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Event:
TBD#30: MEGATON vs. C K
Date: May 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Tasker.
No joy there for Tasker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Askren.
Tasker stalks Askren and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Askren's face. Askren staggers backwards, shaken.
Askren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tasker avoids the body shot from Askren.
Askren scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tasker tries to clinch but Askren moves out of range.
Tasker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Askren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tasker throws a lazy right hand but Askren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Askren appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tasker shoots for a double leg takedown but Askren sprawls well. He's pushed Tasker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tasker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tasker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tasker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tasker tries to clinch there but Askren circles away.
Tasker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Askren throws a body shot but no joy.
Tasker moves in looking to clinch but Askren pushes him off.
Tasker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tasker blocks a jab.
Askren misses the shot to the body.
Tasker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Askren.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Askren.
Tasker is looking to clinch but Askren is avoiding it.
Tasker is looking to clinch but Askren is avoiding it.
Tasker moves in looking to clinch but Askren pushes him off.
Tasker just misses with a punch to the body.
Tasker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Askren is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Tasker tries to score a body lock takedown but Askren shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yen Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Tasker.
Tasker tries for a takedown but Askren manages to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Askren. #BC#
Askren manages to break the clinch.
Tasker lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Tasker tries to clinch up
and Askren counters with a nice uppercut.
Yen Askren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tasker slips under a jab.
Tasker with the counter takedown but Askren avoids it easily.
Askren throws a lazy right hand but Tasker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tasker looks to throw the jab but Askren is out of range.
Askren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tasker feints the counter takedown.
A nice combination there by Tasker.
Dan Tasker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Askren throws a jab when Tasker was well out of range.
Askren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Askren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Askren misses with a wild body shot.
Askren clobbers Tasker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tasker moves in looking to clinch but Askren pushes him off.
A counter left hand to the body from Askren misses its target.
Tasker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Askren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tasker fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tasker or perhaps it was just good defense by Askren, which made it look bad.
It looked like Askren was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tasker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Askren. Tasker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tasker doesn't manage to clinch there - Askren circles away.
Askren defending well as Tasker loads up on a big left hand.
Askren was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Tasker fails to land the takedown.
Askren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Askren was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tasker tries to clinch up but Askren circles away and keeps his distance.
Tasker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Askren tests Tasker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Askren moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tasker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tasker fails with a takedown attempt.
Askren keeps the fight on the outside.
Tasker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Askren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yen Askren dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tasker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Askren with a nice cross.
Askren takes a swing at Tasker's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Askren's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Askren throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Tasker counters with a shoot takedown. Askren fights it but they end up in guard.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Tasker from controlling successfully.
Tasker is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tasker trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Tasker passes Askren's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Askren gets full guard.
Askren 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.
Tasker won't allow Askren to get back to his feet.
Tasker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tasker trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
Askren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tasker can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tasker looking to pass the guard.
Askren wants to stand and escape but Tasker is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tasker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Askren circles away quickly and effectively.
Tasker shoots in and drives through. Askren sprawls well.
Askren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tasker moves away.
Tasker tries to clinch up.
Tasker doesn't manage to clinch there - Askren circles away.
Tasker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Askren pinned against the cage. Askren gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Askren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dan Tasker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Askren misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Askren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tasker was well out of range. Poor timing from Askren.
Tasker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Askren sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yen Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Tasker.
A big left from Askren misses.
Tasker tries to clinch up but Askren circles away and keeps his distance.
Tasker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Askren looks to score with a jab to the body but Tasker is just out of range.
Tasker feints the counter takedown.
Nice body punch from Tasker.
Askren scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tasker wants to clinch.#CL2#
Tasker moves into range and clinches up with Askren.#T4#
Askren lands with a short shot to the head.
Tasker tries to pull guard but Askren forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Askren blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Tasker breaks the clinch.
Tasker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Askren's waist but Askren gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tasker off to one side.
It looked like Askren was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tasker.
Askren lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tasker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Askren at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tasker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tasker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Askren circles away quickly and effectively.
Tasker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Askren.
Tasker moves in looking to clinch but Askren pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yen Askren dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Askren misses with an uppercut. Tasker saw that one coming.
Askren looks to land a left hand but Tasker moved out of range nicely.
Tasker tries to bum rush Askren with a series of wild strikes but Askren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tasker ducks under a wild hook from Askren.
Askren slips under a jab from Tasker.
Tasker darts in looking for a takedown but Askren gets double underhooks and turns Tasker into the cage.
Tasker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tasker throws a series of punches but Askren moves out of range.
Tasker fails with the takedown
and Askren counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tasker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Askren looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tasker working away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Askren is looking to regain half guard here but Tasker keeps moving and retains side control.
Askren manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Askren keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Tasker is looking for a kimura but Askren is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tasker to get the leverage.
Tasker is looking to advance position but Askren won't allow it.
Askren trying to control but Tasker postures up.
Tasker prevents Askren from standing back up.
Askren wants to get back to full guard.
Tasker wants to take a breather but Askren is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Askren is trying to maintain the position but Tasker is very close to passing his half guard.
Askren works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tasker looking to pass the guard.
Tasker preventing the sweep.
Tasker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tasker trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Askren lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tasker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Askren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Askren appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tasker moves in looking to clinch but Askren pushes him off.
Tasker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Askren back to the cage. Tasker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
Askren throws a hook to the side of Tasker's head but Tasker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tasker darts in looking for a takedown but Askren gets double underhooks and turns Tasker into the cage.
Yen Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Tasker.
Tasker shoots in but Askren avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Askren. No joy for Tasker on that attempt.
Tasker with a poor takedown
and Askren counters with a stiff right hand.
Tasker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tasker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Askren throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Tasker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Askren's guard.
Tasker won't allow Askren to get back to his feet. #ES#
Askren manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Tasker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Askren throws out the jab. #T4#
A combination from Askren does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tasker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Askren misses with a wild body shot.
Tasker wants to clinch up but Askren keeps it at a distance.
Tasker fails with a takedown attempt.
Tasker shoots in for a takedown but Askren shows good takedown defense.
Yen Askren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tasker fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yen Askren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Askren, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yen Askren!
Yen Askren gave a mention to Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Dan Tasker stepped up to the mic, saying 'Would like to thank my sponsor freebok for there support. '.
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Event:
TBD#28 Brah vs Dee II
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Askren moves into range and connects with a jab.
Askren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tasker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Askren as Tasker shoots in.
Askren is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tasker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Askren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tasker shoots in looking for a takedown but Askren manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tasker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yen Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Tasker.
Tasker shoots in for a takedown but Askren shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tasker has his takedown stuffed
and Askren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Askren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Askren throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Tasker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Askren to the mat! Askren manages to get full guard.
Tasker preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askren is working hard here to advance position.
Askren wants to get back to his feet but Tasker is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Askren had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tasker defends it easily.
Tasker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Askren knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tasker on the ground.
Tasker tries to free his leg and advance position but Askren is retaining full guard.
Tasker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Tasker drops back looking for a leg! Askren is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Askren manages to kick Tasker off! Tasker jumps back into Askren's guard.
Askren wants to sweep here but Tasker controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tasker slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Tasker seems to be working for a kimura but Askren defends the submission attempt.
Askren is looking to escape.
Tasker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tasker is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Askren is not content to let Tasker control the position.
Askren trying to control from the bottom.
Tasker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Askren's head.
Askren is looking to escape.
Tasker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tasker throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tasker trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4##SUB2#
Tasker working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Askren stops Tasker from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Tasker is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Askren has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tasker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Askren defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tasker.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Askren tries to get to full guard but Tasker has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Tasker will probably get the nod.
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#
Askren lands with an overhand left.
Tasker shoots in but no luck this time.
Tasker is looking to clinch but Askren is avoiding it.
Askren dips to his left and cracks Tasker with an uppercut!#TD2#
Tasker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Askren was covering up waiting for the punch and Tasker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tasker wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Askren wants to stand but Tasker is controlling the position. #T1#
Tasker tries to free his leg and advance position but Askren is retaining full guard.
Askren is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tasker is controlling him.
Tasker stays in close to Askren's body and controls the position.
Askren wants to get back to his feet but Tasker is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tasker ducks under a wild hook from Askren.
Tasker misses with a few strikes there.
Tasker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Askren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tasker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yen Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Tasker.#TD2#
Tasker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Askren tries to buck Tasker off but Tasker is having none of it.
Tasker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Askren's legs.
Askren is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tasker is controlling him well.
Tasker tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tasker trying to control the action but Askren is working from the bottom.
Tasker tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tasker trying to control the action but Askren is working from the bottom.
Askren is letting Tasker control him for a moment. #T3#
Tasker tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Tasker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Askren knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tasker wants to control but Askren is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Tasker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Askren has escaped the position, nice work there.
Askren can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Askren manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Askren has his hands clasped together around Tasker's back. He's all about the action.
Tasker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Tasker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tasker is keen to just control but Askren is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dan Tasker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tasker.
Tasker has a takedown stuffed.
Tasker shoots in and drives through. Askren sprawls well.
Yen Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Tasker.
Tasker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dan Tasker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tasker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Askren but Askren pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tasker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Askren counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot by Askren.
Tasker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yen Askren is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Askren. Tasker does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been told by Askren's head coaches at Boomerang!! PURE ELITE COACHES and Sparring Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tasker dives in and grabs Askren's left leg, looking for a takedown. Askren pushes down on Tasker's head and hops out.#T1#
Askren misses with a straight left.
Tasker tries for a takedown but Askren circles away easily
and Askren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tasker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Askren connects with a right hand. Tasker shakes it off.
Askren misses with a looping left.
Tasker feints the counter takedown.
Tasker shoots in looking for a takedown. Askren tries to sprawl out of it but Tasker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Askren manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Askren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tasker can do to turn this around?
Tasker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Askren circles away.
Tasker dives in for a single leg takedown but Askren sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Askren misses with a hook.
Tasker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Askren.
Tasker fails with the takedown.
It looked like Askren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Tasker misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Askren to counter with a crisp jab.
Dan Tasker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tasker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Askren defends well and Tasker ends up having to push Askren into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tasker moves in looking to clinch but Askren pushes him off.
Askren throws a hook but Tasker avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Askren as he connects with a hook.
Askren jabs at Tasker's body.
Askren is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren misses with a hook. Tasker ducked under it nicely.
Askren works Tasker's body with a nice hook.
Askren stuns Tasker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Askren misses with a hook.
Tasker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Askren lands an overhand right.
Tasker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Askren pinned against the cage. Askren gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Askren misses with a looping right.
Tasker tries to bum rush Askren with a series of wild strikes but Askren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Askren throws a right and a left that Tasker avoids nicely.
Tasker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tasker ducks under a wild hook from Askren.
Tasker shoots in for a takedown but Askren shows good takedown defense.
Askren throws a big shot that misses.
Yen Askren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Askren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Askren throws a hook but Tasker blocks it.
Askren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tasker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tasker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Askren.
Askren lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T4#
Tasker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Askren stuns Tasker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tasker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tasker with a poor takedown
and Askren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Askren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tasker slips a jab from Askren.
Askren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tasker moves away.
Askren throws a hook but Tasker avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Askren. No joy for Tasker on that attempt.
A big right from Askren misses.
Askren looks to throw the jab but Tasker is out of range.
Yen Askren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dan Tasker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tasker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yen Askren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tasker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
TBD#27 Lo VS Kulina
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Marston misses with an uppercut. Tasker saw that one coming.
Marston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marston misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Tasker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Marston! #SUB2#
Tasker goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Marston rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tasker's guard! Nice work there by Marston!
Marston would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Marston prevents Tasker from getting back to his feet.
Tasker wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Marston manages to pass to side control.
Tasker looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Marston wants to stand but Tasker has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Tasker is trying to escape back to his feet but Marston uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Tasker is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Marston has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tasker is looking to get back to his feet here but Marston is keeping cool and he's managed to take Tasker's back.
Tasker is trying to stand back up. #SU#
Marston gets back to his feet. Tasker is certainly not going to complain about that decision.
Tasker goes for a double leg but Marston avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marston continues to drive forward.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Marston. That snapped Tasker's head back.
Tasker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tasker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marston connects with a looping right hand.
Marston's corner calls for a 1-2. Marston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tasker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
John Marston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Tasker.
Marston throws a right hand that misses
and Tasker counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marston misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Marston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Marston misses its intended target. #CL#
Marston moves into the clinch.
Marston digs a right hand underneath Tasker's ribcage. Tasker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Marston. #T3##BC#
Marston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marston misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Marston darts in and clinches Tasker up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Marston fails to land.
Tasker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marston gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Marston breaks from the clinch.
Tasker darts in trying to clinch
and Marston counters with a nice uppercut.
Marston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tasker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marston.
Tasker shoots in but no luck this time.
A swing and a miss from Marston.
Tasker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marston defends it well.#T4##TD2#
Tasker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Marston is trying to control but Tasker passes into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Tasker goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Marston rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tasker's guard! Nice work there by Marston!
Tasker wants to stand up but Marston is controlling him. #SU#
Marston stands up and waves to Tasker to follow him.
Marston lands a nice shot that snaps Tasker's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Marston dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tasker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tasker misses with a takedown
and Marston counters with a stiff right hand.
Tasker shoots in looking for a takedown but Marston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tasker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
John Marston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Tasker.
Tasker fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tasker.
Tasker shoots in looking for a takedown. Marston tries to sprawl out of it but Tasker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marston is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tasker drops his hands momentarily and Marston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
No luck for Tasker with that takedown attempt.
Tasker misses with a series of wild punches.
Marston is looking to counter punch.
John Marston is winning the standup battle so far.
Marston jabs Tasker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tasker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tasker tries to clinch there but Marston circles away.
Tasker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
Tasker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Marston is trying to defend but Tasker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tasker is looking to stall here but Marston recovers full guard. #T2#
Tasker trying to control the position from guard on top but Marston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tasker is looking to work some ground and pound but Marston has wrist control.
John Marston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tasker won't allow Marston to sweep him here.
Tasker trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Tasker passes Marston's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Tasker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marston defends it well. #SUB2#
Tasker wants to work for an arm triangle but Marston is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tasker wants to control but Marston is keeping him busy.
Marston is trying to control but can't.
Marston is staying active underneath Tasker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Tasker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Tasker is trying to work for a kimura but Marston is defending well.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marston wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tasker is trying to control. Marston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
It looks like Marston has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Marston lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Marston.
Tasker shoots in for a takedown but Marston shows good takedown defense.
Marston seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tasker looks for a takedown but Marston sprawls well.
John Marston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Marston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tasker doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Marston dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Marston misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Tasker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tasker lands in his opponent's guard.
Tasker trying to control the position from guard on top but Marston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tasker is one step ahead there.
Tasker wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tasker is pushing down on Marston's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marston is fighting to maintain full guard but Tasker has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Marston wants to improve his position but Tasker is controlling well.
Tasker wants to pass the guard but Marston is defending well. #SUB2#
Tasker is looking for a kimura but Marston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tasker to get the leverage.
Tasker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marston keeps working.
Tasker trying to control from Marston's half guard. Marston has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tasker postures up in Marston's guard and throws a big left but Marston blocks it.
Tasker is looking to pass into half guard but Marston pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Marston is in guard.#REVR#
Tasker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marston is controlling him. #T2##SU#
Marston stands up and waves to Tasker to follow him.
Tasker tries for a takedown but Marston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tasker moves out of range as Marston strikes.
Marston connects with a nice looking jab.
Tasker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marston sprawls well. Marston wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tasker gets slowly back to his feet.
Marston misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Tasker counters with a shoot takedown. Marston fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Marston kicks Tasker off and gets to his feet.
John Marston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tasker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marston.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tasker is defended easily by Marston.
John Marston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Tasker.
Marston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tasker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tasker looks for a takedown but Marston sprawls well.
Dan Tasker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marston's corner calls for a 1-2. Marston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marston.#T4#
Tasker shoots and misses #CL#
and Marston counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Marston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tasker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marston after a bit of a struggle.
Tasker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tasker goes for a takedown attempt but Marston pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marston.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tasker.
Dan Tasker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tasker slips a jab from Marston.
Tasker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Marston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marston has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Marston!
During a confident post fight interview, John Marston thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Dan Tasker stepped up to the mic, saying 'Would like to thank my sponsor freebok for there support. '.
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Event:
TBD#26 CARTER vs. ASKREN II
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Tasker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tessier is refusing to be controlled, as Tasker sits in half guard. #SUB#
Tasker is trying for a kimura here. Tessier looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Tasker wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dan Tasker!
Dan Tasker very nearly forgot to thank Freebok (85% Laundry) 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:
TBD#22 TASKER VS LO
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Tasker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chen Lo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tasker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Tasker.
Chen Lo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tasker shoots in but no luck this time.
Tasker darts in looking for a takedown but Chen Lo gets double underhooks and turns Tasker into the cage.
Chen Lo lands an overhand right.
Tasker tries to clinch but Chen Lo moves out of range.
A left lands for Chen Lo.
Tasker looks to clinch #KD2#
and Chen Lo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tasker! Chen Lo lets Tasker back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Tasker is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chen Lo throws a sloppy head kick and Tasker moves out of range easily.
Oh Tasker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tasker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chen Lo counters with a big left hand that crumples Tasker! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timiko Chen Lo!
Timiko Chen Lo is the new welterweight champion!
Timiko Chen Lo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry), into his post fight interview.
The defeated Dan Tasker had this to say: 'Would like to thank my sponsor freebok for there support. '.
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Event:
TBD#14 BULVER vs. PAREDES
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Tasker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tasker swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Tasker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Romero is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Romero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tasker.
Tasker throws a nice looking combination but Romero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romero keeps the fight on the outside.
Romero tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Romero connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tasker's hands.
Romero shoots for a takedown but Tasker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tasker throws a right hand that Romero ducks under and follows up with a left that Romero also avoids with ease.
Tasker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Romero misses with a straight right.
Tasker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tasker fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Tasker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tasker moves out of range of the strikes.
Tasker tries to clinch but Romero is having none of it.
Romero goes for a double leg but Tasker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tasker continues to drive forward.#CL#
Tasker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero fails to pull guard.
#T1#
Tasker blocks an elbow strike from Romero.
Romero jumps guard but Tasker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tasker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Romero smiles and moves away.
Romero shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tasker as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Tasker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Romero quickly recovers to half guard.
Tasker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Romero!
Romero tries to hold on but Tasker pushes him away.
Tasker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Tasker throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Romero has his hands clasped together but Tasker breaks the hold and Romero is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Tasker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Tasker!
Dan Tasker managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry), into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Yoel Romero stepped up to the mic, saying 'He is good fighter. I wish him luck!'.
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Event:
TBD#10 NILSEN vs. DALI
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Tasker darts in looking for a takedown but Vieira gets double underhooks and turns Tasker into the cage. #TD2#
Tasker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vieira tries to roll over but Tasker keeps him under control.
Tasker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vieira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tasker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tasker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tasker trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Vieira has control of Tasker's left arm, preventing Tasker from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira looking for a sweep. Not yet Vieira, not yet.
Tasker looking to pass the guard.
My spies in The Zoo inform me that Tasker has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tasker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Tasker trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Tasker pushes down on Vieira's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tasker is trying to control the action in half guard but Vieira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tasker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tasker is trying to control. Vieira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tasker content to control rather than advance.
Tasker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vieira is trying to get back to full guard.
Tasker lands with a punch from half guard.
Vieira holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tasker trying to control the pace.
Vieira trying to control but Tasker postures up.
#SUB2#
Tasker is working for a submission of some sort.
Tasker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3##SUB2#
Tasker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vieira sees it coming and defends easily.
Tasker prevents Vieira from improving his position.
Tasker wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Tasker seems to be working for a kimura but Vieira defends the submission attempt.
Tasker is thwarting Vieira's attempts to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vieira is not content to let Tasker control the position.#SUB2#
Tasker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Tasker wants to work for an arm triangle but Vieira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vieira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Vieira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tasker is aware though and is defending well.
Vieira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Vieira has his foot on Tasker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tasker works his way back into a safe position though.
Tasker wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Tasker dominated that round.
That's time! Vieira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tasker fails with a takedown attempt.
Tasker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tasker with a poor takedown
and Vieira counters with a nice uppercut.
Dan Tasker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tasker tries to clinch there but Vieira circles away.
Vieira jabs Tasker right on the nose. Tasker blinks but takes it well.
Tasker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vieira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Vieira misses the target.
Vieira connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tasker momentarily.
Dan Tasker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vieira stuffs the takedown attempt from Tasker. Tasker gets slowly back to his feet.
Eduardo Vieira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Tasker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tasker has his takedown stuffed
and Vieira counters with a three punch combo that has Tasker backing up. Tasker nods at Vieira to acknowledge the strikes.
Vieira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieira leaves Tasker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Tasker misses with a few strikes there.
Tasker shoots and misses
letting Vieira counter with a right hand.
Vieira darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tasker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tasker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Tasker is rocked!
Tasker is breathing heavily.
Vieira connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Tasker tumbling to the canvas! Vieira pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Tasker was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eduardo Vieira!
Eduardo Vieira retains his welterweight title!
Eduardo Vieira bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Dan Tasker stepped up to the mic, saying 'Would like to thank my sponsor freebok for there support. '.
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Event:
TBD#7 ROY vs. SORIANO
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Tasker has a takedown stuffed.
Tasker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Romero as he avoids it easily.
Romero tries to counter with a takedown but Tasker is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Tasker drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Romero looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Romero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Romero keeping moving, preventing Tasker from controlling successfully.
Tasker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romero is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tasker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Romero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tasker has managed to get both his arms back between Romero's legs - danger averted.
Tasker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Romero struggling a bit here.#T1#
Tasker is looking to take a break and control but Romero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Romero struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Romero is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tasker's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Tasker! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Romero has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dan Tasker!
Dan Tasker gave a mention to Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Yoel Romero was interviewed post fight and said 'He is good fighter. I wish him luck!'.
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Event:
TBD#3 ROY vs. POTHIER
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Tasker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lewis did well to prevent Tasker getting side control.
Tasker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tasker controlling the action here. #SUB#
Tasker in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lewis tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tasker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dan Tasker!
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Event:
The Beatdown: CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: Aug 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Tasker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lourenco is trying to defend but Tasker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tasker is working for a kimura but Lourenco is defending it quite comfortably.
Tasker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lourenco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Still in half guard, Tasker seems content to control.
Lourenco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tasker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Tasker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tasker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lourenco wants to control but Tasker is keeping busy.
#T1#
Lourenco might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tasker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lourenco tries to kick Tasker off but Tasker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tasker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lourenco!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lourenco can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tasker controlling from mount.
Lourenco is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Tasker looking to secure an arm triangle but Lourenco defends it well. #SUB#
Lourenco defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tasker. #SUB#
Tasker is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lourenco is surviving well by controlling Tasker's body position as best he can. #T2#
Tasker wants to control but instead Lourenco manages to regain half guard.
Tasker is keen to just control but Lourenco is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Tasker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Tasker is trying to work for a kimura but Lourenco is defending well.
Tasker is pressing down on Lourenco's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lourenco is holding on for now.
Lourenco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Tasker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Lourenco is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tasker uses his free foot to push down on Lourenco's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lourenco.
Lourenco is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Tasker swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Tasker!
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Event:
TBD#1 ROY vs. HOLLOWAY
Date: Aug 04, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Tasker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gridin wants to get back to his feet.
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. Tasker connects with a nice short shot to Gridin's temple.
Tasker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gridin is defending against the submission attempts here by Tasker.
#T1#
Tasker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tasker is pressing down on Gridin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gridin is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Tasker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tasker content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Tasker is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2##SUB2#
Tasker is trying to work for a kimura but Gridin is defending well.
#SUB2#
Tasker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gridin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tasker. #SUB2#
Tasker is working for a kimura but Gridin is defending it quite comfortably.
#ES#
Gridin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tasker is on him like a limpet, forcing Gridin back against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Tasker manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Tasker has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gridin has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Gridin has had enough of the clinch but Tasker keeps him there for the moment.
Tasker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gridin walks away with a smile on his face. Tasker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Tasker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tasker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gridin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tasker asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Gridin'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.#SUB2#
Tasker is working to tighten his grip on Gridin's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Gridin has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Tasker is really squeezing tight and eventually Gridin passes out! Tasker breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dan Tasker!
In defeat, Kuzma Gridin stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sprosi u svoei mami'.
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Event:
The Beatdown: (LHW/WW) Round 1
Date: Jul 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Tasker shoots in looking for a takedown but Murray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tasker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Tasker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Murray's guard.
Tasker 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.
Murray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tasker trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murray is trying to control the position but Tasker postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tasker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Tasker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Murray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Murray there.
Murray lands with a kick to the ribs.
Murray throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tasker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick from Murray lands but Tasker takes it in his stride.
Murray takes a swing at Tasker's ribcage but misses.
Murray has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murray enables Tasker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murray manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tasker tries to free his leg and advance position but Murray is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Tasker 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.
Tasker is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Murray controlling the position.
Tasker postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Tasker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Murray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tasker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murray tries to avoid it but Tasker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murray to the ground. Murray escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murray throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Murray looks to throw the jab but Tasker is out of range.
Murray lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tasker will feel that in the morning.
Murray throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tasker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tasker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Tasker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Tasker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Murray to the ground. Tasker is now in Murray's guard.
Tasker is breathing heavily.
Murray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murray looking to control.
#T4#
Murray can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tasker controls the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murray has Tasker pulled in close to control his posture.
Tasker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tasker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murray let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Murray dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Murray.
Tasker misses with a takedown attempt
and Murray counters with a thumping low kick.
Tasker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tasker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Murray. No joy for Tasker on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Tasker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tasker has his takedown stuffed
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab.
Murray thows a body kick. Tasker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tasker shoots in but Murray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray lands with an uppercut that bounces Tasker off the cage and back into range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Murray.
Tasker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tasker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tasker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murray counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Tasker with a poor takedown
and Murray counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Joseph Murray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murray scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donk. Murray catches Tasker right on the button with a cross.
Tasker shoots in but no luck this time.
Murray connects with the punch.
Joseph Murray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tasker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#TD#
Tasker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Murray's guard.
Tasker wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving.
Murray trying to control the position.
Murray really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tasker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Tasker trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tasker passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray is trying to control but Tasker passes into side control!
Murray can't do much from the bottom here.
Tasker passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Murray! #T3#
Murray is looking to improve his position but Tasker isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tasker cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tasker sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Murray tries to lock up and control but Tasker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tasker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tasker landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
Tasker is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tasker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tasker manages to capitalize on a mistake by Murray to take his back!
Tasker controls the position.
Murray just trying to survive but Tasker is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murray tries to roll but Tasker sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Murray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Tasker with a poor takedown
and Murray counters with a good, hard body kick but Tasker shrugs it off.
Murray cracks Tasker with an open hand slap.#TD#
Tasker dives in and scores a takedown into Murray's guard.
Tasker pushes down on Murray's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Tasker seems to be working for a kimura but Murray defends the submission attempt.
Tasker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tasker lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Tasker is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Tasker controlling the action here.
Murray wants to improve his position but Tasker is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tasker moves nicely into side control.
Murray avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tasker.
Tasker controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Tasker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murray, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Tasker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tasker is staying tight to Murray's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Murray is trying to improve his position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tasker 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tasker misses with a takedown
and Murray counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tasker misses with a takedown attempt
and Murray counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tasker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Tasker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tasker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murray counters with a thumping low kick.
Tasker takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD#
Murray gets caught flat footed, as Tasker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Murray being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tasker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Tasker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murray has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Murray!
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