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlac scores with a body shot.
Chernishev misses the shot to the body.
Chernishev misses with the combination. #T1#
Tarlac throws a jab when Chernishev was well out of range.
Sergey Chernishev is winning the standup battle so far.
Tarlac lands the left hand.
Chernishev takes one to the chin there.
Some wild striking there from Chernishev.
Vladimir Tarlac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tarlac throws a hook but Chernishev blocks it.
Chernishev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tarlac's corner calls for a 1-2. Tarlac obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tarlac paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chernishev fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Chernishev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarlac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chernishev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tarlac. That one must have hurt.
Tarlac thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chernishev tries to counter with a takedown but Tarlac is quick to defend against it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chernishev was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarlac.
Chernishev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tarlac looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Chernishev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid body kick from Tarlac.
Tarlac looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tarlac pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chernishev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A solid body kick from Chernishev.
Tarlac misses the shot to the body.
Chernishev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tarlac defends well and Chernishev ends up having to push Tarlac into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chernishev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chernishev is looking to wear down Tarlac with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chernishev just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernishev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tarlac stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tarlac is looking to chop away at Chernishev's legs.
Chernishev misses with a looping left.
Chernishev takes a swing at Tarlac's ribcage but misses.
Tarlac takes one to the chin there.
Tarlac throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Tarlac.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vladimir Tarlac will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tarlac bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chernishev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarlac was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernishev.
Tarlac looks to score with a jab to the body but Chernishev is just out of range.
Chernishev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tarlac throws the left hand but Chernishev avoids the punch easily.
Tarlac throws a body shot but no joy.
Chernishev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A lazy left from Chernishev finds it's target.
Chernishev avoids the head kick by Tarlac.
Chernishev slips under a jab.
A jab from Tarlac does it's job there.
Sergey Chernishev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarlac throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chernishev.
Tarlac swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev with a nice cross.
Chernishev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarlac.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tarlac.
Chernishev moves out of range as Tarlac throws a body kick. #T1#
Chernishev misses with a low kick.
Tarlac bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vladimir Tarlac is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tarlac jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chernishev attempts a counter takedown but Tarlac avoids it well and moves away.
Tarlac wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chernishev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tarlac delivers a nice body kick.
Tarlac scores with a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Tarlac as Chernishev shoots in.
Tarlac looks for the body kick but Chernishev saw that one coming.
Chernishev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tarlac counters with a nice uppercut.
Tarlac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernishev.
Tarlac feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chernishev's calf.
Chernishev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good exchange - Tarlac coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlac scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chernishev in his tracks.
Chernishev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tarlac.
Tarlac works Chernishev's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Tarlac attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chernishev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a counter combo.
Chernishev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chernishev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarlac.
Nice body punch from Chernishev.
Tarlac lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tarlac misses with a low kick.
Tarlac thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chernishev lands the left hand.
Tarlac jabs Chernishev right on the nose. Chernishev blinks but takes it well.
Chernishev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarlac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Tarlac blocks the low kick.
Tarlac scores with a punch to the head.
Tarlac lands a leg kick that knocks Chernishev off balance momentarily.
Chernishev throws a hook but Tarlac avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Tarlac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tarlac 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Vladimir Tarlac!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Vladimir Tarlac!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Vladimir Tarlac!

Vladimir Tarlac wins by unanimous decision!

 

Event: NSC 22: Power vs Frost     
Date:   May 14, 2019
#R1#
Tarlac scores with a hook to the body. Cadman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tarlac misses with the combination.
Tarlac thuds a left hand into Cadman 's body.
Cadman misses with a lunging right hand
and Tarlac makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cadman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tarlac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Tarlac misses
and Cadman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tarlac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tarlac comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cadman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tarlac misses the shot to the body.
Tarlac connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Cadman gets tackled into the ropes by Tarlac. Tarlac maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarlac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cadman 's elbow. #T1#
Tarlac blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Tarlac.
Tarlac can't find room to land a body shot as Cadman controls the action.
Tarlac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tarlac scores with a shoulder strike.
Cadman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cadman misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarlac misses with a body punch.
Tarlac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cadman gets through Tarlac's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tarlac blocks an uppercut.
Tarlac can't find room to land a body shot as Cadman controls the action.
Tarlac working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cadman misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarlac misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tarlac lands a body shot.
Cadman lands with a short shot to the head.
Tarlac can't find room to land a body shot as Cadman controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarlac.
Cadman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlac misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cadman .
Cadman tries to work over Tarlac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cadman lands with a left to the head.
Tarlac gets through Cadman 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cadman .
Tarlac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cadman blocks a body shot from Tarlac.
Tarlac tries a knee to the head but Cadman blocks it.
Tarlac throws a head punch that misses.
Tarlac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cadman scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Cadman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarlac misses with a low kick.
Tarlac connects with a leg kick. Cadman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cadman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tarlac counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tarlac misses with a low kick as Cadman jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Tarlac dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cadman swings for the body but Tarlac moves out of range.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cadman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It seemed like Cadman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tarlac throws a leg kick
and Cadman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tarlac throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cadman counters with a stiff right hand.
Tarlac scores with a leg kick.
Cadman missing with a left hand there. Tarlac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tarlac connects with a solid leg kick.
Cadman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tarlac misses with a body shot.
Cadman checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Tarlac is predictable there #CL2#
and Cadman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cadman scores with a shot to the side of Tarlac's head. #T1#
Cadman trying to control the position but instead, Tarlac has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cadman into the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cadman .
Cadman misses with some punches.
Tarlac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tarlac tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Cadman on the inside.
Tarlac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cadman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tarlac struggles to land a body shot inside as Cadman controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarlac.
Cadman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cadman slows down the pace here.
Cadman scores with a shot to the side of Tarlac's head.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tarlac tries to land knees in the clinch but Cadman avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Tarlac misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cadman .
Cadman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Tarlac's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cadman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cadman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tarlac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Cadman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #KD2#
Cadman cracks Tarlac with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cadman has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tarlac to stand back up!#ROC2#
Tarlac is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cadman flashes Tarlac a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Tarlac's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Tarlac crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Cadman punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cayden Cadman !
Post fight, Cayden Cadman stared into the camera and said 'I am the face of the division, and after this win I want Escobar #NEWERA #Cadmantime '.
Vladimir Tarlac spoke after the fight, saying 'Determined, powerful '.

 

Event: NSC 15: Nielsen vs Hoyo     
Date:   Apr 16, 2019
#R1#
Heart throws a series of punches but Tarlac avoids them all with ease.
Tarlac connects with a leg kick. Heart looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tarlac takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tarlac throws a leg kick that is checked
and Heart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heart throws out a loose jab but Tarlac uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Heart misses the target.
Tarlac connects with an inside leg kick.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but Heart moved away.
Heart on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tarlac. Tarlac obviously looking to wear him down.
Tarlac misses with a low kick as Heart jumps back.
Tarlac moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tarlac looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tarlac throws a push kick but Heart slaps the foot to one side.
Heart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tarlac throws out a loose jab but Heart uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heart throws a jab but it's blocked by Tarlac.
Tarlac feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tarlac slips a jab from Heart.
Tarlac misses with a body shot.
Heart checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Heart moves away from the strike by Tarlac.
Tarlac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heart.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but Heart sees it coming and moves out of range.
Heart takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Heart slips a jab from Tarlac.
Heart lands a nice looking body shot.
Heart moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tarlac misses with a hook.
Heart throws a jab when Tarlac was well out of range.
Tarlac throws a low kick but Heart avoids it.
Heart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarlac moves away.
Tarlac lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tarlac misses with a low kick as Heart jumps back.
Tarlac throws the kick towards the body but Heart avoids it.
Heart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tarlac moves out of range as Heart strikes.
Nice defenses there by Tarlac.
It looked like Tarlac wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Tarlac tries to work over Heart's front leg with a kick but Heart checks it.
Tarlac with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Heart to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarlac fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tarlac throws a leg kick
and Heart counters with a three punch combo that has Tarlac backing up. Tarlac nods at Heart to acknowledge the strikes.
Heart 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.
Tarlac thuds his right hand into Heart's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tarlac swings for the body but Heart moves out of range.
Tarlac takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tarlac wants to slow Heart down by chopping away at his legs.
Tarlac throws a body punch but Heart moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Heart on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Heart bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tarlac's head.
Heart throws out a powerful jab.
Tarlac is looking to slow Heart down with leg kicks.
Heart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tarlac attempts a counter takedown but Heart avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarlac throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tarlac.
Heart throws a series of punches but Tarlac moves out of range.
Tarlac jabs at Heart's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Heart 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#
Heart drops his hands momentarily and Tarlac takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Heart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tarlac.
Tarlac half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tarlac tried to score with a low kick but Heart checks it.
Heart misses with a looping left.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heart takes a swing at Tarlac's ribcage but misses.
Tarlac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heart.
Heart throws out a counter right but Tarlac avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut lands for Tarlac. That snapped Heart's head back.
Tarlac swings for the body but Heart moves out of range.
Heart scores with a one two! Tarlac had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Heart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tarlac.
Tarlac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heart.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tarlac. Heart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heart scores with the left hand. Tarlac knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heart.
Tarlac connects with an inside leg kick.
Tarlac throws a shot to the body.
Heart cracks Tarlac with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Heart scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Heart throws a looping overhand right but Tarlac ducks down to avoid it.
Tarlac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heart manages to avoid it.
Heart ducks under a wild hook from Tarlac.
Tarlac slips under a jab.
Tarlac was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but Heart moved away.
A big left from Heart misses.
Heart misses with an uppercut
and Tarlac counters with a nice low kick that buckles Heart's knee momentarily.
Heart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Tarlac misses the target.
Heart takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Heart misses with a hook to the body
and Tarlac counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heart misses with a hook. Tarlac ducked under it nicely.
Tarlac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Heart checks a leg kick nicely.
Heart checks a low kick from Tarlac.
Heart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarlac was well out of range. Poor timing from Heart.
Heart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Heart. That snapped Tarlac's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlac misses with a body shot.
Heart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarlac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heart misses with a straight left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tarlac, right into the meat.
Heart misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Heart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heart slips under a jab.
Heart looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tarlac moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tarlac scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tarlac swings away with a body shot that misses
and Heart counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Tarlac there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tarlac takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heart takes a swing at Tarlac's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Tarlac - just one landing.
Tarlac lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tarlac is looking to score with low kicks.
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 Vladimir Tarlac will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tarlac attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tarlac moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Heart. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Heart.
A telegraphed right hand from Heart misses the target.
Tarlac throws a leg kick that is checked
and Heart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tarlac connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tarlac.
Heart's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tarlac dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heart. That did some damage!
Tarlac gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Heart.
Tarlac throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tarlac connects with a body shot that sends Heart's belly button to the back.
Heart misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarlac throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tarlac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tarlac lands with a shot to the body.
Heart misses with an uppercut. Tarlac saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tarlac.
Tarlac looks to clinch
and Heart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Heart checks a leg kick.
Heart avoids the body shot from Tarlac.
A little jabbing left from Heart on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Heart throws a hook to the side of Tarlac's head but Tarlac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heart throws a series of punches but Tarlac moves out of range.
Tarlac throws a low kick but Heart avoids it.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but Heart sees it coming and moves out of range.
Heart listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Heart keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tarlac looks to score with a jab to the body but Heart is just out of range.
A big left from Heart misses.
Tarlac feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Heart's calf.
Tarlac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heart is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Heart takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tarlac misses with a wild body shot.
Heart scores with the left hand. Tarlac knows he should have avoided that one.
Heart throws a nice looking combination but Tarlac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Tarlac throws a leg kick which misses Heart's front leg but catches the back leg as Heart tries to avoid it.
Heart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Heart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Heart misses its intended target.
Heart looks to land a right hand but Tarlac moved out of range.
Tarlac tries to counter with a takedown but Heart is quick to defend against it.
Heart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Heart has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tarlac.
Tarlac misses with a hook to the body
and Heart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tarlac lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Heart slips a jab and a cross from Tarlac.
Heart unleashes a big counter combination but Tarlac bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but Heart moved away.
Tarlac looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarlac is looking to slow Heart down with leg kicks.
Heart looks to land a right hand but Tarlac moved out of range.
Tarlac appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tarlac moves away from the strike by Heart.
Vladimir Tarlac is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Tarlac gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

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 Vladimir Tarlac.
Well Tarlac has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Vladimir Tarlac!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Vladimir Tarlac!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Vladimir Tarlac!

Vladimir Tarlac wins by unanimous decision!

A less than humble Vladimir Tarlac misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Peter Heart had this to say: 'Fuck this! Let's do it again.'.

 

Event: NSC 7: Escobar vs Power     
Date:   Mar 19, 2019
#R1#
Tarlac works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tarlac checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gniewek has been working on his boxing with his coaches at mickeyharts the greatest in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Gniewek moves into the clinch.
Gniewek with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tarlac is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Gniewek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gniewek tries a knee to the head but Tarlac blocks it.
Gniewek blocks the elbow strike.
Gniewek trying to land knees to the body.
Tarlac throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gniewek.
Tarlac putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gniewek in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tarlac prevents a body shot from Gniewek.
Gniewek misses with a knee to the head.
Gniewek misses with some punches.
Tarlac lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlac with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gniewek on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Tarlac scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tarlac tries to land knees in the clinch but Gniewek avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Gniewek tries to land a knee to the head but Tarlac blocks with his arms.
Tarlac lands a knee to the body.
Gniewek jumps guard but Tarlac turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Tarlac wants to get back to striking at distance but Gniewek won't allow it.
Gniewek looking to stall.
Gniewek jumps guard but Tarlac turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Tarlac tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gniewek avoids it.
A right hand to the body from Tarlac.
Gniewek managing to block the knees to the body from Tarlac.
Gniewek avoiding damage as Tarlac throws knees to the body.
Gniewek trying to control the position but instead, Tarlac has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gniewek into the ropes.
Gniewek avoids a wild elbow strike from Tarlac.
Tarlac being controlled against the ropes.
Tarlac managing to block the knees to the body from Gniewek. #T2#
Gniewek lands a shot to the body.
Gniewek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tarlac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tarlac connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gniewek's face.
Gniewek prevents a body shot from Tarlac.
Gniewek on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tarlac lands a hook that snaps the head of Gniewek backwards.
Gniewek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gniewek is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tarlac is keeping busy.#BC2#
Tarlac manages to break the clinch.
Gniewek takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Tarlac.
Gniewek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tarlac paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tarlac misses with a body shot.
Gniewek takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Tarlac dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Tarlac misses the target.
Tarlac just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gniewek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tarlac throws out a loose jab but Gniewek uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Gniewek was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gniewek throws a body punch but Tarlac moves out of range.
Gniewek looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gniewek closes the distance but Tarlac moves to the side
and Tarlac counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tarlac misses with a hook
and Gniewek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tarlac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac misses with a low kick.
Tarlac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gniewek 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.
The crowd cheers as Gniewek lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tarlac doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Gniewek gets a clinch. #T1#
A short uppercut from Gniewek.
Gniewek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tarlac. #BC2#
Tarlac breaks the clinch.
Gniewek lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tarlac's sensitive parts.
Tarlac slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Tarlac misses its intended target.
Gniewek seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tarlac.
Tarlac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gniewek was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarlac.
Tarlac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tarlac jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gniewek quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gniewek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tarlac lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gniewek at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Tarlac misses the target.
Tarlac blocks a head kick by Gniewek.
Tarlac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gniewek.
Tarlac throws a body shot but no joy. #T2##CL#
Gniewek moves into range and clinches up with Tarlac.
Tarlac misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gniewek tries a knee to the head but Tarlac blocks it.
Tarlac misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gniewek.
Gniewek stalling the fight.
Tarlac pushes Gniewek back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gniewek on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Tarlac.
Tarlac lands an elbow that stopped Gniewek in his tracks for a moment.
Tarlac tries to land knees in the clinch but Gniewek avoids the damage to the body.
Tarlac is trying to break the clinch but Gniewek is controlling him.
Gniewek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gniewek looking to stall.
Gniewek misses with a knee strike.
Tarlac using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gniewek has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gniewek landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vladimir Tarlac will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tarlac misses with a hook. Gniewek ducked under it nicely.
Tarlac lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gniewek circles away quickly and effectively.
Tarlac throws a leg kick that misses.
Gniewek tries to clinch up.#CL#
Gniewek drives through and clinches with Tarlac against the ropes.
Tarlac misses with a knee to the head.
Julian Gniewek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarlac tries to work over Gniewek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tarlac misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tarlac blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gniewek misses with a knee strike.
Tarlac tries to work over Gniewek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gniewek blocks a body shot from Tarlac.
Tarlac misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gniewek. #BC2#
Tarlac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tarlac attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tarlac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gniewek manages to avoid it.
Gniewek dodges the punch combination from Tarlac. #T1#
Gniewek blocks a low kick nicely.
Tarlac cracks the inside of Gniewek's front leg.
Tarlac throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gniewek counters with a nice uppercut.
Tarlac lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tarlac scores with a jab to the head.
Gniewek fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tarlac checks it well.
Gniewek avoids the body shot from Tarlac.
Tarlac is looking to chop away at Gniewek's legs.
Gniewek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tarlac misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Gniewek counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gniewek.
Gniewek struggles to land a body shot inside as Tarlac controls his hands.
Tarlac takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gniewek managing to block the knees to the body from Tarlac.
Gniewek tries a knee to the head but Tarlac blocks it.
Tarlac tries to land knees in the clinch but Gniewek avoids the damage to the body.
Gniewek takes an elbow to the temple. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlac stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gniewek tries to land a knee to the head but Tarlac blocks with his arms.
Gniewek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tarlac tries a body shot but Gniewek blocks it.
Gniewek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tarlac blocks it with crossed arms.
Gniewek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarlac's elbow.
Tarlac misses with a knee strike.
Gniewek on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gniewek tries a knee to the head but Tarlac blocks it.
Vladimir Tarlac is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gniewek throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tarlac throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gniewek blocks it with crossed arms.
Tarlac tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gniewek avoids it.
Gniewek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tarlac avoids it.
Gniewek lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gniewek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gniewek working Tarlac over with knees to the body.
Tarlac tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gniewek tries to land knees in the clinch but Tarlac avoids the damage to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir Tarlac.
I've got Tarlac 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Vladimir Tarlac!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Vladimir Tarlac!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Vladimir Tarlac!

Vladimir Tarlac wins by unanimous decision!

A very excited looking Vladimir Tarlac 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: Showdown in the Downtown #8     
Date:   Feb 09, 2019
#R1#
Good shot there by Chernokov.
Chernokov throws a jab but it's blocked by Tarlac.
Chernokov 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.
Chernokov misses the shot to the body.
Tarlac throws out a loose jab but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarlac fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chernokov throws the left hand but Tarlac avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tarlac.
Tarlac is looking to chop away at Chernokov's legs. #TD#
Chernokov scores with a takedown into Tarlac's guard.
Tarlac manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chernokov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Tarlac won't allow Chernokov to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarlac looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chernokov wants to sweep here but Tarlac controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Tarlac stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chernokov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tarlac is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tarlac trying to control but Chernokov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Chernokov working for a triangle but Tarlac defends it easily.
Tarlac controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tarlac missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tarlac wants to pass the guard but Chernokov is keeping the position.#T2#
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.
Tarlac looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chernokov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
Chernokov looking for a guillotine here but Tarlac defends easily. #SUB#
Chernokov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Chernokov keeping full guard, as Tarlac tries to pass.
Chernokov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chernokov moves out of range of the strikes.
Tarlac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chernokov.
Tarlac finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tarlac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernokov.
An inside leg kick from Tarlac misses.
Chernokov throws a jab but it's blocked by Tarlac.
Jab from Chernokov.
Tarlac slips a straight right by Chernokov.
Chernokov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarlac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tarlac was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chernokov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chernokov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Chernokov throws a lazy right hand but Tarlac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chernokov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chernokov throwing a counter right hand but Tarlac manages to avoid it.
Chernokov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tarlac circles away.
A combination from Chernokov does no damage.
Tarlac misses with a hook to the body
and Chernokov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tarlac loads up on a big right hand but Chernokov slips the punch.
Tarlac attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tarlac throws a series of punches but Chernokov moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernokov shoots in but no luck this time.
Chernokov 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.
Chernokov throws a jab but it's blocked by Tarlac.
Chernokov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tarlac uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chernokov has time to react.
Tarlac misses the shot to the body.
Chernokov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Chernokov.
Tarlac changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chernokov or perhaps it was just good defense by Tarlac, which made it look bad.
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 Alexei Chernokov 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#
Chernokov scores with the left hand. Tarlac knows he should have avoided that one.
Tarlac throws a jab but it's blocked by Chernokov.
Chernokov lands a jab.
Chernokov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Tarlac was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chernokov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tarlac lands a nice hook to Chernokov's body. Chernokov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Tarlac misses its intended target.
Chernokov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Chernokov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tarlac's guard.
Chernokov distracts Tarlac with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tarlac utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tarlac seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chernokov preventing the sweep.
Tarlac has his hands on Chernokov's head, controlling the position.
Chernokov won't allow Tarlac to sweep him here. #T1#
Tarlac has momentary wrist control but Chernokov slips an elbow through the middle.
Tarlac trying to keep a closed guard but Chernokov is proving a slippery customer.
Tarlac preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tarlac working a defensive guard here.
Tarlac has his hands on Chernokov's head, controlling the position.
Chernokov 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.#SUB2#
Chernokov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tarlac has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chernokov has managed to get both his arms back between Tarlac's legs - danger averted.
Tarlac keeping full guard, as Chernokov tries to pass.
Tarlac is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chernokov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tarlac is trying to keep Chernokov in close.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tarlac seems keen to control Chernokov's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chernokov misses the shot to the body.
Chernokov misses the shot to the body.
Chernokov misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Chernokov.
A clash of legs there as Chernokov blocks the low kick.
Chernokov misses with a straight right.
Tarlac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tarlac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarlac tries to score with a low kick but Chernokov moves his leg out of the way.
Tarlac connects with an inside leg kick.
Tarlac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernokov. #T3#
Chernokov throws a hook to the side of Tarlac's head but Tarlac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tarlac wants to slow Chernokov down by chopping away at his legs.
Tarlac throws a jab but it's blocked by Chernokov.
Chernokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tarlac.
A quick step to the side and Chernokov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chernokov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tarlac momentarily.
Alexei Chernokov is winning the standup battle so far.
Tarlac is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A low kick from Tarlac misses #TD#
and Chernokov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chernokov.
Chernokov wants to control from the top but Tarlac keeps moving.
Chernokov is really struggling to control Tarlac but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tarlac is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tarlac avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chernokov works over Tarlac with some ground and pound from guard.
Chernokov wants to control from the top but Tarlac keeps moving. #T4#
Tarlac has momentary wrist control but Chernokov slips an elbow through the middle.
Tarlac avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chernokov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tarlac is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chernokov throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chernokov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlac manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chernokov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Tarlac is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Chernokov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tarlac defends well.
Tarlac trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Chernokov 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#
Chernokov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarlac is just out of range.
Tarlac takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chernokov misses the shot to the body.
Chernokov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a leg kick
and Tarlac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chernokov tries to bum rush Tarlac with a series of wild strikes but Tarlac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Chernokov drives through and clinches with Tarlac against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tarlac.
Chernokov tries to work over Tarlac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Chernokov breaks from the clinch.
Chernokov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Tarlac on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chernokov misses with an uppercut. Tarlac saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chernokov.
Chernokov misses with a looping left.
Tarlac moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tarlac scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlac moves out of range of the strikes.
Tarlac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Tarlac scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tarlac comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chernokov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Chernokov misses the target.
Tarlac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tarlac only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Chernokov scores with a jab to the body.
Chernokov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tarlac can pounce on him.
Tarlac takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vladimir Tarlac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chernokov defending well as Tarlac loads up on a big left hand.
Chernokov misses the jab.
Chernokov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarlac is just out of range.
Tarlac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tarlac thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tarlac swings for the body but Chernokov moves out of range.
Chernokov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tarlac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tarlac misses with a body shot.
Tarlac throws a solid leg kick but Chernokov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tarlac.#T2#
Tarlac slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tarlac ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.
Chernokov throws a body shot but no joy.
Chernokov throws a shot from downtown. Tarlac moves away and avoids it.
Chernokov throws a body punch but Tarlac moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chernokov. Tarlac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tarlac misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Tarlac.
Chernokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tarlac.
Tarlac with a nice cross.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tarlac throws a hook but Chernokov blocks it.
Tarlac 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.
Tarlac lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tarlac scores with a shot to the body.
Chernokov throws a body punch but Tarlac moves out of range.
Chernokov throws a hook to the side of Tarlac's head but Tarlac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Tarlac throws a hook but Chernokov blocks it.
Chernokov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chernokov slips a straight right by Tarlac.
Chernokov tries to clinch but Tarlac is having none of it.
Tarlac misses with a two punch combination.
Tarlac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernokov.
Chernokov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chernokov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tarlac sprawls and moves away.
Tarlac staying out of range there.
Tarlac is looking to slow Chernokov down with leg kicks.
Vladimir Tarlac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chernokov throws a shot from downtown. Tarlac moves away and avoids it.
Tarlac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernokov.
Chernokov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tarlac manages to avoid it.
Chernokov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alexei Chernokov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tarlac changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tarlac lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chernokov at a distance.
Chernokov checks a leg kick.
Chernokov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Chernokov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlac misses with a hook.
Tarlac throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chernokov tries to bum rush Tarlac with a series of wild strikes but Tarlac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chernokov misses with an uppercut. Tarlac saw that one coming.
Tarlac throws a jab but it's blocked by Chernokov.
Chernokov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tarlac's waist but Tarlac gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chernokov off to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tarlac. Chernokov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chernokov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A low kick from Tarlac is predictable there #TD#
so Chernokov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tarlac looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chernokov is one step ahead there.
Tarlac is trying to keep Chernokov in close.
Chernokov postures up and lands a big shot to Tarlac's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir Tarlac.
I think Chernokov 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alexei Chernokov!

Alexei Chernokov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Vladimir Tarlac was interviewed post fight and said 'Determined, powerful '.

 

Event: AFC #33     
Date:   Jan 19, 2019
#R1#
Tarlac misses with a low kick.
Grieg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grieg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tarlac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grieg moves away.
The fighters circling - Tarlac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That kick from Tarlac tenderised Grieg's leg. Grieg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tarlac misses with a hook
and Grieg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grieg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Grieg.
Tarlac cracks a nice hook into Grieg's ribs.
Grieg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grieg looks to land a body kick but Tarlac moved away.
Tarlac throwing a counter right hand but Grieg manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grieg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tarlac tries a low kick but Grieg avoids it.
Tarlac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarlac lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grieg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tarlac manages to avoid it.
Tarlac connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Tarlac lands an overhand right.
Grieg swings for the body but Tarlac moves out of range.
Grieg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tarlac.
Tarlac thows a leg kick but Grieg checks it
and Grieg counters with a leg kick.
Grieg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grieg swings for the body but Tarlac moves out of range.
Tarlac throws a lazy uppercut
letting Grieg counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Grieg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tarlac on his heels. He'll look to pass Tarlac's guard now, I'm sure.
Tarlac is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grieg stopping the sweep attempt from Tarlac.
Grieg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tarlac pulls Grieg in close to prevent any damage.
Tarlac not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grieg with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarlac pulls Grieg in close to his closed guard and prevents Grieg from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grieg chips away with some ground and pound.
Grieg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tarlac is keeping the position for now.
Grieg landing with the ground and pound.
Tarlac utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grieg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grieg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tarlac's head.
Grieg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tarlac pulls Grieg in to control the position.
Tarlac looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grieg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tarlac wants to sweep here but Grieg controlling him for the moment.
Tarlac avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grieg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tarlac's head.
Grieg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tarlac works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Tarlac has Grieg pulled in close to control his posture.
Grieg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tarlac preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grieg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tarlac works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grieg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grieg postures up and lands a big shot to Tarlac's brow.
Tarlac utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grieg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tarlac pulls Grieg in close to his closed guard and prevents Grieg from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tarlac working a defensive guard here.
Tarlac is really struggling to control Grieg but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Tarlac is controlling Grieg's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grieg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tarlac's guard.
Tarlac moves into full guard.
Tarlac is trying to keep Grieg in close.
Grieg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Grieg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grieg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grieg throwing strikes from guard but Tarlac blocks nicely.
Grieg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tarlac not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grieg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grieg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tarlac trying to control the position here.
Grieg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edvard Grieg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Grieg takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tarlac chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grieg can pounce on him.
Grieg misses the shot to the body.
Grieg cracks Tarlac with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grieg looks to land a body kick but Tarlac moved away.
Tarlac digs a good hook to Grieg's body.
Grieg ducks right into an uppercut from Tarlac.
Tarlac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grieg moves away.
Tarlac connects with a looping right hand.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but Grieg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tarlac throws a body shot but no joy.
Grieg throws out a counter right but Tarlac avoids it with no problem.
Tarlac misses with a body shot.
Grieg doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tarlac fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlac dips to his left and cracks Grieg with an uppercut!
Tarlac misses with a hook to the body
letting Grieg counter with a right hand. #T1#
Tarlac misses with an uppercut
and Grieg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Grieg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tarlac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grieg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Grieg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tarlac. #CL2#
Grieg pushes Tarlac up against the cage in a clinch.
Grieg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tarlac lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grieg backwards.
Tarlac using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grieg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grieg tries to work over Tarlac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grieg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Tarlac's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Grieg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grieg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tarlac blocking some punches.
Tarlac misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grieg tries for a takedown but Tarlac manages to get underhooks.
Grieg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grieg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grieg misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tarlac creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grieg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grieg scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Grieg. #TD2#
Grieg has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tarlac is trying to keep an underhook but Grieg manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Tarlac trying to control here.
Tarlac is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Nice strikes from Grieg there.
Grieg winds up and cracks Tarlac with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tarlac avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grieg.
Tarlac trying to control but Grieg postures up.
Grieg is nestled in close to Tarlac, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Grieg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Grieg 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. #T3#
Grieg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grieg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grieg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tarlac trying to control here.
Tarlac avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grieg.
Grieg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tarlac is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grieg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grieg's back!
Tarlac trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Grieg doesn't escape.
Grieg tries to break free.
Tarlac trying to control.
Tarlac trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Grieg doesn't escape.
Tarlac'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.#T4#
Tarlac controlling well, preventing Grieg from escaping the position.
Tarlac trying to control.
Grieg rolls, trying to escape but Tarlac keeps control of the position.
Grieg staying busy and making it hard for Tarlac to control.
Tarlac is hanging on to Grieg's back as he tries to escape.
Grieg breaks Tarlac's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlac controls Grieg momentarily but Grieg frees himself.
Tarlac has control of Grieg's left arm, preventing Grieg from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Edvard Grieg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Grieg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarlac was well out of range. Poor timing from Grieg.
Tarlac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grieg.
Tarlac turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tarlac jabs Grieg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tarlac lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grieg at a distance.
Grieg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grieg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tarlac defends it well.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlac throws a sloppy body shot
and Grieg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tarlac does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Grieg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tarlac lands with an uppercut that bounces Grieg off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grieg throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tarlac connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tarlac lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big right from Tarlac misses.
Tarlac walks into a straight right hand from Grieg.#T1#
Tarlac looks to throw the jab but Grieg is out of range.
Tarlac loads up on a big right hand but Grieg slips the punch.
Tarlac motions for Grieg to come forward. Tarlac throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tarlac throws a body shot but no joy.
Tarlac misses with a low kick.
Vladimir Tarlac is winning the standup battle so far.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grieg.
Tarlac throws out a leg kick but Grieg moves out of range and Tarlac only half commits.
Tarlac lands a nice shot that snaps Grieg's head back.
Tarlac misses with a low kick.
Grieg is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tarlac misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Grieg moves into the clinch.
Tarlac lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tarlac.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grieg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tarlac missing with knees to the body.
Tarlac tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Grieg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tarlac.
Grieg misses with an elbow strike.
Grieg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tarlac putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Grieg in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarlac with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tarlac takes a shot to the head.
Grieg tries to work over Tarlac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grieg can't find room to land a body shot as Tarlac controls the action.
Grieg is leaning against Tarlac and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grieg throws a punch but it's blocked by Tarlac.
Grieg avoids a wild elbow strike from Tarlac.
Grieg gets through Tarlac's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tarlac misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tarlac.
A body shot lands from Tarlac.
Tarlac lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Tarlac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarlac misses with a low kick.
Vladimir Tarlac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grieg throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Tarlac listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tarlac rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grieg counters with a nice uppercut.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but Grieg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tarlac fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grieg.
Tarlac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grieg moves away.
Grieg throws a hook but Tarlac blocks it.
Vladimir Tarlac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarlac misses the shot to the body.
Tarlac scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grieg misses with a body kick.
Tarlac appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tarlac scores with a nice right hand.
Grieg shoots and misses
and Tarlac counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grieg thinking.
Grieg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tarlac counters with a nice low kick that buckles Grieg's knee momentarily.
Tarlac scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Tarlac changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarlac throws a low kick, looking for Grieg's leg but Grieg calmly moves out of range.
Tarlac throws a leg kick
and Grieg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Tarlac.
Tarlac gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grieg.
Tarlac throws a right hand that misses
and Grieg counters with a stiff right hand.
Tarlac scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tarlac keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grieg.
Tarlac connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grieg momentarily.
Tarlac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grieg manages to avoid it.
Tarlac misses with a right hand
and Grieg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grieg explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tarlac lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Tarlac showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grieg has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edvard Grieg!

Edvard Grieg decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Vladimir Tarlac had this to say: 'Determined, powerful '.

 

Event: AFC #29     
Date:   Dec 29, 2018
#R1#
Aurelio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aurelio moves out of range of the leg kick from Tarlac.
Tarlac moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aurelio lands a high kick!
Tarlac lands a slapping body shot.
Tarlac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tarlac connects with a leg kick. Aurelio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
Aurelio takes the fight into the clinch.
Aurelio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tarlac lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aurelio backwards.
Tarlac lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aurelio 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.#BC#
Aurelio breaks from the clinch.
Aurelio missing with a left hand there. Tarlac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aurelio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aurelio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tarlac connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aurelio throws a jab when Tarlac was well out of range.
Aurelio checks a leg kick.
Tarlac is looking to slow Aurelio down with leg kicks. #T1#
Tarlac tries to land a leg kick but Aurelio saw it coming and moves away.
Tarlac throws a lazy uppercut
and Aurelio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tarlac feints and then cracks Aurelio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aurelio down. #CL#
Aurelio closes the distance and clinches.
Tarlac tries a knee to the head but Aurelio blocks it.
Tarlac tries a knee to the head but Aurelio blocks it.
Tarlac throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tarlac has had enough of the clinch but Aurelio keeps him there for the moment.
Tarlac lands with a short shot to the head.
Aurelio lands an uppercut.
Tarlac goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tarlac looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tarlac scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tarlac tries a knee to the head but Aurelio blocks it.
Aurelio lands with a light punch inside.
Aurelio misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aurelio blocks an elbow strike from Tarlac.
A hook to the body from Tarlac.
Tarlac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tarlac throws an elbow but it misses. #T2##BC#
Aurelio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aurelio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aurelio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aurelio throws a lazy right hand but Tarlac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tarlac lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tarlac throws out a loose jab but Aurelio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarlac lands a nice looking body shot.
Tarlac misses with an uppercut
and Aurelio counters with a nice body shot.
Tarlac misses with a low kick.
Tarlac throws a body punch but Aurelio moves out of range.
Aurelio slips a straight right by Tarlac.
Tarlac misses with a leg kick
and Aurelio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice body punch from Tarlac.
Tarlac moves out of range as Aurelio strikes.
Tarlac lands a nice shot to the body.
Tarlac lands a jab to Aurelio's midsection.
Aurelio 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.
Aurelio slips a jab from Tarlac.
Vladimir Tarlac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3##CL#
Aurelio rushes Tarlac and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Aurelio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aurelio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarlac was well out of range. Poor timing from Aurelio.
Tarlac appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tarlac is looking to slow Aurelio down with leg kicks.
Tarlac lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aurelio's sensitive parts.
Aurelio checks the leg kick.
Tarlac jabs Aurelio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but Aurelio checks it.
Aurelio throwing a counter right hand but Tarlac manages to avoid it.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but Aurelio checks it.
Aurelio tries to clinch up.
An inside leg kick from Tarlac misses.
Aurelio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aurelio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big right from Aurelio misses.
Tarlac defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aurelio.
Tarlac is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aurelio with a body shot.
Tarlac tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
Aurelio scores with a nice strike.
Aurelio scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aurelio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aurelio fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Aurelio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarlac throws a solid leg kick but Aurelio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tarlac.
Aurelio went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Aurelio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tarlac fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tarlac scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aurelio doesn't seem bothered though.
A leg kick checked by Aurelio.
Tarlac is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aurelio rather than just go for the knockout.
Aurelio checks a low kick from Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but Aurelio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tarlac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarlac avoids the head kick by Aurelio.
A good leg kick by Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a body shot but no joy.
Tarlac cracks a nice hook into Aurelio's ribs.
Aurelio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Tarlac dominated that round.
That's time! Aurelio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tarlac is looking to score with low kicks.
Aurelio checks the leg kick.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tarlac throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tarlac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aurelio.
Aurelio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick from Aurelio lands but Tarlac takes it in his stride.
Tarlac cracks Aurelio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tarlac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aurelio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aurelio throws a big shot that misses.
Tarlac is looking to slow Aurelio down with leg kicks.
Tarlac misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aurelio. Tarlac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tarlac lands a leg kick that knocks Aurelio off balance momentarily.
Aurelio throws a hook but Tarlac avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aurelio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tarlac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aurelio was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarlac.
Tarlac misses with a low kick.
Aurelio is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tarlac feints and then cracks Aurelio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aurelio down. #T1#
Tarlac throws a leg kick but Aurelio checks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Tarlac. That snapped Aurelio's head back.
Aurelio throws a head kick but Tarlac moves out of range.
Aurelio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aurelio dodges the punch combination from Tarlac. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Come on Aurelio - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Aurelio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aurelio is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tarlac is working Aurelio over against the cage.
Aurelio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tarlac gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC#
Aurelio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarlac lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Tarlac just misses with a punch to the body.
Tarlac thuds a left hand into Aurelio's body.
Aurelio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tarlac pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aurelio is out of range and Tarlac settles back down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aurelio moves away from the strike by Tarlac.
Aurelio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Aurelio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aurelio feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tarlacs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aurelio takes one on the button.
Tarlac throws a series of punches but Aurelio moves out of range.
Aurelio takes a swing at Tarlac's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Aurelio clinches with his opponent.
Tarlac trying to land knees to the body.
Aurelio takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Tarlac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aurelio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarlac was well out of range. Poor timing from Aurelio.
Aurelio throws a sloppy body shot
and Tarlac counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tarlac connects with a jab.#T3#
Tarlac scores with a shot to the body.
Aurelio wants to slow Tarlac down by chopping away at his legs.
Tarlac connects with a body shot.
Tarlac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aurelio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tarlac scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aurelio doesn't seem bothered though.
Tarlac throws a body punch but Aurelio moves out of range.
Aurelio misses with a wild combination.
Aurelio slips under a jab from Tarlac.
Aurelio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but Aurelio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aurelio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tarlac. Tarlac obviously looking to wear him down.
Tarlac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarlac swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tarlac scores with a shot to the body.
Aurelio scores with a sloppy right hand. Tarlac should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aurelio tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Tarlac closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tarlac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aurelio.
Tarlac throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Aurelio.
An inside leg kick lands from Tarlac.
Aurelio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarlac throws out the jab.
Tarlac dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aurelio. That did some damage!
Tarlac scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aurelio throws a body punch but Tarlac moves out of range.
Tarlac doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tarlac misses with a lunging right hand
and Aurelio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aurelio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarlac throws out the jab.
Tarlac wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Aurelio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aurelio blocks an elbow strike from Tarlac.
Tarlac gets underhooks to prevent Aurelio's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Aurelio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aurelio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Tarlac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Aurelio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Aurelio 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.
Tarlac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aurelio.
Tarlac tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tarlac misses with a body shot.
Tarlac misses with a low kick.
Aurelio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarlac takes one to the side of the head.
Tarlac moves away from the strike by Aurelio.
Tarlac takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tarlac throws a front kick aimed at Aurelio's knee but Aurelio avoids it well.
Tarlac turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Aurelio misses its intended target.
Tarlac lands a nice hook to Aurelio's body. Aurelio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tarlac takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aurelio throws a good cross that connects.
Tarlac throws a shot from downtown. Aurelio moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aurelio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Tarlac lands a right hook to the body.
Tarlac throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aurelio.
Aurelio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tarlac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aurelio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Aurelio blocks the leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aurelio or perhaps it was just good defense by Tarlac, which made it look bad.
Tarlac misses the shot to the body.
Tarlac fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aurelio checks it well.
Aurelio fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tarlac just manages to avoid it.
Aurelio walks into a left hand.
Tarlac throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aurelio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aurelio looks to land a left hand but Tarlac moved out of range nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Tarlac. No joy for Aurelio on that attempt.
Tarlac thumps Aurelio with a low kick.
Tarlac misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2##CL#
Aurelio moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aurelio taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Aurelio content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Aurelio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Aurelio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aurelio throws a head kick that misses.
Tarlac was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aurelio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tarlac lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tarlac changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tarlac scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tarlac throws a shot from downtown. Aurelio moves away and avoids it.
Aurelio throws a looping overhand right but Tarlac ducks down to avoid it.
Tarlac ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tarlac wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tarlac scores with a shot to the body.
Aurelio tests Tarlac's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tarlac has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T3#
Tarlac lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A shot to the liver by Tarlac. Beautiful body shot.
A shot to the liver by Tarlac. Beautiful body shot.
Aurelio throws a head kick but Tarlac moves out of range.
Tarlac lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aurelio at a distance.
Tarlac is looking to slow Aurelio down with leg kicks.
A combination from Tarlac does no damage.
Marcelo Aurelio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarlac scores with a nice strike.
Tarlac tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aurelio is able to avoid easily.
Aurelio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tarlac stuns Aurelio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tarlac punishes Aurelio's body with a nice straight punch.
A left lands for Tarlac.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aurelio throws a body punch but Tarlac moves out of range.
Tarlac fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tarlac stuns Aurelio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Tarlac dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aurelio. That did some damage!
Tarlac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aurelio.
A counter left hand to the body from Aurelio misses its target.
A jab from Tarlac finds it's way through Aurelio's defenses.
Aurelio defending well as Tarlac loads up on a big left hand.
Aurelio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aurelio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aurelio moves out of range of the leg kick from Tarlac.
Tarlac staying out of range there.
Vladimir Tarlac is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aurelio tries a head kick but it misses.
Aurelio misses with an uppercut.
Tarlac moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aurelio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aurelio scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarlac connects with a right hand. Aurelio shakes it off.
Aurelio throws an overhand right that lands on Tarlac's shoulder, as Tarlac tries to avoid the shot.
Tarlac lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aurelio connects with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Tarlac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tarlac has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Tarlac!

Vladimir Tarlac 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: AFC #24     
Date:   Dec 08, 2018
#R1#
Rojas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rojas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tarlac looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rojas is looking to counter punch.
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Tarlac moved out of range nicely.
Rojas scores with a jab to the head.
Rojas cracks Tarlac with an open hand slap.
Rojas misses the shot to the body.
Rojas throws a hook to the side of Tarlac's head but Tarlac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tarlac slips a jab from Rojas.
Rojas cracks Tarlac with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
No joy there for Rojas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rojas blocks a head kick by Tarlac.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarlac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tarlac bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rojas's head.
Rojas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rojas avoids the body shot from Tarlac.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Tarlac moves away and avoids it.
Tarlac counters with a body kick.
Rojas throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Tarlac misses with a body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rojas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tarlac - the referee stops the clock and Rojas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tarlac. Rojas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tarlac scores with a jab to the head.
Tarlac scores with a body shot.
Rojas cracks Tarlac with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tarlac lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A telegraphed right hand from Rojas misses the target.
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarlac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rojas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tarlac.
A quick step to the side and Rojas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarlac takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tarlac looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tarlac walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tarlac walks into a jab.
Rojas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tarlac's hands.
Rojas throws the left hand but Tarlac avoids the punch easily.
Tarlac misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Tarlac blocks a low kick nicely.
Rojas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rojas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rojas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tarlac walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tarlac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tarlac throws a head kick but Rojas moves out of range.
Tarlac throws a right hand that Rojas ducks under and follows up with a left that Rojas also avoids with ease.
Tarlac throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
Tarlac fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tarlac.
Rojas moves out of range as Tarlac strikes.
Rojas misses with a right hand
and Tarlac counters with a straight right hand.
Tarlac feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rojass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tarlac moves out of range of the strikes.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tarlac throws a hook but Rojas avoids it easily.
Rojas misses with a hook. Tarlac ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Tarlac ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Tarlac slips under a jab from Rojas.
Rojas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rojas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rojas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rojas throws out a powerful jab.
Rojas blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut lands for Rojas. That snapped Tarlac's head back.
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarlac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tarlac defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Tarlac has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tarlac keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
Tarlac throws a wild body kick that Rojas sees coming a mile off.
Rojas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tarlac throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rojas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rojas throws the left hand but Tarlac avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas lunges at Tarlac with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tarlac's hand.
Rojas throws a right hand that misses
enabling Tarlac to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Tarlac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tarlac misses with a hook.
Tarlac lands with a nice body kick.
Rojas throws a right hand that misses
and Tarlac counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tarlac throws a hook but Rojas avoids it easily.
Rojas misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tarlac.
Tarlac tries a head kick but it misses.
Rojas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tarlac throws a big shot that misses.
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarlac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rojas throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarlac jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rojas moves out of range as Tarlac throws a body kick.
Rojas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tarlac slips under a jab.
Rojas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vladimir Tarlac will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tarlac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Tarlac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rojas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tarlac misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Tarlac.
Tarlac misses with a straight left.
Rojas takes one to the chin there.
A jab lands there for Tarlac.
Rojas lands a nice shot to the body.
Rojas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tarlac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarlac.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rojas might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tarlac throws out a powerful jab.
Rojas takes a swing at Tarlac's ribcage but misses.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Tarlac moves away and avoids it.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tarlac tries a head kick but it misses.
Tarlac connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlac displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Rojas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tarlac doesn't seem phased though.
Tarlac looks to score with a jab to the body but Rojas is just out of range.
Rojas throwing a counter right hand but Tarlac manages to avoid it.#T1#
A big left from Tarlac misses.
Tarlac throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rojas works over Tarlac's head and body with a nice combination.
Tarlac misses with a right hand
and Rojas counters with a stiff right hand.
Tarlac misses with a hook.
Rojas throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas throws a hook but Tarlac avoids it easily.
Tarlac doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tarlac misses with a body kick.
Tarlac slips under a jab from Rojas.
Rojas ducks under a wild hook from Tarlac.
Tarlac misses with a wild body shot.
Tarlac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Tarlac misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tarlac - that will leave a mark!
A big right from Rojas misses.
Tarlac pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Rojas misses the target.
Tarlac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.#T2#
Rojas moves out of range as Tarlac throws a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarlac throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tarlac turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rojas misses the target.
Tarlac takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Tarlac.
Rojas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tarlac.
Rojas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarlac throws out the jab.
Rojas throws a jab when Tarlac was well out of range.
Tarlac looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rojas tries to bum rush Tarlac with a series of wild strikes but Tarlac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tarlac lands a head shot.
Tarlac delivers a nice body kick.
Tarlac misses with a kick to the body.
Tarlac scores with a hook to the body. Rojas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rojas lands with a right hand.
A jab from Tarlac finds it's way through Rojas's defenses. #T3#
Rojas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a looping overhand right but Rojas ducks down to avoid it.
Tarlac tries to land a front kick but Rojas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarlac.
Tarlac throws an overhand right that lands on Rojas's shoulder, as Rojas tries to avoid the shot.
Tarlac throws a right hand that misses
and Rojas counters with a nice uppercut.
Rojas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarlac was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojas.
Tarlac misses with an uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tarlac - that will leave a mark!
Tarlac avoids the head kick by Rojas.
Tarlac blocks a jab.
Tarlac lands a really nice looking cross but Rojas seems unphased.
A big right from Rojas misses.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Tarlac.
Rojas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tarlac finds it's way round the side to connect with Rojas's head.
Rojas tries a head kick but it misses.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Tarlac was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Tarlac misses with an uppercut.
Rojas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jab by Rojas.
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!
Rojas slips a jab from Tarlac.
Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarlac.
Rojas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rojas scores with a sloppy right hand. Tarlac should have avoided that one.
Tarlac missing with a left hand there. Rojas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch lands to the side of Rojas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rojas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rojas lands with an overhand left.
Tarlac keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rojas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tarlac's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rojas under the eye.#ROC2#
Rojas is rocked!
Tarlac throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Oh Rojas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Rojas.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tarlac.
Tarlac keeps Rojas at a distance using the push kick.
Rojas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rojas throws a leg kick
and Tarlac counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice combination there by Rojas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Tarlac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tarlac lands a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Tarlac finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rojas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tarlac cracks Rojas with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Rojas tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Tarlac pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Rojas is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Tarlac!
After the fight, Vladimir Tarlac 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: CEFC Fight Night 239     
Date:   Nov 14, 2018
#R1#
Tarlac misses with a body kick.
Holgersson slips under a jab from Tarlac.
Holgersson misses with a low kick.
Holgersson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tarlac.
Holgersson feinted with a counter takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Tarlac as he connects with a hook.
Tarlac missing with a left hand there. Holgersson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holgersson shoots in for a double leg but Tarlac sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Holgersson tries to clinch but Tarlac moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac 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.
A lazy body kick from Holgersson
and Tarlac counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tarlac misses with an attempted mid kick.
Holgersson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Tarlac throws an overhand right that lands on Holgersson's shoulder, as Holgersson tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Tarlac misses the target.
Tarlac connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Holgersson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holgersson avoids the body shot from Tarlac.
Holgersson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Holgersson throws a sloppy head kick
and Tarlac counters with a good, hard body kick but Holgersson shrugs it off.
Tarlac just misses with a punch to the body.
Holgersson tries to work over Tarlac's front leg with a kick but Tarlac checks it.
Holgersson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tarlac tries to avoid it but Holgersson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tarlac to the ground. Tarlac escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nils Holgersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Holgersson avoids the body shot from Tarlac.
Tarlac 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.
Tarlac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holgersson throws out a leg kick but Tarlac moves out of range and Holgersson only half commits.
Tarlac looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Holgersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tarlac.
Tarlac tries to land a front kick but Holgersson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tarlac blocks a leg kick.
Holgersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarlac.
Tarlac works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Holgersson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holgersson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tarlac's head.#T3#
Tarlac lands a jab.
Tarlac scores with a nice body kick.
Tarlac moves out of range of the body kick.
Vladimir Tarlac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holgersson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tarlac.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holgersson.
Holgersson misses with a takedown attempt - Tarlac sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tarlac.
Holgersson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tarlac misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Holgersson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Holgersson. #T4#
Tarlac looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tarlac tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tarlac keeping moving, preventing Holgersson from controlling successfully.
Holgersson being controlled here momentarily.
Tarlac tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holgersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarlac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarlac wants to sweep here but Holgersson controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Tarlac dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tarlac throws an overhand right that lands on Holgersson's shoulder, as Holgersson tries to avoid the shot.
Holgersson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#TD#
Holgersson looking to score a takedown here. Tarlac is defending well but Holgersson drives through and ends up in Tarlac's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tarlac holds on and takes a little breather.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holgersson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holgersson scoring with some ground and pound.
Tarlac trying to keep a closed guard but Holgersson is proving a slippery customer.
Tarlac looking for a sweep. Not yet Tarlac, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgersson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tarlac avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tarlac is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holgersson throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Holgersson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holgersson wants to control from the top but Tarlac keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holgersson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tarlac has his hands on Holgersson's head, controlling the position.
Holgersson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tarlac's head.
Tarlac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tarlac is trying to control the position but Holgersson postures up.
Holgersson trying to control but Tarlac is working from the bottom.
Tarlac has his hands on Holgersson's head, controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Holgersson trying to control but Tarlac is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tarlac throws the kick towards the body but Holgersson avoids it.
As Tarlac backs away, Holgersson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Holgersson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tarlac throws a half hearted mid kick.
Holgersson goes for a double leg but Tarlac avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tarlac continues to drive forward.
Tarlac with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Holgersson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tarlac looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Holgersson walks into a jab.
A low kick from Holgersson is predictable there
enabling Tarlac to counter with a crisp jab.
Holgersson on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T3#
Holgersson has his takedown stuffed
and Tarlac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holgersson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tarlac circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nils Holgersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarlac gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Holgersson counters with a single leg into guard. Tarlac didn't expect that.
Tarlac keeping moving, preventing Holgersson from controlling successfully.
Holgersson is fighting to break Tarlac's control of his arms but Tarlac is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Holgersson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tarlac trying to keep a closed guard but Holgersson is proving a slippery customer.
Tarlac looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tarlac is adopting a defensive guard.
Nils Holgersson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Holgersson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holgersson wants to control from the top but Tarlac keeps moving.
Tarlac tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holgersson works over Tarlac with some ground and pound from guard.
Tarlac keeping moving, preventing Holgersson from controlling successfully.
Tarlac tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holgersson wants to control from the top but Tarlac keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarlac is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Holgersson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tarlac takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tarlac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holgersson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarlac.
Holgersson throws a jab when Tarlac was well out of range.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tarlac blocks the body kick.
Tarlac follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tarlac throws the left hand but Holgersson avoids the punch easily.
Holgersson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tarlac swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgersson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tarlac counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Nils Holgersson has been cut.
Holgersson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Holgersson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tarlac wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Tarlac keeping moving, preventing Holgersson from controlling successfully.
Tarlac is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Holgersson distracts Tarlac with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Holgersson won't allow Tarlac to sweep him here.
Tarlac seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tarlac manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holgersson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Tarlac is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tarlac won't allow Holgersson to sweep him here. #T2#
Tarlac trying to control the position from guard on top but Holgersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarlac preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Holgersson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tarlac is defending well. Holgersson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tarlac has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Holgersson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nils Holgersson!
Nils Holgersson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kimura Klothing, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Vladimir Tarlac stepped up to the mic, saying 'Determined, powerful '.

 

Event: CFEC 310     
Date:   Oct 13, 2018
#R1##TD2#
Shipman dives in and scores a takedown into Tarlac's guard.
Shipman stays in close to Tarlac's body and controls the position.
Tarlac working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Tarlac escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shipman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shipman preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman stands and throws Tarlac's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tarlac is trying to escape the position but Shipman is controlling the position. #T1#
Shipman gets to mount! Tarlac was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Shipman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shipman controlling from mount.
Tarlac can't escape the position.
Tarlac looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Shipman biding his time, looking for the opening.
Tarlac is trying to break free. #T2#
Good control from Shipman.
Tarlac is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
I really don't envy Tarlac right now.
Shipman controls the position.
Tarlac trying to control the action but Shipman just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shipman has good solid back control here.
Tarlac just trying to survive but Shipman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3#
I really don't envy Tarlac right now.
Shipman keeps control of the position easily here as Tarlac tries to buck him off.
Tarlac trying to control the position but Shipman manages to sink in the hooks.
Tarlac tries to roll but Shipman sticks to his back.
Tarlac trying to control the hands but Shipman breaks the grip. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
You can see the frustration on Tarlac's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Shipman controlling from the back.
Tarlac wants to get back to his feet.
Tarlac controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Shipman trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tarlac doesn't escape.
Tarlac can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlac tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tarlac working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Shipman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A low kick from Tarlac is predictable there
letting Shipman counter with a right hand.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Tarlac misses
letting Shipman counter with a right hand.
Shipman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tarlac's corner calls for a 1-2. Tarlac obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Shipman moves into the clinch successfully.
Shipman is working for takedown but Tarlac is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shipman blocks a body shot from Tarlac.
Tarlac lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Shipman gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarlac is trying is best to control the position here.
Tarlac tries to roll over but Shipman keeps him under control.
Tarlac desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1#
Tarlac tries to roll over but Shipman keeps him under control.
Shipman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shipman prevents Tarlac from improving his position.
Tarlac is trying to maintain the position but Shipman is very close to passing his half guard.
Shipman sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tarlac lands the left hand.
Tarlac throws a lazy right hand but Shipman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tarlac throws a leg kick
and Shipman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tarlac fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vladimir Tarlac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shipman is looking to clinch but Tarlac is avoiding it.
Tarlac quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shipman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shipman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarlac connects with an inside leg kick.
Shipman avoids the body shot from Tarlac.
Shipman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Tarlac misses the shot to the body.
Tarlac misses with a shot to the body
and Shipman counters with a series of strikes. Tarlac will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tarlac misses with a straight left.
Tarlac slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tarlac on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD2#
Shipman gets a takedown into half guard.
Shipman not doing much here.
Tarlac moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Tarlac trying to control the position.
Tarlac wants to improve his position but instead Shipman has moved into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarlac is looking to improve his position.
Tarlac is trying to control but Shipman passes into side control!
Tarlac is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Harold Shipman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tarlac misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Shipman misses.
Shipman ducks under a wild hook from Tarlac.#TD2#
Shipman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tarlac wants to control but Shipman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tarlac tries to get to full guard but Shipman has control of the leg.
Tarlac wants to control the action here but instead Shipman manages to pass to full mount!
Tarlac wants to control but Shipman is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Tarlac wants to escape the position. #T1#
Tarlac wants to control his opponent's hands but Shipman gets his hands free.
Tarlac tries to escape the position.
Tarlac turns into Shipman and is now in his guard.
Tarlac tries to free his leg and advance position but Shipman is retaining full guard.
Shipman controlling Tarlac's posture. #T2#
Tarlac throws a big elbow that misses.
Shipman keeping moving, preventing Tarlac from controlling successfully.
Shipman pulls Tarlac in close to his closed guard and prevents Tarlac from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tarlac wants to control from the top but Shipman keeps moving.
Tarlac trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Tarlac controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tarlac wants to slow Shipman down by chopping away at his legs.
Shipman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shipman shoots in for a takedown but Tarlac shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shipman tries to clinch but Tarlac is having none of it.
Shipman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vladimir Tarlac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarlac lands a leg kick that knocks Shipman off balance momentarily.
Tarlac lands a head shot.
Nice sprawl there from Tarlac as Shipman shoots in.
Shipman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vladimir Tarlac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Shipman.
Shipman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarlac throws out the jab.
Tarlac pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shipman is out of range and Tarlac settles back down.
Shipman 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.#T4#
Shipman moves out of range of the leg kick from Tarlac.
Tarlac turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tarlac throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Shipman counters with a shoot takedown. Tarlac fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarlac is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tarlac wants to sweep but no luck.
Shipman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarlac manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shipman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Tarlac showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shipman 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Shipman!

Harold Shipman 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.
Vladimir Tarlac spoke after the fight, saying 'Determined, powerful '.

 

Event: CEFC Live 65     
Date:   Sep 24, 2018
#R1#
A head kick misses from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi tries for a takedown but Tarlac circles away easily
and Tarlac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Elkemenchi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Elkemenchi staying out of range there.
Elkemenchi throwing a counter right hand but Tarlac manages to avoid it.
Elkemenchi misses with an uppercut.
Tarlac finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Elkemenchi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Elkemenchi throws a leg kick which misses Tarlac's front leg but catches the back leg as Tarlac tries to avoid it.
Elkemenchi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tarlac misses with a straight right.
Tarlac avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tarlac throws the left hand but Elkemenchi avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Elkemenchi swings widly with a right hand
and Tarlac counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Elkemenchi misses.
Elkemenchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tarlac.
A telegraphed right hand from Elkemenchi misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlac misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Elkemenchi throws out a loose jab but Tarlac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tarlac but Tarlac pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tarlac takes a swing at Elkemenchi's ribcage but misses.
Tarlac connects with a body shot that sends Elkemenchi's belly button to the back.
Elkemenchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tarlac's jab looks to have found its range, popping Elkemenchi under the eye.
Elkemenchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elkemenchi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Elkemenchi ducks under a wild hook from Tarlac.
Vladimir Tarlac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tarlac throws a body shot but no joy.
Elkemenchi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tarlac sprawls and moves away.
Tarlac scores with a jab to the jaw.
Elkemenchi throws a sloppy head kick and Tarlac moves out of range easily.
Tarlac slips under a jab.
Elkemenchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tarlac 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.
Tarlac lands a leg kick that knocks Elkemenchi off balance momentarily.
Tarlac connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Elkemenchi's hands.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlac cracks a nice hook into Elkemenchi's ribs.
Tarlac wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Tarlac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Elkemenchi misses
and Tarlac counters with an outside leg kick.
Elkemenchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Elkemenchi misses.
Tarlac connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Tarlac lands an impressive looking overhand right. Elkemenchi doesn't seem phased though.
Tarlac misses with a body kick.
Tarlac lands with a straight right. Elkemenchi didn't see that one coming.
Tarlac with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tarlac misses with an uppercut.
Elkemenchi slips a jab from Tarlac.
Elkemenchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarlac throws out the jab.
Tarlac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elkemenchi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Elkemenchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tarlac manages to avoid it.#T3#
Elkemenchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tarlac.
Tarlac misses with a hook.
Tarlac ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tarlac motions for Elkemenchi to come forward. Tarlac throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tarlac lands the left hand.
Elkemenchi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Elkemenchi dips to his left and cracks Tarlac with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tarlac.
Tarlac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elkemenchi manages to avoid it.
Elkemenchi misses the jab.
A slow jab from Tarlac misses its intended target.
Tarlac throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Elkemenchi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tarlac blocks a jab.
It seemed like Tarlac was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tarlac lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarlac scores with a nice body kick. #T4#
Tarlac blocks a head kick by Elkemenchi.
Tarlac throws a front kick aimed at Elkemenchi's knee but Elkemenchi avoids it well.
Elkemenchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tarlac.
Tarlac takes a swing at Elkemenchi's ribcage but misses.
Elkemenchi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tarlac in his tracks.
Elkemenchi misses with a left hand
and Tarlac counters with a nice uppercut.
Tarlac scores with a decent looking hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tarlac, as that shot connected.
Tarlac tries to move into range but Elkemenchi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tarlac works the jab nicely.
Tarlac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tarlac's corner calls for a 1-2. Tarlac obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tarlac stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#
Elkemenchi is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarlac drops Elkemenchi with a big left hand! Elkemenchi is injured, injured bad! Tarlac jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Tarlac!
Vladimir Tarlac 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: CEFC 305     
Date:   Sep 08, 2018
#R1#
Tarlac defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDonald.
Tarlac 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.
A leg kick checked by McDonald.
McDonald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
McDonald scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlac has hold of McDonald's hands but McDonald slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McDonald in particular looking to stall.
Tarlac keeping hold of McDonald's head, controlling as best he can.
Tarlac trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac is controlling McDonald's trapped leg to prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.
McDonald is trying to control. Tarlac wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
McDonald winds up and cracks Tarlac with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McDonald stalling.
McDonald has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McDonald is trying to control. Tarlac wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McDonald trying to control the pace.
Tarlac is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tarlac has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Tarlac is keeping him honest, looking to work 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.
McDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Tarlac circles away. #CL#
McDonald closes the distance and pushes Tarlac back into the cage.
McDonald lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tarlac being controlled against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tarlac takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Tarlac controls the action.
A short right from Tarlac.
A right handed body shot lands from McDonald. #T3#
McDonald tries to pull guard but Tarlac holds him up against the cage and eventually McDonald drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but Tarlac shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarlac.
An attempted straight right counter from McDonald misses the target.
Tarlac ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
Tarlac scores with a sloppy right hand. McDonald should have avoided that one.
Tarlac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald throws a quick counter head kick but Tarlac was just out of range.
Nice shot by Tarlac.
The fighters circling - McDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a lazy head kick
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tarlac, right into the meat.
Vladimir Tarlac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
McDonald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDonald moves out of range as Tarlac strikes.
McDonald shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice shot by McDonald.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald shoots in but Tarlac avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've been told by McDonald's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice takedown defense from Tarlac. No joy for McDonald on that attempt.
McDonald is looking to clinch but Tarlac is avoiding it.
Tarlac scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tarlac connects with a body shot that sends McDonald's belly button to the back.
Tarlac swats away the attempt to clinch by McDonald.
Tarlac throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Tarlac dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McDonald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tarlac scores with a hook to the body. McDonald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tarlac cracks a nice hook into McDonald's ribs.
McDonald misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Tarlac counter with a right hand. #TD#
Tarlac gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Tarlac kicks McDonald off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarlac tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McDonald is able to avoid easily.
McDonald misses with a body shot
and Tarlac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from McDonald misses.
Tarlac misses with a straight left. #CL#
McDonald moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Tarlac.
McDonald seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but McDonald checks it. #T1#
Tarlac attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tarlac fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDonald has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
McDonald gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Tarlac throws McDonald to one side and escapes!
Tarlac has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
Tarlac misses with a hook to the body
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
Tarlac connects with a body shot that sends McDonald's belly button to the back.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarlac throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tarlac manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tarlac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tarlac lands with a cross. #ROC2#
McDonald is rocked!
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oh McDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tarlac pounces like a tiger and cracks McDonald with a vicious hook! McDonald is down but not out! Tarlac follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vladimir Tarlac!
Vladimir Tarlac 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: RS 170 Unforgiven     
Date:   Feb 24, 2018
#R1#
Wilson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tarlac's head.#TD#
Wilson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tarlac tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wilson is in Tarlac's guard.
Wilson is working Tarlac over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wilson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tarlac is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wilson throwing strikes from guard but Tarlac blocks nicely. #SUB#
Wilson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wilson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wilson 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.
Wilson with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tarlac works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tarlac holds on and takes a little breather.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Wilson throwing strikes from guard but Tarlac blocks nicely.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilson throws a big elbow that misses.
Wilson throws a strike but Tarlac rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tarlac tries to stand but Wilson is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Wilson looking for a guillotine here but Tarlac defends easily. #SUB#
Wilson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tarlac defends well.#T2#
Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tarlac is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Wilson is looking for a triangle but Tarlac pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Wilson working for a triangle but Tarlac defends it easily. #SUB#
Wilson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tarlac defends it easily.#T3##SUB#
Wilson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tarlac defends it easily.
Wilson trying to control the position. #SUB#
Wilson working for a triangle but Tarlac defends it easily. #SUB#
Tarlac avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tarlac tries to stand but Wilson is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Wilson has his foot on Tarlac's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tarlac works his way back into a safe position though.
Wilson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson is working hard here to advance position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wilson has a closed guard, preventing Tarlac from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Wilson with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlac wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilson throws a hook to the side of Tarlac's head but Tarlac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tarlac let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Wilson dominated that round.
That's time! Wilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tarlac throws a leg kick but Wilson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tarlac takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses.
Tarlac throws a shot from downtown. Wilson moves away and avoids it.
Wilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilson misses with a looping left.
Wilson avoids a kick to the body.
Wilson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tarlac manages to circle out of the way.
Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarlac.
Tarlac looks for the body kick but Wilson saw that one coming.
Wilson blocks a low kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilson misses the target.
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tarlac.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac slips under a jab from Wilson.
Wilson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wilson throws a jab when Tarlac was well out of range.
Wilson lands a body shot. #TD#
Wilson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wilson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1#
Tarlac dodges the ground and pound from Wilson.
Wilson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wilson grinds an elbow into Tarlac's temple.
Wilson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tarlac is trying to get back to half guard.
Tarlac manages to get back to half guard.
Wilson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Wilson there. #SUB#
Wilson seems to be working for a kimura but Tarlac defends the submission attempt.
Wilson throwing shots but Tarlac is blocking nicely.
Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarlac can do to turn this around?#T2#
Wilson winds up and cracks Tarlac with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wilson lands strikes from half guard.
Wilson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wilson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wilson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tarlac with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wilson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tarlac's head.
Tarlac regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wilson.
Solomon Wilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wilson is fighting to break Tarlac's control of his arms but Tarlac is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
Wilson is working Tarlac over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wilson scoring with some ground and pound.
Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
Wilson lands a couple of elbows.
Wilson throws an elbow that misses. Tarlac uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wilson's guard. Nice move by Tarlac!#REVB##SUB#
Wilson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tarlac doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tarlac manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB#
Wilson has his foot on Tarlac's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tarlac works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Wilson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tarlac 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 Wilson.
Wilson tries to bench press Tarlac off him but Tarlac keeps the position. #SU2#
Tarlac decides to stand back up.
Wilson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tarlac. Tarlac obviously looking to wear him down.
Tarlac jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilson tried to counter with a leg kick but Tarlac avoided it.
Tarlac misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Wilson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wilson cracks Tarlac with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wilson lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Wilson.
Tarlac dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wilson. That did some damage!
Good work by Wilson as he checks the leg kick.
Tarlac throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Tarlac misses.
Tarlac throws a jab when Wilson was well out of range.
Tarlac looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
Wilson with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tarlac but Tarlac pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarlac throws out the jab.
Tarlac scores with a hook.#T1#
Wilson scores with a three punch combo!
Wilson works Tarlac's body with a nice hook.
Wilson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wilson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vladimir Tarlac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tarlac misses with a straight right.
Tarlac connects with a nice looking jab.
Tarlac fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tarlac scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wilson misses with a hook.
Tarlac moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD#
Wilson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tarlac did well to prevent Wilson getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlac moves into full guard.
Wilson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Wilson postures up in Tarlac's guard and throws a big left but Tarlac blocks it.
Tarlac is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wilson with a nice head shot there.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
Tarlac wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wilson connects with a couple of short punches.
Wilson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tarlac's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarlac working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Wilson works over Tarlac with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Wilson lands a couple of digs.
Wilson throws an elbow that misses. Tarlac uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wilson's guard. Nice move by Tarlac!#REVB##SUB#
Wilson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Wilson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tarlac defends it easily.
Vladimir Tarlac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
My spies in House of Gladiators inform me that Tarlac has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Wilson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Wilson working for a triangle but Tarlac defends it easily. #T4#
Wilson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tarlac. #SUB#
Wilson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tarlac doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tarlac manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Wilson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tarlac working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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 Solomon Wilson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wilson, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Wilson!

In his post fight interview, Solomon Wilson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Revolution XC 20     
Date:   Apr 09, 2017
#R1#
Aoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tarlac fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aoki.
We've been informed that Tarlac 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.
Aoki blocks a jab.
Aoki is looking to counter punch.
Aoki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tarlac throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Tarlac.#CL#
Aoki drives through and clinches with Tarlac against the cage.
Aoki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aoki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aoki misses with a punch to the body.
Tarlac blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki can't find room to land a body shot as Tarlac controls the action.
Aoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aoki misses with the head strike.
Aoki blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aoki. #T1#
Tarlac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aoki tries a body shot but Tarlac blocks it.
Aoki lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarlac.
Aoki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tarlac tries to break the clinch but Aoki is controlling the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aoki.
Aoki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarlac's elbow.
Tarlac is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Tarlac.
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarlac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aoki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aoki has Tarlac pressed against the cage, preventing Tarlac from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Tarlac lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Shiny Aoki has been cut.
Aoki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tarlac lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aoki.
Tarlac stalling.
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarlac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarlac stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tarlac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki misses with some punches.
Tarlac missing with knees to the body.
Tarlac is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aoki tries a body shot but Tarlac blocks it. #T3#
Aoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aoki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tarlac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tarlac blocks an uppercut.
Aoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tarlac blocks a body shot from Aoki.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tarlac blocks an uppercut.
Aoki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tarlac tries to circle away but Aoki has him pinned against the cage.
Aoki misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Tarlac breaks from the clinch.
Tarlac feints and then cracks Aoki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aoki down. #T4#
Aoki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tarlac.
A combination from Aoki does no damage.
Tarlac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aoki.
Aoki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aoki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tarlac connects with an inside leg kick.
Tarlac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aoki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Aoki pushes Tarlac up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Tarlac trying to control the position but instead, Aoki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tarlac into the cage.
Tarlac is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aoki is defending well for now.
Tarlac wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tarlac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tarlac trying to stall but Aoki improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shiny Aoki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shiny Aoki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A big right from Tarlac misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Aoki - that will leave a mark!
A low kick from Tarlac is predictable there
and Aoki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aoki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tarlac.
Nice defenses there by Tarlac.
Aoki throws a low kick, looking for Tarlac's leg but Tarlac calmly moves out of range.
Aoki scores with a spinning back kick!
Tarlac walks forward, straight into a front kick from Aoki.
Tarlac darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tarlac avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Aoki misses.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Tarlac.
Aoki looks to land a right hand but Tarlac moved out of range.
Aoki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tarlac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Tarlac throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Aoki misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Aoki.
Aoki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tarlac looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aoki throws a hook but Tarlac avoids it easily.
Aoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aoki throws a big shot that misses.
Tarlac throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tarlac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shiny Aoki is winning the standup battle so far.
Tarlac tries a head kick but it misses.
Tarlac throws a lazy body kick
and Aoki counters with a nice uppercut.
Tarlac throws a shot from downtown. Aoki moves away and avoids it.
Aoki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarlac can do to turn this around?
Aoki lands the left hand.
Tarlac on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Tarlac misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Aoki. #T2#
Tarlac throws a leg kick that misses.
As Tarlac backs away, Aoki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tarlac looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aoki takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aoki lands a right hook to the body.
Shiny Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tarlac missing with a left hand there. Aoki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aoki misses the shot to the body.
Aoki scoring well with a low kick there.
Aoki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tarlac backs up against the cage.
Aoki misses with a lunging right hand
and Tarlac makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aoki throws a body punch but Tarlac moves out of range.
It seemed like Tarlac was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aoki misses with a looping left.
Tarlac on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tarlac throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Aoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tarlac is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tarlac throws the left hand but Aoki avoids the punch easily.
Aoki connects with a high kick.
Nice shot by Tarlac.
Aoki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tarlac lunges at Aoki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aoki's hand.
Tarlac misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Aoki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aoki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aoki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aoki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aoki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tarlac on the side of the head.
Tarlac moves out of range of the body kick from Aoki. #T4#
Aoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarlac looks to land a right hand but Aoki moved out of range.
Nice cross by Aoki.
Aoki defending well as Tarlac loads up on a big left hand.
Aoki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tarlac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aoki.
Aoki blocks a jab.
Aoki throws a body punch but Tarlac moves out of range.
Tarlac steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tarlac throws a hook but Aoki blocks it.
Aoki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarlac throws out the jab.
Aoki throws a hook but Tarlac avoids it easily.
Aoki misses with a leg kick.
Tarlac blocks the body kick.
Tarlac only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shiny Aoki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shiny Aoki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Tarlac swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aoki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tarlac misses with a straight right.
Aoki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aoki thuds his right hand into Tarlac's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aoki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tarlac takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That kick from Aoki tenderised Tarlac's leg. Tarlac is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tarlac ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Aoki throws the kick towards the body but Tarlac avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki tries to work over Tarlac's front leg with a kick but Tarlac checks it.
Tarlac throws a big shot that misses.
And Aoki counters with a quick kick to the body but Tarlac blocks it.
Aoki misses with a double jab.
Tarlac throws a lazy right hand but Aoki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Tarlac throws a leg kick but Aoki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tarlac walks forward, straight into a front kick from Aoki.
Aoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aoki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tarlac.
Aoki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tarlac throws a hook to the side of Aoki's head but Aoki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aoki throws the left hand but Tarlac avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Aoki.
Aoki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tarlac feints and then cracks Aoki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aoki down.
Tarlac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aoki.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aoki feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tarlac tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tarlac throws a solid leg kick but Aoki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tarlac.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Aoki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aoki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tarlac counters with a right hand to the body.
Tarlac avoids the body shot from Aoki.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Tarlac.
It looked like Aoki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tarlac takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlac with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Tarlac.
Tarlac's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tarlac just misses with a punch to the body.
Tarlac misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tarlac finds it's way round the side to connect with Aoki's head.
Tarlac defending well as Aoki loads up on a big left hand.
Tarlac looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Tarlac. #T3#
Tarlac slips under a jab.
Tarlac is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Aoki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aoki tries a head kick but it misses.
Tarlac swings widly with a right hand
and Aoki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Aoki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tarlac has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tarlac lands the left hand.
Tarlac misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki throws a right hand that Tarlac ducks under and follows up with a left that Tarlac also avoids with ease.
A big left from Aoki misses.
Aoki takes a swing at Tarlac's ribcage but misses.
Tarlac throws a right hand that misses
letting Aoki counter with a right hand.
Aoki throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Aoki looks to throw the jab but Tarlac is out of range.
Aoki lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Aoki looks to clinch
and Tarlac counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Aoki loads up on a big right hand but Tarlac slips the punch.
It seemed like Tarlac was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aoki cracks the inside of Tarlac's front leg.
Good leg kick by Aoki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aoki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Aoki. Tarlac shrugs it off though.
Aoki misses with a hook. Tarlac ducked under it nicely.
Aoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarlac was well out of range. Poor timing from Aoki.
Tarlac is looking for the big counter here.
Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarlac.
Aoki jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Aoki throws a hook but Tarlac blocks it.
Vladimir Tarlac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aoki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tarlac on the side of the head.

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

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

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

A very excited looking Shiny Aoki 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: Revolution XC 15     
Date:   Mar 05, 2017
#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a lazy uppercut
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonzalez misses with a double jab
and Tarlac counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gonzalez ducks right into an uppercut from Tarlac.
Tarlac misses the shot to the body.
Gonzalez tries to counter with a takedown but Tarlac is quick to defend against it.
Tarlac lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tarlac throws a jab but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gonzalez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tarlac lands a head shot.
Tarlac throws a right hand that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Tarlac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Gonzalez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tarlac. That's going to slow Gonzalez down.
Tarlac throws a shot to the body.
Tarlac throws a push kick but Gonzalez slaps the foot to one side.
We've been informed that Tarlac 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.
Tarlac throws a hook but Gonzalez blocks it.
Gonzalez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tarlac sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tarlac swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tarlac throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonzalez misses the target.
Tarlac swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gonzalez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gonzalez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tarlac throws a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head but Gonzalez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Tarlac misses.
Tarlac misses with an uppercut
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Tarlac.
Gonzalez walks into a stiff left hand from Tarlac.
Tarlac feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gonzalez's calf.
Tarlac lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gonzalez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A telegraphed right hand from Tarlac misses the target.
Tarlac throws a right hand that misses
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tarlac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vladimir Tarlac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Tarlac there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T3#
Tarlac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gonzalez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tarlac.
Gonzalez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD#
Gonzalez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gonzalez looking to sit in guard and control but Tarlac gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gonzalez working a defensive guard here.
Tarlac slips nicely into half guard.
Tarlac with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4##SUB#
Gonzalez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tarlac trying to control the pace.
Tarlac trying to mount his opponent but Gonzalez defends it.
Tarlac not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Tarlac dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Tarlac finds it's way through Gonzalez's defenses.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tarlac throws a jab but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Good shot there by Tarlac.
Tarlac stuns Gonzalez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gonzalez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac lands a really nice looking cross but Gonzalez seems unphased.
Tarlac lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gonzalez's sensitive parts.
Tarlac rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tarlac throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Gonzalez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tarlac.
Tarlac lands a nice looking body shot.
Tarlac lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gonzalez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gonzalez ducks under a wild hook from Tarlac.
An inside leg kick lands from Tarlac.
Tarlac bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gonzalez's head backwards.
Tarlac tries a head kick but it misses.
Tarlac throws the left hand but Gonzalez avoids the punch easily.
Tarlac looks to land a body kick but Gonzalez moved away.#T2#
Tarlac tries a low kick but Gonzalez avoids it.
Gonzalez is looking to counter punch.
Tarlac scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tarlac lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlac looks to throw the jab but Gonzalez is out of range.
Gonzalez works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzalez. Tarlac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tarlac fakes the leg kick and cracks Gonzalez in the body.
Gonzalez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tarlac tests Gonzalez's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Tarlac thuds a left hand into Gonzalez's body.
Tarlac throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gonzalez misses with a straight left.
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Tarlac misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonzalez misses the target.
Tarlac throws a right hand that misses
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
Gonzalez ducks under a wild hook from Tarlac.
Gonzalez ducks under a wild hook from Tarlac.
It looked like Gonzalez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tarlac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzalez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Tarlac throws a lazy head kick
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tarlac lands a leg kick that knocks Gonzalez off balance momentarily.
Tarlac takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gonzalez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tarlac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tarlac checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tarlac lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlac is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tarlac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarlac.
Tarlac misses with a lunging right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Tarlac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tarlac lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarlac.
Tarlac 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.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt
and Tarlac counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice shot by Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tarlac throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tarlac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac misses with the combination.
It looked like Gonzalez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gonzalez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Tarlac buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gonzalez 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.
Tarlac misses with an uppercut
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Tarlac just misses with a punch to the body.
Tarlac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarlac.
Tarlac tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gonzalez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tarlac jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonzalez dips to his left and cracks Tarlac with an uppercut!
Tarlac throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Gonzalez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tarlac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Gonzalez misses its intended target.
Tarlac blocks a leg kick.
Tarlac uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gonzalez has time to react.
Tarlac bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarlac throws a lazy uppercut
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tarlac lands with a nice body punch.
Tarlac bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tarlac fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Gonzalez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tarlac.
Tarlac throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzalez's shoulder, as Gonzalez tries to avoid the shot.
Tarlac throws a lazy right hand but Gonzalez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tarlac misses with a head kick.
Gonzalez is looking to counter punch.
Jab from Tarlac.
Tarlac with a jab.
Tarlac misses with a series of wild punches.
Nate Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonzalez misses the body punch
and Tarlac counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Gonzalez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarlac throws out the jab.
Tarlac misses with a right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
Tarlac throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Gonzalez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tarlac lands a body shot.
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from Tarlac.
Gonzalez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tarlac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tarlac lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarlac with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tarlac throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Good leg kick by Tarlac there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vladimir Tarlac is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gonzalez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tarlac.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Tarlac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tarlac has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Tarlac!

Our winner, Vladimir Tarlac, 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.
Nate Gonzalez was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry I couldn't get it done tonight. I wanna thank my team and I'll be back.'.

 

Event: Revolution XC 13     
Date:   Jan 20, 2017
#R1#
Tarlac throws a predictable looking body shot
and Idowu counters with a three punch combo that has Tarlac backing up. Tarlac nods at Idowu to acknowledge the strikes.
Tarlac throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Idowu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tarlac thumps Idowu with a low kick.
Tarlac misses with a straight left.
A jab from Tarlac misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Idowu 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.
No joy there for Idowu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tarlac. Idowu does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idowu misses with a takedown attempt - Tarlac sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tarlac is looking to counter with a body kick.
A slow jab from Idowu misses its intended target.
Idowu 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. #T1#
Tarlac throws a right hand that misses
and Idowu counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Idowu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlac is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Idowu is looking to take a break and control but Tarlac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tarlac is trying to maintain the position but Idowu is very close to passing his half guard.
Tarlac is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Idowu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tarlac sees it coming and defends easily.
Idowu is taking a breather. Tarlac says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Tarlac trying to control but Idowu postures up.
Tarlac is trying is best to control the position here.
Idowu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Idowu slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Idowu is looking for a kimura but Tarlac is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Idowu to get the leverage.
Idowu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Idowu is keen to just control but Tarlac is a slippery customer.
Idowu is thwarting Tarlac's attempts to control the position.
Idowu drops an elbow to the side of Tarlac's head. #T3##ES#
Tarlac kicks off Idowu and gets to his feet.
Tarlac throws a predictable looking body shot
and Idowu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Idowu fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Idowu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tarlac to the ground. Idowu is now in Tarlac's guard.
Tarlac seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Idowu wants to control from the top but Tarlac keeps moving. #T4#
Idowu postures up in Tarlac's guard and throws a big left but Tarlac blocks it.
Idowu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tarlac has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Idowu throws a big right hand that misses. #SU2#
Idowu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tarlac walks into a straight right hand from Idowu.
Tarlac misses with a lunging right hand
and Tarlac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarlac misses with an uppercut. Idowu saw that one coming.
Tarlac chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prince Idowu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Idowu lands with a straight right. Tarlac didn't see that one coming.
Idowu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Prince Idowu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tarlac misses with an attempted mid kick.
Idowu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Idowu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tarlac circles away quickly and effectively.
Tarlac throws a body punch but Idowu moves out of range.
Idowu is looking for the big counter here.
Idowu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tarlac throws a body kick that misses.
Tarlac connects with a body shot.
Tarlac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idowu misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tarlac keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Tarlac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tarlac cracks a nice hook into Idowu's ribs.
Prince Idowu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tarlac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarlac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tarlac looks to throw the jab but Idowu is out of range.
Tarlac lands a nice hook to Idowu's body. Idowu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Idowu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tarlac moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tarlac is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Idowu looks to land a combination but Tarlac avoids it well.
Idowu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tarlac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Tarlac scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tarlac, as that shot connected.
Idowu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tarlac moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tarlac stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tarlac scores with the left hand. Idowu knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Idowu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tarlac bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Idowu's head.
Idowu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tarlac.
Tarlac clobbers Idowu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Idowu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Idowu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tarlac. Tarlac obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Idowu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tarlac defends it nicely.
Vladimir Tarlac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince Idowu.
Tarlac thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tarlac scores with a jab. Idowu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Idowu shoots in but Tarlac avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Idowu misses with a right hand
and Idowu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tarlac tests Idowu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tarlac. #T4#
Idowu throws a hook but Tarlac avoids it easily.
Idowu shoots in for a takedown but Tarlac shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tarlac misses with a hook
and Idowu counters with a right hand to the body.
Idowu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Tarlac misses the target.
Tarlac thuds a left hand into Idowu's body.
Tarlac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Idowu is looking for the big counter here.
The fighters circling - Tarlac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Idowu misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Tarlac dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
No luck for Idowu with that takedown attempt.
Tarlac throws a big counter combination but Idowu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tarlac.
Idowu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tarlac fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tarlac lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idowu shoots in looking for a takedown. Tarlac tries to sprawl out of it but Idowu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tarlac manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Tarlac lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Idowu shoots in for a takedown but Tarlac shows good takedown defense.
Vladimir Tarlac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince Idowu.
Good shot there by Tarlac.
Tarlac turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Idowu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tarlac defends well and Idowu ends up having to push Tarlac into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tarlac ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlac throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Idowu.
Tarlac thumps Idowu with a low kick.#T2#
Idowu lands a nice looking body shot.
Idowu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Idowu dives in and grabs Tarlac's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tarlac pushes down on Idowu's head and hops out.
Tarlac lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Idowu scores with a nice right hand.
Idowu fails with a takedown attempt.
Tarlac connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Idowu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tarlac to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
The fighters circling - Tarlac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Idowu with the counter takedown but Tarlac avoids it easily.
Idowu 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.
Idowu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tarlac connects with a good right hand that stumbles Idowu. Idowu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vladimir Tarlac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Idowu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD2#
Idowu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Idowu trying to control the action but Tarlac is working from the bottom.
Tarlac wants to improve his position but Idowu is controlling well. #T4#
Idowu is looking to stall here but Tarlac recovers full guard.
Tarlac 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.
Idowu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tarlac swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Idowu throws a strike but Tarlac rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlac trying to control the position from guard on top but Idowu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarlac 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.
Tarlac knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Idowu on the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Tarlac showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tarlac 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Tarlac!

A victorious Vladimir Tarlac thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Prince Idowu was interviewed post fight and said 'Not good.. fuckin' clinches.'.

 

Event: Bravado 22     
Date:   Nov 13, 2016
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Krustofski. That snapped Tarlac's head back.
Krustofski throws a poor cross that misses
and Tarlac counters with a nice kick to the body.
Krustofski moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab lands there for Krustofski.
Krustofski cracks Tarlac with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Krustofski throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Tarlac misses.
Krustofski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tarlac misses with a looping right.
Krustofski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tarlac misses with a body shot.
Krustofski cracks Tarlac with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarlac misses with a leg kick
letting Krustofski counter with a right hand.
Tarlac throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tarlac throws a looping overhand right but Krustofski ducks down to avoid it.
Tarlac connects with a crisp jab.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but Krustofski checks it. #T1#
No joy there for Krustofski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Krustofski misses with a wild combination.
Krustofski misses with a left hand
and Tarlac counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tarlac misses with the combination.
Krustofski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tarlac scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krustofski doesn't seem bothered though.
Krustofski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tarlac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krustofski has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Krustofski misses with a hook
and Tarlac counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Krustofski misses with an uppercut. Tarlac saw that one coming.
As Krustofski backs away, Tarlac returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A leg kick checked by Krustofski.
Krustofski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tarlac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krustofski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tarlac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krustofski unleashes a big counter combination but Tarlac bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tarlac looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Krustofski looks to land a left hand but Tarlac moved out of range nicely.
Tarlac moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krustofski thuds a left hand into Tarlac's body.
Tarlac ducks under a wild hook from Krustofski.
Krustofski 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.
Tarlac lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Krustofski closes the distance and pushes Tarlac back into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Krustofski as Tarlac tries to tie him up.
Krustofski has Tarlac pressed against the cage, preventing Tarlac from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tarlac blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Tarlac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tarlac takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Krustofski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tarlac moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tarlac scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Krustofski connects with a jab.
Krustofski works the jab nicely.
Tarlac throws a shot from downtown. Krustofski moves away and avoids it.
Krustofski throws a right hand that Tarlac ducks under and follows up with a left that Tarlac also avoids with ease.
Krustofski throws a sloppy head kick and Tarlac moves out of range easily.
Krustofski blocks a head kick by Tarlac.
Hyman Krustofski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krustofski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Krustofski misses with a shot to the body
and Tarlac makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Krustofski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarlac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tarlac with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krustofski to score with a decent uppercut.
Tarlac tries a head kick but it misses.
Tarlac connects with a nice looking jab.
Krustofski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tarlac.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krustofski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tarlac.
Tarlac looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Tarlac throws a lazy right hand but Krustofski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tarlac throws a body shot but no joy.
Tarlac misses with a body kick.
Tarlac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krustofski.
Krustofski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarlac moves away.
It looked like Tarlac wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tarlac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krustofski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Tarlac misses.
Tarlac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krustofski.
Tarlac connects with an inside leg kick.
Krustofski looks for the body kick but Tarlac saw that one coming.
Krustofski connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krustofski looks to land a left hand but Tarlac moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Tarlac misses the target.
Krustofski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tarlac manages to avoid it.
Tarlac thinks about countering with a head kick.
Krustofski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hyman Krustofski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Tarlac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krustofski.
Nice cross by Tarlac.
Tarlac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krustofski.
Donk. Tarlac catches Krustofski right on the button with a cross.
Krustofski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Krustofski misses with a looping left.
Tarlac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krustofski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Krustofski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Tarlac tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarlac looks to throw the jab but Krustofski is out of range.
Tarlac lands a leg kick that knocks Krustofski off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Krustofski finds it's way round the side to connect with Tarlac's head.
Krustofski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krustofski misses with an uppercut
enabling Tarlac to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlac throws an overhand right that lands on Krustofski's shoulder, as Krustofski tries to avoid the shot.
Krustofski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Tarlac sizes up Krustofski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Krustofski. Those never looked like landing.
Krustofski tries a head kick but it misses.
Hyman Krustofski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tarlac walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tarlac chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tarlac avoids the head kick by Krustofski.
Krustofski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tarlac.
Krustofski blocks the body kick.
Krustofski misses with a looping left.
Tarlac tried to counter with a leg kick but Krustofski avoided it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tarlac. Krustofski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krustofski misses with a right hand
and Tarlac counters with a low kick, right behind Krustofski 's knee.
Krustofski moves away from the strike by Tarlac.
Krustofski moves out of range of the body kick.
Krustofski looks to land a right hand but Tarlac moved out of range.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Tarlac lands an impressive looking overhand right. Krustofski doesn't seem phased though.
Tarlac takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krustofski throws a poor cross that misses
and Tarlac counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tarlac swings for the body but Krustofski moves out of range.
Tarlac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tarlac is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Krustofski misses with a hook
and Tarlac counters with a stiff right hand.
Krustofski swings for the body but Tarlac moves out of range.
Krustofski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krustofski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Krustofski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarlac.
Krustofski throws out a loose jab but Tarlac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarlac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krustofski looks to land a right hand but Tarlac moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Krustofski. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Tarlac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krustofski takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Tarlac attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Krustofski misses with a left hand
and Tarlac counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Krustofski throws a lazy right hand but Tarlac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a shot from downtown. Krustofski moves away and avoids it.
Tarlac lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tarlac on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tarlac throws a jab but it's blocked by Krustofski.
Tarlac slips a jab from Krustofski.
Good exchange - Tarlac coming out on top.
Tarlac misses with a hook.
Krustofski throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Tarlac to counter with a crisp jab.
Tarlac has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tarlac there as he acknowledges the shot.
Krustofski misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Krustofski throws a head kick but Tarlac moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krustofski throws a looping overhand right but Tarlac ducks down to avoid it.
Tarlac throws a good cross that connects.
Tarlac throws a hook but Krustofski blocks it.
Krustofski tries to land a leg kick but Tarlac saw it coming and moves away.
Tarlac throws the kick towards the body but Krustofski avoids it.
Krustofski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tarlac looks to land a body kick but Krustofski moved away.
Krustofski misses with a left hand
enabling Tarlac to counter with a crisp jab.
Krustofski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krustofski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tarlac throws a sloppy head kick and Krustofski moves out of range easily.
Krustofski misses with an uppercut
and Tarlac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tarlac fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Krustofski on the side of the head.
Krustofski slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Tarlac dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tarlac tries a head kick but it misses.
Tarlac fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tarlac tries to land a front kick but Krustofski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tarlac throws a head kick but Krustofski moves out of range.
Tarlac lands with a hook. Krustofski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tarlac goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tarlac blocks a head kick by Krustofski.
Krustofski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tarlac counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Krustofski thinking.
Krustofski looks to throw the jab but Tarlac is out of range.
Krustofski scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krustofski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlac just misses with a punch to the body.
Tarlac avoids the body shot from Krustofski.
Krustofski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice shot lands for Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Krustofski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tarlac misses with a low kick as Krustofski jumps back.
Tarlac gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tarlac blocks a jab.
Tarlac moves away from the strike by Krustofski.
Krustofski misses with a straight left.
Tarlac moves out of range of the strikes.
Tarlac shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Krustofski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tarlac throws a jab when Krustofski was well out of range.
Tarlac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krustofski manages to avoid it.
Krustofski throws a looping overhand right but Tarlac ducks down to avoid it.
Krustofski walks into a jab.
Tarlac misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Tarlac lands a nice looking body shot.
Tarlac with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tarlac lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tarlac misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krustofski throws a big shot that misses.
Krustofski lands a head shot.
Krustofski misses with a left hand
and Tarlac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krustofski ducks under a wild hook from Tarlac.
Krustofski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Krustofski misses with a double jab
and Tarlac counters with an inside leg kick.
Tarlac has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Krustofski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tarlac counters with a right hand to the body.
Tarlac attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Krustofski throws the left hand but Tarlac avoids the punch easily.
Tarlac avoids the body shot from Krustofski.
Tarlac cracks Krustofski with a good jab.
Krustofski throws an off balance right hand
and Tarlac counters with a solid body kick.
Krustofski throws a hook to the side of Tarlac's head but Tarlac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Tarlac.
Tarlac digs a good hook to Krustofski's body.
Tarlac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krustofski manages to avoid it.
Tarlac misses with a body shot.
Krustofski misses with a body shot.
Tarlac stuns Krustofski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Krustofski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Krustofski throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Tarlac to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Krustofski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tarlac ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Krustofski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarlac was well out of range. Poor timing from Krustofski.
Tarlac throwing a counter right hand but Krustofski manages to avoid it.
Krustofski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarlac.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krustofski walks into a stiff left hand from Tarlac.
Tarlac scores with a crisp jab that stopped Krustofski in his tracks.
Tarlac avoids the body shot from Krustofski.
Krustofski misses with a body kick.
Krustofski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Krustofski looks to land a left hand but Tarlac moved out of range nicely.
Tarlac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tarlac slips a straight right by Krustofski.
Krustofski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tarlac is looking to slow Krustofski down with leg kicks.
Tarlac listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Krustofski throws a series of punches but Tarlac moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Tarlac showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tarlac has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Tarlac!

Vladimir Tarlac thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Hyman Krustofski had this to say: 'I hate grapplers. Who wants to roll on the mat with sweaty boys? Fags, thats it.'.

 

Event: Bravado 16     
Date:   Oct 05, 2016
#R1#
Pezzulla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tarlac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pezzulla was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarlac.
Pezzulla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tarlac seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pezzulla swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tarlac throws a hook to the side of Pezzulla's head but Pezzulla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tarlac throws a body shot but no joy.
Tarlac throws a sloppy body shot
and Pezzulla counters with a big head kick but Tarlac shrugs it off.
Pezzulla moves out of range as Tarlac strikes.
Tarlac avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tarlac fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pezzulla just manages to avoid it.
Tarlac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pezzulla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pezzulla throws out a leg kick but Tarlac moves out of range and Pezzulla only half commits.
Tarlac misses with a body shot.
Pezzulla misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pezzulla is looking to clinch but Tarlac is avoiding it.
Tarlac swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pezzulla raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1##CL2#
Pezzulla has closed the distance and engaged Tarlac in a clinch. #BC2#
Pezzulla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tarlac throws a jab but it's blocked by Pezzulla.
Pezzulla blocks a jab.
Pezzulla throws a big counter head kick but Tarlac avoids it with no problem.
Tarlac throws a right and a left that Pezzulla avoids nicely.
Pezzulla counters with a body kick.
Tarlac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tarlac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pezzulla was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarlac.
Pezzulla lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Pezzulla rushes Tarlac and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pezzulla scores a nice knee to the body.
Tarlac is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pezzulla's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pezzulla goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Pezzulla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pezzulla tries to clinch up.
Pezzulla goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2#
Pezzulla has managed to clinch. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Tarlac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tarlac throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pezzulla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tarlac looks to land a left hand but Pezzulla moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Pezzulla has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Tarlac manages to break the clinch.
Tarlac throws a looping overhand right but Pezzulla ducks down to avoid it.
Pezzulla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pezzulla on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tarlac. Tarlac obviously looking to wear him down.
Tarlac swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Pezzulla closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Pezzulla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Tarlac.#T3#
Pezzulla throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tarlac.
Tarlac tries a low kick but Pezzulla avoids it.
Tarlac looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pezzulla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tarlac was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tarlac throws a body kick that misses.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but Pezzulla checks it.
Pezzulla takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tarlac fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pezzulla is out of range.
Pezzulla misses with a leg kick
and Tarlac counters with a stiff right hand.
Tarlac throws a head kick but Pezzulla moves out of range.
Pezzulla closes the distance but Tarlac moves to the side
and Tarlac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pezzulla throws an overhand right that lands on Tarlac's shoulder, as Tarlac tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Tarlac misses with a low kick as Pezzulla jumps back.
Pezzulla feints and then cracks Tarlac's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tarlac down.
Tarlac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pezzulla moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pezzulla staying out of range there.
Tarlac misses with an uppercut
and Pezzulla makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've been told by Tarlac's head coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tarlac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pezzulla.
Pezzulla tries to clinch up but Tarlac circles away and keeps his distance.
Tarlac throws the left hand but Pezzulla avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Pezzulla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Pezzulla gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tarlac looking to stall. #BC#
Tarlac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tarlac throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pezzulla counters with a low kick, right behind Tarlac 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mirko Pezzulla will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Tarlac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tarlac sets himself, and Pezzulla steps forward looking for the clinch! Tarlac avoids it this time.
Tarlac misses the shot to the body.
Tarlac throws an overhand right that lands on Pezzulla's shoulder, as Pezzulla tries to avoid the shot.
Tarlac misses with a looping left.
Tarlac takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pezzulla scoring well with a low kick there.
Tarlac swings widly with a right hand
and Pezzulla counters with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Pezzulla.
Tarlac is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pezzulla moves out of range of the body kick.
Pezzulla moves out of range of the body kick from Tarlac.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pezzulla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarlac moves away.
Tarlac rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pezzulla counters with a nice body kick.
Tarlac looks to land a right hand but Pezzulla moved out of range.
Tarlac scores with a push kick.#T1#
Tarlac on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pezzulla. Pezzulla obviously looking to wear him down.
Tarlac misses with a looping right.
Tarlac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pezzulla manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Pezzulla rushes Tarlac and presses him up against the cage.
Tarlac creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Pezzulla breaks from the clinch.
Tarlac misses with an uppercut. Pezzulla saw that one coming.
Tarlac scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tarlac throws a shot from downtown. Pezzulla moves away and avoids it.
Pezzulla scores with a head kick. Tarlac tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tarlac throws a right hand that misses
and Pezzulla counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tarlac is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tarlac looks to land a left hand but Pezzulla moved out of range nicely.
Pezzulla replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tarlac blocks it well.
Tarlac just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Tarlac misses with a body shot.
Pezzulla throws the left hand but Tarlac avoids the punch easily.
Pezzulla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tarlac.
Pezzulla tries to score with a low kick but Tarlac moves his leg out of the way.
Vladimir Tarlac is winning the standup battle so far.
Pezzulla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tarlac half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tarlac misses with a shot to the body
and Pezzulla makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
An inside leg kick from Tarlac misses.
Pezzulla misses with an uppercut. Tarlac saw that one coming.
Pezzulla throws a head kick that misses.
Pezzulla misses with a head kick.
Tarlac misses with a hook.
Pezzulla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tarlac.
Pezzulla throws a fast counter high kick but Tarlac manages to duck under it in time.
Pezzulla takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pezzulla throws a head kick that misses
and Tarlac counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pezzulla is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T3#
Tarlac tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Pezzulla has managed to clinch.
Pezzulla on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Pezzulla manages to break the clinch.
Pezzulla is looking to slow Tarlac down with leg kicks.
Tarlac lands a nice hook to Pezzulla's body. Pezzulla takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tarlac wants to slow Pezzulla down by chopping away at his legs.
Tarlac misses with a right hand
and Pezzulla counters with an inside leg kick.
Tarlac throws a body punch but Pezzulla moves out of range.
Tarlac throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tarlac throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pezzulla on the side of the head.
Tarlac cracks Pezzulla with a good jab.
Tarlac connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Tarlac tried to score with a low kick but Pezzulla checks it.
Pezzulla throws a head kick but Tarlac moves out of range.
It looked like Tarlac wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pezzulla takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Tarlac misses.
Tarlac avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pezzulla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tarlac scores with a leg kick.
Tarlac swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pezzulla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tarlac looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pezzulla misses with a kick to the body.
Pezzulla moves out of range of the body kick from Tarlac.
Pezzulla is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tarlac comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pezzulla lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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 Vladimir Tarlac will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pezzulla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Tarlac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tarlac throws out a leg kick but Pezzulla moves out of range and Tarlac only half commits.
A telegraphed right hand from Tarlac misses the target.
Tarlac misses with a straight left.
Tarlac walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pezzulla checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pezzulla ducks under a wild hook from Tarlac.
Tarlac takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pezzulla walks into a stiff left hand from Tarlac.
Tarlac thumps Pezzulla with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pezzulla blocks the body kick.
Tarlac throws an off balance right hand
and Pezzulla counters with a leg kick.
Pezzulla fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pezzulla tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tarlac swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Pezzulla throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tarlac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pezzulla throws an off balance right hand
and Tarlac counters with a nice uppercut.
Tarlac throws a sloppy head kick and Pezzulla moves out of range easily.
Tarlac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tarlac throws a big shot that misses.
Pezzulla wants to clinch.
Tarlac throws a lazy right hand but Pezzulla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pezzulla scores with a head kick.
Pezzulla tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tarlac swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pezzulla moves out of range of the strikes.
Pezzulla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Tarlac throws a body punch but Pezzulla moves out of range.
Tarlac swats away the attempt to clinch by Pezzulla.
Tarlac was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pezzulla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tarlac.
Tarlac lands a right hook to the body.
Pezzulla tries to clinch but Tarlac moves out of range.
Pezzulla throws a sloppy head kick and Tarlac moves out of range easily.
Tarlac throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tarlac. Pezzulla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pezzulla throws a sloppy head kick and Tarlac moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Tarlac misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pezzulla in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tarlac throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A lazy body kick from Pezzulla
and Pezzulla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Pezzulla throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tarlac. Pezzulla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tarlac with a nice cross.
Pezzulla cracks Tarlac with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Pezzulla rushes Tarlac and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Pezzulla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tarlac tries a head kick but it misses.
Pezzulla tries a head kick but it misses.
Tarlac misses with a head kick.
Pezzulla blocks a jab.
Pezzulla throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tarlac finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big right from Tarlac misses.
Pezzulla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Pezzulla looks to land a body kick but Tarlac moved away.
Tarlac fails to land with a series of punches.
Pezzulla checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pezzulla avoids the body shot from Tarlac.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Pezzulla moves into the clinch.
Tarlac on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pezzulla slowing the pace effectively.
Tarlac looking to stall. #BC#
Tarlac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tarlac on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pezzulla. Pezzulla obviously looking to wear him down.
Tarlac throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pezzulla! But no joy.
Tarlac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pezzulla moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Tarlac showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tarlac 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Tarlac!

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

 

Event: UB11: Strain     
Date:   Sep 02, 2016
#R1#
Tarlac avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maquigregor throws a nice looking combination but Tarlac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tarlac thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tarlac throws a hook but Maquigregor avoids it easily.
Tarlac throws a jab but it's blocked by Maquigregor.
Tarlac slips a jab and a cross from Maquigregor.
Tarlac has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Maquigregor is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Maquigregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maquigregor misses with a double jab
letting Tarlac counter with a right hand.
Tarlac motions for Maquigregor to come forward. Tarlac throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tarlac throws a big shot that misses.
Maquigregor misses with the combination.
Tarlac swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maquigregor misses with a head kick.
Maquigregor misses with a wild combination.
Maquigregor moves out of range of the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Maquigregor.
Maquigregor throws a series of punches but Tarlac moves out of range.
Tarlac raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Maquigregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Tarlac throws a jab when Maquigregor was well out of range.
Maquigregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Tarlac swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tarlac looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maquigregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tarlac avoids the head kick by Maquigregor.
Maquigregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maquigregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tarlac looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tarlac jabs at Maquigregor's body.
Tigey Maquigregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlac ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tarlac cracks Maquigregor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Maquigregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Tarlac was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tarlac blocks a head kick by Maquigregor.
Maquigregor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tarlac paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarlac scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maquigregor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tarlac connects with a leg kick. Maquigregor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
Tarlac cracks Maquigregor with a good jab.
Tarlac dodges the punch combination from Maquigregor.
Tarlac fakes the leg kick and cracks Maquigregor in the body.
Maquigregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maquigregor throws a sloppy head kick
and Maquigregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tarlac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maquigregor.
Maquigregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tarlac misses with a two punch combination.
Maquigregor tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tarlac manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tarlac swats away the attempt to clinch by Maquigregor.#CL#
Maquigregor clinches up against the ropes.
Tarlac blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3##BC#
Maquigregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Maquigregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tarlac looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tarlac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maquigregor.
Tarlac connects with an inside leg kick.
Tarlac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maquigregor.
Maquigregor throws a right hand that Tarlac ducks under and follows up with a left that Tarlac also avoids with ease.
A nice side step and Tarlac releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tarlac wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tarlac scores with a punch to the head.
Maquigregor misses with a double jab
and Tarlac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tarlac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maquigregor throws a series of punches but Tarlac avoids them all with ease.
Tarlac swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Maquigregor misses.
Maquigregor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maquigregor throws a series of punches but Tarlac moves out of range. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlac throws a head kick but Maquigregor moves out of range.
Tarlac misses with a wild body shot.
Maquigregor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maquigregor slips under a jab from Tarlac.
Maquigregor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tarlac misses with a looping right.
A combination from Maquigregor does no damage.
Tarlac swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maquigregor throws a head kick that misses.
Maquigregor throws a nice looking combination but Tarlac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but Maquigregor moved away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maquigregor checks a leg kick.
Tarlac works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maquigregor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Maquigregor takes the fight into the clinch.
Tarlac tries to land knees in the clinch but Maquigregor avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Tarlac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maquigregor looks to land a combination but Tarlac avoids it well. #T5#
Maquigregor tries to bum rush Tarlac with a series of wild strikes but Tarlac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maquigregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maquigregor slips a straight right by Tarlac.
Nice jab there from Tarlac.
Maquigregor looks to land a combination but Tarlac avoids it well.
Maquigregor misses with the combination.
Tarlac throws a hook to the side of Maquigregor's head but Maquigregor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body kick there by Maquigregor.
Maquigregor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarlac.
Maquigregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tarlac throws a looping overhand right but Maquigregor ducks down to avoid it.
Maquigregor slips a jab from Tarlac.
Tarlac scoring well with a low kick there.
Maquigregor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tarlac finds it's way round the side to connect with Maquigregor's head.
Tarlac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maquigregor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T6#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlac misses with an uppercut. Maquigregor saw that one coming.
Maquigregor misses with the combination.
Maquigregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tarlac moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tarlac throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maquigregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tarlac throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maquigregor's head.
Tarlac feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maquigregor's calf.
Maquigregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maquigregor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maquigregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maquigregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tarlac circles away quickly and effectively.
Maquigregor avoids the head kick by Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a looping overhand right but Maquigregor ducks down to avoid it.
Maquigregor avoids the body shot from Tarlac.
Maquigregor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarlac throws out the jab.
Maquigregor misses with a jab, cross combination. #T7#
Maquigregor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tarlac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maquigregor.
No joy there for Maquigregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maquigregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Maquigregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maquigregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maquigregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Maquigregor throws a shot from downtown. Tarlac moves away and avoids it.
Tarlac slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maquigregor throws a series of strikes that have Tarlac backpedaling.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tarlac lands a jab to Maquigregor's midsection.
Tarlac with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarlac scoring well with a low kick there.
Tarlac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maquigregor misses with the combination. #T8#
Maquigregor misses with a few strikes there.
Tarlac just misses with a punch to the body.
Tarlac throws out a loose jab but Maquigregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maquigregor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maquigregor.
Maquigregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tarlac lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slow jab from Tarlac misses its intended target.
Tarlac throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maquigregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Tarlac circles away.
Maquigregor throws a right and a left that Tarlac avoids nicely.
Tarlac swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maquigregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Maquigregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tarlac scores with a body shot.
Maquigregor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tarlac feints and then cracks Maquigregor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maquigregor down.
Sloppy strikes from Maquigregor. Those never looked like landing.
Tarlac lands a front kick.
Maquigregor is breathing heavily.#T9#
Tarlac tries to land a leg kick but Maquigregor saw it coming and moves away.
A clash of legs there as Maquigregor blocks the low kick.
Tarlac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tarlac scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maquigregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tarlac punishes Maquigregor's body with a nice straight punch.
Tarlac throws a jab when Maquigregor was well out of range.
Good work by Maquigregor as he checks the leg kick.
Maquigregor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tarlac sprawls and moves away.
Maquigregor looks to land a combination but Tarlac avoids it well.
Maquigregor misses with the combination.
Tarlac lands a really nice looking cross but Maquigregor seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarlac dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maquigregor. That did some damage!
Maquigregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tarlac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tarlac shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tarlac lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vladimir Tarlac will probably get the nod.
That's time! Maquigregor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R2#
Maquigregor misses with a double jab.
Maquigregor throws a sloppy head kick and Tarlac moves out of range easily.
Tarlac appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maquigregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tarlac misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maquigregor misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Tarlac was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maquigregor ducks under a wild hook from Tarlac.
Tarlac lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tarlac uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maquigregor has time to react.
Maquigregor misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick from Maquigregor lands but Tarlac takes it in his stride.
Maquigregor throws a nice looking combination but Tarlac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maquigregor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarlac avoids the head kick by Maquigregor.
Maquigregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tarlac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tigey Maquigregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tarlac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tarlac throws a low kick but Maquigregor avoids it.
Maquigregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tarlac lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maquigregor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maquigregor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Tarlac throws a hook but Maquigregor avoids it easily.
Maquigregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tarlac misses with an uppercut.
Maquigregor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maquigregor slips a jab from Tarlac.
Maquigregor throws a right and a left that Tarlac avoids nicely.
Tarlac swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maquigregor.
Maquigregor throws a lazy body kick
and Tarlac counters with a nice uppercut.
Tarlac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maquigregor manages to avoid it.
Maquigregor looks to throw a body kick
and Tarlac counters with a right hand to the body.
Maquigregor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maquigregor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A combination from Maquigregor does no damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tarlac, right into the meat.
Tarlac connects with a single shot there.
Maquigregor tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Tarlac misses.
Maquigregor avoids the body shot from Tarlac.
Maquigregor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Tarlac misses.
A shot to the liver by Tarlac. Beautiful body shot.
Maquigregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tarlac throws out a loose jab but Maquigregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maquigregor misses with a few strikes there.
Maquigregor staying out of range there.
Tarlac scores with a jab. Maquigregor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tarlac dodges the punch combination from Maquigregor.
Maquigregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tarlac counters with a nice uppercut.
Maquigregor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maquigregor duly obliges.
Maquigregor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tarlac.#CL#
Maquigregor rushes Tarlac and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
Tarlac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tarlac misses with a straight left.
A jab from Maquigregor misses. #T3#
Maquigregor wants to clinch
letting Tarlac counter with a right hand.
Maquigregor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maquigregor throws a nice looking combination but Tarlac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tarlac scores with a leg kick.
Maquigregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tarlac lands with a nice body punch.
Maquigregor misses with a few strikes there.
Maquigregor throws a combination that misses
and Tarlac counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tarlac throws out a loose jab but Maquigregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Tarlac looks to move away, Maquigregor throws a big counter combo but Tarlac just gets out of the way.
Tarlac blocks a head kick by Maquigregor.
Maquigregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Tarlac circles away.
Maquigregor blocks a jab.
Tarlac ducks under a wild hook from Maquigregor.
Maquigregor defending well as Tarlac loads up on a big left hand.
Tarlac jabs at Maquigregor's body.
Tarlac lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maquigregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maquigregor throws a nice looking combination but Tarlac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maquigregor tries to clinch but Tarlac is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Tarlac.
Maquigregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tarlac moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tarlac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maquigregor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tarlac. Tarlac obviously looking to wear him down.
Maquigregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maquigregor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tarlac throws a low kick but Maquigregor moves out of range easily.
Maquigregor throws a combination that misses
and Maquigregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tarlac with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tarlac throws a looping overhand right but Maquigregor ducks down to avoid it.
Tarlac tries a low kick but Maquigregor avoids it.#T5#
Maquigregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Tarlac lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tarlac scores with a jab. Maquigregor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maquigregor looks to land a combination but Tarlac avoids it well.
Maquigregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Maquigregor backs off Tarlac throws a huge counter combo but Maquigregor manages to avoid it all.
Maquigregor blocks a leg kick.
Maquigregor throws a right and a left that Tarlac avoids nicely.
Tarlac walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tarlac looks to land a right hand but Maquigregor moved out of range.
Tarlac keeps the fight on the outside.
Tarlac throws out a counter right but Maquigregor avoids it with no problem.
Tarlac avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maquigregor tries to clinch there but Tarlac circles away.
Tarlac throws a jab but it's blocked by Maquigregor.
Maquigregor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T6#
Maquigregor moves out of range as Tarlac strikes.
Maquigregor throws a series of punches but Tarlac avoids them all with ease.
Tarlac misses with a looping right.
Maquigregor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tarlac sprawls and moves away.
Tarlac lands a leg kick that knocks Maquigregor off balance momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tarlac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maquigregor.
Some wild striking there from Maquigregor.
Maquigregor throws a right and a left that Tarlac avoids nicely.
Maquigregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maquigregor slips a straight right by Tarlac.
Tarlac digs a good body shot into Maquigregor's ribs.
Tarlac throws the left hand but Maquigregor avoids the punch easily.
Maquigregor is looking for a counter combo.
Tarlac lands a slapping body shot.
Tarlac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maquigregor.
Maquigregor throws a head kick but Tarlac moves out of range.
Maquigregor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T7#
Maquigregor tries to bum rush Tarlac with a series of wild strikes but Tarlac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maquigregor darts in trying to clinch
and Tarlac counters with a low kick, right behind Maquigregor 's knee.
Tarlac throws a front kick that sends Maquigregor stumbling back into the ropes.
Tarlac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tarlac throws a jab when Maquigregor was well out of range.
Tarlac misses with a hook. Maquigregor ducked under it nicely.
Maquigregor tries to clinch but Tarlac moves out of range.
Tarlac looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maquigregor ducks under a wild hook from Tarlac.
Maquigregor staying out of range there.
Maquigregor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maquigregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Maquigregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maquigregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tarlac moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tarlac looks to throw the jab but Maquigregor is out of range. #T8#
Tarlac throws a shot from downtown. Maquigregor moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maquigregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tarlac lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maquigregor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maquigregor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tarlac fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maquigregor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maquigregor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maquigregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tarlac! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maquigregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Tarlac does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Maquigregor is looking to land body kicks.
Tarlac throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maquigregor on the side of the head.
Maquigregor throws a right and a left that Tarlac avoids nicely.
Maquigregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tarlac circles away quickly and effectively.
Tarlac throws a shot from downtown. Maquigregor moves away and avoids it.
Maquigregor fails to land with a series of punches. #T9#
Maquigregor swinging wildly here.
Tarlac throws a chopping leg kick but Maquigregor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tarlac feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maquigregor's calf.
Tarlac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maquigregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarlac.
Tarlac changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maquigregor throws a series of punches but Tarlac avoids them all with ease.
Tarlac thows a body kick. Maquigregor tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tarlac moves out of range of the body kick.
Maquigregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tarlac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maquigregor.
Maquigregor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tarlac counters with a stiff right hand.
Tarlac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maquigregor slips a jab from Tarlac.
Maquigregor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tigey Maquigregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarlac throws a hook but Maquigregor avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Tarlac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tarlac 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Vladimir Tarlac!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Vladimir Tarlac!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Vladimir Tarlac!

Vladimir Tarlac wins by unanimous decision!

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

 

Event: UB8: Minor Threat     
Date:   Aug 12, 2016
#R1#
Tarlac lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tarlac lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Bakk pushes Tarlac up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bakk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Bakk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tarlac just stands there and leans against the ropes.#BC2#
Tarlac breaks from the clinch.
Bakk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bakk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bakk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tarlac but Tarlac pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A countering left hand to the body from Tarlac misses.
Bakk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tarlac to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bakk throws a right hand that Tarlac ducks under and follows up with a left that Tarlac also avoids with ease.
A lazy body kick from Bakk
and Tarlac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Bakk wants to clinch.
Bakk misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tarlac counters with a straight right hand.
Bakk tries to bum rush Tarlac with a series of wild strikes but Tarlac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bakk throws a head kick that misses
and Tarlac counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matt Bakk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tarlac avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Bakk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tarlac has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bakk is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T2#
Bakk takes one to the side of the head.
Bakk takes one to the chin there.
Bakk tries to close the distance and clinch but Tarlac swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tarlac keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bakk closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Tarlac counter with a right hand.
Tarlac bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bakk's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlac stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tarlac throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bakk on the side of the head. #T3#
Bakk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tarlac goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tarlac scores with a nice head shot.
Bakk tries to clinch but Tarlac moves away
and Tarlac counters with a straight right hand.
Bakk misses with a takedown attempt - Tarlac sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Tarlac on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bakk shoots in for a takedown but Tarlac shows good takedown defense.
Bakk is breathing heavily.
Bakk misses with a takedown attempt
and Tarlac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bakk doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Tarlac counter with a right hand.
A left and a right from Tarlac both land. Nice combination. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakk ducks right into an uppercut from Tarlac.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tarlac.
Bakk closes the distance but Tarlac moves to the side
and Tarlac counters with a nice uppercut.
Tarlac is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bakk had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tarlac cracks Bakk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Tarlac circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tarlac counters with a stiff right hand.
Bakk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tarlac counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakk moves to clinch but Tarlac breaks away
and Tarlac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T5#
A left lands for Tarlac.
Bakk throws a head kick that misses
and Tarlac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bakk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bakk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bakk moves to clinch but Tarlac breaks away
and Tarlac counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tarlac connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bakk scrambles back to his feet.
A nice combination there by Tarlac.
Tarlac scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarlac lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tarlac lands with a right hand.
Tarlac 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.
Tarlac slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#
Bakk is rocked!#T6#
Tarlac darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oh Bakk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bakk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bakk misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Tarlac counter with a right hand.
Bakk tries to clinch up
and Tarlac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bakk thows a leg kick but Tarlac checks it
and Tarlac counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bakk seems to have got his legs back now.
A punch lands to the side of Bakk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bakk is looking to clinch but Tarlac is avoiding it.
Tarlac appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tarlac works Bakk's body with a nice hook.#T7#
Jab by Tarlac.
Donk. Tarlac catches Bakk right on the button with a cross.
Bakk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tarlac counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tarlac appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tarlac scores with a jab.
Bakk fails with the takedown
letting Tarlac counter with a right hand.
Bakk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T8#
Bakk dives in for a single leg takedown but Tarlac sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Tarlac throws out a counter right but Bakk avoids it with no problem.
Bakk tries to clinch
and Tarlac counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bakk tries to clinch
and Tarlac counters with a nice body shot.
Bakk tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tarlac manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Tarlac finds it's way through Bakk's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakk wants to clinch
letting Tarlac counter with a right hand.
Tarlac tests Bakk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bakk closes the distance but Tarlac moves to the side
and Tarlac counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bakk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T9#
Tarlac fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bakk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vladimir Tarlac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tarlac moves out of range of the body kick.
Tarlac lands a slapping body shot.
Tarlac lands a really nice looking cross but Bakk seems unphased.
Bakk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bakk. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bakk tries to clinch
letting Tarlac counter with a right hand.
Tarlac lands a lovely overhand right.
Bakk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tarlac scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Tarlac dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R2#
Bakk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bakk has his takedown stuffed
and Tarlac counters with a stiff right hand.
Bakk shoots and misses
enabling Tarlac to counter with a crisp jab.
Tarlac's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bakk under the eye.
Bakk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tarlac circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tarlac counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakk takes one to the chin there.
Tarlac bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bakk's head backwards.#T1#
Tarlac lands a jab to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Tarlac there.
Tarlac stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tarlac lands a glancing blow to the side of Bakk's head.
Bakk tries to clinch up
and Tarlac counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tarlac cracks Bakk with an open hand slap.
Bakk darts in trying to clinch
and Bakk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Bakk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tarlac keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bakk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bakk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bakk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tarlac connects with a body shot that sends Bakk's belly button to the back.
Bakk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bakk tries for a takedown but Tarlac circles away easily
and Tarlac counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Bakk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tarlac is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bakk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Tarlac smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bakk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tarlac moves out of range of the leg kick from Bakk.
Tarlac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tarlac sprawls well. Tarlac wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bakk gets slowly back to his feet.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bakk with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tarlac counters with a nice uppercut.
Tarlac lands an overhand right.
Tarlac cracks Bakk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Tarlac drops Bakk with a huge uppercut! Bakk drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Tarlac is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

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

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 03, 2016
#R1#
Carvalho connects with a high kick.
Carvalho throws a series of punches but Tarlac avoids them all with ease.
Jab by Tarlac.
Tarlac blocks a low kick nicely.
Tarlac looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tarlac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carvalho.
It seemed like Tarlac was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Tarlac gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carvalho is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tarlac scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho has Tarlac pressed against the cage, preventing Tarlac from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tarlac lands a shot to the body.
Tarlac missing with knees to the body.
Carvalho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Carvalho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Carvalho looking to slow down the pace here.
Tarlac tries to circle away but Carvalho has him pinned against the cage.
Tarlac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carvalho has had enough of the clinch but Tarlac keeps him there for the moment.
Tarlac dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Tarlac breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Tarlac.
Tarlac lands a really nice looking cross but Carvalho seems unphased.
Carvalho feints a jab promting Tarlac to slip. Carvalho then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tarlac slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Good leg kick by Carvalho there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2#
Carvalho tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carvalho tries a head kick but it misses.
Tarlac lands with a straight right. Carvalho didn't see that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tarlac, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Tarlac gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho tries a body shot but Tarlac blocks it.
Carvalho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalling in the clinch from Tarlac.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarlac.
Tarlac looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carvalho taking a breather. #T3#
Tarlac pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tarlac wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tarlac lands a body punch in the clinch.
Carvalho tries to break the clinch but Tarlac is controlling the position.
Carvalho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Carvalho trying to control the position but instead, Tarlac has worked for underhooks and has pushed Carvalho into the cage.
Tarlac effectively controlling the action here.
Carvalho throws a head punch that misses.
Tarlac content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Carvalho is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Carvalho wants to stall.
Tarlac wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carvalho is trying to maintain a safe position but Tarlac gets an underhook and turns Carvalho into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Oscar Carvalho.#CL2#
Tarlac fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carvalho, pushing him back against the cage.
Carvalho misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carvalho swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarlac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarlac is trying to push Carvalho away but Carvalho has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Carvalho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vladimir Tarlac will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Tarlac. Beautiful body shot.
Carvalho drops his hands momentarily and Tarlac takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Carvalho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Carvalho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tarlac has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Carvalho doesn't manage to clinch there - Tarlac circles away.
Tarlac wants to counter the offense by Carvalho and move into the clinch position.
Tarlac scores with a sloppy right hand. Carvalho should have avoided that one.
Oscar Carvalho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carvalho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carvalho throws a chopping leg kick but Tarlac manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Carvalho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oscar Carvalho is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Carvalho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carvalho tries to move into range but Tarlac moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1##CL2#
Tarlac moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarlac.
A head punch on the inside from Carvalho fails to land. #BC2#
Tarlac manages to break the clinch.
Tarlac circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tarlac getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Carvalho wants to clinch up but Tarlac keeps it at a distance.
Tarlac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carvalho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tarlac scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Carvalho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tarlac looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carvalho throws a sloppy head kick and Tarlac moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carvalho.
Carvalho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tarlac.
Carvalho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tarlac works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Carvalho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Carvalho misses
and Tarlac cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tarlac avoids the head kick by Carvalho.
Carvalho looks to land a combination but Tarlac avoids it well.
Carvalho throws a head kick that misses
and Tarlac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Tarlac stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carvalho moves in looking to clinch but Tarlac pushes him off.
Carvalho wants to clinch up but Tarlac keeps it at a distance.
Tarlac throws out a counter right but Carvalho avoids it with no problem.
Carvalho throws a leg kick
letting Tarlac counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Carvalho is rocked!
Carvalho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tarlac.
Oh Carvalho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tarlac closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Carvalho! Tarlac dives in looking to finish! Carvalho is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Tarlac!

 

 
 
 
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