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Event: EMP 6     
Date:   Mar 10, 2018

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Police Officer (ranked 4244 p4p, 441 weight class) and Oliver Taquses (ranked 2807 p4p, 309 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!




175 cm
34 yrs
170 lbs



175 cm
25 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Police Officer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Oliver Taquses!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.


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

Officer gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Officer wants the takedown. Taquses is fighting it off but Officer persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Taquses's guard against the cage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Officer (2) vs (0) Taquses
Taquses trying to keep a closed guard but Officer is proving a slippery customer.

Taquses throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taquses is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Taquses is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Officer is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Taquses escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Officer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Officer postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Taquses is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Officer postures up.
Taquses is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Officer advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (5) vs (0) Taquses
Taquses being controlled for a moment.
Officer working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taquses looking for a sweep but Officer has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Officer (7) vs (0) Taquses
Taquses really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Taquses tries to lock up and control but Officer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Taquses tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Taquses wants to control but Officer is having none of it.
Officer controlling the position easily from mount.
Taquses tries to control the position but Officer now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Officer (10) vs (0) Taquses

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Officer is hanging on to Taquses's back as he tries to escape.
Officer avoiding Taquses 's attempts to control his hands.
Taquses is in bad spot here.
I would not like to be Taquses right now.
Taquses breaks Officer's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Officer (10) vs (2) Taquses
Taquses trying to control the position from guard on top but Officer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Officer is pulling down on Taquses's head to control his posture.
Taquses trying to control but Officer is working from the bottom.
Taquses has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LOD: Top Team. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Taquses sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Officer's guard.
Taquses wants to control but Officer is keeping him busy.
Officer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Taquses wants to pass the guard but Officer is defending well.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Taquses is looking for a kimura here.
Officer trying to hold on to Taquses's head to control him but Taquses postures up.

Taquses is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Officer is doing well to control the position and prevent Taquses from advancing to side control.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Taquses is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Officer sees it coming and defends easily.
Officer is holding on to half guard well.

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

Taquses is working for a submission of some sort.
Officer tries to get to full guard but Taquses has control of the leg.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Taquses is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Officer sees it coming and defends easily.
Taquses prevents Officer from improving his position.

Taquses has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Officer defend it? Taquses steps over the head and cranks it - Officer is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Taquses!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oliver Taquses!
In his post fight interview, Oliver Taquses started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: TWGC 20 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   Feb 20, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ace Rob (ranked 3092 p4p, 269 weight class) and Oliver Taquses (ranked 2660 p4p, 283 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




170 cm
24 yrs
143 lbs



175 cm
25 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ace Rob! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Oliver Taquses!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.


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

Rob instigates a clinch.

Taquses gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rob (0) vs (2) Taquses

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

Rob is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taquses pulls his head out easily.
Rob gets back to full guard.
Rob looking for a sweep. Not yet Rob, not yet.
Rob keeping moving, preventing Taquses from controlling successfully.

Taquses is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taquses trying to control but Rob is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rob is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taquses is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Taquses wants to control from the top but Rob keeps moving.
Rob tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taquses has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LOD: Top Team. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taquses stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rob swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taquses wants to control from the top but Rob keeps moving.

Rob has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taquses can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Rob'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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rob is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rob (2) vs (2) Taquses
Taquses working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rob drops back looking for a leg! Taquses is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taquses manages to kick Rob off! Rob jumps back into Taquses's guard.
Rob trying to control but Taquses is working from the bottom.
Rob wants to pass the guard but Taquses is keeping the position.

Taquses escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rob gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rob trying to control but Taquses is working from the bottom.
Taquses is trying to control the position but Rob postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rob wants to control from the top but Taquses keeps moving.
Rob passes Taquses's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rob passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rob (5) vs (2) Taquses
Taquses wants to control but Rob is having none of it.

Rob is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Taquses is surviving well by controlling Rob's body position as best he can.
Rob looking to control but Taquses is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Taquses can't escape the position.
Rob trying to control but Taquses is having none of it.
Taquses is trying desperately to improve position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Taquses wants to hold on but Rob pushes him away.

Rob working for a submission but Taquses is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rob wants to control the pace but Taquses is squirming around nicely.
Rob controlling from the full mount.
Rob seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Taquses for as long as he can get away with.

Rob looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rob trying to control but Taquses is having none of it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Rob working for a submission but Taquses is keeping him at bay.
Taquses is squirming around, avoiding Rob's attempts to control the action.

Rob goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Taquses turns into him and now he's in Rob's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rob (5) vs (4) Taquses
Rob seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Taquses wants to control from the top but Rob keeps moving.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Taquses drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rob manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Taquses has Rob in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rob (7) vs (4) Taquses
Taquses is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taquses keeping moving, preventing Rob from controlling successfully.
Rob wants to pass the guard but Taquses is keeping the position.
Rob works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Rob seems to be looking for submissions.
Taquses is looking to control Rob's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taquses avoid being mounted?
Rob trying to control from half guard but Taquses is working away.
Taquses regains full guard. Nicely done.

Taquses looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taquses working a defensive guard here.
Taquses keeping moving, preventing Rob from controlling successfully.

Rob drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Taquses dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rob (7) vs (6) Taquses

Taquses thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Taquses postures up.
Taquses sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rob's guard.
Rob wants to improve his position but Taquses is controlling well.

Taquses is working for a submission of some sort.
Taquses is keen to just control but Rob is a slippery customer.

Taquses is looking for a kimura here.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rob is staying active underneath Taquses, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rob trying to control but Taquses postures up.

Rob is defending against the submission attempts here by Taquses.
Rob is not content to let Taquses control the position.

Taquses is looking for a kimura but Rob is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taquses to get the leverage.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Taquses is keen to just control but Rob is a slippery customer.

Taquses seems to be looking for submissions.
Rob wants to control but Taquses is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rob manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Taquses trying to control but Rob is working from the bottom.
Taquses showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rob 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.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rob keeping moving, preventing Taquses from controlling successfully.

Taquses drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rob manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Taquses has Rob in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rob (9) vs (6) Taquses

Rob got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taquses has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rob has managed to get both his arms back between Taquses's legs - danger averted.
Rob wants to control from the top but Taquses keeps moving.

Taquses working for a triangle but Rob defends it easily.

Taquses is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rob is aware though and is defending well.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Rob drops back looking for a leg! Taquses is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taquses manages to kick Rob off! Rob jumps back into Taquses's guard.
Rob stays in close to Taquses's body and controls the position.
Rob pushes down on Taquses's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Rob is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Taquses is trying to get back to full guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Taquses is trying to maintain the position but Rob is very close to passing his half guard.
Taquses is staying active underneath Rob, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Taquses is looking for a sweep. Rob is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rob is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Taquses looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rob takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
An out of breath and clearly excited Ace Rob thanked Venom Combat Sports for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: TWGC 20 (145lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Feb 12, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Oliver Taquses (ranked 2649 p4p, 279 weight class) and Claudio Gadelha (ranked 2456 p4p, 260 weight class). Claudio Gadelha has the eye of the tiger tonight.




175 cm
25 yrs
158 lbs



162 cm
23 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Oliver Taquses! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Claudio Gadelha!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.


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

Taquses fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gadelha sprawls well initially but Taquses persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Taquses (2) vs (0) Gadelha
Gadelha won't allow Taquses to pass to mount.
Gadelha is looking to improve his position.

Taquses is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Taquses is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Gadelha is defending against the submission attempts here by Taquses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Taquses seems content to control.

Gadelha is defending against the submission attempts here by Taquses.
Taquses has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gadelha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gadelha moves into full guard.
Gadelha controls Taquses momentarily but Taquses frees himself.
Taquses trying to control but Gadelha is working from the bottom.
Taquses tries to free his leg and advance position but Gadelha is retaining full guard.
Taquses trying to control the position from guard on top but Gadelha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Taquses drops back looking for a leg! Gadelha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gadelha manages to kick Taquses off! Taquses jumps back into Gadelha's guard.
Gadelha wants to hit a switch here but Taquses passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gadelha there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Taquses (5) vs (0) Gadelha

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taquses tries to control but Gadelha wriggling away.

Taquses is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gadelha has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gadelha!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taquses (5) vs (2) Gadelha

Taquses working for a triangle but Gadelha defends it easily.

Gadelha drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Taquses manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gadelha has Taquses in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taquses (7) vs (2) Gadelha

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taquses trying to control the position from guard on top but Gadelha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taquses sitting in guard here, content to control.
Taquses trying to control but Gadelha is working from the bottom.
Gadelha is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taquses (7) vs (4) Gadelha
Gadelha wants to take a breather but Taquses is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Taquses manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Taquses will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taquses wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Taquses has his foot on Gadelha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gadelha works his way back into a safe position though.
Gadelha wants to control from the top but Taquses keeps moving.
Taquses trying to control the position.
Gadelha wants to control from the top but Taquses keeps moving.

Taquses is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gadelha is aware though and is defending well.
Taquses keeping moving, preventing Gadelha from controlling successfully.

Gadelha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taquses trying to control the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Gadelha drops back, looking for a kneebar! Taquses looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Taquses looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Taquses!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Taquses (11) vs (4) Gadelha
Gadelha is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Taquses controls the position.

Taquses is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gadelha is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Taquses is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gadelha has escaped the position, nice work there.

Gadelha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Taquses's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Taquses! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Gadelha has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Oliver Taquses!
Oliver Taquses decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: TWGC 20 (145lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Feb 11, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Oliver Taquses (ranked 2651 p4p, 281 weight class) and James Steel (ranked 23061 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.




175 cm
25 yrs
158 lbs



155 cm
19 yrs
154 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Oliver Taquses! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; James Steel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.


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

Taquses closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Steel quickly recovers to half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Taquses (2) vs (0) Steel
Taquses is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Steel looking for submissions off his back.

Taquses is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Steel wants to control but Taquses is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taquses prevents Steel from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel wants to control but Taquses is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Taquses is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steel defends it well.
Taquses will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Still in half guard, Taquses seems content to control.

Steel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Taquses has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Taquses content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Taquses is looking for a kimura but Steel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taquses to get the leverage.
Taquses trying to control from half guard but Steel is working away.
Taquses performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Taquses is working for a kimura but Steel is defending it quite comfortably.

Taquses 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.
Taquses slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Taquses wants to work for an arm triangle but Steel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Taquses is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel wants to improve his position but Taquses is controlling well.
Taquses passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Steel!
Score +3 for passing guard: Taquses (5) vs (0) Steel

Taquses wants to finish this one by submission but Steel is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Taquses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taquses takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Taquses looking to control but Steel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Taquses's lack of action.
Taquses is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steel is looking to improve his position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Taquses in particular looking to stall.

Steel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Taquses trying to control the pace.

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

Taquses is working for a submission of some sort.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Taquses seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taquses has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Taquses seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Steel for as long as he can get away with.

Taquses is looking for a kimura but Steel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taquses to get the leverage.
Taquses is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steel is looking to get back to full guard here but Taquses has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Taquses (8) vs (0) Steel

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

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Taquses tries for a kimura but Steel is defending well.

Taquses is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

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

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

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Taquses working away.

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

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

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

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Taquses is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Steel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Taquses wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Taquses tries for a kimura but Steel is defending well.
Taquses takes a little break here. Steel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Taquses tries for a kimura but Steel is defending well.

Taquses tries for a kimura but Steel is defending well.
Steel struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.

Taquses tries for a kimura but Steel is defending well.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel is trying to improve his position.
Steel struggling a bit here.

Taquses is trying to get an arm triangle but Steel is defending well.
Steel is looking to reverse the position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

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

Taquses looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Steel is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Steel is looking for a sweep.

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

Taquses is working to tighten his grip on Steel's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Steel has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Taquses is really squeezing tight and eventually Steel passes out! Taquses breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Oliver Taquses!
In his post fight interview, Oliver Taquses started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: OFC 325: Palmer vs Fjera     
Date:   Nov 18, 2017
#R1#
Taquses doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morrowind counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Taquses thinking.
Taquses tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morrowind sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taquses somewhat.
Taquses fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Taquses has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Morrowind is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Iko Morrowind has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Taquses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taquses or perhaps it was just good defense by Morrowind, which made it look bad.
Taquses misses with a takedown attempt - Morrowind sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Taquses with that takedown attempt.
Morrowind throws a big counter combination but Taquses scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Taquses looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Morrowind misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Morrowind. Those never looked like landing.
Taquses doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morrowind counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Morrowind tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taquses was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrowind.
It seemed like Taquses was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taquses shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morrowind as he avoids it easily.
Taquses doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morrowind counters with a nice uppercut.
Taquses fails to land the takedown.
Morrowind throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taquses stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Morrowind swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Taquses counters with a single leg into guard. Morrowind didn't expect that. #T2##ES#
Morrowind is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Taquses presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Morrowind's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taquses with a poor takedown
and Morrowind makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Morrowind stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Taquses shoots and misses
and Morrowind counters with a stiff right hand.
Taquses fails with the takedown
and Morrowind counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taquses looks winded!
Morrowind throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morrowind uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Morrowind catches Taquses with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oliver Taquses seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrowind swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taquses dives in for a single leg takedown but Morrowind sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Morrowind was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Taquses.
Taquses blocks a jab.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Morrowind. Those never looked like landing.
Nice sprawl there from Morrowind as Taquses shoots in.
Iko Morrowind is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taquses is defended easily by Morrowind.
Morrowind tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taquses was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrowind.#TD2#
Morrowind gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Morrowind is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Taquses content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Morrowind has locked up a guillotine! Morrowind's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Taquses is holding on here and Morrowind must be using up a lot of energy. Taquses has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Morrowind gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Iko Morrowind!
Iko Morrowind 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: OFC 316: Fei Chung vs Ribber     
Date:   Oct 08, 2017
#R1#
DeSalvo throws a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Taquses has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Taquses decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taquses trying to control from DeSalvo's half guard. DeSalvo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Taquses will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
DeSalvo is trying to keep Taquses in close. #SUB#
Taquses drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taquses jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
DeSalvo wants to sweep here but Taquses controlling him for the moment.
Taquses wants to control from the top but DeSalvo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
DeSalvo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taquses can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taquses pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeSalvo is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB2#
DeSalvo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
DeSalvo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Taquses stopping the sweep attempt from DeSalvo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSalvo is trying to keep Taquses in close.
DeSalvo has momentary wrist control but Taquses slips an elbow through the middle.
DeSalvo being controlled here, momentarily.
DeSalvo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taquses. #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.#SUB#
Taquses thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taquses is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
DeSalvo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Taquses doesn't defend quickly enough and DeSalvo has managed to lock this one up! Can Taquses escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to DeSalvo on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Albert DeSalvo!
Albert DeSalvo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fenrir Fightgear - Be the Wolf, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: StrikeForce Union #77     
Date:   Sep 10, 2017
#R1##TD#
Taquses shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Souza manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Taquses won't allow Souza to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Taquses thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Souza can do anything to dispel that myth.
Souza wants to sweep here but Taquses controlling him for the moment.
Taquses trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Souza, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taquses slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Souza, not yet. #T1##SUB#
Taquses drops back looking for a leg! Souza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Souza manages to kick Taquses off! Taquses jumps back into Souza's guard. #SUB2#
Souza throws his legs up looking for a submission but Taquses uses it to pass to side control. #SUB#
Taquses is trying to get an arm triangle but Souza is defending well. #SUB#
Taquses tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taquses has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Taquses has hold of Souza's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Souza seems comfortable defending it but Taquses has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Souza is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Souza is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Taquses couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oliver Taquses!
Oliver Taquses tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: StrikeForce Union #75     
Date:   Aug 27, 2017
#R1##TD2#
Taquses scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Barover is looking for a sweep. Taquses is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Barover is defending against the submission attempts here by Taquses.
Taquses controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Taquses is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barover has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barover tries to roll over but Taquses keeps him under control.
Barover trying to control here. #T1##SUB2#
Taquses is working for a submission of some sort.
Taquses wants to pass the guard but Barover is defending well. #SUB2#
Taquses 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.
Barover is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barover moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Taquses drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taquses jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barover manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taquses manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Taquses looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barover wants to control from the top but Taquses keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Barover looking to pass the guard.
Barover keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Taquses's head.#SUB2#
Taquses throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taquses controls Barover momentarily but Barover frees himself.
Barover trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barover trying to control the position from guard on top but Taquses is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taquses is trying to keep Barover in close. #SUB2#
Taquses looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Barover avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4##SUB2#
Taquses escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barover gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barover trying to control but Taquses is working from the bottom.
Taquses working a defensive guard here.
Barover throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Taquses working for a triangle but Barover defends it easily. #SUB2#
Taquses has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barover can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Taquses dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Taquses shoots in looking for a takedown. Barover tries to sprawl out of it but Taquses keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barover manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taquses has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taquses looks for a takedown but Barover sprawls well.#TD2#
Taquses bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Taquses trying to control the position but Barover is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Taquses is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barover is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barover gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Oliver Taquses has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB2#
Taquses is looking for a kimura here.
Barover wants to improve his position but Taquses is controlling well.
Barover works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taquses looking to pass the guard.
Barover keeping moving, preventing Taquses from controlling successfully.
Taquses controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barover looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barover trying to control the position.
Taquses stands and throws Barover's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barover tries to bench press Taquses off him but Taquses keeps the position. #SUB2#
Taquses looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Taquses laying and praying for a moment but Barover takes advantage and regains half guard. #T3#
Taquses is trying to control. Barover wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barover manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barover looking for a sweep. Not yet Barover, not yet.
Taquses trying to control the position from guard on top but Barover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barover can't keep his opponent in guard - Taquses advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Taquses tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barover knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Taquses seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Barover is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Oliver Taquses!
Oliver Taquses bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: StrikeForce Union #73     
Date:   Aug 13, 2017
#R1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Escobar Chavez, right into the meat.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez scores with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a good cross that connects.
Taquses shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Escobar Chavez pinned against the cage. Escobar Chavez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Escobar Chavez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Escobar Chavez is looking to slow Taquses down with leg kicks.
Good exchange - Escobar Chavez coming out on top.
Good leg kick by Escobar Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice shot by Escobar Chavez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taquses avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar Chavez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Taquses takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Taquses gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Taquses moves out of range as Escobar Chavez strikes.
Taquses fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Escobar Chavez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taquses on the side of the head.
Taquses takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escobar Chavez slaps away a takedown attempt from Taquses, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Escobar Chavez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Taquses.
Escobar Chavez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Taquses.
Taquses fails with a takedown attempt.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Taquses 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taquses trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Taquses drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Escobar Chavez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Taquses has Escobar Chavez in his guard.#REVR#
Taquses trying to keep a closed guard but Escobar Chavez is proving a slippery customer.
Taquses is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Taquses working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Escobar Chavez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Escobar Chavez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB2#
Taquses working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Escobar Chavez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Escobar Chavez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Escobar Chavez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Taquses looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Escobar Chavez passes into side control.
Taquses is looking for a sweep.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taquses looking for a sweep but Escobar Chavez has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Taquses working to try and regain half guard.
Escobar Chavez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Taquses holds on, trying desperately to control.
Taquses sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Escobar Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar Chavez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taquses. That did some damage!
Taquses chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Escobar Chavez can pounce on him.
Escobar Chavez scores with a leg kick.
Taquses with a poor takedown
and Escobar Chavez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Escobar Chavez as Taquses shoots in.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Escobar Chavez cracks a nice hook into Taquses's ribs.
Escobar Chavez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Escobar Chavez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Escobar Chavez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taquses on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Escobar Chavez throws a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taquses's head backwards.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Taquses is trying hard to land a takedown here. Escobar Chavez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Taquses.
Taquses walks into a stiff left hand from Escobar Chavez.
Taquses shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Escobar Chavez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Escobar Chavez, right into the meat.
Taquses dives in for a single leg takedown but Escobar Chavez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taquses.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks Taquses off balance momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Escobar Chavez.
Taquses takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Escobar Chavez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Escobar Chavez lands with a good body shot.
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!
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Taquses is just out of range.
Escobar Chavez jabs at Taquses's body.
Taquses misses with a takedown
and Taquses takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taquses fails with the takedown
and Escobar Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Escobar Chavez tenderised Taquses's leg. Taquses is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taquses shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Escobar Chavez sprawls well. Escobar Chavez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taquses gets slowly back to his feet.
Taquses darts in looking for a takedown but Escobar Chavez gets double underhooks and turns Taquses into the cage.
Escobar Chavez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Escobar Chavez wants it to stay on the feet.
Escobar Chavez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taquses's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Escobar Chavez stuffs the takedown.
Taquses is breathing heavily.
Escobar Chavez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taquses tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Escobar Chavez sizes up Taquses with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Escobar Chavez cracks Taquses with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Escobar Chavez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taquses.
Escobar Chavez scores with a sloppy right hand. Taquses should have avoided that one.
Taquses has his takedown stuffed
and Escobar Chavez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Taquses fails with the takedown
and Escobar Chavez counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobar Chavez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taquses shoots and misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a good low kick that Taquses was not able to check.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez dips to his left and cracks Taquses with an uppercut!#T4#
Taquses tries for a takedown but Escobar Chavez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Escobar Chavez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Taquses.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobar Chavez.
A slapping leg kick lands for Escobar Chavez.
Jab by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Escobar Chavez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A good leg kick by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez jabs Taquses right on the nose. Taquses blinks but takes it well.
Escobar Chavez throws a series of punches but Taquses moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez cracks a nice hook into Taquses's ribs.
Taquses shoots in for a takedown but Escobar Chavez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Escobar Chavez punishes Taquses's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Taquses closes the distance and clinches up with Escobar Chavez, looking for a takedown. Taquses pushes Escobar Chavez against the cage but Escobar Chavez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Taquses shoots in but Escobar Chavez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Escobar Chavez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taquses. That did some damage!
Escobar Chavez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Taquses shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Taquses takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Taquses.
Escobar Chavez is looking to slow Taquses down with leg kicks.
Taquses tries for a takedown but Escobar Chavez circles away easily
and Escobar Chavez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taquses walks into a stiff left hand from Escobar Chavez.
Taquses fails with the takedown
enabling Escobar Chavez to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Escobar Chavez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Taquses.
Taquses takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Taquses does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taquses misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taquses throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Escobar Chavez's waist but Escobar Chavez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taquses off to one side.
It looked like Escobar Chavez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands with a hook. Taquses tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Escobar Chavez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taquses takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Escobar Chavez with a nice cross.
That kick from Escobar Chavez tenderised Taquses's leg. Taquses is trying to keep his angry face on.
Escobar Chavez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taquses has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands an overhand right.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taquses is defended easily by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez leaves Taquses with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Escobar Chavez scores with a leg kick.
Taquses throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Escobar Chavez's waist but Escobar Chavez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taquses off to one side.
Taquses has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taquses there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Taquses closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taquses shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Escobar Chavez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Taquses has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Escobar Chavez.
Taquses shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Escobar Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taquses gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Escobar Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taquses is defended easily by Escobar Chavez.#T4#
Taquses looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Both fighters circling a little - Escobar Chavez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taquses.
Escobar Chavez throwing a counter right hand but Taquses manages to avoid it.
Taquses will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Escobar Chavez cracks the inside of Taquses's front leg.
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 Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Escobar Chavez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Escobar Chavez lands a head shot.
Taquses fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the body.
Taquses shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Taquses shoots in and drives through. Escobar Chavez sprawls well.
Escobar Chavez scores with the left hand. Taquses knows he should have avoided that one.
Escobar Chavez digs a good hook to Taquses's body.
Taquses goes for a double leg but Escobar Chavez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Escobar Chavez continues to drive forward.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Taquses.
Good leg kick by Escobar Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick which misses Taquses's front leg but catches the back leg as Taquses tries to avoid it.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobar Chavez lands with an uppercut that bounces Taquses off the cage and back into range.
Nice takedown defense from Escobar Chavez. No joy for Taquses on that attempt.
Escobar Chavez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taquses is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Escobar Chavez stuffs the takedown attempt from Taquses. Taquses gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Escobar Chavez connects with a nice looking jab.
A shot to the liver by Escobar Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
Taquses takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taquses.
Escobar Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taquses can do to turn this around?
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobar Chavez.#ROC#
Taquses is rocked!
Jab from Escobar Chavez.
Taquses is still on wobbly legs! Can Escobar Chavez finish him?
Escobar Chavez works Taquses's body with a nice hook.
Escobar Chavez throws a sloppy head kick and Taquses moves out of range easily. #T2#
Taquses shoots and misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Taquses will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taquses seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taquses shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Escobar Chavez defends it nicely.
Taquses shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Escobar Chavez thuds his right hand into Taquses's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Escobar Chavez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good leg kick by Escobar Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Escobar Chavez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T3#
Escobar Chavez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taquses. That did some damage!
Taquses takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Escobar Chavez stuffs the takedown.
Taquses takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice hook to Taquses's body. Taquses takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Escobar Chavez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good leg kick by Escobar Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Taquses takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice sprawl there from Escobar Chavez as Taquses shoots in.
Taquses shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Escobar Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobar Chavez jabs at Taquses's body.
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taquses fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Escobar Chavez avoids it really well and circles away.
Escobar Chavez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Escobar Chavez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #TD2#
Taquses shoots in and bounces Escobar Chavez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Oliver Taquses has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taquses trying to control but Escobar Chavez is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Escobar Chavez is on top in guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez had his way with Oliver Taquses in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Escobar Chavez cracks Taquses with an open hand slap.
Escobar Chavez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Escobar Chavez jabs Taquses to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Escobar Chavez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Taquses ducks right into an uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez connects with a crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Escobar Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taquses takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Escobar Chavez throws a good cross that connects.
Escobar Chavez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Taquses takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Taquses is just out of range.
Taquses shoots in for a takedown but Escobar Chavez shows good takedown defense.
Taquses tries for a takedown but Escobar Chavez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Taquses misses with a takedown attempt
and Escobar Chavez counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Taquses.
Taquses is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A jab from Escobar Chavez does it's job there.
You can see that Taquses has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Escobar Chavez connects with a solid leg kick.
Taquses gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Escobar Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taquses shoots in for a double leg but Escobar Chavez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar Chavez connects with a jab.
Taquses shoots in looking for a takedown but Escobar Chavez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taquses's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T2#
Danga de danga de dang - Escobar Chavez scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taquses doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a slapping body shot.
Escobar Chavez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Taquses chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Escobar Chavez can pounce on him.
Taquses looks for a takedown but Escobar Chavez sprawls well.
Taquses takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
A punch lands to the side of Taquses 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Taquses closes this distance looking for a takedown but Escobar Chavez circles away.
Escobar Chavez lands an overhand right.
Taquses takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Escobar Chavez, as that shot connected.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to Taquses's midsection.
Good leg kick by Escobar Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Taquses shoots for a takedown but Escobar Chavez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Taquses walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar Chavez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Escobar Chavez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taquses's head backwards.#T4#
Taquses gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Escobar Chavez.
Oliver Taquses has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar Chavez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Escobar Chavez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taquses's calf.
Escobar Chavez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taquses shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Escobar Chavez counters with a good low kick that Taquses was not able to check.
Taquses closes this distance looking for a takedown but Escobar Chavez circles away.
No luck for Taquses with that takedown attempt.
Escobar Chavez cracks Taquses with a good jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Escobar Chavez.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:41
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:41
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:41

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!

Ramon Escobar Chavez retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ramon Escobar Chavez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: StrikeForce Union #70     
Date:   Jul 23, 2017
#R1##TD2#
Roberts gets caught flat footed, as Taquses shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Roberts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts trying to strike off his back.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Taquses from controlling successfully.
Taquses is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Roberts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Taquses thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taquses trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Roberts wants to stand but Taquses is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1##TD#
Roberts drives through with a takedown into Taquses's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts throws a big right hand that misses.
Roberts with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roberts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taquses bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roberts's guard. #REVB#
Taquses trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Taquses drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Roberts dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Our spies down at at LOD: Top Team inform us that Taquses has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Taquses has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Taquses looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roberts is one step ahead there.
Roberts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Taquses escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roberts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taquses has momentary wrist control but Roberts slips an elbow through the middle.
Taquses lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taquses 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. #ES#
Roberts is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Taquses presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T3##TD2#
Taquses has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Roberts clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Roberts is trying to shake Taquses off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Taquses won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.#TD#
Roberts scores with a takedown into Taquses's guard.
Roberts being controlled here momentarily.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Taquses is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Roberts looking to sit in guard and control but Taquses gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB2#
Taquses postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Roberts is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Taquses, into his guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts postures up in Taquses's guard and throws a big left but Taquses blocks it.
Roberts connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Roberts has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Taquses to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Roberts is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Taquses pulls down on the head and he's put Roberts to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oliver Taquses!
After the fight, Oliver Taquses 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: StrikeForce Union #68     
Date:   Jul 09, 2017
#R1##TD2#
Taquses shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barnes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Taquses controls from within his opponent's guard.
Taquses trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Taquses looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Taquses tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taquses 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.
Let's hope that Taquses has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Barnes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Taquses dives into side control.
Taquses is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Taquses is trying to get an arm triangle but Barnes is defending well.
Taquses is working Barnes over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2##SUB2#
Taquses wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barnes, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Taquses is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barnes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Taquses thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Taquses remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB2#
Taquses tries for a kimura but Barnes is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Taquses is trying to get an arm triangle but Barnes is defending well. #SUB2#
Taquses tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taquses has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Taquses content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Taquses tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barnes tries to escape but Taquses is in control. #T4#
Taquses content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Taquses is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barnes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barnes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Taquses asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Taquses tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Taquses trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Taquses dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Taquses with a poor takedown
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Taquses shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Taquses gets a double leg takedown into Barnes's guard.#ES#
Barnes kicks Taquses off and gets to his feet.
Taquses has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Taquses looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Barnes manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taquses will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Uriah Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Taquses.
Taquses shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Barnes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Taquses misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Taquses counters with a straight right hand.
Barnes doesn't manage to clinch there - Taquses circles away.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes swinging wildly here. #T1#
Taquses has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taquses there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taquses has his takedown stuffed
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Taquses looking to score a takedown here. Barnes is defending well but Taquses drives through and ends up in Barnes's guard.
Barnes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taquses is controlling him.
Taquses wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taquses sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Taquses postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barnes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Taquses, into his guard. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Taquses has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Barnes should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Taquses has tightened it up now! Barnes should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oliver Taquses!
After the fight, Oliver Taquses 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: DFC Asylum 21     
Date:   Jan 07, 2017
#R1#
Taquses feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Araujos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#
It looks like Joao Araujo has been cut.
Taquses misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Araujo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Taquses changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Araujo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Taquses pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Araujo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Araujo lands with an uppercut that bounces Taquses off the cage and back into range.
Taquses shoots in looking for a takedown. Araujo tries to sprawl out of it but Taquses keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Araujo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taquses fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo lands with a good body shot.
Taquses looks to throw the jab but Araujo is out of range. #T1#
Taquses misses with a looping right.
Araujo misses the body punch #CL#
and Taquses counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Taquses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taquses. #TD2#
Araujo pulls guard successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Araujo can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taquses defends well.
Taquses tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard.
Araujo pulls Taquses in close to his closed guard and prevents Taquses from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taquses passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Araujo wants to control but Taquses postures up.#T2#
Taquses tries to advance to mount but Araujo denies him.
Araujo is not content to let Taquses control the position.
Araujo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Taquses advances to full mount. #SUB#
Taquses swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oliver Taquses!
Oliver Taquses retains his featherweight title!
Oliver Taquses 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: DFC Asylum 18     
Date:   Dec 17, 2016
#R1#
Taquses throws a shot from downtown. MacManus moves away and avoids it.
MacManus feints a counter leg kick.
MacManus throws a body kick that misses.
Taquses thuds a left hand into MacManus's body.
MacManus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
MacManus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taquses misses with a straight right.
MacManus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taquses. #TD#
Taquses closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Taquses lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
MacManus manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacManus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacManus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taquses throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacManuss head. #T1##TD#
Taquses manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Taquses looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacManus wants to control from the top but Taquses keeps moving.
Taquses controls MacManus momentarily but MacManus frees himself. #SUB#
Taquses is looking for a triangle but MacManus pushes his legs off easily.
Taquses controls MacManus momentarily but MacManus frees himself.
MacManus wants to control from the top but Taquses keeps moving.
MacManus is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2##SUB#
Taquses has an active guard here but MacManus has managed to pass into half guard.
MacManus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taquses does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Taquses is looking for a sweep. MacManus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacManus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Taquses really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Taquses tries to lock up and control but MacManus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
MacManus lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Taquses hang on?
MacManus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Taquses looks a forlorn figure.
Taquses can't escape the position.
MacManus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacManus with a couple of short strikes.
MacManus is landing with some decent strikes but Taquses is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Taquses is squirming around, avoiding MacManus's attempts to control the action.
Taquses gets back to half guard.
MacManus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Taquses is looking for a sweep. MacManus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
MacManus trying to control from half guard but Taquses is working away.
Taquses moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
MacManus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Taquses keeping full guard, as MacManus tries to pass. #SUB#
Taquses is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacManus trying to control but Taquses is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Connor MacManus will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Taquses decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Taquses is looking to advance position but MacManus won't allow it.
Taquses perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taquses works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacManus manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Taquses is staying active underneath MacManus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Taquses is looking for a sweep. MacManus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacManus wants to stand up but Taquses is controlling the position.
Taquses works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Taquses is looking for a triangle but MacManus pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MacManus tries to free his leg and advance position but Taquses is retaining full guard.
MacManus throwing strikes from guard but Taquses blocks nicely.
MacManus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
MacManus trying to control the position from guard on top but Taquses is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Taquses working for submissions but it's allowed MacManus to get to half guard. #SUB2#
MacManus seems to be looking for submissions.
Taquses preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3#
MacManus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
MacManus 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.
Taquses trying to control but MacManus postures up.
MacManus lands with a punch from half guard.
Taquses wants to get back to full guard.
MacManus is nestled in close to Taquses, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
MacManus thows a huge punch but Taquses dodges it nicely. #T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. MacManus connects with a nice short shot to Taquses's temple.
Taquses wants to improve his position but MacManus is controlling well.
MacManus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MacManus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Taquses is staying active underneath MacManus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Taquses wants to improve his position but MacManus is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacManus passes to full mount! #SUB2#
MacManus is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Taquses can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor MacManus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Taquses throws a hook but MacManus blocks it.
MacManus wants to counter with a clinch but Taquses pushes him away.
MacManus misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Taquses tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Connor MacManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacManus goes for a double leg but Taquses avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Taquses continues to drive forward.
Taquses misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Taquses closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. MacManus quickly recovers to half guard.
MacManus is trying to escape back to his feet but Taquses uses the scramble to pass into side control. #SUB#
Taquses thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
MacManus struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Taquses haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
MacManus tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Taquses goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, MacManus rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Taquses's guard! Nice work there by MacManus!
MacManus trying to control but Taquses is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Taquses working for a triangle but MacManus defends it easily. #SUB#
Taquses looking for a guillotine here but MacManus defends easily. #T2#
Taquses trying to control the position. #SUB#
Taquses is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacManus defends well.
Taquses not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacManus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Taquses working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because MacManus has passed into half guard!
MacManus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Taquses's head. #T3#
Taquses blocking the ground and pound attempt from MacManus. #SUB#
Taquses actively working from the bottom here.
Taquses moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
MacManus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
MacManus postures up. #SUB#
Taquses has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. MacManus doesn't defend quickly enough and Taquses has managed to lock this one up! Can MacManus escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Taquses on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oliver Taquses!
Oliver Taquses retains his featherweight title!
A less than humble Oliver Taquses misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: DFC Asylum 15     
Date:   Nov 26, 2016
#R1#
MacManus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taquses changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
MacManus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taquses, pushing him back against the cage.
Taquses misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacManus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taquses. #BC#
MacManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
MacManus drives through with a takedown into Taquses's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Taquses looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Taquses has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacManus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Taquses throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Taquses looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Taquses keeping moving, preventing MacManus from controlling successfully.
MacManus is looking to work some ground and pound but Taquses has wrist control.
Taquses is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Taquses escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacManus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Taquses has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacManus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taquses seems keen to control MacManus's posture.#SUB2#
Taquses had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacManus defends it easily.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
MacManus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacManus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Taquses looking to control.
MacManus trying to control but Taquses is working from the bottom.
Taquses is trying to keep MacManus in close.
MacManus trying to control the position from guard on top but Taquses is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacManus looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Taquses is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacManus defends well.#T3##SUB2#
MacManus avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Taquses had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacManus defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacManus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taquses is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacManus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
MacManus wants to control from the top but Taquses keeps moving.
Taquses is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacManus seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Taquses shoots in but no luck this time.
MacManus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Taquses decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Taquses is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Taquses slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Oliver Taquses 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##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
MacManus is trying to pull guard but Taquses turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
MacManus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
MacManus tries to pull guard but Taquses holds him up against the cage and eventually MacManus drops back down to his feet.
Taquses stops a takedown attempt from MacManus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacManus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacManus leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taquses lands a right hand.
MacManus is looking to take this one to the mat.
Taquses fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
MacManus turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and MacManus manages to end up in side control.#T1#
Taquses sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Taquses is trying to control but can't.
Taquses is trying to defend against the ground and pound but MacManus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Connor MacManus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacManus is keen to just control but Taquses is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Taquses manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Taquses is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacManus defends well.#SUB2#
Taquses looking for a guillotine here but MacManus defends easily.
Taquses keeping moving, preventing MacManus from controlling successfully. #T2#
MacManus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Taquses is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Taquses is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacManus defends well.
MacManus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Taquses working for a triangle but MacManus defends it easily.
MacManus trying to control the position from guard on top but Taquses is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Taquses has an active guard here but MacManus has managed to pass into half guard.
Taquses on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
MacManus is looking to take a break and control but Taquses is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taquses is looking to improve his position.
MacManus passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Taquses!
MacManus with a couple of short strikes.#T4#
Taquses is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Taquses is in a horrible position here. MacManus smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
MacManus prevents Taquses from getting the reversal.
Taquses wants to hold on but MacManus pushes him away.
MacManus trying to control but Taquses is having none of it.
Taquses can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacManus landing shots from mount.
Taquses is desperately trying to improve his position but MacManus has a good base and remains in mount.
Taquses regains half guard.
MacManus trying to control from half guard but Taquses is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor MacManus dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Taquses misses with an uppercut. MacManus saw that one coming.
MacManus tries to clinch up but Taquses circles away and keeps his distance.
Taquses darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Taquses swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacManus throws a quick counter head kick but Taquses was just out of range.
Taquses's jab looks to have found its range, popping MacManus under the eye.#TD2#
Taquses drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taquses pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacManus is keeping the position for now.
Taquses pushing down on MacManus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Taquses trying to control from MacManus's half guard. MacManus has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus can't keep his opponent in guard - Taquses advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Taquses passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for MacManus! #T1##SUB2#
Taquses is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But MacManus has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from MacManus!
MacManus trying to control the position from guard on top but Taquses is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taquses is pulling down on MacManus's head. It's preventing any offense from MacManus, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Taquses isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. MacManus stacks Taquses on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by MacManus!#T2#
Taquses tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacManus working the head with strikes.
Taquses is trying to control MacManus's posture but MacManus avoids it.
Taquses tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Taquses is not content to let MacManus control the position.
Taquses is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
MacManus trying to control the position but Taquses is working away.
Taquses takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Taquses sneaks back into half guard.
Taquses trying to control but MacManus postures up.
MacManus moves into full mount! Taquses won't be happy about that!
MacManus working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
Taquses tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacManus trying to control but Taquses is having none of it. #SUB#
MacManus is working for a guillotine from mount but Taquses frees his head quite easily.
MacManus trying to control but Taquses is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taquses tries to reverse the position but MacManus maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Connor MacManus did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! MacManus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Taquses goes for a double leg but MacManus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as MacManus continues to drive forward.
MacManus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taquses fails with a takedown attempt.
MacManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
MacManus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taquses.
Connor MacManus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Taquses.
MacManus shoots in for a double leg but Taquses sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Connor MacManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacManus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taquses as he jumps to the side.
Taquses throws a jab when MacManus was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from MacManus misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taquses swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taquses tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Taquses slaps away a takedown attempt from MacManus, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Taquses gets a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Taquses is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for MacManus!
Taquses tries to control but MacManus wriggling away.
Taquses controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Taquses has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Taquses wants to control but instead MacManus manages to regain half guard.
Taquses working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on MacManus's thigh. MacManus counters though and makes it back to full guard.
MacManus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacManus controls Taquses momentarily but Taquses frees himself.
Taquses wants to control from the top but MacManus keeps moving.
MacManus keeping full guard, as Taquses tries to pass. #T3#
MacManus looking for a sweep. Not yet MacManus, not yet.
Taquses looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Taquses trying to control but MacManus is working from the bottom.
MacManus keeping full guard, as Taquses tries to pass.
Taquses keeps trying to improve his position.
Taquses passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
MacManus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacManus is not content to let Taquses control the position.
MacManus seems a little lost for a moment, as Taquses dominates the positioning.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
MacManus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taquses sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taquses slips a jab and a cross from MacManus. #CL#
MacManus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taquses misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Taquses dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Taquses throws a hook to the side of MacManus's head but MacManus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacManus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taquses defends it nicely.
Taquses throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacManus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No luck for MacManus with that takedown attempt.
MacManus throws a wild body kick that Taquses sees coming a mile off.
Oliver Taquses seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taquses displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacManus throws out the jab.
Taquses looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Taquses instigates a clinch.
MacManus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Taquses gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacManus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Taquses successfully pulls guard. #T1##SUB2#
Taquses working for a triangle but MacManus defends it easily.
Taquses working a defensive guard but MacManus manages to pass into side control anyway. #SU#
MacManus stands up and we're back to a striking position.
MacManus lands a really nice looking cross but Taquses seems unphased.
MacManus wants to clinch up but Taquses keeps it at a distance.
Taquses swats away the attempt to clinch by MacManus.#T2#
MacManus looks for a takedown but Taquses sprawls well.#TD#
MacManus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - MacManus lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Taquses working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacManus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacManus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
MacManus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taquses has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacManus has managed to get both his arms back between Taquses's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
MacManus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taquses has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacManus has managed to get both his arms back between Taquses's legs - danger averted.#T3#
MacManus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Taquses is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacManus is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Taquses is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taquses keeping full guard, as MacManus tries to pass.
MacManus postures up. #SUB2#
Taquses working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacManus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacManus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
MacManus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taquses is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
MacManus trying to control but Taquses is working from the bottom.
Taquses has control of MacManus's left arm, preventing MacManus from doing any damage.
Taquses looking to control but MacManus passes into half guard.
Taquses is doing well to control the position and prevent MacManus from advancing to side control.
MacManus is keen to just control but Taquses is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taquses works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Taquses looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 48:48
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 48:48
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 46:49

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: DFC Night of Champions     
Date:   Oct 29, 2016
#R1#
Taquses moves out of range as Concen strikes.#CL#
Concen instigates a clinch.
Concen misses with the head strike.
Concen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Concen.
Taquses tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Concen just stands there and leans against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Taquses 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.
Concen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taquses missing with knees to the body.
Concen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taqusess head.
A head punch on the inside from Taquses fails to land.
Taquses misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Taquses pulls Concen into guard.
Concen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Taquses is looking to cinch up a triangle. Concen throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Taquses's body to avoid the submission. Taquses has instead reached around Concen's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Taquses arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Oliver Taquses!
Oliver Taquses is the new featherweight champion!
Oliver Taquses was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: DFC Asylum 11     
Date:   Oct 22, 2016
#R1#
Taquses throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taquses jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Araujo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Araujo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taquses.
Taquses tries for a takedown but Araujo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Taquses 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.
Taquses on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Taquses misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Araujo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Araujo looks to land a left hand but Taquses moved out of range nicely.
Araujo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taquses.
Taquses fails with a takedown attempt.
As Taquses looks to move away, Araujo throws a big counter combo but Taquses just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Taquses has Araujo up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Araujo jumps into guard, dragging Taquses to the mat. #T1#
Taquses forces his way into half guard.
Araujo is trying to control but Taquses passes into side control!
Taquses is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Araujo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Taquses's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Araujo wants to control but Taquses is keeping busy.
Taquses trying to pass the guard but Araujo defending well.
Araujo is looking for a sweep. Taquses is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Taquses is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Araujo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taquses not doing much here. #SUB#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taquses pulls his head out easily.
Araujo is trying to control but can't.
Araujo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taquses on the ground.#SUB2#
Taquses is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Araujo has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Taquses performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3##SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Taquses seems to be working for a kimura but Araujo defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Taquses wants to work for an arm triangle but Araujo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Taquses wants to work for an arm triangle but Araujo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Araujo trying to control from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Taquses is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Araujo defends it well. #SUB#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taquses pulls his head out easily.
Araujo wants to control the action here but instead Taquses manages to pass to full mount!
Taquses looking to control but Araujo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Araujo is trying to reverse the position but instead Taquses has taken his back - oops!#SUB2#
Araujo is trying to defend against the choke here but Taquses has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Taquses Tightens the hold and Araujo taps out furiously! Taquses displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Oliver Taquses!
A very excited looking Oliver Taquses 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: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 30, 2016
#R1#
Por Boonsit throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Taquses.
A punch combination from Por Boonsit misses.
Por Boonsit misses with a double jab.
Por Boonsit misses with a body shot.
Por Boonsit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taquses.
Por Boonsit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taquses.
A shot to the body from Por Boonsit misses #CL2#
and Taquses counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Taquses.
Taquses lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Por Boonsit has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Taquses uses from the top position.
Taquses passes Por Boonsit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Taquses has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Por Boonsit defend it? Taquses steps over the head and cranks it - Por Boonsit is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Taquses!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oliver Taquses!
A very excited looking Oliver Taquses 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, Yodicha Por Boonsit stepped up to the mic, saying ' thank!'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 15, 2016
#R1##TD#
Rosha closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Taquses quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Rosha is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taquses has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Rosha is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Rosha is working for a submission of some sort.
Taquses is pressing down on Rosha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rosha keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Taquses's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rosha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rosha preventing the sweep.
Taquses is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Taquses throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Rosha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taquses is keeping the position for now.
Taquses working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rosha. #SUB2#
Taquses is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rosha is aware though and is defending well.
Rosha 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.
Rosha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rosha preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taquses is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Rosha working for a triangle but Taquses defends it easily. #SUB#
Rosha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Taquses got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rosha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taquses has managed to get both his arms back between Rosha's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Rosha is looking for a triangle but Taquses pushes his legs off easily. #T2##SUB#
Rosha is looking for a triangle but Taquses pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Taquses drops back looking for a leg! Rosha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rosha manages to kick Taquses off! Taquses jumps back into Rosha's guard. #SUB#
Rosha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taquses wants to pass the guard but Rosha is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rosha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taquses defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Taquses got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rosha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taquses has managed to get both his arms back between Rosha's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Taquses looking to pass the guard.
Taquses wants to control from the top but Rosha keeps moving. #SUB#
Rosha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taquses wants to control from the top but Rosha keeps moving.
Taquses not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Rosha working for a triangle but Taquses defends it easily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Rosha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Rosha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taquses trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taquses slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Rosha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taquses defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rosha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taquses doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taquses manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yaz Rosha 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#
Taquses looks to land a body kick but Rosha moved away.#TD#
Rosha scores with a takedown into Taquses's guard.
Rosha lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Taquses working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rosha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rosha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rosha with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Taquses tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rosha working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rosha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rosha cracks Taquses with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosha scoring with some ground and pound.
Taquses trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rosha with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yaz Rosha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rosha landing with the ground and pound.
Taquses looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rosha is one step ahead there. #T1#
Rosha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Taquses is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rosha is aware though and is defending well.
Rosha with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Rosha is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rosha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taquses is keeping the position for now.
Rosha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Taquses has his foot on Rosha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rosha works his way back into a safe position though.
Taquses wants to sweep here but Rosha controlling him for the moment.
Rosha postures up in Taquses's guard and throws a big left but Taquses blocks it. #SUB2#
Taquses looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Rosha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taquses has momentary wrist control but Rosha slips an elbow through the middle.
Taquses preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taquses tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rosha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taquses looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rosha with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Taquses has his foot on Rosha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rosha works his way back into a safe position though.
Rosha pushes down on Taquses's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rosha takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Taquses tries to get to full guard but Rosha has control of the leg.
Rosha is nestled in close to Taquses, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rosha thows a huge punch but Taquses dodges it nicely.
Rosha prevents Taquses from improving his position.#T3#
Taquses is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rosha scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rosha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taquses can do to turn this around?
Rosha drops an elbow to the side of Taquses's head.
Taquses tries to roll over but Rosha keeps him under control.
Rosha looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rosha wants to pass the guard but Taquses is defending well.
Rosha frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Taquses is looking to improve his position but Rosha isn't that keen on the idea.
Taquses bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Rosha is looking for a triangle but Taquses pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Rosha looking for a guillotine here but Taquses defends easily. #T4##SUB#
Rosha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taquses is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Rosha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taquses doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taquses manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taquses trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taquses not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Taquses trying to control but Rosha is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rosha has his feet on Taquses's thighs here. He's pushed Taquses off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Taquses screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yaz Rosha!
Yaz Rosha really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Machiavelli Boutique logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: TWGC 11 (155lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   May 18, 2016

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




175 cm
18 yrs
158 lbs



172 cm
21 yrs
148 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Oliver Taquses! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Domagoj Glavas!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.


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

Glavas rushes Taquses and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Glavas jumps into guard, dragging Taquses to the mat.
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.

Taquses got a little sloppy there for a moment and Glavas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taquses has managed to get both his arms back between Glavas's legs - danger averted.
Taquses trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Glavas being controlled here, momentarily.

Glavas looking for a guillotine here but Taquses defends easily.

Glavas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Glavas throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Taquses escapes and throws Glavas's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Taquses (3) vs (0) Glavas

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taquses wants to lay and pray for a moment but Glavas keeps working.
Glavas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Taquses off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Taquses (3) vs (4) Glavas
Taquses is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Glavas is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Taquses defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Taquses tries to escape but Glavas has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
My spies in Lucky Liam's MMA Academy inform me that Glavas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Glavas is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Taquses has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Well, with Glavas on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Taquses is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Glavas keeps control of the position as Taquses tries to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Taquses defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Glavas is looking for a rear naked choke here but Taquses reverses the position brilliantly into Glavas's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taquses (5) vs (4) Glavas
Taquses is pushing down on Glavas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Glavas is fighting to maintain full guard but Taquses has managed to sneak the leg through.
Glavas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Glavas.

Glavas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Taquses passes into half guard.
Taquses wants to free his trapped foot but Glavas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Taquses prevents Glavas from improving his position.
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.
Taquses is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Glavas actively working from the bottom here.
Glavas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taquses is looking to advance position but Glavas won't allow it.
Taquses is trying to control the action in half guard but Glavas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Glavas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Taquses trying to control but Glavas is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Glavas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taquses trying to control the position from guard on top but Glavas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Glavas is trying to control the position but Taquses postures up.
Taquses trying to control but Glavas is working from the bottom.
Taquses wants to pass the guard but Glavas is keeping the position.

Glavas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taquses defends it easily.
Glavas keeping full guard, as Taquses tries to pass.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

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

Glavas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taquses defends well.
Taquses trying to control but Glavas is working from the bottom.

Glavas is looking for a triangle but Taquses pushes his legs off easily.

Glavas is looking for a triangle but Taquses pushes his legs off easily.

Glavas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Glavas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taquses wants to control from the top but Glavas keeps moving.

Glavas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taquses defends well.
Glavas keeping moving, preventing Taquses from controlling successfully.
Taquses controls from within his opponent's guard.

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

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Glavas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taquses defends well.
Taquses trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taquses wants to control from the top but Glavas keeps moving.
Taquses stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Glavas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taquses trying to control but Glavas is working from the bottom.

Glavas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taquses is aware though and is defending well.
Glavas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Glavas can't keep his opponent in guard - Taquses advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Taquses tries to pass the half guard into mount. Glavas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Taquses wants to control but Glavas is keeping him busy.
Glavas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taquses's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taquses's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Taquses (5) vs (8) Glavas

Glavas has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Glavas doesn't have the hooks in and Taquses manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taquses (7) vs (8) Glavas
Taquses trying to control the position from guard on top but Glavas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taquses stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Glavas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taquses controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Taquses has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Glavas to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Taquses is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Glavas pulls down on the head and he's put Taquses to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Domagoj Glavas!
Domagoj Glavas took some time post fight to say the following; 'I want to thank my mentor Liam O'Connor for guiding me to this victory!'.

 

 
 
 
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