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Event:
DFC 55: McDonnell Vs Phol
Date: Jun 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Anderson jabs at Tamlan's body.
Anderson tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Tamlan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tamlan. #ES#
Anderson pushes Tamlan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Anderson swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Tamlan counter with a right hand.
Anderson misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Tamlan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anderson's guard.#ES#
Anderson pushes Tamlan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson tries to clinch but Tamlan moves away #TD2#
and Tamlan counters with a single leg into guard. Anderson didn't expect that.
Anderson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kangaroo's MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#ES#
Anderson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tamlan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Tamlan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tamlan looking for a takedown.
Tamlan can't get the takedown.
Tamlan jumps guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Eric Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brick Tamlan.
Anderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tamlan.
Tamlan can't get the takedown.
#T1#
Tamlan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tamlan tries to pull guard but Anderson won't allow it.
#TD2#
Tamlan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tamlan manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Anderson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Eric Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tamlan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Tamlan.
Tamlan tries to pull guard but Anderson won't allow it.
Tamlan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anderson is defending well.#BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson is looking to wear down Tamlan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tamlan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T2#
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Tamlan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Anderson.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Tamlan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Anderson won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Tamlan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tamlan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Tamlan drags him back down.
Tamlan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Anderson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #ES#
Anderson sneaks out the side door and pushes Tamlan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Anderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tamlan throws a counter combo.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Tamlan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tamlan. #ES#
Anderson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tamlan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3#
Tamlan stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Tamlan has Anderson pressed against the cage, preventing Anderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. Tamlan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson down to the mat. Anderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tamlan is just out of range.
Tamlan with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Tamlan counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Tamlan pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Tamlan has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Tamlan is working an open guard so Anderson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Tamlan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick by Anderson misses #TD2#
and Tamlan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Anderson! #SUB2#
Tamlan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anderson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Tamlan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anderson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tamlan landing a few strikes.
Anderson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tamlan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tamlan in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Anderson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Tamlan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tamlan counters with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tamlan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tamlan moves out of range of the body kick.
Anderson lands a jab-cross combination.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tamlan can do to turn this around?
Tamlan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tamlan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Tamlan keeps it at a distance.
Anderson tries to land a body kick#TD2#
so Tamlan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Anderson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tamlan wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tamlan prevents Anderson from breaking the clinch.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch but Tamlan keeps him there for the moment.
Tamlan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Eric Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tamlan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anderson defends it well.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tamlan manages to avoid it.
Tamlan feints the counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Tamlan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tamlan is just out of range.
Tamlan tries to counter with a clinch but Anderson shakes him off and moves away.
Anderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Tamlan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tamlan moves away.
Tamlan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Anderson lands a nice looking body shot.
Anderson takes a swing at Tamlan's ribcage but misses.
Anderson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tamlan.
Anderson is looking to land body kicks.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tamlan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Tamlan circles away and keeps his distance.
Tamlan throws a counter combo.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tamlan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tamlan manages to avoid it.
Tamlan is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Anderson tries to clinch but Tamlan moves away #TD2#
and Tamlan counters with a takedown into side control.
Tamlan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Anderson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Anderson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tamlan. #SUB2#
Tamlan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tamlan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Anderson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tamlan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Anderson tries to escape but Tamlan is in control. #SU2#
Tamlan stands up.
Tamlan takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Tamlan counters by moving into the clinch.
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from Tamlan.
Eric Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brick Tamlan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tamlan is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tamlan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson sets himself, and Tamlan steps forward looking for the clinch! Anderson avoids it this time.
Tamlan avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Tamlan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Anderson throws a head kick but Tamlan moves out of range.
Tamlan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anderson defends it well.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Tamlan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Anderson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Anderson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tamlan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tamlan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anderson defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Tamlan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tamlan with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
Tamlan avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Tamlan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anderson throws a body punch but Tamlan moves out of range.
Tamlan needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
Tamlan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson takes a swing at Tamlan's ribcage but misses.
Tamlan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anderson defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Tamlan moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tamlan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Tamlan shapes to counter with a head kick.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Tamlan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Tamlan is working for a kimura but Anderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Anderson looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Tamlan.
Anderson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Tamlan is looking for a kimura here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tamlan lands a nice short elbow.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Tamlan.
Anderson tries to kick Tamlan off but Tamlan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tamlan lands with a punch from half guard. #ES#
Anderson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tamlan is on him like a limpet, forcing Anderson back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson tries to break free but Tamlan pushes him back against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Tamlan pulls Anderson into guard.
#SUB2#
Tamlan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU#
Anderson stands and steps away. Tamlan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Tamlan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Tamlan defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Tamlan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Anderson looks to clinch
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Tamlan is avoiding it.
And Tamlan tries to counter it with a takedown but Anderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anderson swings for the body but Tamlan moves out of range.
A cross from Anderson lands.#T4#
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Anderson misses
and Tamlan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Tamlan avoids them all with ease.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Tamlan circles away and keeps his distance.
Tamlan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anderson defends it well.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eric Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamlan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Tamlan avoids them all with ease.
Anderson gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Tamlan counters with a single leg into guard. Anderson didn't expect that.
Brick Tamlan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tamlan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eric Anderson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anderson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Anderson!
Eric Anderson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
DFC 45: Breaking Point
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Apache fails with a takedown attempt.
Apache throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tamlan wants to counter with a clinch but Apache pushes him away.
Tamlan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Apache misses with a straight left.
Apache tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tamlan defends well and Apache ends up having to push Tamlan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tamlan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Apache tries a head kick but it misses.
Apache swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamlan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apache.
Tamlan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Apache throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tamlan on the side of the head.
Apache is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Apache clinches up with Tamlan and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Tamlan is looking for a takedown.
Tamlan tries to pull guard but Apache holds him up against the cage and eventually Tamlan drops back down to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Apache has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Apache.
Apache controlling the action here for a moment.
Tamlan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Geronimo Apache has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brick Tamlan.
Tamlan wants a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tamlan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Apache pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tamlan is trying to pull guard but Apache turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Apache lands an elbow inside that Tamlan shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Brick Tamlan has been cut.
The referee calls for Apache to work.
Apache with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Apache lands a knee to the head.
Apache scores with a knee to the head.
Tamlan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Apache gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Apache creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tamlan's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamlan is trying to pull guard but Apache has him pressed against the cage.
Tamlan is trying to pull guard but Apache has him pressed against the cage.
Apache prevents the takedown attempt.
Tamlan looks winded!
Apache is pushing Tamlan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tamlan being controlled against the cage.
Tamlan jumps guard but Apache turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Apache.
Tamlan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tamlan is trying to drag Apache to the mat but Apache just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
Tamlan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Apache lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Brick Tamlan's cut even more.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Apache.
Apache gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
The cut above Brick Tamlan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#TD2#
Tamlan jumps into guard, dragging Apache to the mat.
Apache stands up over Tamlan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apache lands a couple of elbows.#CUT#
Brick Tamlan's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brick Tamlan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Geronimo Apache!
An out of breath and clearly excited Geronimo Apache thanked Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
DFC 33: Stephens Vs Dog
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Tamlan swats away the attempt to clinch by Apache.
Apache fails with the takedown#TD#
and Tamlan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tamlan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Apache is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tamlan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Apache slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Apache looking for a guillotine here but Tamlan defends easily.
Tamlan is looking to work some ground and pound but Apache has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Apache is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Apache looking for a guillotine here but Tamlan defends easily.
Tamlan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Apache's head.#T1#
Tamlan throwing strikes from guard but Apache blocks nicely. #SUB#
Tamlan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Apache is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tamlan, into his guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Apache thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Tamlan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Apache trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamlan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tamlan keeping full guard, as Apache tries to pass.
Tamlan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Apache controls the pace.#SUB2#
Apache drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Apache seems to have locked his on tight now - Tamlan screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Apache, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Geronimo Apache!
Geronimo Apache very nearly forgot to thank Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Richard gets caught flat footed, as Tamlan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tamlan advances to half guard.
Richard is staying active underneath Tamlan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tamlan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Richard regains half guard.
Richard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tamlan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Richard's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Richard throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tamlan uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richard tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Tamlan decides to stand back up. #T1##CL2#
Tamlan moves into range and clinches up with Richard.
Tamlan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richard jumps guard but Tamlan stands there with Richard around his waist. Richard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tamlan tries to pull guard but Richard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Richard tries to break the clinch but Tamlan is controlling the position. #BC2#
Tamlan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Richard drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Richard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tamlan is trying to control the position but Richard postures up.
Richard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tamlan's head.
Tamlan controlling Richard's posture.
Richard postures up in Tamlan's guard and throws a big left but Tamlan blocks it. #T3#
Tamlan controls Richard momentarily but Richard frees himself.
Richard throws a big elbow that misses.
Tamlan managing to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Richard is in close to Tamlan's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Richard won't allow Tamlan to sweep him here.
Tamlan is controlling Richard's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Richard shoots in for a double leg but Tamlan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tamlan tries to counter with a clinch but Richard shakes him off and moves away.
Richard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Richard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tamlan tries to close the distance and clinch but Richard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tamlan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Richard's hands.
Brick Tamlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Tamlan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Richard, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Tamlan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Richard regains guard immediately. #SU2#
Tamlan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brick Tamlan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tamlan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Richard is looking to counter the offense by Tamlan and move into the clinch.
Richard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tamlan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Richard defends well and Tamlan ends up having to push Richard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Tamlan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Richard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tamlan pulls his head out easily.
Tamlan stalling. #SUB#
Richard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tamlan pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard is trying to stand back up but Tamlan is controlling him
#T1#
Richard is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Richard has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Tamlan escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Tamlan!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Tamlan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Richard avoids the head kick by Tamlan.
#TD2#
Tamlan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tamlan lands in his opponent's guard.
Tamlan is standing up over Richard. Richard looks to escape but Tamlan dives into side control.
Brick Tamlan has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##REVR#
Richard seems a little lost for a moment, as Tamlan dominates the positioning.
Tamlan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tamlan wants to control but Richard is keeping him busy.
Tamlan controls the position.#T3#
Tamlan trying to control the action but Richard is working from the bottom.
Tamlan gets to mount! Richard was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Tamlan scoring with strikes but Richard is staying in there.
Richard looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB2#
Tamlan has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Richard is in real trouble here. Tamlan gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Richard is tapping out! Tamlan wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brick Tamlan!
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