Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Bravado 4: Gracie v Krustofski
Date: Aug 07, 2016

#R1#
Taran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Penny circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Penny's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taran under the eye.
Penny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taran moves to clinch but Penny breaks away
and Penny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taran just misses with a punch to the body.
Penny throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taran counters with a left and a right that stings Penny.
Penny avoids a kick to the body.
Alexander Taran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Penny misses. #KD#
Penny lands a big uppercut and Taran crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Taran looks OK. Penny waves Taran back to his feet!#ROC#
Taran is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Taran has been cut.#T1#
Taran tries to close the distance and clinch but Penny swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taran wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Penny on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick by Taran misses #KD#
and Penny counters with a crisp right hand that drops Taran! Penny lets Taran back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Taran is still on wobbly legs! Can Penny finish him?
Penny blocks the body kick.
Taran seems to have recovered his senses.
Penny circles away from the clinch attempt
and Penny counters with a huge left! Taran is in big trouble! He's backing up but Penny isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Taran from any more damage. A dominating finish by Penny!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Princess Penny!
A relieved looking Princess Penny thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: The Island Season 5, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1#
Hojackin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taran under the eye.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hojackin enables Taran to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hojackin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hojackin is pulling down on Taran's head to control his posture.
Taran wants to stand but Hojackin is controlling his posture from full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hojackin is on top in guard. #REVB#
Taran seems keen to control Hojackin's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taran can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hojackin controls the pace.
Hojackin is looking to work some ground and pound but Taran has wrist control.#T1#
Taran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hojackin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Taran on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Taran tries to get out of the position.
Hojackin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hojackin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hojackin trying to control the position from guard on top but Taran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Taran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hojackin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hojackin throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Taran is pulling down on Hojackin's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taran avoids a kick to the body.
Taran misses with a hook.
Hojackin jabs Taran right on the nose. Taran blinks but takes it well.
Hojackin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3##CL#
Taran has closed the distance and engaged Hojackin in a clinch.
Taran doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Taran successfully pulls guard.
Hojackin content to stall in guard here.
Hojackin scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Taran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hojackin is aware though and is defending well.
Hojackin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hojackin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taran wants to get back to his feet but Hojackin passes into half guard. #T4#
Taran has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hojackin is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
More stalling from Hojackin.
Taran wants to get back to his feet.
Taran is in trouble now - Hojackin has advanced to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taran wants to control but Hojackin is having none of it.
Hojackin controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Hojackin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hojackin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taran finds it's way round the side to connect with Hojackin's head. #TD#
Taran closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hojackin's guard.
Taran tries to stand but Hojackin is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taran slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hojackin struggling a bit here.
Hojackin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Taran's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hojackin has his hands clasped together around Taran's back. He's all about the action.
Taran is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T1#
Hojackin tries to roll over but Taran keeps him under control.
Hojackin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taran.
Hojackin tries to get to full guard but Taran has control of the leg.
Hojackin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hojackin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taran is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hojackin pulls Taran in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Taran wants to stand but Hojackin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hojackin wants to sweep but no luck.
Alexander Taran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taran has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hojackin is proving hard to escape from.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Taran trying to control the position from guard on top but Hojackin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Taran darts in trying to clinch
and Hojackin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taran tries to clinch but Hojackin moves away
and Hojackin counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Hojackin misses with a body kick.
Alexander Taran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot by Hojackin.
Hojackin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Taran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice cross by Hojackin.
Taran misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hojackin paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Taran has Hojackin up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hojackin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hojackin.
Hojackin lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taran takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Taran is rocked!
Hojackin works on Taran's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Hojackin tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Hojackin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hojackin lands with a good body shot.
Hojackin scores with a body shot.
Hojackin clobbers Taran with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oh Taran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hojackin scores with a hook to the body. Taran takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taran seems to have got his legs back now.
Hojackin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taran.
Taran shoots in and drives through. Hojackin sprawls well.
We've been told by Taran's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Taran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taran needs to keep his hands up - Hojackin had a free shot at his head there.
Taran 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.
Hojackin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taran ducks into an uppercut from Hojackin and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Hojackin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2016

#R1#
Thompson tests Taran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thompson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson scores with a jab.
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Taran is out of range.
Thompson throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL2#
and Taran moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Taran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Taran shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thompson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Taran manages to move to mount!
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!
Taran pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Taran cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taran punishing his opponent with strikes.
Thompson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taran on the ground.
Taran putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T1#
Taran controlling his opponent.
Thompson tries to reverse the position but Taran maintains control.
Taran has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taran lands a couple of good shots and Thompson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Taran softening up his opponent with strikes here.
A helpless look comes across Thompson 's face. He knows he's trapped as Taran lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Taran!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2016

#R1#
Taran misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Mera moves into the clinch.
Mera misses with an elbow strike.
Mera lands an elbow just above Taran 's eye.
Taran has had enough of the clinch but Mera keeps him there for the moment.
Mera blocks a body shot from Taran.
Mera dodges an elbow strike from Taran.
Taran content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Mera.
Taran avoids a wild elbow strike from Mera.
Mera creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taran's defenses.
Mera effectively controlling the action here.
Mera throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taran is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mera to keep the fight standing.
Mera pushes off an throws an elbow but Taran leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mera just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taran's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mera just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taran's brow.
Taran taking a breather. #T1#
Mera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mera throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mera just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taran's brow. #BC#
Taran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mera 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.
Mera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Taran throws a low kick but Mera moves out of range easily.
Taran misses with a head kick.
Alexander Taran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Taran instigates a clinch.
Mera lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Taran blocks the elbow strike.
Mera misses with an elbow over the top.
Taran blocks an elbow strike.
Mera lands an elbow inside.
Taran missing with knees to the body.
Mera lands a nice elbow.
Taran blocks an elbow strike.
Taran blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Taran is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Taran blocks an elbow strike from Mera.
Mera throws an elbow that misses.
Our sources have told us that Taran has been working on his elbows in the gym.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mera misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mera throws an elbow but misses.
Taran blocks an elbow strike.
Mera creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mera lands an elbow that stopped Taran in his tracks for a moment.
Mera misses with an elbow over the top.
Taran avoids a wild elbow strike from Mera.
Mera throws an elbow but it misses.
Mera creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mera throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Taran blocks the elbow strike.
Taran blocks an elbow strike.
Mera misses with an elbow over the top.
Taran takes an elbow to the forehead.
A bit of stalling here from Taran. #T3#
Mera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Taran avoids the elbow strike from Mera, against the cage. #TD#
Taran ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Taran no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Taran wants to stand up but Mera is controlling him.
Mera is pushing down on Taran's leg trying to pass to half guard. Taran is fighting to maintain full guard but Mera has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mera controlling the action here.
Taran is trying to maintain the position but Mera is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Mera performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Taran tries to kick Mera off but Mera keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taran avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Mera gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Taran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Mera rushes Taran and presses him up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Mera.
Mera throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Taran avoids a wild elbow strike from Mera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Mera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Mera closes the distance and clinches.
Mera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mera controlling the action here for a moment.
Taran blocks the elbow strike.
Taran takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mera just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taran's brow.
Taran blocks an elbow strike from Mera.
Taran avoids a wild elbow strike from Mera.
Taran dodges an elbow strike from Mera.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mera throws an elbow but misses.
Taran blocks the elbow strike.
Mera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mera throws an elbow but misses.
Mera displaying some good clinch control by pressing Taran up against the cage.
Mera gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Mera slows down the pace here.
Mera lands an elbow that stopped Taran in his tracks for a moment.
Taran is trying to break the clinch but Mera has him pressed against the cage.
Mera misses with an elbow strike.
Mera lands an elbow inside.
Taran dodges an elbow strike from Mera. #TD#
Taran drags the fight down to the ground.
Mera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mera looking to sit in guard and control but Taran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Taran stands up over Mera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Taran trying to control the position from guard on top but Mera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mera looking for a sweep. Not yet Mera, not yet.
Taran with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Taran chips away with some ground and pound.
Mera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taran trying to control but Mera is working from the bottom.
Taran is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mera is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mera can do anything to dispel that myth.
Taran prevents Mera from getting back to his feet.
Taran trying to control but Mera is working from the bottom. #SU#
Mera is working an open guard so Taran takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Mera misses the target.
Mera tries to score with a low kick but Taran moves his leg out of the way.
Mera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Taran.#CL2#
Mera moves into the clinch.
Taran blocks the elbow strike. #T4#
Mera misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mera.
Mera lands an elbow that stopped Taran in his tracks for a moment.
Taran avoids a wild elbow strike from Mera.
Taran blocks the elbow strike.
Mera pushes off an throws an elbow but Taran leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mera lands an elbow inside.
Mera throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Taran manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Mera closes the distance and pushes Taran back into the cage.
Mera lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #TD#
Taran gets control of Mera's arms and successfully pulls guard. Taran will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Taran will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taran is trying to keep Mera in close.
Mera controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Mera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Taran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Taran misses.
Mera tries to clinch up but Taran circles away and keeps his distance.
Taran shoots in for a double leg but Mera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Mera clinches.
Mera lands an elbow inside that Taran shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mera.
Taran wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taran blocks an elbow strike from Mera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera lands an elbow just above Taran 's eye.
Mera throws an elbow that misses.
Taran blocks an elbow strike.
Mera misses with an elbow strike.
Mera lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mera throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
Taran blocks an elbow strike from Mera.
Rico Mera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mera throws an elbow that misses.
Mera pushes off an throws an elbow but Taran leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mera blocks an uppercut.
Mera creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mera holding his opponent close, against the cage. #TD#
Taran has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mera uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mera prevents Taran from getting back to his feet.
Taran is trying to control the position but Mera postures up.
Mera stays in close to Taran's body and controls the position.
Mera trying to control the position from guard on top but Taran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rico Mera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Mera works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Taran wants to get back to his feet.
Mera wants to get back to his feet.
Mera is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taran tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mera defends well and Taran ends up having to push Mera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rico Mera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Taran has Mera up against the cage in a clinch.
Taran blocks an elbow strike from Mera. #T3#
Taran blocks an elbow strike from Mera.
Mera looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Taran tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mera just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Taran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taran is trying to push Mera away but Mera has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mera pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Taran is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mera to keep the fight standing.
Taran has had enough of the clinch but Mera keeps him there for the moment.#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.
Taran looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mera comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mera just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taran's brow.
Taran wants to stall.
Mera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Taran wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mera has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taran tries to pull guard but Mera forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Taran working hard to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Mera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mera 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Mera!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2016

#R1#
No joy there for Blue, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taran shoots in but Blue avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blue moves to clinch but Taran breaks away #TD2#
and Taran counters with a single leg into guard. Blue didn't expect that.
Blue knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taran on the ground.
Taran with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taran pushes down on Blue's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Taran keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Taran thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blue's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taran sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blue defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taran drops an elbow to the side of Blue's head.
Well, if Taran is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Taran winds up and cracks Blue with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Taran is taking a breather. Blue 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.
Blue is looking to control Taran's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blue avoid being mounted?
Taran works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Taran throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Blue has his hands clasped together but Taran breaks the hold and Blue is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Taran!

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2016

#R1#
Taran fails with the takedown.
Mera tries to counter with a clinch but Taran shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Mera moves into the clinch.
Taran takes an elbow to the temple.
Taran has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mera after a bit of a struggle.
Taran tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mera smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Taran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taran fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Taran clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taran dodges an elbow strike from Mera.
Mera gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mera lands an elbow inside that Taran shrugs off. #T1#
Taran blocks the elbow strike.
Mera lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Taran jumps guard but Mera stands there with Taran around his waist. Taran gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Taran takes an elbow to the temple.
Taran avoids the elbow strike from Mera, against the cage.
Taran looking for a takedown.
Mera told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Taran blocks an elbow strike.
Taran tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mera smiles and moves away.
Taran fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mera avoids it really well and circles away.
Mera wants to counter the offense by Taran and move into the clinch position.
Mera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Taran gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Mera creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taran's defenses.
Taran drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mera lands an elbow that stopped Taran in his tracks for a moment.
Mera lands an elbow inside that Taran shrugs off.
Mera misses with an elbow over the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Mera throws an elbow but misses. #TD#
Taran decides to pull guard.
Mera has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Taran is proving hard to escape from.
Mera sitting in guard here, content to control.
Taran looking to control. #T3#
Taran is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mera is controlling him.
Taran will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taran trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Taran is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mera looks to land a left hand but Taran moved out of range nicely.
Mera throws an overhand right that lands on Taran's shoulder, as Taran tries to avoid the shot.
Taran swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Mera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mera lands an elbow inside.
Mera gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Mera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Mera.
Our sources have told us that Taran has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Taran takes an elbow to the temple.
Taran is trying to maintain a safe position but Mera gets an underhook and turns Taran into the cage.#TD#
Taran manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Taran has his foot on Mera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mera works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Mera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Taran wants to stand and escape but Mera is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Mera dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Taran blocks the leg kick.
Mera fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taran is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taran is defended easily by Mera.#CL2#
Mera has Taran up against the cage in a clinch.
Mera looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taran takes an elbow to the forehead.
Taran takes an elbow to the temple.
Mera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Taran blocks the elbow strike.
Taran takes an elbow to the forehead. #TD#
Taran jumps guard. #T1#
Mera forces his way into half guard.
Mera slows the pace down in half guard.
Taran tries to kick Mera off but Mera keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mera is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mera wants to free his trapped foot but Taran is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Taran is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mera's back!
Mera breaks Taran's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Taran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Mera wants to stand but Taran has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mera stays in close to Taran's body and controls the position.
Mera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taran is keeping the position for now.
Taran looking to control but Mera passes into half guard.
Mera tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Taran. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mera wants to pass the guard but Taran is defending well.
Mera not doing much here.
Taran is pressing down on Mera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taran is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mera controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Mera 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! 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#
Taran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mera.
Taran half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Taran blocks the leg kick.
Taran shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexander Taran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mera throws a hook to the side of Taran's head but Taran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A good leg kick by Mera. #CL2#
Mera clinches.
Mera 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.#TD#
Taran is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mera can't fight it off and eventually Taran manages to take the fight to the floor. Mera looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mera is trying to keep Taran in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera keeping moving, preventing Taran from controlling successfully.
Taran throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Mera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taran looking to sit in guard and control but Mera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Taran is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Taran is really struggling to control Mera but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SU2#
Mera stands and steps away. Taran gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rico Mera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mera slips a jab and a cross from Taran.
Mera wants to counter the offense by Taran and move into the clinch position.
Taran looks to land a combination but Mera avoids it well. #CL2#
Mera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taran wants a takedown.
Mera comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Taran drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mera pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Taran. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Mera has managed to clinch.
Mera creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taran's defenses.
Taran is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mera is defending well for now.#T3#
Taran has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mera after a bit of a struggle.
Mera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Taran tries for a takedown but Mera manages to get underhooks.
Taran takes an elbow to the temple.
Taran effectively controlling the action here.
Taran drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mera gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Taran.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Taran avoids a wild elbow strike from Mera.
Mera is pressed up against the cage. Taran has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mera down to the mat. Mera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Taran.
Taran tries to counter with a takedown but Mera is quick to defend against it.
Taran is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mera wants to counter the offense by Taran and move into the clinch position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mera throws a front kick aimed at Taran's knee but Taran avoids it well.
Mera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mera throws a low kick but Taran moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mera. That's going to slow Taran down.
Alexander Taran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taran misses with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Mera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mera 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Mera!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1##CL#
Island clinches with his opponent.
Island softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Island doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taran is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Island to keep the fight standing.
Island scores with a shoulder strike.
Island definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taran is trying to drag Island to the mat but Island just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Island has a couple of punches blocked by Taran.
Island pushes Taran back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Island scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Island.
Island lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Island as the two fighters clinch.
Island digs a right hand underneath Taran's ribcage. Taran let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Taran looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taran tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Island smiles and moves away.
Kromog Island has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Taran.
Island scores with a decent looking hook.#T1##CL#
Island rushes Taran and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Taran can't get the takedown.
A short body shot lands from Island as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Island.
Island scores with a shot to the side of Taran's head.
Island lands a shoulder strike.
Island is leaning against Taran and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Island lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Island breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Island closes the distance and clinches.
Island lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taran.
Island lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Island scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Island breaks the clinch.
Island fakes the body blow, causing Taran to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Taran goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kromog Island!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2016

#R1##TD#
Taran gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lucchesi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taran can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lucchesi trying to control but Taran is working from the bottom.
Lucchesi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Taran wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lucchesi stays in close to Taran's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucchesi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taran swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Lucchesi trying to control the position from guard on top but Taran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taran controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Taran shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lucchesi's guard.
Lucchesi wants to get back to his feet but Taran passes into half guard. #REVR#
Taran wants to stand up but Lucchesi has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Lucchesi is looking for a sweep. Taran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taran slips a nice elbow through Lucchesi's hands, connecting with Lucchesi's forehead.
Taran wants to get back to his feet. #T2##ES#
Lucchesi manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Andrea Lucchesi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucchesi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lucchesi throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Taran counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Lucchesi scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucchesi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Taran counters with a right hand to the body.
Taran walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lucchesi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A lazy body kick from Lucchesi #CL2#
and Taran counters by moving into the clinch.
Lucchesi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Taran gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Taran jumps into guard, dragging Lucchesi to the mat. #T3##SU#
Lucchesi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lucchesi tries to clinch there but Taran circles away.
Taran has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Taran will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lucchesi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taran swivels and escapes.
Taran shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrea Lucchesi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Taran feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lucchesi wants to get back to his feet but Taran passes into half guard. #REVR#
Lucchesi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lucchesi tries to get to full guard but Taran has control of the leg.
Lucchesi is breathing heavily.
Taran scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Taran keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Lucchesi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taran.
Lucchesi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Taran drops an elbow to the side of Lucchesi's head.
Taran trying to control from half guard but Lucchesi is working away.
Taran is pressing down on Lucchesi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lucchesi is holding on for now.
Lucchesi has hold of Taran's hands but Taran slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Taran is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Taran is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Taran dominated that round.
That's time! Lucchesi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lucchesi throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Taran decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lucchesi's guard.#SU2#
Taran stands up and waves to Lucchesi to follow him.
Lucchesi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taran. #TD#
Lucchesi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Taran is trying to defend but Lucchesi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Taran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucchesi pulls his head out easily.
Taran blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lucchesi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucchesi controlling the action here.
Lucchesi trying to pass the guard but Taran defending well. #T1#
Taran misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Taran tries to get to full guard but Lucchesi has control of the leg.
Lucchesi wants to take a breather but Taran is having none of it.
Lucchesi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Taran controlling the position well.
Taran has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lucchesi controlling the pace.
Lucchesi wants to free his trapped foot but Taran is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taran is staying active underneath Lucchesi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Lucchesi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taran defends it well.
Taran trying to hold on to Lucchesi's head to control him but Lucchesi postures up.
Lucchesi is keen to just control but Taran is a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lucchesi tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Taran. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lucchesi darts in looking for a takedown but Taran gets double underhooks and turns Lucchesi into the cage.
Taran pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lucchesi is out of range and Taran settles back down.
Lucchesi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taran paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3##TD2#
Taran shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taran 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.
Taran lands with a punch from half guard.
Lucchesi is refusing to be controlled, as Taran sits in half guard.
Lucchesi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Taran is taking a breather. Lucchesi 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.
Lucchesi wants to control but Taran passes into side. #T4#
Taran staying calm.
Taran working the ground and pound from side control.
Lucchesi struggling a bit here.
Taran wants to control but Lucchesi is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucchesi tries to escape but Taran is in control.
Taran lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Taran 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##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lucchesi enables Taran to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lucchesi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Taran working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lucchesi is trying to control the position but Taran postures up.
Taran forces his way into half guard.
Taran trying to control from half guard but Lucchesi is working away. #SUB2#
Taran is looking for a kimura but Lucchesi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taran to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taran stalling.
Lucchesi taking some punishment here, with Taran in his half guard. #T1#
Lucchesi is trying to stand.
Taran prevents Lucchesi from improving his position.
Lucchesi is looking to escape.
Taran scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Taran connects with a nice short shot to Lucchesi's temple.
Taran lands strikes from half guard.
Taran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taran looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lucchesi wants to get back to his feet.
Taran drops an elbow to the side of Lucchesi's head.
Taran content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2##SUB2#
Taran is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lucchesi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Taran looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Taran tries to stand and escape but Lucchesi is controlling the position.
Taran winds up and cracks Lucchesi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Taran is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Taran looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lucchesi moves into full guard. #T3#
Taran lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taran works over Lucchesi with some ground and pound from guard.
Taran's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Taran drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taran jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Taran wants to control from the top but Lucchesi keeps moving.
Taran 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.
Lucchesi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#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.
Taran postures up and lands a big shot to Lucchesi's brow.
Taran keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lucchesi's head.
Taran is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taran slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Taran works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Andrea Lucchesi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taran controlling the pace. #SUB#
Lucchesi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Taran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taran 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Taran!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Khaliq Khalid misses with a looping left.
Khaliq Khalid stuns Taran with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Khaliq Khalid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khaliq Khalid misses with an uppercut.
Taran is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A clash of legs there as Taran blocks the low kick.
Taran is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Khaliq Khalid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khaliq Khalid moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Taran shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khaliq Khalid as he avoids it easily.
Taran blocks a head kick by Khaliq Khalid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Khaliq Khalid. #TD2#
Khaliq Khalid tries to sprawl but Taran drives through with a 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!
Khaliq Khalid is looking to improve his position.
Taran throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Khaliq Khalid is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taran's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taran's back!
Khaliq Khalid throws a series of strikes and Taran wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Taran is trying to escape the mount.
Taran has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taran is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Taran is looking to get to half guard.
Khaliq Khalid avoids the attempt from Taran to control.
Taran holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Khaliq Khalid tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T2#
Khaliq Khalid thowing shots but they're missing.
Khaliq Khalid wants to control the pace but Taran is squirming around nicely.
Taran wants to hold on but Khaliq Khalid pushes him away.
Taran working to try and regain half guard.
Khaliq Khalid wants to control the pace but Taran is squirming around nicely.
Taran is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Taran is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Khaliq Khalid throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Khaliq Khalid tries to control but Taran wriggling away.
Taran wants to control but Khaliq Khalid is having none of it.
Khaliq Khalid looking to ground and pound but Taran is blocking nicely.
Khaliq Khalid tries to push Taran's head away but Taran is holding on tight.
Taran keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Taran is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Taran is trying to stand up.
Khaliq Khalid prevents Taran from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khaliq Khalid postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Taran looks a forlorn figure.
Taran tries to lock up and control but Khaliq Khalid gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Khaliq Khalid dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Khaliq Khalid. Beautiful body shot.
Khaliq Khalid throws a low kick, looking for Taran's leg but Taran calmly moves out of range.
Taran tries to clinch
and Khaliq Khalid counters with a left to the body.
Taran takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Taran gets a takedown into half guard.
Khaliq Khalid is looking to control Taran's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Khaliq Khalid avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Khaliq Khalid tries to roll over but Taran keeps him under control.
Khaliq Khalid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taran can do to turn this around?
Taran throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taran not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've been informed that Taran has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Khaliq Khalid is refusing to be controlled, as Taran sits in half guard.
Khaliq Khalid keeping hold of Taran's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khaliq Khalid.
Khaliq Khalid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taran manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khaliq Khalid stuns Taran with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Khaliq Khalid getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Khaliq Khalid digs a good hook to Taran's body.
Taran is breathing heavily.#T2#
Taran shoots in for a takedown but Khaliq Khalid shows good takedown defense.
Khaliq Khalid looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Khaliq Khalid lands with a straight right. Taran didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Khaliq Khalid has managed to clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Khaliq Khalid obliges.
Khaliq Khalid lands a damaging elbow.
Our sources have told us that Khaliq Khalid has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khaliq Khalid lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Khaliq Khalid.
Khaliq Khalid throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khaliq Khalid lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Khaliq Khalid with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Khaliq Khalid.
Khaliq Khalid lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Khaliq Khalid.
Khaliq Khalid gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Alexander Taran has been cut.#T3#
Khaliq Khalid with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#
Taran is rocked!
A short right from Khaliq Khalid on the inside.
Taran is still on wobbly legs! Can Khaliq Khalid finish him?
Khaliq Khalid lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Khaliq Khalid lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khaliq Khalid gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Khaliq Khalid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Khaliq Khalid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Khaliq Khalid taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Taran takes an elbow to the forehead.
Khaliq Khalid digs a right hand underneath Taran's ribcage. Taran let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Khaliq Khalid on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taran is pressed against the cage. Khaliq Khalid pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Taran! Two more big strikes from Khaliq Khalid and Taran crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Abdul Khaliq Khalid!
During a confident post fight interview, Abdul Khaliq Khalid thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2016

#R1#
A jab from Island misses.
Taran has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Island gets caught flat footed, as Taran shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Taran wants to control from the top but Island keeps moving.
Taran with a flurry of punches that miss.
Island knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taran on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Taran drops back looking for a leg! Island is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Island manages to kick Taran off! Taran jumps back into Island's guard.
Taran loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1##SUB2#
Taran drops back looking for a leg! Island is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Island manages to kick Taran off! Taran jumps back into Island's guard.
Taran looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Taran stands and throws Island's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Taran is chipping away with strikes. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taran tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Taran scores with a couple of short elbows.
Taran tries to advance to mount but Island denies him. #SUB2#
Taran is working to tighten his grip on Island's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Island has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Taran is really squeezing tight and eventually Island passes out! Taran breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alexander Taran!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2016

#R1#
Taran throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Simpson moves into the clinch.
Taran is looking to take this one to the mat.
Taran is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simpson pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Simpson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simpson moves away.
Taran shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simpson but Simpson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jeff Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Taran.#CL2#
Taran darts in and clinches Simpson up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Simpson breaks from the clinch.
Simpson slaps away a takedown attempt from Taran, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Taran looks to move away, Simpson throws a big counter combo but Taran just gets out of the way.#T1##CL2#
Taran forces Simpson back against the cage and clinches.
Taran's coach down at Triton MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Taran's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Simpson tries to land knees in the clinch but Taran avoids the damage to the body.
Simpson misses with a knee strike.
Taran tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taran throws the kick towards the body but Simpson avoids it.#CL2#
Simpson gets tackled into the cage by Taran. Taran maintains the clinch.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Taran successfully pulls guard.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Taran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taran can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Simpson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Taran bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simpson's guard. #REVB#
Simpson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taran on the ground.
Taran looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Taran stops Simpson from standing up.
Taran connects with a couple of short punches.
Taran 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.
Taran lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taran sitting in guard here, content to control.
Taran postures up and lands a big shot to Simpson's brow.
Taran has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taran pushing down on Simpson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Taran scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Taran tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Simpson.
Simpson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Taran scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Taran lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taran is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Simpson is trying to stand up here but Taran is controlling him well.
Taran is taking a breather. Simpson 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.
Simpson is looking to escape.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taran is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC2#
Simpson is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Taran dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Taran fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Simpson sprawls well initially but Taran persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Oh Simpson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taran lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Simpson quite badly. Simpson pulls Taran in close trying to recover. Taran postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Simpson on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Simpson doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Taran!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2016

#R1#
Taran shoots in but no luck this time.
Taran tries for a takedown but Sidious circles away easily
and Sidious counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sidious manages to avoid it.
Sidious works Taran's body with a nice hook.
Taran seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Taran closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sidious circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Taran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sidious misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taran.
Taran shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sidious defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taran tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sidious defends well and Taran ends up having to push Sidious into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Taran fails to land the takedown.
Sidious has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Taran takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Darth Sidious is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sidious fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taran looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taran throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taran is breathing heavily.
Sidious feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tarans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Taran swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sidious counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Taran misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice cross by Sidious.
Sidious connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taran momentarily. #T2#
Taran tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sidious swivels and escapes.
Sidious misses with a double jab.
Taran fails to land the takedown.
Sidious lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sidious bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Taran looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Taran throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Sidious tries to roll over but Taran keeps him under control.
Taran is looking to take a break and control but Sidious is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taran is stalling here. Sidious is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Taran seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sidious has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Taran tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Taran tries to improve his position but instead Sidious has taken his back! #T4#
Sidious not allowing Taran to control his hands.
Taran wants to get back to his feet.
Sidious doesn't have the hooks in and Taran manages to turn into his guard.
Sidious looking to control.
Taran 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Sidious dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Taran with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sidious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexander Taran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taran throws a head kick that misses
and Sidious counters with a straight right hand.
Taran just misses with a punch to the body.
Taran fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sidious is out of range.
Sidious tries to counter with a clinch but Taran shakes him off and moves away.
Taran throws a head kick that misses.
Taran misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Sidious holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sidious.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sidious lands a left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sidious scores with a shot to the side of Taran's head.
Sidious pushes Taran back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sidious pushes Taran back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sidious has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Sidious lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sidious lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Sidious.
Nice body punch from Sidious - that landed with a thud.
Sidious working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sidious scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Sidious.
Sidious lands a body shot.
Sidious lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taran backwards.
Sidious scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sidious lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sidious lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sidious lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Sidious.
Taran takes a shot to the head. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Sidious.
Sidious scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sidious lands a shot to the body.
Sidious lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sidious softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sidious lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taran or not.
Sidious digs a right hand into Taran's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taran's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Sidious.
Darth Sidious seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sidious working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sidious lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taran backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sidious.
Sidious lands a shoulder strike.
Taran takes a shot to the head.
Sidious working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Taran is rocked!
Sidious lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Taran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Sidious lands a shot to the body.
Sidious works on Taran's body with a couple of short punches.
Taran seems to have got his legs back now.
Sidious stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Taran fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Taran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Sidious.
Sidious lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sidious scores with a shot to the side of Taran's head.
Taran takes a shot to the head.
Sidious lands an uppercut.
Sidious lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sidious.
Sidious lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sidious.
Sidious lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sidious lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Sidious lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sidious lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taran backwards.
Sidious lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sidious.
Sidious works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sidious lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taran backwards.
Still in the clinch, Sidious scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sidious cracks Taran with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sidious.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sidious creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sidious lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for Sidious.
Sidious lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Taran tries to pull guard but Sidious forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sidious lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Sidious 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#
Sidious lands a nice looking body shot.
Taran shoots in looking for a takedown. Sidious tries to sprawl out of it but Taran keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sidious manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taran wants to clinch.
Sidious connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taran.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Sidious swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taran.
Sidious throws a hook to the side of Taran's head but Taran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sidious with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sidious is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Taran's corner calls for a 1-2. Taran obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Sidious rushes Taran and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sidious lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Sidious.
Sidious lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sidious is working Taran over against the cage.
Darth Sidious is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Sidious scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sidious makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taran is trying to pull guard but Sidious has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Taran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sidious lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sidious.
Sidious scores with a shoulder strike.
Sidious lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taran backwards.
Taran changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sidious fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sidious connects with a single shot there.#T3#
A jab from Sidious does it's job there.
Sidious is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sidious jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sidious throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sidious lands a body shot.
Taran fails with a takedown attempt.
Sidious digs a good body shot into Taran's ribs.
Alexander Taran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Sidious has closed the distance and engaged Taran in a clinch.
Taran tries to score a body lock takedown but Sidious shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Sidious working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sidious stops a takedown attempt from Taran.
A short uppercut from Sidious.
Nice body punch from Sidious.
Sidious lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taran.
A short left from Sidious.
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!
Sidious gets through Taran's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sidious softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sidious lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taran backwards.
Sidious unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Taran! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sidious is unloading with more strikes now! Taran drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Sidious!
Our winner, Darth Sidious, 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: There will be Blood
Date: Apr 17, 2016

#R1#
Gou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taran.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taran is defended easily by Gou.#KD#
Gou drops Taran with a beautiful combination! Taran stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gou is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Taran has been cut.
Gou cracks a nice hook into Taran's ribs.#TD2#
Taran closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gou quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gou tries to get to full guard but Taran has control of the leg.
Gou is working hard here to advance position.
Gou gets back to full guard.
Taran connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Gou controls Taran momentarily but Taran frees himself.
Taran with a nice head shot there.
Taran has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gou can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Taran controls the pace.
Taran distracts Gou with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taran distracts Gou with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SU2#
Taran stands and steps away. Gou gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Taran moves forwards but Gou connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Taran blocks a jab.
Taran takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #KD#
Gou lands a big right hand that sends Taran crashing to the mat! Gou stays standing though and waves Taran back to his feet!#ROC#
Taran is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crack! Gou connects with the perfect overhand right and Taran falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Gou!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pandy Gou!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2016

#R1##TD#
Taran closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Taran thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Karowski being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karowski is looking to regain half guard here but Taran keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Taran decides to stand back up. Taran steps back and let's Karowski get back to his feet.#T1#
Karowski throws a series of punches but Taran avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Taran was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Karowski.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Karowski. Taran shrugs it off though.
Taran throws a solid leg kick but Karowski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Taran.#TD#
Taran shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Karowski's guard.
Taran's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Taran seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Karowski for as long as he can get away with.
Karowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taran is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Taran drops back looking for a leg! Karowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Karowski manages to kick Taran off! Taran jumps back into Karowski's guard. #T2#
Taran looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Taran pushes down on Karowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Karowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taran is working away from the top position though.
Taran with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Taran closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Karowski on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Taran tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4#
A lull in the action here as Taran stalls from top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taran continues to stall.
Karowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Taran decides to stand back up. #TD#
Taran closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Karowski kicks off Taran and gets to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Taran circles away. #TD#
Taran throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Karowski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Taran is in Karowski's guard.
Taran controls from within his opponent's guard.
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 Alexander Taran will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Karowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taran is able to avoid easily.
Karowski fails to land the takedown.
Karowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taran sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Karowski somewhat.#TD#
Taran closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Karowski's guard.
Taran sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Taran stands and steps away. Karowski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Taran closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Taran lands in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Taran working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karowski is breathing heavily.
Taran lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taran slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Taran is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taran working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Karowski's head.
Taran showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Karowski trying to strike off his back. #SU#
Taran stands and steps away. Karowski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Taran is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Karowski's half guard.
Taran seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SU#
Taran stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T3#
Karowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taran throwing a counter right hand but Karowski manages to avoid it.
Alexander Taran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcin Karowski.
Karowski throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Taran closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU#
Taran decides to stand up, so the ref orders Karowski to his feet. #TD#
Taran shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Karowski wants to get back to his feet but Taran passes into half guard. #REVB#
Taran is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Taran is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Taran is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Taran 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##TD#
Taran closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Karowski's guard.
Taran controls from within his opponent's guard.
Taran's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taran passes Karowski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Taran is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Taran looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Karowski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Taran wants to work for an arm triangle but Karowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Taran missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Taran stands up and beckons Karowski to join him on the feet. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Taran.
Karowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taran controls the position from side control.
Karowski tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Taran easily slips into full mount!
Taran with shots to the head and body - Karowski looks very uncomfortable down there. #T3#
Karowski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Taran raining down hammerfists from mount.
Taran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karowski can do to turn this around?
Taran takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Taran lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Taran pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Taran landing strikes, looking to finish!
Taran controlling from mount. #SUB#
Taran looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taran controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Taran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taran, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Taran!

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