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Event: PFC 233 Po vs Taus     
Date:   Dec 27, 2020
#R1#
A lazy body kick from Taus
and Po connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick from Taus misses.
Po pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Po. Taus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Po throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Po tries a head kick but it misses.
Po misses with a shot to the body
and Taus counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Po scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Po definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Po throws a hook but Taus avoids it easily.
Taus cracks Po with a good jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Taus!
Taus dodges the punch combination from Po.
A head kick misses from Po.
Taus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taus thows a leg kick but Po checks it
and Po makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Taus really felt that one!#T2#
Po swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Po throws a hook to the side of Taus's head but Taus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Po just misses with a punch to the body.
Po swings away with a body shot that misses
and Taus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Po.
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!
Po swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taus scores with the left hand. Po knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Taus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Po blocks the body kick.
A jab from Taus does it's job there.
Po moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Po blocks the body kick.
Po is looking to counter punch.
Taus throws a shot from downtown. Po moves away and avoids it.
Po throws a quick counter kick to the body but Taus avoids it.
Taus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Po digs a good body shot into Taus's ribs.
Taus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Po. #T4#
Po throws a sloppy head kick and Taus moves out of range easily.
Taus lands with a right hand.
A combination from Po does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Po throws an off balance right hand
and Taus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Po looks to throw a body kick
and Taus counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Po is rocked!
Taus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Taus is looking to land body kicks.
Taus works Po's body with a nice hook.
Taus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Po counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Melek Taus will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Taus tries a head kick but it misses.
Taus misses with a low kick.
Taus dodges the punch combination from Po.
Po lands with a hook. Taus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Po counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Po slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Po ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Po is looking to counter punch.
Po connects with a single shot there.
Po moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Taus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#KD#
Po feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Taus sprawling to the canvas! Taus rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Po finish him?! #ROC#Taus is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taus is holding his hands too far apart here. Po throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Taus is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tong Po!
Tong Po retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Tong Po thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: PFC 226 Terranova vs Boretti     
Date:   Nov 29, 2020
#R1#
Taus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Parade takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#It looks like Rage Parade has been cut.
Parade throws an off balance right hand
and Taus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parade definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Parade throws a left and a right that both miss
and Taus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taus sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Parade's defenses. It connects perfectly with Parade's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Melek Taus!
An out of breath Melek Taus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: PFC 221 Gormsson vs Bennett 2     
Date:   Nov 08, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kardashian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kardashian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taus.
A jab from Taus misses.
A clash of legs there as Taus blocks the low kick.
Taus misses with a head kick.
Taus misses with a wild body shot.
Kardashian misses with a looping right.
Taus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kardashian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kardashian's hands.#CUT#It looks like Rob Kardashian has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kardashian's sensitive parts.
Kardashian throws a body shot but no joy.
Kardashian misses the jab.
Kardashian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Taus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kardashian scoring well with a low kick there.
Taus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at []—The Zoo—[] in the buildup to the fight.
Kardashian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kardashian.
An attempted straight right counter from Taus misses the target.
Kardashian throws a body shot but no joy.
Taus tried to counter with a leg kick but Kardashian avoided it.
Kardashian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kardashian misses with a shot to the body
and Taus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kardashian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taus.
Taus throws a right hand that misses
and Kardashian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kardashian is out of range. #CL2#
Kardashian moves into the clinch.
Taus struggles to land a body shot inside as Kardashian controls his hands.
Taus misses with a punch on the inside.
Kardashian misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Kardashian lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Taus as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taus.
Taus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kardashian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kardashian misses with a punch to the body.
Taus lands with a short shot to the head.
Kardashian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kardashian or not.
Taus is working Kardashian over against the cage.
Kardashian looks winded!
Taus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Taus.
Taus lands a hook that snaps the head of Kardashian backwards.
Taus scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Taus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kardashian misses with a punch on the inside.
Taus misses with a punch on the inside.
Taus is working Kardashian over against the cage.
A short right from Taus on the inside. #BC#
Taus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rob Kardashian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Taus tenderised Kardashian's leg. Kardashian is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Taus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kardashian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kardashian tries to clinch but Taus is having none of it.
Kardashian checks a low kick from Taus.
Kardashian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taus. Taus obviously looking to wear him down.
Taus blocks a jab.
As Kardashian backs away, Taus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Taus scores with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Taus.
A big right from Kardashian misses.
Taus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kardashian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#That has opened up Rob Kardashian's cut even more.
Kardashian lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Kardashian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taus at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kardashian misses with a combination
and Taus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kardashian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kardashian takes a swing at Taus's ribcage but misses.
Taus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Taus misses with a body kick.
Taus lands a leg kick that knocks Kardashian off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kardashian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melek Taus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Kardashian's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kardashian takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kardashian. Taus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taus connects with a body shot that sends Kardashian's belly button to the back.
Good exchange - Taus coming out on top.
Kardashian misses with a hook.
Kardashian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taus.
Kardashian tries to clinch up but Taus circles away and keeps his distance.
Taus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Kardashian does no damage.
Taus misses with a body kick.
Kardashian throws a hook but Taus avoids it easily.#CL#
Taus closes the distance and pushes Kardashian back into the cage.
Kardashian is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T1#
Kardashian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kardashian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kardashian can do to turn this around?
Taus lands a shoulder strike.
Kardashian prevents a body shot from Taus.
Kardashian throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Taus.
Taus lands with a light punch inside.
Kardashian lands with a short shot to the head.
Kardashian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kardashian working aggressively here.
Taus lands with a left to the head.
Taus struggles to land a body shot inside as Kardashian controls his hands.
Taus throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Kardashian.
Taus swings wildly with an uppercut but Kardashian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kardashian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kardashian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taus blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Taus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kardashian can't find room to land a body shot as Taus controls the action.
Good body shot from Taus.
Taus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kardashian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taus lands an uppercut.#CUT#The cut above Rob Kardashian's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A right handed body shot lands from Taus.
Kardashian is breathing heavily.
Taus scores with a shoulder strike.
Taus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Kardashian is rocked!
Taus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC#
Taus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kardashian is still on wobbly legs! Can Taus finish him?
Kardashian moves to clinch but Taus breaks away
and Taus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Are you kidding me?! Taus ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Kardashian clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Melek Taus!
Our winner, Melek Taus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: PFC 214.5 Taus vs Bennett     
Date:   Oct 16, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taus blocks the body kick.
Bennet works Taus's body with a nice hook.
Bennet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taus at a distance.
Bennet loads up on a big right hand but Taus slips the punch.
Taus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Taus 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.
Bennet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taus throws a lazy uppercut
and Bennet makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Taus ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Taus misses with a looping left.
Taus slips a jab from Bennet.
Taus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet moves out of range as Taus strikes.
Bennet is looking to counter punch.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennet is looking to wear down Taus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Taus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taus blocks a jab.
Taus replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bennet blocks it well.
Taus lands a really nice looking cross but Bennet seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taus doesn't seem bothered though.
Bennet fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Bennet misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taus! But no joy.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taus moves away.
Taus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And Bennet counters with a quick kick to the body but Taus blocks it.
Bennet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Taus.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Taus is just out of range.
Taus misses with a looping left.
Bennet scores with a push kick.
Taus is looking to clinch but Bennet is avoiding it.
Taus scores with a decent looking hook.
Bennet takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bennet tries to move into range but Taus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Taus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Taus - that will leave a mark!
Taus thuds his shin into the meat of Bennet's side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Taus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bennet has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bennet and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taus connects with an inside leg kick.
Bennet swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bennet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Taus misses with a straight left.
Taus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennet.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Taus.
Bennet lands a jab to Taus's midsection.
Taus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body kick from Taus.
Nice shot lands for Bennet.
Taus moves out of range as Bennet strikes.
Taus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennet pushes Taus away with a front kick.
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennet has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Taus throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Taus gets tackled into the cage by Bennet. Bennet maintains the clinch. #BC#
Bennet breaks from the clinch.
Bennet fakes the leg kick and cracks Taus in the body. #CL#
Bennet clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Bennet lands a shot to the body.
Bennet misses with a body punch.
Bennet tries a body shot but Taus blocks it.
Taus lands a hook that snaps the head of Bennet backwards. #BC#
Bennet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bennet is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Taus's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bennet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bennet connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taus momentarily.
A big left from Taus misses.
Taus misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Bennet was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Taus.
Bennet fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taus on the side of the head.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taus misses the jab.
Taus scores with a push kick.
Bennet takes one on the button.
Taus looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennet is just out of range.
Bennet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet misses with a kick to the body
and Taus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bennet swings for the body but Taus moves out of range.
Taus takes one on the button.#T4#
Bennet misses with a looping left.
Bennet throws a jab when Taus was well out of range.
Bennet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taus lands a glancing blow to the side of Bennet's head.
Bennet fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taus lands a right hook to the body.
A big left from Taus misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Taus!
Taus is looking to land body kicks.
Bennet scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Taus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Taus checks a leg kick.
Bennet lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennet moves out of range of the body kick from Taus.
Bennet quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Taus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taus throws a push kick but Bennet slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michael Bennet will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Taus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bennet scores with the left hand. Taus knows he should have avoided that one.
Bennet has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bennet tests Taus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taus. Bennet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet connects with a single shot there.
Bennet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bennet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Bennet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bennet throws a chopping leg kick but Taus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Taus misses with a low kick as Bennet jumps back.
Bennet scores with a sloppy right hand. Taus should have avoided that one.
Taus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bennet misses with a body kick.
Bennet bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet throws a front kick that sends Taus stumbling back into the cage.
Taus throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Bennet has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taus.
Taus throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Taus misses with a wild body shot.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taus manages to avoid it.
Taus slips a straight right by Bennet.
A little jabbing left from Taus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taus scores with a push kick.
Taus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Michael Bennet is winning the standup battle so far.
Taus wants to slow Bennet down by chopping away at his legs.
Taus takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Bennet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taus throws out the jab.
Taus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennet.
Bennet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Taus.
Bennet lands with a right hand.
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
Taus looks to land a body kick but Bennet moved away.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taus misses with a leg kick
and Bennet counters with a body kick.
Bennet swings for the body but Taus moves out of range. #T2#
Taus ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Taus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bennet lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taus slips a straight right by Bennet.
A good leg kick by Bennet.
Bennet moves out of range as Taus throws a body kick.
Taus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennet was well out of range. Poor timing from Taus.
Bennet will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bennet misses with a looping right.
Bennet throws the left hand but Taus avoids the punch easily.
Bennet checks a leg kick.
Bennet takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bennet with a nice cross.
Taus misses the body punch
and Bennet counters with a stiff right hand.
Taus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennet.
Bennet thuds a left hand into Taus's body.
Bennet swings for the body but Taus moves out of range.
Taus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bennet.#T3#
Bennet misses the body punch
and Taus counters with a solid body kick.
Nice shot lands for Taus.
Bennet connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bennet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennet stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taus.
Bennet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taus doesn't seem bothered though.
Taus throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bennet counters with a slapping leg kick.
A jab from Bennet does it's job there.
Taus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennet.
Taus misses with a leg kick.
Bennet throws a body punch but Taus moves out of range.
Taus throws a nice looking combination but Bennet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bennet is looking to counter punch.
Bennet with the inside leg kick.
Bennet tests Taus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Taus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taus dips to his left and cracks Bennet with an uppercut!#T4#
Bennet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taus swinging wildly here.
Taus throws a wild body kick that Bennet sees coming a mile off.
Taus throws a leg kick
and Bennet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Taus throws a low kick but Bennet moves out of range easily.
Taus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennet moves out of range of the body kick from Taus.
Taus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bennet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Bennet misses
and Taus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Taus throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Bennet misses.
Taus throws a hook to the side of Bennet's head but Bennet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bennet connects with a right hand. Taus shakes it off.
Bennet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Bennet misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Bennet takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bennet moves out of range of the body kick.
Bennet bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Taus throws a leg kick but Bennet checks it.
Taus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Bennet swings for the body but Taus moves out of range.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taus.
Taus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennet wants to clinch up but Taus keeps it at a distance.
Taus misses with an uppercut.
Taus throws a body punch but Bennet moves out of range.
Bennet throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennet slips under a jab from Taus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Taus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennet.
The fighters circling - Taus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Bennet tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennet.
Taus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taus moves away from the strike by Bennet.
Taus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Bennet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taus.
Taus misses with an uppercut. Bennet saw that one coming.
Taus fakes the leg kick and cracks Bennet in the body.
Bennet misses with a kick to the body.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taus was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Taus.
Bennet is looking to counter punch.
Taus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennet throws out the jab.
Bennet loads up on a big right hand but Taus slips the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bennet.
Bennet with a nice cross.
A head kick misses from Bennet.
Taus thinks about the counter body kick.
Bennet throws out a loose jab but Taus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taus tries a low kick but Bennet avoids it.
Taus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bennet scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taus misses with a body kick. #T2#
A low kick from Taus is predictable there
and Bennet counters with a nice uppercut.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taus.
Taus misses with a looping left.
Taus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taus swinging wildly here.
Taus throws a head kick that misses.
Taus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taus defending well as Bennet loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Taus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Taus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bennets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bennet looks to throw the jab but Taus is out of range.
Bennet feints and then cracks Taus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taus down.
Taus throws a big shot that misses.
Bennet throws a quick counter head kick but Taus was just out of range.
Taus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Taus throws out a loose jab but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taus. Bennet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taus.
Taus tried to score with a low kick but Bennet checks it.
Bennet throws a jab but it's blocked by Taus.
Taus throws a leg kick but Bennet sees it coming and moves out of range.
Taus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Taus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bennet was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Taus misses with a kick to the body
and Bennet counters with a stiff right hand.
Bennet lands a jab.
Taus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bennet looks to land a left hand but Taus moved out of range nicely.
Taus connects with a body shot that sends Bennet's belly button to the back.#CL#
Bennet moves into the clinch successfully.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taus has a couple of punches blocked by Bennet.
Bennet working aggressively here.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Taus controls the action. #T4#
Taus can't find room to land a body shot as Bennet controls the action.
Taus pushes Bennet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taus tries to work over Bennet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Taus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taus lands with a short shot to the head.
Taus tries to throw a body punch but Bennet avoids it by throwing Taus back against the cage. #BC2#
Taus manages to break the clinch.
Taus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bennet cracks Taus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bennet staying out of range there.
Bennet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bennet keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bennet throws a body punch but Taus moves out of range.
Bennet slips under a jab from Taus.
Taus throws a low kick, looking for Bennet's leg but Bennet calmly moves out of range.
Bennet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Melek Taus just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
That's time! Bennet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
Bennet clobbers Taus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bennet changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennet throws the left hand but Taus avoids the punch easily.
Bennet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good leg kick by Taus.
Taus scores with a nice head shot.
Bennet takes one to the side of the head.
Bennet slips a jab from Taus.
Taus looks for the body kick but Bennet saw that one coming.
Bennet turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet connects with a single shot there.
Taus throws a leg kick which misses Bennet's front leg but catches the back leg as Bennet tries to avoid it.
Taus takes one on the button.
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!
Taus lands with a nice body punch.
Bennet moves into range and connects with a jab.
Taus missing with a left hand there. Bennet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Taus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bennet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taus tries to move into range but Bennet moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bennet throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bennet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bennet connects with a nice looking jab.
Taus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet takes a swing at Taus's ribcage but misses.
Bennet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taus.
Bennet tries to clinch but Taus is having none of it.
Bennet throws the kick towards the body but Taus avoids it.
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
Taus tries a quick counter leg kick but Bennet is wise to it.
Taus looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennet is just out of range.
Taus moves out of range of the strikes.
Taus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taus throws a lazy right hand but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bennet slips under a jab.
Bennet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taus.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet lands with a nice body punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Taus as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Bennet pushes Taus up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Bennet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taus scores with a jab. Bennet acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Taus moves out of range of the body kick.
Taus moves out of range as Bennet throws a body kick.
Taus moves out of range of the body kick from Bennet.
Taus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bennet defending well as Taus loads up on a big left hand.
Bennet lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Taus tries to score with a low kick but Bennet moves his leg out of the way.
Taus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennet.
Taus lands a nice shot that snaps Bennet's head back.
Bennet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch lands to the side of Taus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Taus throws a wild body kick that Bennet sees coming a mile off.
Bennet drops his hands momentarily and Taus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
Taus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Bennet tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Taus misses.
Taus moves out of range as Bennet throws a body kick.
Bennet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taus.
Taus moves out of range of the strikes.
Taus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bennet lands with a right hand.
Bennet moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Bennet misses the jab.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Taus.
It appears Bennet was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bennet cracks Taus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into 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!
Taus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taus lands a leg kick that knocks Bennet off balance momentarily.
Taus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Taus scores with a body shot.
Bennet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Taus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taus connects with a solid leg kick.
Bennet scores with a jab. Taus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bennet lands a body shot.
Bennet tries to land a front kick but Taus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Taus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taus works over Bennet's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Michael Bennet will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Bennet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taus.
Bennet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taus avoids a kick to the body.
Bennet loads up on a big right hand but Taus slips the punch.
Taus checks the leg kick.
Taus misses the shot to the body.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Taus misses with an uppercut. Bennet saw that one coming.
Taus throws a wild body kick that Bennet sees coming a mile off.
Bennet swings for the body but Taus moves out of range.
Bennet tries to clinch up but Taus circles away and keeps his distance.
Taus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Bennet - just one landing.
Taus misses with a hook.
A jab from Taus misses.
Taus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taus moves away.#T1#
Taus misses with a kick to the body.
And Bennet counters with a quick kick to the body but Taus blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Bennet.
Bennet throws the left hand but Taus avoids the punch easily.
Taus slips a straight right by Bennet.
Bennet lands a right hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Taus blocks the low kick.
Taus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Taus lands a nice hook to Bennet's body. Bennet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Taus does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Taus misses.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Taus is just out of range.
Bennet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big left from Bennet misses.
Bennet is looking to chop away at Taus's legs.
Taus scores with a jab to the body.
Taus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Melek Taus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Taus is looking to slow Bennet down with leg kicks.
Taus throws a head kick but Bennet moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bennet is looking to clinch but Taus is avoiding it.
Taus misses with a body kick.
Taus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Taus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennet moves away.
Taus takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bennet lands a really nice looking cross but Taus seems unphased.
Bennet blocks the body kick.
Taus throws a leg kick that misses.
Bennet throwing a counter right hand but Taus manages to avoid it.
A big right from Taus misses.
Bennet delivers a nice body kick.
Taus misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bennet misses the target.
Bennet throws a body punch but Taus moves out of range.
Donk. Taus catches Bennet right on the button with a cross.
Bennet connects with a body shot.#T3#
Bennet comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Bennet closes the distance and clinches.
Taus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bennets head.
Taus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
Bennet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taus can't find room to land a body shot as Bennet controls the action.
Bennet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taus's elbow.
Bennet misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Taus fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taus.
Bennet tries to work over Taus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taus tries a body shot but Bennet blocks it. #BC#
Bennet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut lands for Bennet. That snapped Taus's head back.
Taus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bennet's head backwards.
Taus throws the kick towards the body but Bennet avoids it.
Taus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bennet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taus.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennet takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bennet tests Taus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice body punch from Bennet.
Taus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Taus throws a lazy right hand but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bennet scores with a shot to the body.
A cross from Taus lands.
Bennet throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Taus's head.
Taus slips a jab from Bennet.
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taus.
Taus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Taus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Taus blocks the body kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bennet!

Michael Bennet retains his light heavyweight title!
Michael Bennet bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: ICS 55     
Date:   Sep 13, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taus throws an off balance right hand
and Gray counters with a two punch combo.
Taus works the jab nicely.
Gray has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Taus.
Gray tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taus scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Akoni Gray has been cut.
Gray on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taus. Taus obviously looking to wear him down.
Taus swats away the attempt to clinch by Gray.
Taus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gray is out of range and Taus settles back down.
Gray throwing a counter right hand but Taus manages to avoid it.#T1#
Taus loads up on a big right hand but Gray slips the punch.
Gray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Gray misses.
Gray swings widly with a right hand
and Taus counters with a stiff right hand.
Gray tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Taus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gray walks into a jab.
Taus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taus.
Melek Taus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Taus misses with a body shot.
Taus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gray. That one must have hurt.
Gray throws the left hand but Taus avoids the punch easily.
Gray throws a head kick but Taus moves out of range.
Gray takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut lands for Taus. That snapped Gray's head back.
Gray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gray lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T3#
Taus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gray.
Taus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Taus swings for the body but Gray moves out of range.
Gray is looking to counter punch.
Taus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gray was well out of range. Poor timing from Taus.
Taus throws out a leg kick but Gray moves out of range and Taus only half commits.
Gray throws a head kick but Taus moves out of range.
Taus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gray seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gray blocks the body kick. #T4#
Gray fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Taus checks it well.
Gray moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTaus.
Nice shot lands for Taus.
Gray moves to clinch but Taus breaks away
and Taus counters with a stiff right hand.
Taus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gray manages to avoid it.
Taus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gray connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melek Taus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akoni Gray's cut.
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#
Taus scores with a nice strike.#CUT#It looks like Melek Taus has been cut.
Taus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gray moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gray.
Gray ducks under a wild hook from Taus.
As Taus looks to move away, Gray throws a big counter combo but Taus just gets out of the way.
Taus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taus misses with a hook. Gray ducked under it nicely.
Gray thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taus lands a head kick!
Gray looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
A nice leg kick from Taus, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gray throws a predictable looking body shot
and Taus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Taus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taus misses with a right hand
letting Gray counter with a right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gray might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gray fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taus throws a hook but Gray blocks it.
Melek Taus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gray throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Akoni Gray's cut is getting worse.
Taus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Taus misses with a leg kick
and Gray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taus.
Taus throws a jab but it's blocked by Gray.
A counter left hand to the body from Gray misses its target.
Taus misses the jab.
Gray throws a big counter combination but Taus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Taus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gray manages to avoid it.
Gray throwing a counter right hand but Taus manages to avoid it.
Gray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taus.
Gray appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Taus misses with the body kick
and Gray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gray avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Taus throws a body shot but no joy.
Gray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Taus - that will leave a mark!
Taus misses with a hook to the body
and Gray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gray throws a head kick that Taus semi-blocks.
Taus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Taus misses with a hook
and Gray counters with a left and a right that stings Taus.
Taus connects with the punch.
Taus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Taus misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gray swings widly with a right hand
enabling Taus to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Taus. That snapped Gray's head back. #CUT2#Akoni Gray's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Taus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gray is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Taus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gray swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gray thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melek Taus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Taus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gray throws a body shot but no joy.
Taus misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Gray misses its target.
Taus missing with a left hand there. Gray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taus throws a shot from downtown. Gray moves away and avoids it.
Gray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Taus there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taus with a nice cross.
Taus throws out a loose jab but Gray uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Gray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Taus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Gray was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Taus.
Gray scores with a shot to the body.
Taus scores with a leg kick.
Taus swings for the body but Gray moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Gray misses the target.
Taus with the inside leg kick.
Taus lands with a good body shot.
Gray staying out of range there.
Taus misses with a right hand
and Taus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Taus cracks Gray with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Taus.
Gray takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gray buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gray takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Gray fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taus, pushing him back against the cage.
Taus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gray's elbow.
Taus lands with a short shot to the head.
Gray takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Taus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gray throws a punch but it's blocked by Taus.
Gray tries a body shot but Taus blocks it.
Taus lands an uppercut.
Taus blocks an uppercut.
Gray looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gray struggles to land a body shot inside as Taus controls his hands.
Gray prevents a body shot from Taus.
Taus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taus scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Gray.
Taus tries to throw a body punch but Gray avoids it by throwing Taus back against the cage. #BC2#
Taus manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Taus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gray is trying to stall.
Gray has had enough of the clinch but Taus keeps him there for the moment.
Taus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gray as Taus tries to tie him up.
Taus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Taus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gray can't find room to land a body shot as Taus controls the action.
Gray misses with a body punch.
Taus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gray.
Taus blocking some punches.
Melek Taus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gray scores with a hook to the body.
Taus lands a nice uppercut.
Taus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Taus pushes Gray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Taus.
Taus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taus pushes Gray back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gray blocking some punches.
Gray's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melek Taus really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Taus with a nice calf kick.
Gray's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gray scrambles back to his feet.
Taus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gray. #CL2#
Taus has closed the distance and engaged Gray in a clinch.
Taus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Taus - that landed with a thud.
Taus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gray has a couple of punches blocked by Taus.
Gray works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taus backwards.
A short body shot lands from Taus as the two fighters clinch.
Gray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Taus lands a hook to the side of the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Taus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Taus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Taus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
Gray blocks a body shot from Taus.
Gray misses with a punch on the inside.
Gray misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Taus.
Taus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Taus misses with a punch on the inside.
Gray looking to slow down the pace here.
Taus struggles to land a body shot inside as Gray controls his hands.
Taus lands a shot to the body.
Taus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Taus.
Taus lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Taus lands with a right to the head.
Taus stalls. #T2#
Taus lands an uppercut.
Taus tries a body shot but Gray blocks it.
Gray scores with a hook to the body.
Gray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taus misses with a body punch.
Taus scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Taus.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taus.
Taus gets through Gray's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Taus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#Gray is rocked!
Taus lands a hook that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
Oh Gray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taus lands with a light punch inside.
Gray tries to work over Taus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taus lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taus.
Taus can't find room to land a body shot as Gray controls the action.
Taus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gray or not. #T3#
Taus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Taus lands with a short shot to the head.
Taus works on Gray's body with a couple of short punches.
Taus lands a shoulder strike.
Taus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gray blocking some punches.
Taus tries to throw a body punch but Gray avoids it by throwing Taus back against the cage.
Gray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gray seems to have got his legs back now.
Taus lands an uppercut.
Gray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taus misses with the head strike.
Taus lands a nice uppercut.
Gray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taus's elbow.
Taus misses with some punches.
Gray stalling in the clinch but Taus improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gray.
Gray prevents a body shot from Taus.
Gray tries to work over Taus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gray prevents a body shot from Taus.
Gray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taus's elbow. #T4#
Taus lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Taus.
Taus lands a body punch.
Taus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taus lands with a right to the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Akoni Gray's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A nice left hand lands by Taus.
Taus lands a body shot.
Taus scores with a shoulder strike.
Taus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Taus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
Taus is leaning against Gray and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Taus lands a right hand.
Taus lands a hook that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
A short left from Taus.
Taus throws a big uppercut that drops Gray! More strikes from Taus and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gray lies dazed against the cage as Taus celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Melek Taus!
Melek Taus is the new light heavyweight champion!
Melek Taus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: ICS 48     
Date:   Aug 02, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bangsit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Taus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Bangsit closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Taus's guard.#ES#
Taus pushes Bangsit off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bangsit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bangsit somewhat.
Taus throwing a counter right hand but Bangsit manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Taus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bangsit looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taus is fending him off so far but Bangsit persists. Nope, Taus circles away and we're back to standing.
Melek Taus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Bangsit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bangsit.
Bangsit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taus defends it nicely.
Taus connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Taus misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Bangsit counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Bangsit is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bangsit tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Taus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bangsit wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Taus is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Wild Beasts Zoo that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T3##SUB2#
Bangsit is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Taus has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Bangsit wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Taus, who protects the arm well.
Taus tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Bangsit tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bangsit landing a few strikes.
Taus managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bangsit. #SUB2#
Bangsit wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Taus, who protects the arm well. #T4##ES#
Taus explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD2#
Bangsit gets a double leg takedown into Taus's guard.
Taus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bangsit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bangsit postures up in Taus's guard and throws a big left but Taus blocks it.
Taus pulls Bangsit in close to prevent any damage.
Bangsit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taus is keeping the position for now.
Bangsit throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Melek Taus will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bangsit shoots and misses
and Taus counters with a stiff right hand.
Taus throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Bangsit closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Taus has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bangsit is on him like a limpet, forcing Taus back against the cage.
Taus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bangsit's elbow.
Bangsit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taus fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD2#
Bangsit looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Taus is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1#
Taus throws a head punch that misses.
Bangsit has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Taus after a bit of a struggle.
Melek Taus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Bangsit.
Taus misses with some punches.
Taus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Taus.
Taus misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Bangsit pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bangsit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bangsit is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bangsit is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Bangsit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Bangsit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2##SU#
Taus stands up and waves to Bangsit to follow him.
Taus throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Bangsit counters with a single leg into guard. Taus didn't expect that.
Taus wants to sweep here but Bangsit controlling him for the moment.
Taus wants to stand and escape but Bangsit is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bangsit cracks Taus with a solid left hand.
Taus is pulling down on Bangsit's head. It's preventing any offense from Bangsit, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Bangsit drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Taus dives on top into guard.#REVR##T3##SUB2#
Bangsit working for submissions but it's allowed Taus to get to half guard.
Taus prevents Bangsit from improving his position.
Bangsit is looking to control Taus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bangsit avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Bangsit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Taus controlling the action here.
Bangsit is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Taus tries to stand and escape but Bangsit is controlling the position.
Bangsit tries to get to full guard but Taus has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Bangsit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bangsit actively working from the bottom here.
Bangsit missing with punches from the bottom.
Bangsit is looking for a sweep. Taus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Bangsit with the active half guard here but Taus passes nicely into side control.#SU#
Taus decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bangsit to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melek Taus dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Taus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bangsit.
Bangsit shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taus sprawls well. Taus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bangsit gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit doesn't manage to clinch there - Taus circles away.
A quick step to the side and Taus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Taus, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bangsit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Taus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Melek Taus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Bangsit.#T1#
Bangsit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Taus counters with a nice leg kick.
Taus throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bangsit decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Taus's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Taus manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Bangsit manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Bangsit has his foot on Taus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taus works his way back into a safe position though.
Taus advances position into side control!
Bangsit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taus happy to just control the position for now. #T2#
Bangsit is looking to reverse the position.
Bangsit stops Taus from passing to mount. #SU#
Taus stands up and beckons Bangsit to his feet.
Bangsit tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Taus defends well and Bangsit ends up having to push Taus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Taus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Taus misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Bangsit counters with a nice double leg into side control. Taus won't be happy with that.
Bangsit working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Taus struggling a bit here.
Bangsit creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Taus sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Taus is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Taus is trying to control Bangsit's posture but Bangsit avoids it.
Taus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bangsit can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Bangsit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Bangsit tries for a kimura but Taus is defending well.
Taus can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Bangsit tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bangsit has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bangsit postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Taus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bangsit's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Taus works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Bangsit is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Taus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Taus has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Bangsit tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Bangsit is looking for a triangle but Taus pushes his legs off easily.
Bangsit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Taus controls the pace.
Andy Bangsit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
Melek Taus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taus 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melek Taus!

Our winner, Melek Taus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: ICS 44     
Date:   Jul 12, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray looks to land a combination but Taus avoids it well.
Taus misses the shot to the body.
Gray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taus.
Gray appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gray takes a jab right on the kisser.
Taus tries to land a front kick but Gray steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gray moves out of range as Taus throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Taus misses.
Taus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Taus.
Taus swings for the body but Gray moves out of range.
Gray doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Gray gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gray has a couple of punches blocked by Taus.
Gray tries a body shot but Taus blocks it. #T1#
Good body shot from Gray.
Taus throws a head punch that misses.
Gray lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gray.
Gray scores with a hook to the body.
Taus is breathing heavily.
Gray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taus's elbow.
Taus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taus tries to work over Gray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gray presses Taus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gray tries to throw a body punch but Taus avoids it by throwing Gray back against the cage.
Taus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gray struggles to land a body shot inside as Taus controls his hands.
Gray can't find room to land a body shot as Taus controls the action.
Taus can't find room to land a body shot as Gray controls the action.
Taus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gray throws a head punch that misses.
Taus tries to throw a body punch but Gray avoids it by throwing Taus back against the cage.
Taus blocks an uppercut.
Gray lands a left hand.
Taus tries a body shot but Gray blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gray.
A nice left hand lands by Gray.
Taus blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Gray prevents a body shot from Taus.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gray's elbow.
Gray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taus struggles to land a body shot inside as Gray controls his hands.
Gray struggles to land a body shot inside as Taus controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Taus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Taus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taus struggles to land a body shot inside as Gray controls his hands.
A short right from Taus on the inside.
Gray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taus lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Gray.
Gray throws a punch but it's blocked by Taus.
Taus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gray's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Gray.
Gray looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Taus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gray's elbow.
Gray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Taus tries a body shot but Gray blocks it.
Taus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gray digs a right hand into Taus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taus's gas tank.
Gray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gray. #T3#
Gray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gray misses with a punch to the body.
Gray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taus lands a hook that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
Gray misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gray.
Taus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gray lands a left hand.
Taus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gray or not.
Taus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taus throws a punch but it's blocked by Gray.
Gray lands with a light punch inside.
Gray misses with the head strike.
Taus throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Gray.
Taus gets through Gray's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taus prevents a body shot from Gray.
Gray lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taus misses with the head strike.
Gray throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taus.
Gray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taus backwards. #T4#
Gray misses with a punch to the body.
Taus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Gray.
Gray can't find room to land a body shot as Taus controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Taus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taus.
Taus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gray scores with a shoulder strike.
Taus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Taus breaks from the clinch.
Taus thows a leg kick but Gray checks it
and Gray counters with a straight right hand.
Gray tries to clinch there but Taus circles away.
As Gray backs away, Taus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Taus cracks Gray with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Taus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gray moves out of range of the strikes.
Gray now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taus.
Gray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Akoni Gray 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#
Taus looks to throw the jab but Gray is out of range.
Taus throws a jab when Gray was well out of range.
Taus swings for the body but Gray moves out of range.
Taus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gray counters with a nice kick to the body.
Taus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gray.
Taus misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Taus - just one landing.
Taus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray slips under a jab.
Taus misses with a lunging right hand
and Gray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Melek Taus has been cut.
A jab from Taus misses.
Gray checks a low kick from Taus.
Gray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Gray chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taus can pounce on him.
Gray misses with a wild body shot.
Taus quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gray cracks Taus with a good jab.
Taus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taus tries to work over Gray's front leg with a kick but Gray checks it.
Gray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice leg kick from Taus, right into the meat of the thigh.
Taus misses with a hook
and Gray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taus misses with an uppercut.
Gray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taus throws a push kick but Gray slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Gray was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
A low kick from Taus misses
enabling Gray to counter with a crisp jab.
Gray swings for the body but Taus moves out of range.
Taus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Taus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Taus is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gray.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gray throws a series of punches but Taus moves out of range.
Gray has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gray there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oh Taus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gray throws a lazy right hand but Taus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taus seems to have got his legs back now.
Taus gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gray scores with a counter punch that sends Taus to the canvas! Gray smells blood - he's punishing Taus with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Taus has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akoni Gray!
Akoni Gray is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Akoni Gray, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: ICS 35     
Date:   May 31, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Taus. Nicolas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taus takes one on the button.
Nicolas throws a jab but it's blocked by Taus.
Nicolas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nicolas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolas throws a right hand that misses
and Taus counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Taus 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.
Taus scores with a jab to the head.
Nicolas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Master Chai's Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taus tries to clinch up.
Taus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nicolas finds it's way round the side to connect with Taus's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Taus. That's going to slow Nicolas down.
Taus misses with a jab to the body
and Nicolas counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Nice jab there from Taus.
Taus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nicolas defending well as Taus loads up on a big left hand.
A right-left combo lands from Nicolas.
Taus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nicolas.
Taus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Nicolas misses.
Nicolas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taus.
Taus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicolas throws out the jab. #T2#
Nicolas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nicolas's sensitive parts.
Taus slips under a jab from Nicolas.
Taus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas swings widly with a right hand
and Taus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taus throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Nicolas counter with a right hand.
Taus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nicolas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nicolas lands the left hand.
Nicolas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taus. #T3#
Nicolas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taus.
Taus doesn't manage to clinch there - Nicolas circles away.
It looked like Nicolas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Taus.
Nicolas blocks a head kick by Taus.
Nicolas connects with a body shot.
Taus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nicolas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nicolas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nicolas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taus.
Nicolas throws a hook to the side of Taus's head but Taus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Taus throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Nicolas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Nicolas thows a leg kick but Taus checks it
and Taus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Taus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Taus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nicolas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nicolas throws a series of punches but Taus avoids them all with ease.
Taus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taus cracks Nicolas with a good jab.
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!
Taus misses with a hook. Nicolas ducked under it nicely.
Nicolas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taus.
Nicolas scores with a decent looking hook.
Nicolas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taus manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Harold Nicolas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Taus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nicolass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nicolas looks to land a left hand but Taus moved out of range nicely.
That kick from Taus tenderised Nicolas's leg. Nicolas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taus moves out of range of the strikes.
Nicolas connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the body from Nicolas misses
enabling Taus to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicolas misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas looks to throw the jab but Taus is out of range.
Taus flicks out a counter leg kick but Nicolas steps away.
Taus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nicolas misses with a looping right.#T1#
Nicolas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taus.
As Taus backs away, Nicolas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Taus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good shot there by Taus.
A jab from Taus finds it's way through Nicolas's defenses. #CUT2#Harold Nicolas's cut is getting worse.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut.
Taus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taus misses with a hook
and Taus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nicolas checks a leg kick.
Nicolas misses with a lunging right hand
and Taus counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Nicolas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Taus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nicolas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Taus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Melek Taus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nicolas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nicolas scores with the left hand. Taus knows he should have avoided that one.
Nicolas throws a wild body kick that Taus sees coming a mile off.
Nicolas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nicolas missing with a left hand there. Taus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Taus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Nicolas.#T3#
Taus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nicolas. That did some damage!
Taus throws a hook but Nicolas avoids it easily.
Nicolas is looking to counter punch.
Nicolas throws a body shot but no joy.
Taus throws a hook but Nicolas blocks it.
Taus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolas.
Taus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nicolas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taus feints a counter leg kick.
Nicolas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nicolas catches Taus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
The fighters circling - Nicolas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nicolas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Nicolas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nicolas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Taus is out of range and Nicolas settles back down.
Taus flicks out a counter leg kick but Nicolas steps away.
Nicolas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nicolas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taus throws a chopping leg kick but Nicolas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Taus.
Nicolas blocks a jab.
Nicolas feints and then cracks Taus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taus down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melek Taus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Taus connects with a leg kick.
Nicolas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jab by Taus.
Nicolas scores with the left hand. Taus knows he should have avoided that one.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Taus in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Taus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nicolas checks a leg kick.
Nicolas throws an overhand right that lands on Taus's shoulder, as Taus tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut.
Nicolas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Taus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nicolas swings widly with a right hand
and Taus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Nicolas ducks right into an uppercut from Taus.
Nicolas tests Taus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nicolas looks to land a right hand but Taus moved out of range.
Taus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nicolas's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Nicolas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Taus is just out of range.
Taus is trying to counter with his kicks.
Taus misses with a low kick.
Nicolas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taus moves away.
Taus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nicolas throws a lazy uppercut
and Nicolas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Taus throws a leg kick
and Taus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Nicolas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicolas throws a shot to the body.
Nicolas throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taus.
Taus throws an off balance right hand
and Nicolas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nicolas misses with a combination
and Taus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nicolas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Nicolas misses with a body punch
and Taus counters with an outside leg kick.
Taus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taus misses with an uppercut. Nicolas saw that one coming.
Taus moves out of range as Nicolas strikes.
Nicolas throws a hook but Taus avoids it easily.
Nicolas misses with a low kick as Taus jumps back.
Taus moves away from the strike by Nicolas.
Nicolas blocks a low kick nicely.
Nicolas is looking to counter punch.
Nicolas misses with a double jab
and Taus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Taus avoids a punch combination nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Taus.
Nicolas throws a push kick but Taus slaps the foot to one side.
Nicolas defending well as Taus loads up on a big left hand.
Nicolas moves out of range as Taus strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Melek Taus just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
That's time! Nicolas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
A big right from Taus misses.
Nicolas tests Taus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nicolas throws an off balance right hand
letting Taus counter with a right hand.
Nicolas throws an overhand right that lands on Taus's shoulder, as Taus tries to avoid the shot.
Nicolas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taus.
Taus misses with an uppercut
enabling Nicolas to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taus lands a jab-cross combination.
Nicolas slips under a jab.#T1#
Taus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Taus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taus.
Taus looks to land a body kick but Nicolas moved away.
Nicolas is looking to counter punch.
Taus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Taus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nicolas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taus under the eye.#T2#
Taus avoids the head kick by Nicolas.
Jab by Taus.
Taus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Taus throws a leg kick but Nicolas moved away.
Nicolas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nicolas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nicolas there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Taus.
Nicolas is looking to counter punch.
Taus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Taus ducks under a wild hook from Nicolas.#T3#
Taus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nicolas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Nicolas. Those never looked like landing.
Taus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nicolas tests Taus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nicolas scores with a three punch combo!
Taus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Nicolas lands a two punch combo.
Nicolas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Taus.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taus moves away.
Taus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab by Nicolas.
Taus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taus digs a good body shot into Nicolas's ribs.
Taus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nicolas will feel that in the morning.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Taus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nicolas. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Melek Taus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Nicolas throws a body punch but Taus moves out of range.
Taus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taus swings for the body but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nicolas slips under a jab.
Nicolas throws a one two combo.
Nicolas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nicolas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut.
Taus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nicolas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nicolas backing away here, and Taus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nicolas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Taus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nicolas, as that shot connected.
Taus cracks a nice hook into Nicolas's ribs.
Nicolas misses with a leg kick
and Taus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Taus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nicolas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Taus misses with an uppercut
enabling Nicolas to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Nicolas - just one landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Taus.
Nicolas looks to land a left hand but Taus moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Taus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taus tries a low kick but Nicolas avoids it.
Nicolas scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicolas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taus was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicolas.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taus with a jab.
Nicolas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nicolas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Nicolas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nicolas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nicolas scores with a body shot.
Taus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nicolas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taus walks into a left hand.
Taus moves forwards but Nicolas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nicolas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T4#
Nicolas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Taus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Taus is just out of range.
Nicolas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Harold Nicolas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicolas throws out a loose jab but Taus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taus flicks out a counter leg kick but Nicolas steps away.
Nicolas blocks a low kick nicely.
Nicolas tries to bum rush Taus with a series of wild strikes but Taus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Melek Taus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nicolas throws an off balance right hand
letting Taus counter with a right hand.

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 Harold Nicolas.
Well Taus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Melek Taus!

Melek Taus is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Melek Taus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: ICS 28     
Date:   May 03, 2020
#R1#
Magufuli I V throws the left hand but Taus avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for Taus.
Taus blocks a head kick by Magufuli I V.
Taus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magufuli I V momentarily.
Magufuli I V takes a jab right on the kisser.
Melek Taus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magufuli I V chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taus can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taus thows a body kick. Magufuli I V tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Taus misses with a looping left.#T1#
Taus lands with a nice body punch.
Taus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magufuli I V moves away.
Taus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Magufuli I V on the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Taus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Magufuli I V takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taus throws a poor cross that misses
and Magufuli I V counters with a one-two to the body.
Taus throws a body kick that misses.
Magufuli I V is looking to counter punch.
Taus lands with a kick to the ribs. #T2#
Taus cracks a nice hook into Magufuli I V's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taus thuds his right hand into Magufuli I V's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magufuli I V swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Taus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magufuli I V staying out of range there.
Taus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magufuli I V.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taus.
Magufuli I V looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Taus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magufuli I V.
Taus misses with a wild body shot.
Magufuli I V throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magufuli I V counters with a stiff right hand.
Magufuli I V connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Taus is looking to land body kicks.
Magufuli I V looks to land a left hand but Taus moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Taus misses with the body kick
and Magufuli I V counters with a nice uppercut.
Taus scores with a decent looking hook.
Taus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Magufuli I V on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Magufuli I V swings widly with a right hand
and Magufuli I V takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#
Magufuli I V is rocked!
Magufuli I V throws a lazy uppercut
and Taus scores with a counter punch that sends Magufuli I V to the canvas! Taus smells blood - he's punishing Magufuli I V with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Magufuli I V has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Melek Taus!
Melek Taus was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: ICS 14     
Date:   Mar 15, 2020
#R1#
Taus lunges at Robinson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Robinson's hand.
Taus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Taus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Taus defending well as Robinson loads up on a big left hand.
Taus half committed to a counter leg kick.
Taus blocks a head kick by Robinson.
Robinson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robinson loads up on a big right hand but Taus slips the punch.
Robinson throws the left hand but Taus avoids the punch easily.
Robinson jabs Taus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Taus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taus lands a leg kick that knocks Robinson off balance momentarily.
Taus delivers a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Taus.
Taus defending well as Robinson loads up on a big left hand.
Taus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab from Robinson.#T1#
Taus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Robinson.
Taus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Taus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Robinson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A left lands for Taus.
Robinson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taus throws a body punch but Robinson moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Robinson! But no joy.
Robinson throws a hook but Taus blocks it.
Robinson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Robinson tries to land a front kick but Taus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Taus. Robinson shrugs it off though.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Taus is just out of range.
Taus lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Robinson swings widly with a right hand
and Taus counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
A big left from Robinson misses.
Robinson lands a jab-cross combination.
Taus scores with a punch to the head.
Nice body punch from Taus.
Taus avoids the head kick by Robinson.
Robinson misses with an uppercut.
Robinson throws a poor cross that misses
and Taus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Taus connects with the punch.
Robinson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taus.
Robinson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Taus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taus blocks a head kick by Robinson.
Nice jab there from Taus.
A punch lands to the side of Robinson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Robinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Taus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Robinson.
Taus scores with a nice right hand.
Taus throws a wild body kick that Robinson sees coming a mile off.
Robinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robinson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Taus walks into a straight right hand from Robinson.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
Taus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Robinson to score with a decent uppercut.
Taus throws a wild body kick that Robinson sees coming a mile off.
Robinson misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Taus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Robinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Taus misses the target.
Taus lands a nice looking body kick.
Taus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Taus connects with an inside leg kick.
Taus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Taus.
Taus scores with a jab to the body.
Melek Taus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Robinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taus.
And Taus counters with a quick kick to the body but Robinson blocks it.
Robinson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Taus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Robinson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Robinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robinson misses with a straight left.
Robinson misses with a right hand
and Taus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Robinson misses its intended target.
Taus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Robinson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Taus tests Robinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Robinson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robinson.
Robinson misses with a looping left.
Robinson avoids the body shot from Taus.
Robinson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Taus with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melek Taus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Taus throws a leg kick which misses Robinson's front leg but catches the back leg as Robinson tries to avoid it.
Robinson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Taus makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Robinson really felt that one!
Taus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Taus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Robinson. That did some damage!
Taus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Taus cracks Robinson with an open hand slap.
Taus connects with a nice looking jab.
Taus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Robinson has time to react.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Robinson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Taus has got the better of the exchanges.
Taus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Robinson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Taus, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taus scores with a head kick.
Robinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Taus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Taus moves away from the strike by Robinson.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taus moves away.
Robinson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Taus avoids the head kick by Robinson.
Taus lands with a nice body kick.
Robinson throws a shot from downtown. Taus moves away and avoids it.
Taus lands a jab to the head.
Taus lands with a straight right. Robinson didn't see that one coming.
Robinson misses with a head kick.
Taus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Robinson. Robinson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taus throws a leg kick which misses Robinson's front leg but catches the back leg as Robinson tries to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Robinson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Robinson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Taus connects with a body shot that sends Robinson's belly button to the back.#T2#
Taus misses with an uppercut. Robinson saw that one coming.
Taus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taus thuds his right hand into Robinson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Melek Taus is winning the standup battle so far.
Robinson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Robinson throws an overhand right that lands on Taus's shoulder, as Taus tries to avoid the shot.
Taus scores with a jab to the body.
Taus avoids the head kick by Robinson.
Taus is looking to counter punch.
Taus staying out of range there.
Taus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Taus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Taus connects with a crisp jab.
Taus misses with the combination.
Robinson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Taus throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Taus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robinson.
Robinson looks to land a right hand but Taus moved out of range.
Taus jabs Robinson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Robinson misses with a body kick.
Taus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Robinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robinson misses with a kick to the body.
Robinson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Robinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Taus misses the target.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Taus.
Taus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Robinson.
Robinson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taus.#T4#
A big right from Robinson misses.
Taus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson looks to land a right hand but Taus moved out of range.
Robinson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Robinson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Taus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Taus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Taus throws an overhand right that lands on Robinson's shoulder, as Robinson tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Robinson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Robinson misses with a hook.
Taus throws a leg kick but Robinson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Robinson moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taus lands a right hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Robinson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Robinson.
Taus moves forwards but Robinson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melek Taus dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robinson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Taus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Robinson takes a step back to recover.
Robinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taus lands a glancing blow to the side of Robinson's head.
Taus moves out of range as Robinson strikes.
Robinson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Robinson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robinson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Taus.
Robinson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Taus cracks Robinson with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taus thows a body kick. Robinson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Taus scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Taus has managed to clinch.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Taus controls his hands.
Taus blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taus.
Taus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Taus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robinson tries to work over Taus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Taus misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Taus.
Robinson blocks a body shot from Taus.
Taus works on Robinson's body with a couple of short punches.
Taus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Taus.
Taus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taus doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Taus scores with a hook to the body.
Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Taus controls the action. #BC#
Taus breaks the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Taus there.
Robinson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A combination from Taus does no damage.
Robinson takes a jab right on the kisser.
A solid leg kick lands there for Taus.
Taus throws a wild body kick that Robinson sees coming a mile off.
Taus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Taus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Robinson throws a big shot that misses.
Taus scores with a body shot.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Taus is looking to counter punch.
Taus lands a glancing blow to the side of Robinson's head.#T3#
Taus missing with a left hand there. Robinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taus misses with a body kick.
Taus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Robinson walks into a straight right hand from Taus.
Nice body kick there by Taus.
Taus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Robinson throws a hook but Taus avoids it easily.
Robinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Taus.
Taus throws a quick counter kick to the body but Robinson avoids it.
Taus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Taus throws a series of strikes that have Robinson backpedaling.
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!
Robinson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Robinson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taus throwing a counter right hand but Robinson manages to avoid it.#T4#
Nice jab there from Taus. #ROC#
Robinson is rocked!
Taus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Robinson back to the cage. Taus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Robinson is still on wobbly legs! Can Taus finish him?
Taus fakes the leg kick and cracks Robinson in the body.
Taus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?
Robinson misses with a looping left.
Robinson seems to have recovered his senses.
Taus with a jab.
Ja Wuan Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Taus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good leg kick by Taus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left lands for Taus.
Taus throws a lazy right hand but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Melek Taus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taus misses with a kick to the body
and Robinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Melek Taus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taus 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melek Taus!

Our winner, Melek Taus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: ICS 10     
Date:   Feb 26, 2020
#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thiago lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Taus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Taus thinks about the counter body kick.
Thiago throws a leg kick that misses.
Thiago connects with the punch.
Taus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Taus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thiago misses with a hook to the body
and Taus counters with a nice uppercut.
Thiago's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thiago scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
It looks like Thiago Thiago has been cut.
Thiago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thiago checks a leg kick.
Taus just misses with a punch to the body.
Thiago lands a front kick.
Thiago dips to his left and cracks Taus with an uppercut!
Taus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thiago works Taus's body with a nice hook.
Taus lands a nice hook to Thiago's body. Thiago takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Taus ducks under a wild hook from Thiago.
Taus tries a low kick but Thiago avoids it.
Taus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thiago's calf.
Thiago throws a body shot but no joy.
Thiago lands a leg kick that knocks Taus off balance momentarily.
Taus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thiago.
Thiago is looking to land body kicks.
Thiago swings widly with a right hand
and Taus counters with a straight right hand.
Taus misses with a low kick.
Thiago misses with a left hand
and Taus counters with a nice kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thiago lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Taus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thiago jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Taus jabs at Thiago's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thiago with a nice cross.
Thiago lands a jab to the head.
Taus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Taus slips a jab from Thiago.
Taus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thiago misses with a leg kick.
Thiago throws a body punch but Taus moves out of range.
Thiago looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taus connects with an inside leg kick.
Thiago misses with a leg kick
and Taus makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thiago really felt that one!
Nice shot by Thiago.
Thiago Thiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taus scores with a body shot.
Thiago throws a sloppy body shot
and Taus counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T3#
A left lands for Thiago.
Taus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Taus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thiago. Thiago circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick by Thiago misses
and Taus counters with a stiff right hand.
Thiago's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taus under the eye.
Thiago takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thiago is breathing heavily.
Thiago walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Taus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thiago fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Taus moves away from the strike by Thiago.
Taus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taus just misses with a punch to the body.
Thiago throws a sloppy body shot
and Taus counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
Taus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thiago moves away.
Thiago takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Taus misses the jab.
Taus scores with a jab to the head.
That kick from Thiago tenderised Taus's leg. Taus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thiago misses with an uppercut
and Thiago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taus throws a sloppy head kick and Thiago moves out of range easily.
Thiago lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big right from Taus misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thiago slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Taus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thiago scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Thiago Thiago will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thiago Thiago's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thiago.
Thiago connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A clash of legs there as Thiago blocks the low kick.
Thiago misses with an uppercut
letting Taus counter with a right hand.
Thiago steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taus.
Thiago takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thiago lands a jab to Taus's midsection.
Thiago connects with a solid leg kick.
Thiago Thiago is winning the standup battle so far.
Taus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thiago is looking to chop away at Taus's legs.
Thiago misses with a body shot.
Taus defending well as Thiago loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thiago. #T1#
Taus ducks under a wild hook from Thiago.
Taus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thiago rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thiagos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thiago throws a wild body kick that Taus sees coming a mile off.#KD2#
Taus lands a big head kick that sends Thiago tumbling to the mat! Taus takes a step backwards and waves Thiago back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Thiago is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thiago throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Thiago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taus throws a wild body kick that Thiago sees coming a mile off.
Thiago seems to have got his legs back now.
Thiago scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taus throws a body shot but no joy.
Thiago lands a really nice looking cross but Taus seems unphased.
Thiago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taus throws out the jab.
Taus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thiago blocks a jab.#T2#
Taus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thiago tries to score with a low kick but Taus moves his leg out of the way.
Thiago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thiago scores with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Taus.
Thiago missing with a left hand there. Taus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thiago steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Taus. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taus misses with a kick to the body.
Taus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thiago throws a leg kick but Taus moved away.
Taus digs a good body shot into Thiago's ribs.
A punch lands to the side of Thiago 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Taus stuns Thiago with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taus cracks a nice hook into Thiago's ribs.
Thiago drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A combination from Taus does no damage.
As Taus backs away, Thiago returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Taus lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Taus.
Thiago misses with an uppercut
and Taus counters with a nice uppercut.
Thiago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taus lands a right hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Taus.
Thiago swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Taus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taus lands a leg kick that knocks Thiago off balance momentarily.#T4#
Taus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thiago is able to avoid easily.
Taus closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Thiago! Taus dives in looking to finish! Thiago is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Melek Taus!
Melek Taus was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: ICS 4     
Date:   Jan 15, 2020
#R1#
Gormsson throws a jab when Taus was well out of range.
Taus walks into a straight right hand from Gormsson.
We've been informed that Taus has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Taus throws a sloppy head kick and Gormsson moves out of range easily.
Taus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gormsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Gormsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taus's sensitive parts.
We've been told by Gormsson's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Taus feints and then cracks Gormsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gormsson down.
Gormsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taus! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Taus throws a push kick but Gormsson slaps the foot to one side.
As Taus looks to move away, Gormsson throws a big counter combo but Taus just gets out of the way.
Gormsson with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Gormsson tenderised Taus's leg. Taus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gormsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Taus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gormsson.
Good exchange - Gormsson coming out on top.
Nice shot by Gormsson.
Gormsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gormsson throws a shot from downtown. Taus moves away and avoids it.
Gormsson throws a looping overhand right but Taus ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Taus misses the target.
Gormsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Gormsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gormsson misses with a kick to the body
and Taus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Harald Gormsson has been cut.
Gormsson misses with a jab to the body
letting Taus counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taus misses with a low kick.
It looked like Gormsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gormsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Gormsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gormsson backing away here, and Taus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gormsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Taus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gormsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Taus counters with a stiff right hand.
Harald Gormsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gormsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taus feints a counter leg kick.
Gormsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taus was well out of range. Poor timing from Gormsson.
Gormsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Taus's head.
Gormsson misses with a straight left.
Gormsson looks to throw a body kick
and Taus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Taus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Taus connects with a solid leg kick.
Gormsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Taus makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gormsson really felt that one!
Taus throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Gormsson misses with a hook
and Taus counters with a straight right hand.
Gormsson throws a right hand that misses
and Taus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gormsson is breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Taus.
A decent looking cross lands there for Taus.
Gormsson takes a swing at Taus's ribcage but misses.
Taus connects with a leg kick. Gormsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gormsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Gormsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Some wild striking there from Gormsson.
Taus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gormsson.#T4#
Gormsson misses with a right hand
and Taus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taus moves out of range of the leg kick from Gormsson.
Taus throws a low kick, looking for Gormsson's leg but Gormsson calmly moves out of range.
Gormsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taus misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Gormsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taus doesn't seem phased though.
Gormsson delivers a nice body kick.
Gormsson thumps Taus with a low kick.
A big right from Gormsson misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gormsson misses the jab.
Taus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gormsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Harald Gormsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harald Gormsson's cut.
That's time! Gormsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gormsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gormsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gormsson cracks a nice hook into Taus's ribs.
A big left from Taus misses.
Taus defending well as Gormsson loads up on a big left hand.
Harald Gormsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gormsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Taus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gormsson lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gormsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Gormsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gormsson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gormsson misses with a hook to the body
and Taus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Gormsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Taus throws a front kick that sends Gormsson stumbling back into the cage.
Gormsson feints and then cracks Taus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taus down.
A big left from Taus misses.
Gormsson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Taus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Taus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No joy there for Gormsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A left and a right from Gormsson both land. Nice combination.
Gormsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taus. That did some damage!
Gormsson blocks a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gormsson.
Gormsson swings widly with a right hand
and Taus counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
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!
Gormsson misses the shot to the body.
Taus looks for the body kick but Gormsson saw that one coming.
Taus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gormsson misses with a hook. Taus ducked under it nicely.
Gormsson throws a lazy right hand but Taus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gormsson misses with a body shot.
Taus ducks under a wild hook from Gormsson.
Gormsson misses with a kick to the body.
Taus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gormsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gormsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taus.
Gormsson moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Taus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gormsson jabs Taus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Taus throws a body punch but Gormsson moves out of range.
Gormsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Taus just misses with a punch to the body.
Gormsson works Taus's body with a nice hook.
Taus misses with the body kick
and Gormsson counters with a nice body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gormsson.
Taus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gormsson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Taus.
Taus throws a lazy head kick
and Gormsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Taus is breathing heavily.#T4#
Gormsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gormsson.
Gormsson throws a body punch but Taus moves out of range.
Gormsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gormsson misses with a right hand
and Taus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gormsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gormsson.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Taus might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gormsson has got the better of the exchanges.
Gormsson tries to land a front kick but Taus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gormsson scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harald Gormsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harald Gormsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gormsson throws a leg kick but Taus checks it.
Taus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gormsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taus can do to turn this around?
Gormsson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Taus.
Gormsson takes one to the chin there.
Gormsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Taus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gormsson lands with a nice body punch.
Gormsson lands with a slapping head kick.
Taus throws a hook but Gormsson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gormsson checks a low kick from Taus.
Gormsson throws a push kick but Taus slaps the foot to one side.
Taus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Taus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taus ducks under a wild hook from Gormsson.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Gormsson.
Gormsson misses the body punch
and Taus counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A lazy body kick from Gormsson
and Taus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circle momentarily. Taus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Taus is looking to clinch.
Taus avoids the head kick by Gormsson.
Gormsson looks to land a body kick but Taus moved away.
Taus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gormsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taus counters with a nice uppercut.
Gormsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gormsson at a distance.
Melek Taus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gormsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Taus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gormsson throws an overhand right that lands on Taus's shoulder, as Taus tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Gormsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gormsson checks it well.
Taus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gormsson.
Gormsson misses with a looping left.
Taus cracks Gormsson with an open hand slap.
Gormsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#KD2#
Taus feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gormsson sprawling to the canvas! Gormsson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Taus finish him?! #ROC2#
Gormsson is rocked!
Gormsson slips a straight right by Taus.
Oh Gormsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gormsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taus moves away.#T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gormsson.
Gormsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Taus is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gormsson misses with an uppercut. Taus saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Gormsson.
Gormsson cracks a nice hook into Taus's ribs.
Taus throws an off balance right hand
and Gormsson counters with a left to the body.
Gormsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taus's sensitive parts.
Gormsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taus on the side of the head.
Gormsson cracks Taus with an open hand slap.
Gormsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A chopping leg kick lands by Gormsson.
Taus takes a swing at Gormsson's ribcage but misses.
Harald Gormsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Taus misses with a right hand
and Gormsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Gormsson avoids the body shot from Taus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Gormsson.
Gormsson moves out of range as Taus throws a body kick.
Gormsson misses with a low kick as Taus jumps back.
A nice side step and Taus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Taus tries to move into range but Gormsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gormsson throws a combination that misses
and Taus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Taus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gormsson misses the shot to the body.
Gormsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harald Gormsson!

A very excited looking Harald Gormsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Pride FC 67     
Date:   Dec 18, 2019
#R1#
Taus lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.
Kravac throws a body shot but no joy.
Taus connects with a body shot that sends Kravac's belly button to the back.
Kravac fails with a takedown attempt.
Taus circles away from the clinch attempt
and Taus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kravac misses the body punch
and Taus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kravac just misses with a punch to the body.
Taus quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kravac's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taus under the eye.
Kravac misses with a hook
and Taus counters with a nice body kick.
Kravac jabs Taus right on the nose. Taus blinks but takes it well.
Nice uppercut there from Taus.#ROC#
Kravac is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taus just misses with a punch to the body.
Kravac missing with a left hand there. Taus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taus connects with a body shot that sends Kravac's belly button to the back.#T1#
Kravac misses with a body punch
and Taus counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Melek Taus!
Melek Taus bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Pride FC 61     
Date:   Nov 20, 2019
#R1#
Bangsit dives in for a single leg takedown but Taus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Taus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bangsit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Taus.#TD2#
Bangsit drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Bangsit is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Taus has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taus is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Bangsit thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Bangsit wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Taus, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Taus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Bangsit fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bangsit advances to mount. #SUB2#
Bangsit looking for a guillotine from mount but Taus is having none of it.
Bangsit thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB2#
Bangsit goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Taus turns into him and now he's in Bangsit's guard. #SUB2#
Bangsit has his foot on Taus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taus works his way back into a safe position though.
Bangsit is trying to keep Taus in close. #T2#
Bangsit wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Bangsit has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Taus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Taus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bangsit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Taus is defending against the submission attempts here by Bangsit.
Bangsit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Bangsit wants to work for an arm triangle but Taus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Bangsit is looking for a kimura but Taus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bangsit to get the leverage. #T3#
Bangsit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Taus's head. #SUB2#
Bangsit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Taus is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bangsit trying to pass the guard but Taus defending well. #SUB2#
Bangsit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Taus is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Bangsit looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bangsit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Taus's head. #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.#SUB2#
Bangsit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Taus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bangsit.
Bangsit thows a huge punch but Taus dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Bangsit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bangsit seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Bangsit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Bangsit dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Taus connects with a right hand. Bangsit shakes it off.
Taus punishes Bangsit's body with a nice straight punch.
Taus throws a body shot but no joy.
Bangsit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Taus misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Bangsit decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Taus's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taus is controlling Bangsit's posture.
Bangsit pushes down on Taus's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Bangsit seems to be working for a kimura but Taus defends the submission attempt.
Bangsit is looking to advance position but Taus won't allow it.
Taus is trying to get back to full guard.
Taus is working hard here to advance position.
Taus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bangsit is looking to work some ground and pound but Taus has wrist control.
Taus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bangsit's guard. #REVR#
Bangsit looking for a sweep. Not yet Bangsit, not yet. #T2##SUB2#
Bangsit is looking for a triangle but Taus pushes his legs off easily.
Taus controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Bangsit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bangsit wants to sweep here but Taus controlling him for the moment.
Taus looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Bangsit is looking for a triangle but Taus pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Taus passes Bangsit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Taus trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Bangsit looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bangsit looking for submissions off his back.
Bangsit tries to get to full guard but Taus has control of the leg.
Bangsit punching from the bottom.
Taus slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Bangsit actively working from the bottom here.
Taus is keen to just control but Bangsit is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Bangsit actively working from the bottom here.
Taus controlling the action here.
Taus continues to stall.#SUB2#
Bangsit actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taus wants to pass the guard but Bangsit is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melek Taus dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bangsit fails with the takedown.
Taus misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Bangsit closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bangsit lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Bangsit drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Taus dives on top into guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bangsit has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Taus is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bangsit.
Taus controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taus trying to control the action but Bangsit is working from the bottom. #T1#
Taus tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bangsit's legs.
Bangsit tries to bench press Taus off him but Taus keeps the position.
Taus controlling the position from side mount.
Taus trying to control the action but Bangsit is working from the bottom.
Bangsit is looking to regain half guard here but Taus keeps moving and retains side control.
Bangsit throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Bangsit is looking to regain half guard here but Taus keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bangsit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Taus off and has taken his back!
Taus breaks Bangsit's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bangsit will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Taus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bangsit tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Bangsit looking for a guillotine here but Taus defends easily. #SUB2#
Bangsit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bangsit keeping full guard, as Taus tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bangsit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Taus wants to stand but Bangsit has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Taus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bangsit is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Bangsit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taus defends it easily.#SUB2#
Bangsit working for a triangle but Taus defends it easily.
Taus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Taus trying to control the position from guard on top but Bangsit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Taus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bangsit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taus has managed to get both his arms back between Bangsit's legs - danger averted.
Taus seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Bangsit has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Taus is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bangsit.
Bangsit is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taus controlling from side mount.
More hug and hope from Taus.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melek Taus!

Melek Taus decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: Pride FC 56     
Date:   Nov 06, 2019
#R1#
Nilsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Taus is just out of range.
Taus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A head kick by Nilsen misses
and Taus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nilsen misses with a straight right.
Nilsen throws a poor cross that misses
and Taus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nilsen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nilsen.
Taus misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nilsen. Taus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nilsen throws a combination that misses
and Taus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nilsen throws a one two combo.
Taus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nilsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Taus jabs at Nilsen's body.
Nilsen avoids the head kick by Taus.
Nilsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taus. #T1#
Taus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taus just misses with a punch to the body.
Taus throws out a loose jab but Nilsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilsen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taus finds it's way round the side to connect with Nilsen's head.
Taus moves out of range as Nilsen strikes.
Nilsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taus throws a body kick that misses.
Taus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nilsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taus is looking to counter with a body kick.#T2#
Nilsen misses the jab.
Yacob Nilsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nilsen, as that shot connected.
Taus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nilsen throws a hook but Taus blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taus looks to land a body kick but Nilsen moved away.
A combination from Nilsen does no damage.
Taus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nilsen.
Nilsen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Taus counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Taus misses its intended target.
Nilsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A left lands for Taus.
Nilsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nilsen's calf.
The fighters circling - Nilsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Taus misses the target.#T3#
Nilsen looks to throw the jab but Taus is out of range.
Taus misses with a lunging right hand
and Nilsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nilsen moves out of range of the body kick.
Nilsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nilsen cracks a nice hook into Taus's ribs.
Taus misses with a low kick.
Nilsen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taus on the side of the head.
Taus slips a jab from Nilsen.
Nilsen throws a right and a left that Taus avoids nicely.
Taus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Taus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nilsen lands a body shot.
Nilsen misses with a looping left.
It looked like Taus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nilsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taus throws out the jab.
Nilsen tries to counter with a clinch but Taus shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Nilsen cracks Taus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nilsen slips under a jab from Taus.
Nilsen connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nilsen moves out of range of the body kick from Taus.
Taus throws a shot to the body.
Nilsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taus.
Taus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nilsen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nilsen misses with a double jab
and Taus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nilsen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Taus avoids the body shot from Nilsen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yacob Nilsen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Taus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nilsen's calf.
Taus throws a low kick, looking for Nilsen's leg but Nilsen calmly moves out of range.
Taus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taus ducks under a wild hook from Nilsen.
Nilsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nilsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nilsen misses with a hook
and Taus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taus lands a leg kick that knocks Nilsen off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Taus.
Nilsen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Nilsen misses.
Nilsen takes a swing at Taus's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Nilsen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nilsen misses with a looping left.
Nilsen loads up on a big right hand but Taus slips the punch.
Taus is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Taus. Nilsen shrugs it off though.
Taus walks into a left hand.
Nilsen lands a glancing blow to the side of Taus's head.
Nilsen looks to land a right hand but Taus moved out of range.
Taus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nilsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nilsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Nilsen swings widly with a right hand
and Taus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Nilsen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nilsen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nilsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nilsen at a distance.
Taus lands with a straight right. Nilsen didn't see that one coming.
Taus lands with a cross.
Nilsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taus.
Nilsen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Taus swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Nilsen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Taus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Taus moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nilsen wants to control from the top but Taus keeps moving. #T3#
Taus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nilsen.
Nilsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Nilsen drops back looking for a leg! Taus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taus manages to kick Nilsen off! Nilsen jumps back into Taus's guard.
Nilsen preventing the sweep.
Taus is working hard here to advance position.
Taus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nilsen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Nilsen is trying to keep Taus in close.
Taus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Taus tries to free his leg and advance position but Nilsen is retaining full guard.
Nilsen controls Taus momentarily but Taus frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nilsen holds on and takes a little breather.
Nilsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taus is one step ahead there.
Nilsen has Taus pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melek Taus dominated that second round.
That's time! Taus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Taus. Nilsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taus cracks the inside of Nilsen's front leg.
Nilsen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Taus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nilsen.
It looked like Taus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nilsen throws a series of punches but Taus moves out of range.
As Nilsen backs away, Taus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Melek Taus is winning the standup battle so far.
Nilsen staying out of range there.
Nilsen throws a hook to the side of Taus's head but Taus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taus misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Taus clinches with his opponent.
Nilsen scores with a shot to the side of Taus's head.
Nilsen blocks a body shot from Taus.
Taus blocks an uppercut.
Nilsen is leaning against Taus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1##TD2#
Nilsen has hold of one of Taus's legs. Taus is fighting the takedown attempt but Nilsen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Taus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nilsen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taus keeping moving, preventing Nilsen from controlling successfully.
Taus is adopting a defensive guard.
Nilsen throws a big right hand that misses.
Nilsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nilsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Nilsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taus is keeping the position for now.
Taus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nilsen's guard. #REVR#
Taus tries to free his leg and advance position but Nilsen is retaining full guard.
Nilsen has his hands on Taus's head, controlling the position.
Taus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nilsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nilsen controlling Taus's posture.
Nilsen being controlled here, momentarily.
Melek Taus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Nilsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taus is one step ahead there.
Nilsen is still trying to improve position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nilsen swings for the body but Taus moves out of range.
It looked like Taus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nilsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taus counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Taus avoids the head kick by Nilsen.
Nilsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nilsen misses with a jab to the body
and Taus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taus catches Nilsen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Nilsen misses.
Nilsen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nilsen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Taus.
Nilsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Taus counters with a straight right hand.
Nilsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taus throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Taus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Taus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nilsen lands the left hand.

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 Melek Taus.
I think Taus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melek Taus!

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

 

Event: Pride 50 LA     
Date:   Oct 09, 2019
#R1#
Taus scores with a decent looking hook.
Taus throws a poor cross that misses
and Gray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gray throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gray circles away quickly and effectively.
Melek Taus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taus throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Gray counters with a head kick that drops Taus to the mat! Taus scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Taus is rocked!
Gray fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Taus is still on wobbly legs! Can Gray finish him?
Taus looks to land a combination but Gray avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Gray on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taus seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gray. Taus shrugs it off though.
Taus misses with a body shot.
Gray swinging wildly here.
Gray throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Taus throws a sloppy head kick and Gray moves out of range easily.
It looked like Gray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Taus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gray appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gray definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gray misses with a wild body shot.
Gray fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gray looks to score with a jab to the body but Taus is just out of range.
Gray lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Taus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gray throws a lazy uppercut
letting Taus counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Akoni Gray has been cut.
Taus ducks under a wild hook from Gray.#T2#
Taus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Taus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gray throws a lazy uppercut
and Taus counters with a good, hard body kick but Gray shrugs it off.
Gray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taus manages to avoid it.
Taus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been informed that Taus has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gray throws a looping overhand right but Taus ducks down to avoid it.
Taus is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Gray getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gray misses with a straight left.
Taus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gray appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Taus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Gray was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Taus.#T3#
A slow jab from Gray misses its intended target.
Both fighters circling a little - Taus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Taus misses with a left hand
and Gray counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gray throws a body shot but no joy.
Taus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taus connects with a looping right hand.
Taus connects with an inside leg kick.
Taus thows a leg kick but Gray checks it
enabling Gray to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Melek Taus has been cut.
Gray misses with a straight right.
Taus throws a low kick but Gray moves out of range easily.
Taus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gray if he has to take too many more of those. #T4#
Gray closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gray's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taus throws a leg kick but Gray sees it coming and moves out of range.
Taus misses with an uppercut.
Gray swings widly with a right hand
and Taus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gray misses the jab.
A nice side step and Taus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A chopping leg kick lands by Taus.
Taus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taus throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gray on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akoni Gray dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Taus misses with a right hand
and Gray counters with a good low kick that Taus was not able to check.
Gray blocks the body kick.
Gray throws a big counter combination but Taus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Taus misses with a hook. Gray ducked under it nicely.
Taus throws a wild body kick that Gray sees coming a mile off.
Gray throwing a counter right hand but Taus manages to avoid it.
Gray lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gray misses with a combination
and Taus counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taus misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Gray to counter with a crisp jab.
Gray checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gray swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gray throws a shot from downtown. Taus moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Taus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gray counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gray tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Taus throws a lazy uppercut
and Gray counters with a good, hard body kick but Taus shrugs it off.
Gray fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Taus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gray.
Gray moves out of range of the strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Taus crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gray - the referee stops the clock and Taus gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gray. Taus manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Taus is breathing heavily.
Gray scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taus doesn't seem bothered though. #KD#
Gray lands a big uppercut and Taus crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Taus looks OK. Gray waves Taus back to his feet!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick there by Gray.#KD#
Gray cracks Taus with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Taus looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gray finish him?
A thudding body kick lands there by Gray!
Taus misses with an uppercut. Gray saw that one coming.
Gray measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Taus! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Akoni Gray!
Akoni Gray retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Akoni Gray thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Melek Taus had this to say: 'I give and take away; I enrich and impoverish; I cause both happiness and misery. All treasures and hidden things are known to me; and as I desire, I take them from one and bestow them upon another. Thank you for the fight.'.

 

Event: AEW 32     
Date:   Sep 07, 2019
#R1#
Kardashian loads up on a big right hand but Taus slips the punch.
Jab by Kardashian.
Taus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
A punch lands to the side of Taus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Taus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kardashian's head.#CUT#
It looks like Rob Kardashian has been cut.
Kardashian misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Taus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kardashian wants to clinch up but Taus keeps it at a distance.
Taus throwing a counter right hand but Kardashian manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Kardashian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taus, pushing him back against the cage.
Kardashian gets through Taus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taus tries to throw a body punch but Kardashian avoids it by throwing Taus back against the cage.
Taus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kardashian backwards.
Taus misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Taus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taus struggles to land a body shot inside as Kardashian controls his hands.
Kardashian trying to control the position but instead, Taus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kardashian into the cage.
Kardashian scores with a shot to the side of Taus's head.
Kardashian lands an uppercut.
Kardashian blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Taus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taus misses with the head strike.
Taus works on Kardashian's body with a couple of short punches.
Taus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Taus taking a breather.
Kardashian struggles to land a body shot inside as Taus controls his hands.
Taus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Taus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kardashian scores with a shot to the side of Taus's head.
A short uppercut from Taus.
Taus misses with a punch on the inside.
Kardashian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kardashian backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Rob Kardashian's cut even more.
Kardashian blocks an uppercut.
Kardashian pushes Taus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kardashian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kardashian will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Taus up against the cage.
Taus blocking some punches. #T2#
Kardashian lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kardashian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Kardashian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Taus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Taus can't find room to land a body shot as Kardashian controls the action.
Taus has Kardashian pressed against the cage.
Taus misses with a body punch.
Taus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kardashian misses with some punches.
Taus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kardashian backwards.
Taus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Kardashian.
Taus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kardashian backwards.
Kardashian is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Taus struggles to land a body shot inside as Kardashian controls his hands.
Kardashian misses with a punch on the inside.
Taus can't find room to land a body shot as Kardashian controls the action.
Kardashian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Kardashian misses with some punches.
Taus is looking to break free of the clinch but Kardashian has double underhooks.
Kardashian has Taus pressed against the cage.
Kardashian stalling in the clinch but Taus improves position.
Kardashian swings wildly with an uppercut but Taus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kardashian displaying some good clinch control by pressing Taus up against the cage.
Taus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Taus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kardashian misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Taus throws a punch but it's blocked by Kardashian.
Taus misses with some punches.
Taus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kardashian is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice body punch from Taus. #T4#
Taus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kardashian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taus's elbow.
Taus blocks a body shot from Kardashian.
Taus lands a right hand. #BC#
Taus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kardashian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kardashian.
Kardashian scores with a jab to the head.
Kardashian tries to clinch up
and Taus counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kardashian scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Taus. Kardashian shrugs it off though.
Kardashian looks winded!
Kardashian misses with a shot to the body
and Taus counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Kardashian badly! He tries to strike back but Taus puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Kardashian out cold! Oh man, Kardashian will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Melek Taus!
Melek Taus retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Melek Taus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: AEW 22     
Date:   Aug 03, 2019
#R1#
Steve throws out a loose jab but Taus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taus blocks a jab.
Steve jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Steve goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steve walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Taus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Taus scores with a nice head shot.
Taus moves out of range as Steve strikes.
A little jabbing left from Taus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mark Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve throws a leg kick
and Taus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Taus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steve lunges at Taus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taus's hand.
Taus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steve.#T1#
Taus moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Steve throws a leg kick but Taus checks it.
Taus 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.
Steve lands a jab.
Steve misses with a body shot
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Steve throws the kick towards the body but Taus avoids it.
Taus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steve can pounce on him.
Steve misses with a left hand
and Taus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steve definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Taus. That's going to slow Steve down.
Taus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taus throws out the jab.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taus misses with a left hand #CL#
and Steve counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2#
Taus misses with a body punch.
Taus struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taus tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taus's elbow.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Taus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steve tries to work over Taus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Taus.
Steve blocks a body shot from Taus.
Steve blocks a body shot from Taus.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taus presses Steve against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Taus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Taus tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Taus back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land. #T3#
Taus lands a shoulder strike.
Steve pushes Taus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taus misses with a punch to the body.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Taus blocks a body shot from Steve.
Taus can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taus.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Taus controls his hands.
Taus trying to control the position but instead, Steve has worked for underhooks and has pushed Taus into the cage.
Steve tries a body shot but Taus blocks it.
Taus tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Taus back against the cage.
Taus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steve or not.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Taus.
Taus pushes Steve back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steve is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Taus.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Taus lands a hook that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Taus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taus misses with a body punch.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Taus controls his hands.
Taus scores with a shoulder strike.
Taus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Taus.
Taus digs a right hand underneath Steve's ribcage. Steve let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Taus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Taus.
Taus tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taus cracks Steve with a nice body shot.
Taus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Taus digs a right hand underneath Steve's ribcage. Steve let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Taus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taus misses with a body punch.
Taus lands with a light punch inside.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Taus presses Steve against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Taus misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melek Taus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Steve has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taus.
Steve loads up on a big right hand but Taus slips the punch.
Steve misses with a looping right.
Taus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Steve swings widly with a right hand
and Taus counters with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Taus.
Taus scores with a jab to the body.
Taus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Taus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taus looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Taus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Steve. That one must have hurt.
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target.
Taus misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.#T1#
Steve tries a low kick but Taus avoids it.
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steve closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve misses with a looping right.
Taus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Steve throws a front kick aimed at Taus's knee but Taus avoids it well.
A lazy body kick from Steve #KD2#
and Taus counters with a nice right hand that sends Steve toppling to the canvas! Steve scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Taus finish him?!#ROC2#
Steve is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Mark Steve has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Taus. That's going to slow Steve down.
Oh Steve is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Steve seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Good work by Steve as he checks the leg kick.
Taus throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
Taus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steve misses with a looping left.
Taus with a nice cross.
Steve connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Steve gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Taus gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Melek Taus!
Melek Taus is the new light heavyweight champion!
Melek Taus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Mark Steve stepped up to the mic, saying 'broke both my hands on that thick skull and played hell on any offense....and I aint much on defense.....'.

 

Event: AEW 13     
Date:   Jul 05, 2019
#R1#
Moore walks into a stiff left hand from Taus.
Moore has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Taus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taus misses with a body kick.
Moore tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taus swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moore.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moore or perhaps it was just good defense by Taus, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#
It looks like Carl Moore has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taus's hands.
Nice sprawl there from Taus as Moore shoots in.
Nice defenses there by Taus.
Taus throws a shot from downtown. Moore moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Taus takes one to the side of the head.
Moore thows a leg kick but Taus checks it
and Taus counters with a straight right hand.
Moore throws out a loose jab but Taus uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Moore closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Moore lands in his opponent's guard.
Moore looking to pass the guard.
Taus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moore's guard. #REVB#
Taus passes Moore's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Taus trying to control the pace.
Moore is trying to maintain the position but Taus is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Taus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Taus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Taus looking to control but Moore is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Moore tries to reverse the position but Taus maintains control.
Taus content just to control the position here.
Moore sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taus is thwarting Moore's attempts to control the position.
Taus controlling the action here. #T4#
Moore is trying to get back to full guard.
Taus trying to pass the guard but Moore defending well.
Taus tries to stand and escape but Moore is controlling the position.
Moore wants to get back to full guard.
Moore is pressing down on Taus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Taus from controlling successfully.
Taus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melek Taus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carl Moore's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Taus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
Moore appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taus. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Moore.
Taus scores with a kick to the body.
Moore's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moore scrambles back to his feet.
Taus feints and then cracks Moore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moore down.
Taus throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Moore counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Taus kicks Moore off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taus scores with a leg kick.
Moore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taus throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Moore counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Taus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moore. #T1#
Taus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Moore throws a big right hand that misses.
Moore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moore in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moore postures up.
Moore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taus controls Moore momentarily but Moore frees himself.
Moore landing some decent shots from guard.
Taus has Moore pulled in close to control his posture.
Moore tries to free his leg and advance position but Taus is retaining full guard. #T2#
Moore postures up and lands a big shot to Taus's brow.
Taus managing to control the position.
Moore looking to pass the guard.
Taus controls Moore momentarily but Moore frees himself. #SUB#
Moore drops back, looking for a kneebar! Taus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Taus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Taus! #REVB#
Moore manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Taus prevents Moore from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Taus seems content to control.
Moore wants to get back to full guard.
Moore is working hard here to advance position.
Taus uses his free foot to push down on Moore's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Moore.
Taus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moore regains half guard.
Moore works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Taus looking to pass the guard.
Moore wants to sweep here but Taus controlling him for the moment.
Taus is stalling in the full guard.
Moore wants to hit a switch here but Taus passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Moore there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taus controlling the position easily from mount.
Moore is trying to reverse the position but instead Taus has taken his back - oops!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melek Taus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carl Moore's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Moore misses with a takedown attempt - Taus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice side step and Taus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Moore shoots and misses
and Taus counters with a low kick, right behind Moore 's knee.
Moore throws out a powerful jab.
Moore throws a hook but Taus avoids it easily.
Taus feints a counter leg kick.
Taus connects with a right hand. Moore shakes it off.
Taus slips a straight right by Moore.
A little jabbing left from Taus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Moore tries for a takedown but Taus circles away easily
and Taus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moore checks a leg kick nicely.
Moore throws a combination that misses
and Taus counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Moore checks a low kick from Taus.
Taus ducks right into an uppercut from Moore.
Moore misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Taus counters with a crisp right hand that drops Moore! Taus lets Moore back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Moore is rocked!
Taus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oh Moore is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taus is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Moore flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Moore is out cold! Taus holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Melek Taus!
Melek Taus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Carl Moore had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

 

Event: AEW 7     
Date:   Jun 15, 2019
#R1#
DeBrusk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeBrusk thumps Taus with a low kick.
DeBrusk tries to land a front kick but Taus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Taus needs to keep his hands up - DeBrusk had a free shot at his head there.
We've been informed that Taus has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
DeBrusk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
DeBrusk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Taus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Taus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeBrusk misses the body punch
and Taus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Melek Taus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Taus, right into the meat. #CL#
DeBrusk darts in and clinches Taus up against the cage.
Taus prevents a body shot from DeBrusk.
DeBrusk misses with some punches.
Taus lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Taus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Taus.
DeBrusk pushes Taus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DeBrusk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taus blocks a body shot from DeBrusk.
DeBrusk prevents a body shot from Taus. #T1#
DeBrusk lands an uppercut.
Taus blocks an uppercut.
Taus blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Taus.
DeBrusk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taus's elbow.
DeBrusk digs a right hand underneath Taus's ribcage. Taus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Taus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeBrusk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taus avoiding damage.
DeBrusk has a couple of punches blocked by Taus.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeBrusk.
DeBrusk misses with the head strike.
DeBrusk doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Taus breaks the clinch.
Taus looks to land a left hand but DeBrusk moved out of range nicely.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Taus.
Taus throws a good cross that connects.
Taus lands a really nice looking cross but DeBrusk seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeBrusk missing with a left hand there. Taus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeBrusk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Taus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
DeBrusk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Taus is out of range and DeBrusk settles back down.
Taus throws a body punch but DeBrusk moves out of range.
Taus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
DeBrusk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
DeBrusk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Taus misses with a low kick.
DeBrusk misses with a straight right.
Taus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
DeBrusk tries to close the distance and clinch but Taus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DeBrusk catches Taus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
DeBrusk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
DeBrusk is looking to clinch but Taus is avoiding it.
Taus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Taus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeBrusk misses with a looping right.
DeBrusk throws a lazy right hand but Taus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
DeBrusk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taus finds it's way round the side to connect with DeBrusk's head.
Taus cracks the inside of DeBrusk's front leg.
Taus misses the jab.
DeBrusk thuds his shin into the meat of Taus's side.
A telegraphed right hand from DeBrusk misses the target.
DeBrusk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeBrusk tried to score with a low kick but Taus checks it.
DeBrusk tries to work over Taus's front leg with a kick but Taus checks it.
A low kick from DeBrusk is predictable there
and Taus counters with a nice body kick.
Taus fakes the leg kick and cracks DeBrusk in the body. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeBrusk.
DeBrusk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Taus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DeBrusk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeBrusk lands a head shot.
Taus throws a wild body kick that DeBrusk sees coming a mile off.
DeBrusk misses with a combination
and DeBrusk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taus avoids the head kick by DeBrusk.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taus! But no joy.
Taus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeBrusk.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from DeBrusk misses the target.
Nice shot by Taus.
Taus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melek Taus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
DeBrusk just misses with a punch to the body.
Taus throws a hook but DeBrusk avoids it easily.
Taus misses with a hook.
DeBrusk is looking to counter punch.
DeBrusk blocks a low kick nicely.
DeBrusk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
DeBrusk with a hook.
Taus misses with a body kick.
DeBrusk throws a solid leg kick but Taus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at DeBrusk.
DeBrusk misses with a straight left.
Taus throws out a counter right but DeBrusk avoids it with no problem.
Taus throws a leg kick which misses DeBrusk's front leg but catches the back leg as DeBrusk tries to avoid it.
DeBrusk ducks under a wild hook from Taus.
DeBrusk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBrusk throws a leg kick but Taus moved away.
Taus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Taus cracks DeBrusk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Taus throws a big shot that misses.
Taus just misses with a punch to the body. #T1##CL#
DeBrusk instigates a clinch.
Taus struggles to land a body shot inside as DeBrusk controls his hands.
DeBrusk can't find room to land a body shot as Taus controls the action.
DeBrusk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taus misses with some punches.
DeBrusk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeBrusk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeBrusk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Taus is working DeBrusk over against the cage.
DeBrusk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Taus on the inside.
DeBrusk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeBrusk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taus misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeBrusk misses with a body punch.
DeBrusk pushes Taus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DeBrusk blocks an uppercut.
DeBrusk working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Taus digs a right hand underneath DeBrusk's ribcage. DeBrusk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
DeBrusk prevents a body shot from Taus.
DeBrusk throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, DeBrusk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Taus scores with a nice short uppercut.
DeBrusk blocking some punches.
Taus prevents a body shot from DeBrusk.
Taus misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from DeBrusk.
DeBrusk struggles to land a body shot inside as Taus controls his hands.
DeBrusk tries a body shot but Taus blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from DeBrusk.
Taus digs a right hand into DeBrusk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on DeBrusk's gas tank.
Taus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Taus.
Taus blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Taus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taus scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
DeBrusk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taus can pounce on him.
Taus scores with a decent looking hook.
Taus misses with an uppercut. DeBrusk saw that one coming.
It appears DeBrusk was looking to counter with a kick there.
Taus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taus tries a head kick but it misses.
Taus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck DeBrusk on the side of the head.
Taus staying out of range there.
DeBrusk scores with a leg kick.
DeBrusk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taus.
Melek Taus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy left from Taus finds it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeBrusk.
Taus is looking to score with low kicks.
Taus misses with a low kick.
DeBrusk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
DeBrusk throws an overhand right that lands on Taus's shoulder, as Taus tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Taus misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Taus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeBrusk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeBrusk needs to keep his hands up - Taus had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
DeBrusk instigates a clinch.
DeBrusk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taus's elbow.
Taus misses with a punch to the body.
Taus slows down the pace here.
DeBrusk struggles to land a body shot inside as Taus controls his hands.
Taus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
DeBrusk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taus digs a right hand underneath DeBrusk's ribcage. DeBrusk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Taus throws a head punch that misses.
Taus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeBrusk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Melek Taus 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Taus lands with a nice body punch.
Taus avoids the body shot from DeBrusk.
DeBrusk staying out of range there.
Taus slips a jab and a cross from DeBrusk.
DeBrusk misses with a leg kick
and Taus counters with a good low kick that DeBrusk was not able to check.
DeBrusk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Taus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Taus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between DeBrusk's hands.
DeBrusk throws a lazy right hand but Taus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeBrusk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
DeBrusk has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Taus.
DeBrusk tries to score with a low kick but Taus moves his leg out of the way.
Taus misses the shot to the body. #CL#
DeBrusk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taus, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Taus. #T1#
DeBrusk struggles to land a body shot inside as Taus controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from DeBrusk fails to land.
DeBrusk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DeBrusk lands a body punch.
Taus lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taus.
Taus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taus.
Taus tries to throw a body punch but DeBrusk avoids it by throwing Taus back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Taus.
Taus swings wildly with an uppercut but DeBrusk uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeBrusk takes a shot to the head.
Taus misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeBrusk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taus's elbow.
Louie DeBrusk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Taus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taus tries a body shot but DeBrusk blocks it.
DeBrusk throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taus.
Taus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeBrusk's elbow.
DeBrusk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeBrusk's elbow.
DeBrusk has a couple of punches blocked by Taus.
DeBrusk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeBrusk pushes Taus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DeBrusk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Melek Taus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Taus misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeBrusk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeBrusk misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by DeBrusk.
DeBrusk tries to throw a body punch but Taus avoids it by throwing DeBrusk back against the cage.
DeBrusk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taus trying to control the position but instead, DeBrusk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Taus into the cage.#T3#
DeBrusk misses with the head strike.
Taus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeBrusk's elbow.
DeBrusk swings wildly with an uppercut but Taus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taus blocks an uppercut.
Taus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taus prevents a body shot from DeBrusk.
DeBrusk scores with a shoulder strike.
DeBrusk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taus lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taus can't find room to land a body shot as DeBrusk controls the action.
Taus working aggressively here.
DeBrusk prevents a body shot from Taus.
Taus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DeBrusk tries to work over Taus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Taus tries a body shot but DeBrusk blocks it.
Taus prevents a body shot from DeBrusk.
DeBrusk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeBrusk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taus has a couple of punches blocked by DeBrusk.
DeBrusk lands a body shot.
DeBrusk misses with the head strike.
DeBrusk misses with a punch on the inside.
Taus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Taus.
Taus throws a punch but it's blocked by DeBrusk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from DeBrusk fails to land.
DeBrusk misses with a body punch.
A short left from DeBrusk.
A right hand to the body from Taus.
Nice body punch from Taus.
Melek Taus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Taus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melek Taus!

A less than humble Melek Taus misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 19, 2019
#R1#
Taus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taus staying out of range there.
Butcher has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Taus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Butcher was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Butcher misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Taus counters with a head kick that drops Butcher to the mat! Butcher scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Butcher stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Butcher throws an overhand right that lands on Taus's shoulder, as Taus tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Taus misses the target.
Butcher throws a lazy uppercut
and Taus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Taus lands a leg kick that knocks Butcher off balance momentarily.
Butcher misses with an uppercut
and Taus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Butcher looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butcher avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Butcher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Butcher walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice uppercut there from Taus.#T1#
Taus drops Butcher with a huge uppercut! Butcher drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Taus is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Melek Taus!
Melek Taus 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.

 

Event: EMP Graves vs Gonza     
Date:   Apr 06, 2019
#R1#
Taus looks to land a left hand but Shifter moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Shifter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Taus napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Shifter is working to tighten his grip on Taus's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Taus has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Shifter is really squeezing tight and eventually Taus passes out! Shifter breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Andy Shifter!
An out of breath Andy Shifter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: EMP Piano vs Butabi     
Date:   Mar 17, 2019
#R1#
A punch combination from Gregor misses.
Taus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#
It looks like James Gregor has been cut.
Taus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gregor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Melek Taus has been cut.
Gregor throws a one two combo.
Taus swings for the body but Gregor moves out of range.
Gregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
A slow jab from Gregor misses its intended target.
Good shot there by Taus.
Gregor misses with a combination
and Taus counters with a stiff right hand.
Gregor has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A slow jab from Gregor misses its intended target.
Taus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taus connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#
James Gregor's cut is getting worse.
Taus is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gregor scores with a jab to the body.
Taus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Taus lands the left hand.
Taus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gregor scores with a one two! Taus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gregor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Taus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gregor lands a nice hook to Taus's body. Taus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gregor throws a big shot that misses.
Crunch! Taus slams his shin into Gregor's torso.
Nice jab there from Gregor. #T3#
Taus keeps Gregor at a distance using the push kick.
Taus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gregor takes a step back to recover.
Gregor throws a shot from downtown. Taus moves away and avoids it.
Taus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gregor had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Taus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gregor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#
James Gregor's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gregor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taus.
Taus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gregor misses with a double jab.
Taus loads up on a big right hand but Gregor slips the punch.
Melek Taus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taus stuns Gregor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Jab from Gregor.
Taus fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gregor throws a jab when Taus was well out of range.
James Gregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gregor throws a lazy uppercut
and Taus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab from Taus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Melek Taus will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Gregor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Taus.
Taus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taus.
Taus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taus misses with a body punch.
Taus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Taus tries to throw a body punch but Gregor avoids it by throwing Taus back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregor wants a takedown but no success here.
Gregor is trying to drag Taus to the mat but Taus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gregor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Gregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A short right from Taus on the inside.
Taus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Taus as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taus's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Taus swings wildly with an uppercut but Gregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gregor backwards.
Taus digs a right hand into Gregor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gregor's gas tank.
Taus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Taus misses with a punch to the body.
Taus is leaning against Gregor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Taus can't find room to land a body shot as Gregor controls the action.
Gregor blocks a body shot from Taus.
Taus throws a punch but it's blocked by Gregor.
Gregor can't break the clinch.
Gregor prevents a body shot from Taus.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taus.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gregor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Taus is pushing Gregor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Taus can't find room to land a body shot as Gregor controls the action. #BC#
Gregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gregor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Gregor throws a poor cross that misses
and Taus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gregor avoids the body shot from Taus.
Gregor misses with a hook
and Taus counters with a thumping low kick.
Gregor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taus misses with an uppercut
and Gregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gregor's corner calls for a 1-2. Gregor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gregor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gregor on the side of the head.
Gregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taus. #T4#
Gregor drops his hands momentarily and Taus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, James Gregor's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Melek Taus!
After the fight, Melek Taus was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: K-1 32 Tchestov vs Doss     
Date:   Jul 07, 2018
#R1#
Heidegger throws a body kick that misses
and Taus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taus checks a leg kick.
Heidegger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Heidegger.#CUT#
It looks like Melek Taus has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heidegger. Taus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Heidegger misses the target.
Heidegger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Heidegger misses with a left hand
and Taus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Taus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heidegger was well out of range. Poor timing from Taus.
Heidegger scores with a leg kick.
Taus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heidegger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heidegger throws out the jab. #T1#
Taus looks to score with a jab to the body but Heidegger is just out of range.
Taus slips under a jab from Heidegger.
Heidegger moves out of range of the strikes.
Heidegger scoring well with a low kick there.
Heidegger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taus scores with a body shot.
Heidegger scores with a leg kick.
Heidegger throws a nice looking combination but Taus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Heidegger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Taus misses.
Heidegger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taus moves away.
Taus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heidegger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Heidegger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Taus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Heidegger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Taus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heidegger moves away.
Taus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Heidegger throws a lazy body kick
enabling Taus to counter with a crisp jab.
Taus misses with a wild body shot.
Taus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Heidegger counters with a solid body kick.
Heidegger misses with a low kick.
Heidegger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Heidegger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Puck Heidegger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heidegger lands a nice looking body kick.
Taus throws an overhand right that lands on Heidegger's shoulder, as Heidegger tries to avoid the shot.
Taus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Heidegger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Puck Heidegger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Melek Taus's cut.
That's time! Heidegger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Heidegger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Taus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heidegger tests Taus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heidegger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Taus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heidegger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taus can do to turn this around?
Heidegger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It appears Heidegger was looking to counter with a kick there.
Taus throws a low kick, looking for Heidegger's leg but Heidegger calmly moves out of range.
Heidegger throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Heidegger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Heidegger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taus.
A little jabbing left from Taus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Heidegger.
Heidegger misses with a low kick as Taus jumps back.#T1#
Heidegger throws a leg kick but Taus checks it.
Puck Heidegger is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Taus.
Taus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Taus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Taus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Taus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heidegger looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Taus takes one on the button.
Taus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Heidegger tries to land a front kick but Taus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Some bone on bone action there as Taus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Heidegger cracks the inside of Taus's front leg. #T2#
Taus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Heidegger counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Heidegger's head backwards.
Heidegger misses with a leg kick
and Taus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
You can see that Taus has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A combination from Heidegger does no damage.
Taus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Heidegger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Taus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Heidegger.
Heidegger scores with a kick to the midsection.
Heidegger thumps Taus with a low kick.
Taus misses with a body punch
and Heidegger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Taus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #KD#
Taus walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Heidegger rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Taus has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Puck Heidegger will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Melek Taus's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
Heidegger connects with a quick right hand that sends Taus tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Puck Heidegger!
Melek Taus spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. Sorry to my fans that my KT career had to come to an end with a loss, but my MMA future is just beginning. Now I can roll and grapple and prepare to take over the HW MMA scene!'.

 

Event: K-1 26 Suri vs Heidegger     
Date:   Jun 16, 2018
#R1#
Taus tries a head kick but it misses.
Taus avoids the head kick by Williams.
Taus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Taus digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs.
Taus lands with an overhand left.
Williams throws a nice head kick!
Taus tries to land a front kick but Williams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Taus throws a right hand that misses
and Williams counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Williams.
Taus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Williams throws a chopping leg kick but Taus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Williams shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Taus thumps Williams with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taus misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
Taus blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Taus misses the target. #T1#
Taus lands a front kick.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taus manages to avoid it.
Taus lands a slapping body shot.
Taus lands with a straight right. Williams didn't see that one coming.
We've been informed that Williams has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Taus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Taus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Taus.
A short left from Taus.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Taus lands with a light punch inside.
Taus digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Taus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taus lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Taus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Taus working aggressively here.
Taus blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Taus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Williams trying to control the position but instead, Taus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Williams into the ropes.
Taus tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taus lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Taus on the inside. #BC2#
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Williams steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Taus. That one must have hurt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Williams lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Taus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL2#
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Taus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taus tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Taus back against the ropes.
Taus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams lands a body punch in the clinch.
Taus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Taus lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melek Taus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A big left from Taus misses.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Taus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Taus.
Taus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Williams momentarily.
A head kick misses from Taus.
Taus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Taus is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Taus connects with an inside leg kick.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Taus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Taus finds it's way through Williams's defenses.
Taus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Williams lands with an overhand left.
Taus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taus misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Taus misses the target.
Taus throws a body kick that misses.
Williams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Williams avoids the body shot from Taus.
Williams tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taus is able to avoid easily.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Williams checks the leg kick nicely there.
Melek Taus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Taus.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Melek Taus is winning the standup battle so far.
Taus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Taus.
Jab by Taus.#T2#
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Taus moves out of range easily.
Taus throws a leg kick which misses Williams's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
Taus throws out a leg kick but Williams moves out of range and Taus only half commits.
Taus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
Williams is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Taus misses.
Taus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Taus darts in and clinches Williams up against the ropes.
Taus lands with a light punch inside.
Williams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Taus can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Williams.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams misses with some punches.
Taus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melek Taus dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Taus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Taus.
Williams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Taus throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Williams closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Melek Taus has been cut.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick
and Taus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Williams needs to keep his hands up - Taus had a free shot at his head there.
Taus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Williams looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Taus moves out of range easily.
Taus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
Taus avoids the head kick by Williams.
Taus tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Williams jabs Taus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Taus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Williams.
Taus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Taus throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Taus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Williams slips under a jab from Taus.
Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taus looks for the body kick but Williams saw that one coming.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Taus counters with a nice body kick.
Taus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Taus.
Taus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams tries to land a front kick but Taus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Taus lands the left hand.
Williams throws a half hearted mid kick.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taus lands with an uppercut that bounces Williams off the ropes and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taus.
Williams throws a fast counter high kick but Taus manages to duck under it in time.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Taus moves out of range easily.
Taus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A countering left hand to the body from Williams misses.
Taus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Taus.
Nice straight punches there by Taus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taus.
Taus just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melek Taus clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Melek Taus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Taus just misses with a punch to the body.
Taus misses with a looping right.
We've been told by Taus's head coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Taus misses with a right hand
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Taus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Taus cracks Williams with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Williams cracks Taus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Taus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing.
Williams scores with a hook.
A low kick from Taus is predictable there
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Taus avoids the body shot from Williams.
Taus jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taus throws a body kick that misses.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Williams on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Williams is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Taus moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Taus moves out of range easily.
Taus cracks Williams with an open hand slap.
Taus lands with a straight right. Williams didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Taus darts in and clinches Williams up against the ropes.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Williams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Williams wants to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taus.
Melek Taus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taus misses with a body punch.
Taus lands with a light punch inside.
Taus lands a body punch.
Taus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Williams working aggressively here. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Taus fails to land.
Taus trying to control the position but instead, Williams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Taus into the ropes.
A short right from Taus on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams takes a shot to the head.
Williams's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Taus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taus.
Taus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Taus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Taus is working Williams over against the ropes.
Taus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Taus lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Taus.#BC#
Taus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melek Taus had his way with Roberto Williams in that round.
The cut man is working on Melek Taus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##CL#
Taus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taus tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Taus back against the ropes.
Williams lands a body punch.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Taus has the dominant position.#BC#
Taus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taus misses with a body shot.
Williams misses with a hook
and Taus counters with a nice kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Taus.
A solid leg kick lands there for Taus.
Nice defenses there by Taus.
Taus delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taus cracks Williams with a good jab.
Williams slips under a jab.
Williams throws a jab when Taus was well out of range.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taus. #T1#
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taus.
Taus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Williams is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Williams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Williams scrambles back to his feet.
Taus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Taus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Taus does it's job there.
Taus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams tries to counter with a clinch but Taus shakes him off and moves away.
Taus avoids the body shot from Williams.
Taus throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taus. Taus obviously looking to wear him down.
Williams defending well as Taus loads up on a big left hand.
Taus thuds his right hand into Williams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Taus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taus cracks a nice hook into Williams's ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Williams.
Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams slips under a jab from Taus.
Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Taus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Williams doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Roberto Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams misses with a head kick.
Taus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Taus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage!
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taus works Williams's body with a nice hook.
Taus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Melek Taus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taus moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melek Taus!

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

 

Event: K-1 22 Tellegio vs Delaney     
Date:   Jun 02, 2018
#R1#
Mifflin misses with a looping right.
Mifflin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Mifflin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mifflin throws out a loose jab but Taus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mifflin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Taus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mifflin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Taus digs a good body shot into Mifflin's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Taus. That's going to slow Mifflin down.
Taus slips under a jab from Mifflin.
Mifflin looks to score with a jab to the body but Taus is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Taus.
We've been told by Taus's head coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mifflin throws a looping overhand right but Taus ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mifflin lands a jab-cross combination.
Dunder Mifflin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mifflin swings widly with a right hand
and Taus counters with a nice body shot.
Mifflin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Mifflin misses with an uppercut. Taus saw that one coming.
Taus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Mifflin.
Mifflin misses with a looping left.
Mifflin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mifflin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mifflin's sensitive parts.
Taus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mifflin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mifflin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mifflin.
Taus throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mifflin avoids it.
Taus defending well as Mifflin loads up on a big left hand.
Mifflin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taus at a distance.
Taus misses with a body kick.
Taus walks into a jab.
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!
Taus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mifflin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mifflin misses with a body shot
and Taus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Mifflin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mifflin has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A clash of legs there as Mifflin blocks the low kick.
Nice defenses there by Taus.
A combination from Mifflin does no damage.
Mifflin drops his hands momentarily and Taus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Taus slips under a jab from Mifflin.
Taus lands a head shot.
Mifflin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mifflin throws a body shot but no joy.
Mifflin throws a poor cross that misses
and Taus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mifflin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mifflin misses with a combination
and Taus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mifflin throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Taus misses the target.
Mifflin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taus. Taus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dunder Mifflin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Taus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mifflin throws a right and a left that Taus avoids nicely.
Mifflin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Taus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big right from Mifflin misses.
As Mifflin tries to get set, Taus tries to push him back and clinch up but Mifflin manages to avoid the attempt.
Mifflin swings widly with a right hand
and Taus makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mifflin really felt that one!
Taus lands with a kick to the ribs.
Taus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mifflin's calf.
Taus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mifflin.
Mifflin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mifflin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taus.
Taus stuns Mifflin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Taus.
Mifflin misses with an uppercut
and Taus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Dunder Mifflin has been cut.
A jab from Mifflin misses.
Mifflin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Taus.#T1##KD#
Taus scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Mifflin beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Mifflin is breathing heavily.
Mifflin drops his guard momentarily, allowing Taus to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Mifflin! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Taus takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Melek Taus!
After winning the bout, Melek Taus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Dunder Mifflin was interviewed post fight and said 'Even though I have lost the fight I know the money I get means more to save up to buy my bankrupt company back from Sabre and to get a home again, Thanks again folks!'.

 

Event: K-1 14 Haller vs Monroe     
Date:   May 02, 2018
#R1#
Miles Iii throws a lazy right hand but Taus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miles Iii throws a leg kick that is checked
and Taus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miles Iii misses with a hook.
Miles Iii looks to land a combination but Taus avoids it well.
Miles Iii tries to clinch up but Taus circles away and keeps his distance.
Miles Iii blocks a head kick by Taus.
Taus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miles Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Miles Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Taus finds it's way through Miles Iii's defenses.
We've been told by Taus's head coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Miles Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taus.
Taus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Taus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taus misses with an uppercut.
Nice body kick from Taus.#T1#
No joy there for Miles Iii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miles Iii throws out the jab.
Taus checks a leg kick nicely.
Taus is looking to counter punch.
Miles Iii thumps Taus with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miles Iii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miles Iii misses with a straight right.
A shot to the body from Taus misses
and Miles Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taus misses with an uppercut.
Taus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Miles Iii misses with a left hand
and Taus counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Miles Iii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miles Iii swings widly with a right hand
and Miles Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miles Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taus.
Miles Iii tries to close the distance and clinch but Taus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Miles Iii misses with a right hand
and Taus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miles Iii misses with an uppercut. Taus saw that one coming.
Taus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taus looks to land a body kick but Miles Iii moved away.
Miles Iii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Taus looks for the body kick but Miles Iii saw that one coming.
Miles Iii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Taus with a body shot.
Miles Iii misses with a combination
and Taus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melek Taus dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Miles Iii lands a two punch combo.
Taus throws a jab when Miles Iii was well out of range.
Melek Taus is winning the standup battle so far.
Taus lands a right hook to the body.
Miles Iii tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Taus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boobie Miles Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miles Iii misses the jab.
Miles Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miles Iii avoids the head kick by Taus.
A countering left hand to the body from Miles Iii misses.
Taus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii moves away from the strike by Taus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Taus misses the target.
Taus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miles Iii misses with a right hand
and Taus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miles Iii misses with an uppercut. Taus saw that one coming.#T1#
Taus moves out of range of the strikes.
Miles Iii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taus's head backwards.
Miles Iii blocks a head kick by Taus.
Taus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miles Iii.
Taus staying out of range there.
Miles Iii misses with an uppercut. Taus saw that one coming.
Taus misses with a hook. Miles Iii ducked under it nicely.
Miles Iii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Miles Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miles Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miles Iii misses with a left hand
and Taus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Miles Iii's knee momentarily.
Miles Iii has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Miles Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taus can pounce on him. #T2#
A jab from Taus misses.
It seemed like Miles Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miles Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taus.
Taus throws a body shot but no joy.
Miles Iii throws a hook but Taus avoids it easily.
Miles Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taus moves away.
Miles Iii throws a right hand that misses
and Taus counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Taus finds it's way through Miles Iii's defenses.
Taus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Miles Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Taus.
Taus checks a low kick from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii throws a leg kick but Taus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Taus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Melek Taus will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Miles Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taus.
Taus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taus misses with a body kick.
Taus misses with a body kick.
Miles Iii throws a jab when Taus was well out of range.
Miles Iii throws a low kick but Taus moves out of range easily.
Miles Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and Taus makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Miles Iii really felt that one!
Miles Iii throws a sloppy body shot
and Taus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Miles Iii needs to keep his hands up - Taus had a free shot at his head there.
Taus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miles Iii can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taus throws a low kick but Miles Iii moves out of range easily.
Miles Iii swings for the body but Taus moves out of range.
Miles Iii misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Taus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Boobie Miles Iii has been cut.
Miles Iii misses with a lunging right hand
and Taus counters with a nice uppercut.
Miles Iii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miles Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miles Iii throws out a loose jab but Taus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miles Iii doesn't seem bothered though.
Taus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A lazy body kick from Taus
and Miles Iii counters with a nice body shot.
Miles Iii lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Miles Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and Taus counters with a nice leg kick.
Miles Iii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Taus misses its intended target. #T2#
Miles Iii throws a combination that misses
and Taus counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Miles Iii gets tackled into the ropes by Taus. Taus maintains the clinch.
A hook to the body from Taus.
Good body shot from Taus.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taus.
Taus lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Taus.
Boobie Miles Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Still in the clinch, Taus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Taus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Miles Iii up against the ropes.
Taus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Taus is leaning against Miles Iii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Taus manages to break the clinch.
Taus scores with a spinning back kick!
Miles Iii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Melek Taus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Melek Taus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taus 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melek Taus!

Melek Taus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: K-1 8 George vs Rainbow     
Date:   Apr 11, 2018
#R1#
Taus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taus throws a push kick but Bon slaps the foot to one side.
A big right from Bon misses.
Taus half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bon lands a head shot.
Bon scores with a punch to the head.
Taus throws a wild body kick that Bon sees coming a mile off.
Taus throws the kick towards the body but Bon avoids it.
Bon throws out a counter right but Taus avoids it with no problem.
Decent striking displayed by Taus there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Taus lands with a good body shot.
Taus moves forwards but Bon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taus. Taus obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Bon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bon throws a leg kick
and Taus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid body kick from Taus.
Taus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bon throws a body shot but no joy.
Melek Taus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Taus.
Taus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Taus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Taus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taus throws a body kick that misses.
Taus misses with a looping left.
Bon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Taus.
Taus moves away from the strike by Bon.
An attempted straight right counter from Taus misses the target.#T2#
Bon lands with a hook. Taus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taus.
Bon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Taus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bon.
Taus throws a sloppy head kick and Bon moves out of range easily.
Taus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Taus moves away from the strike by Bon.
Taus just misses with a punch to the body.
Taus takes one to the side of the head.
Bon misses with a right hand
and Taus counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A big right from Taus misses.
Bon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Taus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bon finds it's way round the side to connect with Taus's head.
Bon slips a straight right by Taus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Melek Taus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bon scores with a punch to the head.
Bon moves out of range of the body kick from Taus.
Taus misses with a straight right.
Taus motions for Bon to come forward. Taus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Melek Taus is winning the standup battle so far.
Taus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Taus looks to land a body kick but Bon moved away.
Taus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bon blocks a leg kick.
Taus swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Bon counters by clinching up.
Taus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taus misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
A short right from Bon on the inside.
Taus has a couple of punches blocked by Bon.
Taus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taus throws a head punch that misses.
Bon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bon blocks a body shot from Taus.
Taus tries a body shot but Bon blocks it.
Taus is leaning against Bon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Taus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bon or not.
Taus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Taus fails to land.
Bon misses with an elbow strike.
Taus has a couple of punches blocked by Bon.
Taus blocks the elbow strike.
Bon blocking some punches. #T2#
Bon lands a hook that snaps the head of Taus backwards.
Taus is trying to break the clinch but Bon is controlling him.
Taus working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Taus scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Taus as the two fighters clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Taus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taus struggles to land a body shot inside as Bon controls his hands.
Taus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Taus here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Taus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Taus lands a nice shot to the body.
Bon is breathing heavily.
Taus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Taus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taus misses with a wild body shot.
Bon misses with a low kick.
Taus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melek Taus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Taus. Bon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bon's hands.
Taus connects with a nice looking jab.
An inside leg kick from Taus misses.
Bon wants to counter with a clinch but Taus pushes him away.
Taus scores with a push kick.
Bon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taus.
Bon misses with an uppercut.
Bon cracks Taus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Taus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taus moves away.
Taus throws a shot from downtown. Bon moves away and avoids it.
Bon moves out of range as Taus throws a body kick.
Taus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Bon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taus.
Bon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bon throws a solid leg kick but Taus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bon.
Bon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taus misses with an uppercut.
Taus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Bon.
Taus sets himself, and Bon steps forward looking for the clinch! Taus avoids it this time.
Taus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taus just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bon.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bon! But no joy.
Bon misses with an uppercut.
Taus misses with an uppercut
and Bon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Taus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Taus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bon manages to avoid it.
Bon was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Taus ducks under a wild hook from Bon.
Taus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bon counters with an outside leg kick.
Bon throws a leg kick but Taus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Taus throws a hook but Bon avoids it easily.
Bon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taus under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bon looks to score with a jab to the body but Taus is just out of range.
Bon needs to keep his hands up - Taus had a free shot at his head there.
Oson Bon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Melek Taus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bon moves out of range as Taus strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Melek Taus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taus 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melek Taus!

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

 

Event: Dynasty D-L Finale     
Date:   Mar 18, 2018
#R1#
Taus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Taus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
A low kick from Taus misses
and The Gladiator counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Taus throws a body kick that misses.
The Gladiator displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taus throws out the jab.
The Gladiator scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Taus misses
and The Gladiator counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Taus.
The Gladiator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Taus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab, jab by The Gladiator - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Gladiator throws a hook to the side of Taus's head but Taus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Gladiator lands a nice looking body shot.
The Gladiator 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.#T1#
Taus throws an overhand right that lands on The Gladiator's shoulder, as The Gladiator tries to avoid the shot.
The Gladiator looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Gladiator is looking to score with low kicks.
A low kick from The Gladiator misses
and Taus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Gladiator swings widly with a right hand
and Taus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The Gladiator loads up on a big right hand but Taus slips the punch.
The Gladiator throws a lazy right hand but Taus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taus connects with a body shot that sends The Gladiator's belly button to the back.
The Gladiator looks to score with a jab to the body but Taus is just out of range.
It looked like Taus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from The Gladiator.
The Gladiator swings away with a body shot that misses
and Taus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taus moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Taus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Taus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The Gladiator throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Taus to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Gladiator misses with an uppercut
and Taus counters with a straight right hand.
Taus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The Gladiator looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Gladiator connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Taus misses the shot to the body.
Taus gets off balance looking for a body kick
and The Gladiator counters with a nice uppercut.
Taus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Gladiator to score with a decent uppercut.
Taus throws a leg kick which misses The Gladiator's front leg but catches the back leg as The Gladiator tries to avoid it.
The Gladiator misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Taus misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gannicus The Gladiator will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Taus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The Gladiator is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Taus with a body shot.
The Gladiator misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Taus counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops The Gladiator onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.
The Gladiator fails to land with a series of punches.
The Gladiator avoids the body shot from Taus.
A good leg kick by The Gladiator.
Taus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Gladiator takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#
The Gladiator is rocked!
Taus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Gladiator swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Taus misses.
The Gladiator now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The Gladiator swings for the body but Taus moves out of range. #T1#
Taus slips a jab from The Gladiator.
Taus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taus slips under a jab from The Gladiator.
The Gladiator throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Taus counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! The Gladiator goes down! Will The Gladiator beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
The Gladiator throws out a leg kick but Taus moves out of range and The Gladiator only half commits.
Taus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The Gladiator misses with a double jab.
The Gladiator scores with a shot to the body.
Taus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Gladiator can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Gladiator misses with a double jab
and Taus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Gladiator is still on wobbly legs! Can Taus finish him?
Taus throws a half hearted mid kick.
The Gladiator was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The Gladiator seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
The Gladiator cracks Taus with an open hand slap.
The Gladiator swings away with a body shot that misses #KD#
and Taus counters with a straight right that drops The Gladiator on his ass! The Gladiator jumps back to his feet. He seems OK to continue so we'll get back to the action.
The Gladiator misses with a lunging right hand
and Taus counters with a solid body kick.
The Gladiator uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taus.
Taus lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Gladiator's sensitive parts.
Taus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Gladiator momentarily.
A slow jab from Taus misses its intended target.
The Gladiator throws out a loose jab but Taus uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taus looks to land a left hand but The Gladiator moved out of range nicely.#KD#
Taus scores a knockdown with a big right hand! The Gladiator beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Taus takes a swing at The Gladiator's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melek Taus takes the second round thanks to the knockdowns.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
The Gladiator swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Gladiator takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Gladiator rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Gladiator thinking. #KD#
Taus cracks The Gladiator with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! The Gladiator is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and The Gladiator is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Taus throws a predictable looking body shot
and The Gladiator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Gladiator swings for the body but Taus moves out of range.
The Gladiator defending well as Taus loads up on a big left hand.
The Gladiator unleashes a big counter combination but Taus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice defenses there by The Gladiator.
Taus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Gladiator.
The Gladiator misses with a body shot.
The Gladiator defending well as Taus loads up on a big left hand.
The Gladiator replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Taus blocks it well.#T1#
Good work by Taus as he checks the leg kick.
Taus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Gladiator.
Taus connects with a leg kick. The Gladiator looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The Gladiator misses with a body shot.
Taus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Gladiator.
The Gladiator misses the body punch
letting Taus counter with a right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Taus. The Gladiator shrugs it off though.
The Gladiator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taus was well out of range. Poor timing from The Gladiator.
The Gladiator slips a jab from Taus.
The Gladiator drops his guard momentarily, allowing Taus to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes The Gladiator! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Taus takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Melek Taus!
Melek Taus is the new heavyweight champion!
Melek Taus thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Dynasty D-L Fight Night 5     
Date:   Feb 18, 2018
#R1#
Kemp listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Taus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Ross Kemp has been cut.
Kemp misses with a straight right.
Taus misses with a low kick.
We've been told by Kemp's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Taus lands a glancing blow to the side of Kemp's head.
Taus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kemp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Kemp misses its intended target.
Taus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kemp throws a hook but Taus avoids it easily.
Taus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kemp throws a looping overhand right but Taus ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Taus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from Kemp misses the target.
The fighters circling - Kemp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kemp at a distance. #T1#
Kemp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taus counters with a slapping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Taus.
Good leg kick by Taus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Taus staying out of range there.
Kemp takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taus scores with a jab to the body.
Kemp takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kemp moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Kemp.
Taus slips under a jab from Kemp.
Kemp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kemp throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Taus scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kemp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taus counters with a nice uppercut.
Taus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kemp.
Taus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
Ross Kemp's cut is getting worse.
Taus lands an overhand right.
Taus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kemp throwing a counter right hand but Taus manages to avoid it.
Taus lands with a nice body punch.
Taus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kemp.
Taus defending well as Kemp loads up on a big left hand.
Taus follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Taus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melek Taus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ross Kemp's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Taus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kemp.
Taus lands a nice shot that snaps Kemp's head back.
Taus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ross Kemp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kemp throws a right hand that misses
and Taus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kemp has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kemp is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Taus's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kemp throws a lazy uppercut
and Taus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kemp throws a right hand that misses
and Taus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
Ross Kemp's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kemp throws a big shot that misses.
Kemp swings widly with a right hand
and Taus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Taus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kemp if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taus slips under a jab from Kemp.
Taus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kemp chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taus can pounce on him. #T1#
A big right from Taus misses.
Taus lands a right hook to the body.
Taus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taus closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kemp throws an off balance right hand
and Taus counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
Jeez, Ross Kemp's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Taus looks to land a right hand but Kemp moved out of range.
Taus misses with a body shot.
Kemp is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Taus slips under a jab from Kemp.
Taus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kemp misses with a looping left.
Kemp takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Melek Taus!
A victorious Melek Taus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Dynasty D-L 4     
Date:   Jan 20, 2018
#R1#
Serpico looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taus throws out a counter right but Serpico avoids it with no problem.
Serpico misses with a wild body shot.
Serpico scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Serpico looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big left from Serpico misses.
Serpico checks a leg kick.
Taus defending well as Serpico loads up on a big left hand.
Taus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serpico.
Serpico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taus misses with a left hand
and Serpico counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serpico misses with a left hand
and Taus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Serpico lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Serpico misses with an uppercut
and Taus counters with a right hand to the body.
Serpico lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serpico misses with a hook to the body
letting Taus counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Vinicio Serpico has been cut.#T1#
Serpico misses with a hook to the body
and Taus finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Serpico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taus moves away.
Taus scores with a hook.
Serpico throws a body shot but no joy.
Taus throws a lazy right hand but Serpico sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taus wants to land a leg kick but Serpico is out of range.
Serpico swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Serpico works the jab nicely.
Serpico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Serpico misses with a lunging right hand
and Taus counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Serpico is breathing heavily.
Taus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Taus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Taus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Serpico if he has to take too many more of those.
Serpico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taus misses with a hook.#T2#
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!
Serpico misses with a lunging right hand
and Taus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Serpico's head.
Serpico throws a head kick that misses.
Taus throws a low kick but Serpico moves out of range easily.
Serpico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Serpico misses the target.
Serpico throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taus counters with a good, hard body kick but Serpico shrugs it off.
Taus pushes Serpico away with a front kick.
Taus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Serpico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taus manages to avoid it.
Serpico takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serpico misses the body punch
and Taus counters with a three punch combo that has Serpico backing up. Serpico nods at Taus to acknowledge the strikes.
Serpico looks to throw the jab but Taus is out of range.
Taus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melek Taus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinicio Serpico's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Serpico misses with a body shot
and Taus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vinicio Serpico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Serpico rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taus counters with a straight right hand.
Taus throws a hook but Serpico avoids it easily.
Serpico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taus was well out of range. Poor timing from Serpico.
Serpico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taus.
Serpico displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taus throws out the jab.
A jab from Serpico misses.
Taus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Taus looks to score with a jab to the body but Serpico is just out of range.
Taus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serpico.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taus misses with a wild body shot.
Taus defending well as Serpico loads up on a big left hand.
Serpico throws a body punch but Taus moves out of range.
Serpico scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Taus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Serpico. Taus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taus tries a quick counter leg kick but Serpico is wise to it.
Serpico misses with a straight left.
Taus tries a quick counter leg kick but Serpico is wise to it.
Taus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Taus clobbers Serpico with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A bone on bone clash there as Serpico blocks the leg kick.
Serpico checks a leg kick.
It looked like Serpico wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Taus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Serpico throws out a loose jab but Taus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serpico moves out of range of the body kick from Taus.
Taus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Serpico throws a right hand that misses
letting Taus counter with a right hand.
Taus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Serpico swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taus avoids the head kick by Serpico.
Taus throws out a counter right but Serpico avoids it with no problem.
Taus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Serpico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serpico will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Serpico throws a hook but Taus avoids it easily.
Taus keeps Serpico at a distance using the push kick.
A jab from Serpico misses.
Serpico backing away here, and Taus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Serpico checks the leg kick.
Taus throws a hook to the side of Serpico's head but Serpico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Taus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Serpico throws a nice looking combination but Taus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taus swings widly with a right hand
and Serpico counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vinicio Serpico will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vinicio Serpico's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Serpico waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taus.
Taus raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A big left from Taus misses.
Serpico misses with a shot to the body
and Taus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Serpico gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Serpico misses with an uppercut
and Serpico takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Serpico connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Taus misses with an uppercut. Serpico saw that one coming.
Serpico lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taus clobbers Serpico with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Serpico looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Serpico digs a good body shot into Taus's ribs.
Serpico throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Taus lands a really nice looking cross but Serpico seems unphased.
Taus pushes Serpico away with a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taus lands a front kick.
Serpico stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taus.
Taus slips under a jab.#KD2#
Taus cracks Serpico with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Serpico is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Serpico is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Melek Taus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serpico tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Serpico checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Taus misses.
Taus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Serpico. That did some damage!
Serpico misses the jab.
Serpico feints and then cracks Taus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taus down.
Serpico throws a jab but it's blocked by Taus. #T2#
Serpico lands with a nice body kick.
No joy there for Serpico, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Serpico swings away with a body shot that misses
and Taus counters with an outside leg kick.
Taus misses with a hook. Serpico ducked under it nicely.
Taus throws a right and a left that Serpico avoids nicely.
Serpico is looking to counter punch.
Serpico misses with a straight right.
Taus misses the jab.
Serpico swings widly with a right hand
and Taus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Taus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Serpico misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serpico throws a nice looking combination but Taus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Serpico throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Serpico.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melek Taus!

Melek Taus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Dynasty D-L Fight Night 3     
Date:   Jan 13, 2018
#R1#
Taus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taus tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bartlett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bartlett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bartlett throws a body shot but no joy.
And Taus responds with a good body kick, but Bartlett manages to step out the way in time.
Bartlett has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Taus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bartlett throwing a counter right hand but Taus manages to avoid it.
Bartlett blocks a head kick by Taus.
It looked like Bartlett was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Taus.
Taus misses with an uppercut
and Bartlett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taus moves out of range as Bartlett throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartlett looks to score with a jab to the body but Taus is just out of range.
Taus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taus works Bartlett's body with a nice hook.
Bartlett throws a leg kick
and Taus makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bartlett really felt that one!
Taus scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Taus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bartlett lands a two punch combo.
Bartlett throws a hook but Taus blocks it.
A head kick misses from Bartlett.
Taus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Taus moves out of range of the body kick from Bartlett.
Taus flicks out a counter leg kick but Bartlett steps away.
Taus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bartlett throws a leg kick
and Taus counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Bartlett finds it's way through Taus's defenses.
Bartlett misses with a leg kick
letting Taus counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bartlett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taus.
Taus looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T2#
Taus with a jab.
Taus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Bartlett misses.
Taus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Taus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bartlett. Bartlett obviously looking to wear him down.
Bartlett misses with a looping right.
A head kick by Bartlett misses
and Taus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bartlett throws a lazy uppercut
and Taus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petey Bartlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartlett misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Taus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bartlett lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Taus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Taus closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartlett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Taus can't find room to land a body shot as Bartlett controls the action.
Bartlett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Petey Bartlett will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bartlett walks into a stiff left hand from Taus.
Taus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bartlett swings widly with a right hand
and Taus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bartlett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bartlett throws a sloppy body shot
and Taus makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bartlett really felt that one!
Taus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bartlett's sensitive parts.
Taus lands with a hook. Bartlett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bartlett throws a combination that misses
and Taus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Bartlett is rocked!
Taus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bartlett misses the body punch
and Bartlett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Bartlett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartlett misses with a hook
and Taus counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bartlett seems to have got his legs back now.
Taus connects with a quick right hand that sends Bartlett tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Melek Taus!
Melek Taus thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Dynasty D-L Fight Night 2     
Date:   Dec 30, 2017
#R1#
Chamba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chamba throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Taus.
Chamba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taus cracks Chamba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#CUT#
It looks like Gilberto Chamba has been cut.
Chamba moves out of range of the strikes.
Chamba stuns Taus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chamba moves away.
Chamba throws a leg kick but Taus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chamba digs a good hook to Taus's body.
Chamba misses the shot to the body.
Chamba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Taus blocks a head kick by Chamba.
Chamba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Chamba takes a swing at Taus's ribcage but misses.
Taus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Taus blocks a head kick by Chamba.
A counter left hand to the body from Taus misses its target.
Chamba is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Taus rather than just go for the knockout.
Chamba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taus counters with a good low kick that Chamba was not able to check.
A solid body kick from Taus.
Taus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Taus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
As Taus backs off Chamba throws a huge counter combo but Taus manages to avoid it all.
Chamba takes one to the side of the head.
Chamba just misses with a punch to the body.
Taus thows a body kick. Chamba tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Chamba moves into the clinch.
Chamba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chamba told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Chamba lands an uppercut.
Taus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taus misses with a body punch. #T2#
Chamba throws a punch but it's blocked by Taus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taus lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Chamba breaks from the clinch.
Taus ducks under a wild hook from Chamba.
Chamba takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Taus throws a leg kick which misses Chamba's front leg but catches the back leg as Chamba tries to avoid it.
Chamba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Taus.
Chamba looks winded!
Taus connects with the punch.
Taus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taus thuds a left hand into Chamba's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chamba walks into a stiff left hand from Taus.#CUT#
That has opened up Gilberto Chamba's cut even more.
Gilberto Chamba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taus circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Chamba tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Taus wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Melek Taus!
A very excited looking Melek Taus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: The Island Season 7, 265+ lbs, Round 2 (KT)     
Date:   Dec 08, 2017
#R1#
Taus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fischer. Taus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fischer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taus's calf.
A slow jab from Fischer misses its intended target.
Taus throws a hook but Fischer blocks it.
Fischer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fischer throws a hook but Taus avoids it easily.
Fischer feints and then cracks Taus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taus down.
Taus misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Taus.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Taus.
Taus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fischer doesn't seem bothered though.
Taus throws a low kick but Fischer moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Taus cracks Fischer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fischer blocks a jab.
Taus throws a body kick that misses
and Fischer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fischer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Taus.
Fischer lands the left hand.#T1#
Taus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fischer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taus.
It looked like Fischer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Taus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Taus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Fischer.
Dennis Fischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fischer connects with a right hand. Taus shakes it off.
Taus defending well as Fischer loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fischer.
Taus's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Taus's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fischer.
Taus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Taus throws a head kick that misses.
Fischer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Taus cracks Fischer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taus throws a push kick but Fischer slaps the foot to one side.
A slow jab from Fischer misses its intended target.
Fischer moves away from the strike by Taus.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taus. #T2#
Fischer misses with an uppercut. Taus saw that one coming.
Fischer lands a nice looking body shot.
Fischer throws a low kick, looking for Taus's leg but Taus calmly moves out of range.
Taus tries to land a leg kick but Fischer saw it coming and moves away.
Fischer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Taus.
Fischer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fischer jabs at Taus's body.
Taus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fischer manages to avoid it.
Taus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Taus flicks out a counter leg kick but Fischer steps away.
Fischer checks a leg kick.
Taus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fischer scores with a leg kick.
Fischer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fischer throws a low kick, looking for Taus's leg but Taus calmly moves out of range.
Taus checks a low kick from Fischer.#T3#
Fischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taus manages to avoid it.
Fischer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fischer takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#
It looks like Dennis Fischer has been cut.
Fischer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fischer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Taus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fischer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Taus misses.
Fischer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taus throws a poor cross that misses
and Fischer counters with a low kick, right behind Taus 's knee.
Taus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Taus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fischer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taus just misses with a punch to the body.
Taus fails to land with a series of punches.
Taus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fischer takes a step back to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taus throws a sloppy head kick
and Fischer counters with a leg kick.
Fischer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Taus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taus throws a lazy right hand but Fischer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fischer throws a sloppy head kick and Taus moves out of range easily.
Taus throws a body punch but Fischer moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fischer.
Taus just misses with a punch to the body.
Taus throws a body punch but Fischer moves out of range.
Taus misses with a low kick as Fischer jumps back.
Taus drops his hands momentarily and Fischer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fischer.
Taus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fischer scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fischer lands a nice hook to Taus's body. Taus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fischer.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fischer.
Fischer is looking to chop away at Taus's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dennis Fischer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dennis Fischer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Taus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fischer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fischer.
Donk. Fischer catches Taus right on the button with a cross.
Fischer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taus has time to react.
Taus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fischer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fischer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fischer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taus momentarily.
Fischer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fischer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fischer lands a nice hook to Taus's body. Taus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fischer blocks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fischer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fischer scores with a nice head shot.
Taus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fischer. Fischer obviously looking to wear him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Fischer blocks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Fischer misses the target.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Fischer misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Fischer.
Fischer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Taus lands a body shot.
Taus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fischer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taus's calf.
Taus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fischer.
Taus blocks a low kick nicely.
Fischer looks to throw a body kick
and Fischer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taus looks to throw the jab but Fischer is out of range.
Taus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Taus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taus throws a body shot but no joy.
Taus misses with a body kick.
Taus throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Fischer to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fischer misses with a head kick.
Taus only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Taus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Taus throws a good cross that connects.
Fischer throws a leg kick but Taus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jab by Fischer.
Fischer cracks a nice hook into Taus's ribs.
Taus is looking to chop away at Fischer's legs.
Dennis Fischer is winning the standup battle so far.
Fischer thows a leg kick but Taus checks it
and Taus counters with an inside leg kick.
Taus blocks a leg kick.
A big right from Taus misses.
Taus throws a leg kick but Fischer checks it.
It looked like Fischer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Taus throws a lazy right hand but Fischer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taus checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Taus, right into the meat.
Taus misses with a hook
and Fischer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fischer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Taus to score with a decent uppercut.
Fischer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taus.#T3#
Fischer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fischer scores with a nice strike.
Fischer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good leg kick by Fischer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Taus wants to land a leg kick but Fischer is out of range.
Fischer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fischer throws a hook but Taus avoids it easily.
Taus throws a looping overhand right but Fischer ducks down to avoid it.
Fischer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fischer throws a leg kick but Taus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fischer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taus. Taus obviously looking to wear him down.
Taus walks into a jab.
Fischer scores with a leg kick.
Taus throws a jab but it's blocked by Fischer.
Taus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fischer.
Fischer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fischer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Taus if he has to take too many more of those.
Fischer throws a hook to the side of Taus's head but Taus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fischer swings for the body but Taus moves out of range.
Taus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taus moves out of range of the leg kick from Fischer.
A good leg kick by Taus.
A left lands for Taus.
Fischer fakes the leg kick and cracks Taus in the body.
Taus slips a jab from Fischer.
Taus moves away from the strike by Fischer.
A jab from Fischer misses.
A little jabbing left from Taus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taus slips under a jab from Fischer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taus throws a lazy right hand but Fischer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taus avoids the body shot from Fischer.
Fischer avoids the body shot from Taus.
The crowd cheers as Fischer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taus doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Fischer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dennis Fischer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fischer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fischer with a hook.
Fischer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taus can do to turn this around?
Fischer lands a right hook to the body.
Taus looks to land a right hand but Fischer moved out of range.
Taus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Taus looks to land a left hand but Fischer moved out of range nicely.
Fischer throws a sloppy body shot
and Taus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fischer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taus.
Fischer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Taus slips a jab from Fischer.
Fischer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Taus takes a step back to recover.
Taus throws a leg kick but Fischer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Fischer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fischer.
Taus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Taus throws a right hand that misses
and Fischer counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Fischer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
That kick from Fischer tenderised Taus's leg. Taus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fischer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Taus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters circling a little - Fischer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Taus throws out a loose jab but Fischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fischer lands a nice shot that snaps Taus's head back.
Taus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fischer throws a hook to the side of Taus's head but Taus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Fischer.
Taus has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fischer.
Taus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A shot to the liver by Fischer. Beautiful body shot.
Taus misses with a looping right.
Fischer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fischer scores with a decent looking hook.
Taus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fischer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taus throws a looping overhand right but Fischer ducks down to avoid it.
Melek Taus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fischer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fischer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fischer slips under a jab from Taus.
Taus throws a low kick but Fischer avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fischer.
Fischer scores with a sloppy right hand. Taus should have avoided that one.
Fischer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fischer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fischer scores with a nice strike.
Fischer lands with a right hand.
Taus scores with a kick to the body.
Fischer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Taus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fischer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taus momentarily. #T3#
Taus takes a swing at Fischer's ribcage but misses.
Taus throws a looping overhand right but Fischer ducks down to avoid it.
Fischer jabs at Taus's body.
Fischer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fischer.
A low kick from Taus is predictable there
and Fischer counters with a nice uppercut.
Taus misses with a jab to the body
and Fischer counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taus.
Taus loads up on a big right hand but Fischer slips the punch.
Taus walks into a left hand.
Fischer cracks the inside of Taus's front leg.
Fischer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Taus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fischer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taus.
Fischer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taus momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fischer lands a nice shot that snaps Taus's head back. #T4#
Fischer cracks the inside of Taus's front leg.
Fischer digs a good hook to Taus's body.
Fischer avoids the head kick by Taus.
Nice jab there from Fischer.
Taus misses with a hook.
Fischer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fischer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fischer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taus's head backwards.
Fischer feints and then cracks Taus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taus down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Taus crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fischer - the referee stops the clock and Taus gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fischer. Taus manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Taus misses with a body kick.
Fischer is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fischer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fischer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taus throws the kick towards the body but Fischer avoids it.
Taus throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Taus feints and then cracks Fischer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fischer down.
Taus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fischer lunges at Taus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taus's hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Fischer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fischer 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Dennis Fischer!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Dennis Fischer!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Dennis Fischer!

Dennis Fischer wins by unanimous decision!

Dennis Fischer 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.

 

Event: The Island Season 7, 265+ lbs, Round 1 (KT)     
Date:   Dec 07, 2017
#R1#
Serpico has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taus.
A lazy body kick from Serpico
and Taus counters with a thumping low kick.
Taus throws a low kick, looking for Serpico's leg but Serpico calmly moves out of range.
As Taus backs away, Serpico returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Serpico lands a nice looking body kick.
Taus misses the jab.
A shot to the body from Serpico misses
and Taus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taus throws a low kick but Serpico avoids it.
Serpico takes a swing at Taus's ribcage but misses.
Taus misses the shot to the body.
Serpico throws a series of punches but Taus moves out of range.
Taus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Taus just misses with a punch to the body.
Serpico blocks a jab.
As Taus backs away, Serpico returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Taus slips a straight right by Serpico.
Serpico swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taus moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1#
Serpico's corner calls for a 1-2. Serpico obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Serpico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taus.
Good leg kick by Taus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Taus throws a hook to the side of Serpico's head but Serpico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taus moves out of range as Serpico strikes.
A cross from Serpico lands.
Taus misses with a jab to the body
and Serpico counters with a nice body kick.
Taus lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Serpico backs up against the cage.
Taus lands the left hand.
Taus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serpico was well out of range. Poor timing from Taus.
A slow jab from Taus misses its intended target.
Taus tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serpico scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Serpico lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Serpico thuds a left hand into Taus's body.
Serpico throws a body shot but no joy.
Taus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serpico manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Taus misses
and Serpico counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Serpico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taus moves away.
Taus's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Taus's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Taus misses with a low kick.
Serpico moves away from the strike by Taus.
Taus misses with a looping right.
Serpico is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Serpico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taus.
Serpico blocks the body kick.
Serpico appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Serpico misses.
Taus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Serpico with a body shot.
Serpico throws a body shot but no joy.
Serpico sets himself, and Taus steps forward looking for the clinch! Serpico avoids it this time.
Serpico seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T3#
Taus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Taus throws a poor cross that misses
and Serpico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Serpico counters with a left and a right that stings Taus.
Serpico misses with a jab to the body
and Taus counters with an inside leg kick.
Taus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taus lands with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Serpico. Taus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Serpico throws a shot from downtown. Taus moves away and avoids it.
Taus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Serpico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Serpico throws a sloppy head kick and Taus moves out of range easily.
Serpico is looking to wear down Taus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Serpico avoids the head kick by Taus.
Serpico thinks about countering with a head kick.#T4#
Serpico takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Serpico to score with a decent uppercut.
Taus misses with a hook. Serpico ducked under it nicely.
Taus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Serpico counters with a nice uppercut.
Serpico lands an overhand right.
Taus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Taus throws a front kick that sends Serpico stumbling back into the cage.
Taus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Serpico sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Serpico.
Serpico looks to land a left hand but Taus moved out of range nicely.
Serpico scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Serpico looks to score with a jab to the body but Taus is just out of range.
Taus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vinicio Serpico will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Taus connects with an inside leg kick.
Serpico lands a lovely overhand right.
Serpico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melek Taus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serpico misses with a hook. Taus ducked under it nicely.
Taus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Taus moves out of range of the strikes.
Serpico throws a hook but Taus avoids it easily.
Serpico misses with a hook. Taus ducked under it nicely.
Taus connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serpico throws a combination that misses
and Taus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Serpico takes one to the chin there.
Taus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taus with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taus throws a hook but Serpico avoids it easily.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Serpico.
Taus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Serpico staying out of range there.
Taus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Taus lands a jab to Serpico's midsection.
Taus thuds a left hand into Serpico's body.
Serpico takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Serpico tries to keep at a distance but Taus has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Serpico as the two fighters clinch.
Serpico misses with a punch on the inside.
Serpico blocks a body shot from Taus.
Taus blocks a body shot from Serpico.
Serpico lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taus backwards. #T2#
Taus blocks a body shot from Serpico.
Taus misses with a punch to the body.
Taus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Serpico scores with a nice short uppercut.
Serpico lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taus or not.
Serpico lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taus backwards.
Serpico lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Serpico blocks an uppercut.
Serpico swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Serpico tries to throw a body punch but Taus avoids it by throwing Serpico back against the cage.
Taus prevents a body shot from Serpico.
Serpico tries a body shot but Taus blocks it. #BC#
Serpico breaks the clinch.
Serpico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taus was well out of range. Poor timing from Serpico.
Taus throws an overhand right that lands on Serpico's shoulder, as Serpico tries to avoid the shot.
Serpico is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Serpico takes one to the chin there.
Serpico misses with a hook. Taus ducked under it nicely.
Serpico throws a body punch but Taus moves out of range. #T3#
Taus lands a head shot.
Taus lands a jab.
Taus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Serpico.
Taus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Serpico avoids a kick to the body.
Taus misses with a hook.
Serpico jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A slow jab from Serpico misses its intended target.
Taus throws out a loose jab but Serpico uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Serpico wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Taus throws out a loose jab but Serpico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serpico looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Serpico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taus lands with a slapping head kick.
Taus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Melek Taus seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Serpico motions for Taus to come forward. Serpico throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Serpico jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Serpico misses with a body shot.
Taus dips to his left and cracks Serpico with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serpico takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Serpico is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Taus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serpico.
Serpico takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Taus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Taus tenderised Serpico's leg. Serpico is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taus is looking to land body kicks.
A left lands for Serpico.
Serpico tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melek Taus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Taus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serpico.
Taus misses with a hook. Serpico ducked under it nicely.
Serpico scores with a punch to the head.
Taus tries to clinch but Serpico moves out of range.
Serpico on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Taus misses the body punch
and Serpico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Serpico throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Serpico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taus.
Taus blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taus! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serpico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taus.
A quick step to the side and Serpico tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taus just misses with a punch to the body.
Taus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Serpico blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Serpico blocks a head kick by Taus.
A little feinted left hand from Serpico on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Serpico was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Taus misses with a kick to the body.
Serpico throws a head kick but Taus moves out of range.
Serpico misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Taus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Serpico takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Taus wants to clinch up but Serpico keeps it at a distance.
Taus cracks Serpico with a right hand to the side of the head.
Taus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taus.
Serpico gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Taus looks to score with a jab to the body but Serpico is just out of range.
Taus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vinicio Serpico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taus throws a shot from downtown. Serpico moves away and avoids it.
Serpico moves out of range as Taus throws a body kick.
Taus connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Serpico checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Serpico slips under a jab from Taus.
Taus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Serpico blocks a leg kick.
Serpico throws a nice looking combination but Taus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Serpico lands a nice shot to the body.
Serpico just misses with a punch to the body.
Serpico misses the jab.#T3#
Taus cracks Serpico with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Taus misses its intended target.
Taus looks for the body kick but Serpico saw that one coming.
Taus walks into a left hand.
Taus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Serpico looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Taus.
A big right from Taus misses.
Taus feints and then cracks Serpico's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Serpico down.
Serpico lands a jab to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Melek Taus has been cut.
Serpico will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Serpico moves out of range as Taus throws a body kick.
Taus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
Serpico scores with a shot to the body.
Taus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Serpico is looking to chop away at Taus's legs.
Serpico swings for the body but Taus moves out of range.
Serpico throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serpico comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Serpico pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Taus pushes Serpico away with a front kick.
Taus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taus looks to throw the jab but Serpico is out of range.
Serpico misses with a hook
and Taus counters with a nice leg kick.
Taus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Serpico gets cracked there but stands up to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Melek Taus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taus 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 David Hoff scores the fight for Melek Taus!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Melek Taus!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Melek Taus!

Melek Taus wins by unanimous decision!

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

 

Event: KOTR 22     
Date:   Sep 02, 2017
#R1#
Taus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pendragon throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Taus counter with a right hand.
Pendragon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An attempted straight right counter from Taus misses the target.
Pendragon lands a body shot.
Pendragon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Taus takes the fight into the clinch.
Taus tries to work over Pendragon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taus blocks a body shot from Pendragon.
Taus blocking some punches.
Taus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Taus slows down the pace here.
I was talking to Taus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pendragon struggles to land a body shot inside as Taus controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Taus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Taus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pendragon.
Taus blocking some punches. #T1#
Taus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Taus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taus misses with some punches.
Taus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Taus has a couple of punches blocked by Pendragon. #BC#
Taus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pendragon misses with a hook to the body
and Taus counters with a straight right hand.
Pendragon throws a chopping leg kick but Taus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Taus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pendragon.
Taus moves out of range of the leg kick from Pendragon.
Taus checks the leg kick.
Pendragon loads up on a big right hand but Taus slips the punch.
Pendragon throws out a leg kick but Taus moves out of range and Pendragon only half commits.
Pendragon tries to move into range but Taus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Taus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pendragon misses with a body kick.
Pendragon moves out of range as Taus throws a body kick.
Pendragon tries to move into range but Taus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pendragon throws a low kick but Taus avoids it.#T2#
Pendragon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Taus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pendragon was well out of range. Poor timing from Taus.
Taus scores with a hook.
Pendragon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Taus lands a body shot.
Taus is looking to clinch.
Taus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pendragon throws a leg kick
and Taus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taus blocks a jab.
Taus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Taus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pendragon was well out of range. Poor timing from Taus.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pendragon! But no joy.
Pendragon gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#
Pendragon is rocked!
Taus slips a straight right by Pendragon.
Pendragon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pendragon defending well as Taus loads up on a big left hand.
Taus jabs Pendragon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pendragon misses with a jab to the body
and Pendragon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melek Taus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Pendragon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taus was well out of range. Poor timing from Pendragon.
Taus swings for the body but Pendragon moves out of range.
Taus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pendragon.
Pendragon walks into a straight right hand from Taus.
Pendragon misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Taus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taus blocks a jab.
Taus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Taus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pendragon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taus.
Taus throws a push kick but Pendragon slaps the foot to one side.
Pendragon walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taus cracks Pendragon with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Pendragon is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Pendragon is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Pendragon could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Melek Taus!
Melek Taus retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Melek Taus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: KOTR 18     
Date:   Aug 05, 2017
#R1#
Ezeki throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Taus to counter with a crisp jab.
Taus looks to land a left hand but Ezeki moved out of range nicely.
Ezeki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taus.
A chopping leg kick lands by Taus.
Taus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ezeki's sensitive parts.
A shot to the body from Taus misses
and Ezeki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ezeki misses with a looping right.
Ezeki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Taus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ezeki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taus moves away from the strike by Ezeki.
Ezeki swats away the attempt to clinch by Taus.
Good exchange - Ezeki coming out on top.
Ezeki scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Ezeki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taus slips under a jab from Ezeki.
Taus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Taus swings for the body but Ezeki moves out of range.
Ezeki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ezeki cracks Taus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Taus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ezeki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ezeki digs a good body shot into Taus's ribs.
Taus throws a hook but Ezeki blocks it.
Ezeki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taus on the side of the head.
Ezeki's coach down at 10th Planet Islanders was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ezeki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Taus misses with a lunging right hand
and Ezeki counters with a stiff right hand.
Ezeki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Taus is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Taus doesn't manage to clinch there - Ezeki circles away.
Ezeki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Taus throws a leg kick but Ezeki checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taus misses with a body shot.
Ezeki throws a sloppy body shot
and Taus counters with a straight right hand.
Ezeki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Taus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ezeki moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Ezeki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Taus slips a straight right by Ezeki.
Taus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ezeki.
Melek Taus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ezeki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taus.
Taus blocks a jab.
Ezeki lands a jab to Taus's midsection.
Taus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ezeki.
Taus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ezeki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taus sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Taus misses with a body shot
and Ezeki counters with a nice uppercut.
Ezeki with a jab.
Taus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taus is looking to wear down Ezeki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ezeki moves out of range as Taus strikes.
Ezeki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Taus with a body shot.
Taus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ezeki tests Taus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ezeki moves away.
Taus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ezekis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Taus thuds a left hand into Ezeki's body.
Taus throws a big shot that misses.
Taus lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Taus. Ezeki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ezeki swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Taus throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ezeki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ezeki misses with an uppercut
and Taus counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Taus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ezeki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Taus with a body shot.
Ezeki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ezeki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Taus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ezeki just misses with a punch to the body.
Ezeki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taus.
Ezeki throws out a counter right but Taus avoids it with no problem.
Ezeki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taus misses the jab.
Ezeki moves out of range of the leg kick from Taus.
Ezeki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taus thumps Ezeki with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thulani Ezeki will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ezeki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Taus tries to close the distance and clinch but Ezeki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thulani Ezeki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ezeki avoids the body shot from Taus.
Taus misses the shot to the body.
Taus throws a big shot that misses.
Ezeki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Taus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ezeki throws a jab when Taus was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ezeki avoids the body shot from Taus.
Taus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taus looks to throw the jab but Ezeki is out of range.
Taus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Taus fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Taus misses with a hook
and Ezeki counters with a straight right hand.
Ezeki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ezeki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taus.
Ezeki connects with a looping right hand.
Ezeki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taus. Taus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taus just misses with a punch to the body.
Taus lands a nice looking body shot.
Ezeki misses with a straight right.
Taus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Taus walks into a jab.
Taus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ezeki throws a hook but Taus avoids it easily.#T2#
Taus tries to clinch but Ezeki is having none of it.
Taus moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ezeki.
Ezeki is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ezeki throws a body punch but Taus moves out of range.
Taus throws a leg kick
and Ezeki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ezeki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taus.
Taus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ezeki swings for the body but Taus moves out of range.
Taus scores with a hook.
Taus misses with an uppercut. Ezeki saw that one coming.
Ezeki with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taus. Ezeki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ezeki.
It seemed like Ezeki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taus moves out of range of the strikes.
Taus throwing a counter right hand but Ezeki manages to avoid it.#T3#
Ezeki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Taus throws the left hand but Ezeki avoids the punch easily.
Taus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ezeki throws a good cross that connects.
Ezeki misses with a body shot.
Ezeki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taus.
Taus misses with a jab to the body
and Ezeki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ezeki lands a jab to the nose.
Ezeki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Taus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Taus.
Ezeki checks a low kick from Taus.#T4#
Taus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ezeki manages to avoid it.
Taus misses with an uppercut
and Ezeki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ezeki throws the left hand but Taus avoids the punch easily.
Ezeki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ezeki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ezeki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Ezeki misses.
Taus throws a good cross that connects.
Taus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ezeki's head.#ROC#
Ezeki is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Taus knocks Ezeki out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Melek Taus!
A very excited looking Melek Taus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: KOTR 16 MAX GP Final     
Date:   Jul 24, 2017
#R1#
Taus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taus thows a leg kick but Tureaud checks it #CL#
and Tureaud holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Taus lands with a light punch inside.
Tureaud lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Melek Taus has been cut.
Taus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tureaud tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tureaud creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Taus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tureaud has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tureaud avoiding damage.
Taus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Taus misses with the head strike.
Tureaud creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tureaud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Taus avoids a wild elbow strike from Tureaud.
Taus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Taus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tureaud throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tureaud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taus blocks it with crossed arms.
Taus blocks an elbow strike from Tureaud.
Tureaud looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tureaud takes a shot to the head. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Taus.
A short right from Taus.
Taus dodges an elbow strike from Tureaud.
Tureaud missing with knees to the body.
Taus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tureaud or not.
Taus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Taus fails to land.
Tureaud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Taus missing with knees to the body.
Tureaud trying to land knees to the body.
Taus avoids a wild elbow strike from Tureaud.
Tureaud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taus avoids it.
Tureaud prevents a body shot from Taus.
Taus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taus takes an elbow to the temple.
Taus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taus misses with a body punch.
Taus tries to throw a body punch but Tureaud avoids it by throwing Taus back against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Taus.
Tureaud trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Taus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Taus manages to break the clinch.
Tureaud tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Taus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tureaud is breathing heavily.
Tureaud looks to clinch #KD2#
and Taus counters with a straight right that drops Tureaud on his ass! Tureaud jumps back to his feet. He seems OK to continue so we'll get back to the action.#CUT2#
It looks like Lawrence Tureaud has been cut.
Taus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tureaud wants to clinch#KD2#
and Taus counters with a nice uppercut that drops Tureaud onto his backside! Tureaud bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tureaud walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Melek Taus!
Melek Taus is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Melek Taus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Lawrence Tureaud spoke after the fight, saying 'I pity the fool who thinks he can beat me. Admit it, fool, you are a cheater. Mr. T don't like no cheaters. You better watch out because I'm coming for you, fool!'.

 

Event: KOTR 10 MAX+ 1/2     
Date:   Jul 10, 2017
#R1#
Sitthichai defending well as Taus loads up on a big left hand.
Sitthichai tries to clinch but Taus moves out of range.
Sitthichai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Taus paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Sitthichai moves into the clinch.
Sitthichai tries to land knees in the clinch but Taus avoids the damage to the body.
Sitthichai tries to land knees in the clinch but Taus avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sitthichai obliges.
Sitthichai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Taus's face.
Taus struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitthichai controls his hands.
Sitthichai blocks an uppercut.
Sitthichai landing knees to the body.
Sitthichai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Taus is breathing heavily.
Sitthichai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taus avoids it.
Sitthichai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sitthichai is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sitthichai misses with a knee to the head.
Sitthichai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitthichai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taus avoids it.
Sitthichai lands a nice knee to the body.
Sitthichai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sitthichai throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Taus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sitthichai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Taus misses with a punch on the inside.
Taus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitthichai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitthichai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Taus lands a left hand.
Taus scores with a shot to the side of Sitthichai's head.
Taus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitthichai tries to land knees in the clinch but Taus avoids the damage to the body.
Sitthichai looking to throw knees to the head but Taus is blocking nicely.
Taus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taus throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitthichai.
Sitthichai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sitthichai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taus avoids it.
Sitthichai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Taus's face. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitthichai backwards.
Taus throws a head punch that misses.
Taus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Taus leaning against his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Taus.
Taus scores with a hook to the body.
Taus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Taus as the two fighters clinch.
Taus digs a right hand underneath Sitthichai's ribcage. Sitthichai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taus.
Sitthichai with a knee to the head.
Taus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sitthichai or not.
Taus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taus tries to throw a body punch but Sitthichai avoids it by throwing Taus back against the ropes.
Taus managing to block the knees to the body from Sitthichai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giant Sitthichai dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sitthichai slips under a jab.
Sitthichai wants to clinch up but Taus keeps it at a distance.
Taus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taus just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitthichai tries to clinch
and Taus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Taus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitthichai wants to clinch up but Taus keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Sitthichai instigates a clinch.
Sitthichai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sitthichai tries to land knees in the clinch but Taus avoids the damage to the body.
Sitthichai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Taus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Giant Sitthichai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sitthichai tries to land knees in the clinch but Taus avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitthichai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sitthichai prevents a body shot from Taus.
Taus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitthichai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taus is defending well for now.
Sitthichai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taus. #T1#
Sitthichai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitthichai missing with knees to the body.
Taus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Taus.
Sitthichai is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Taus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Taus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Taus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitthichai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taus.
Taus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sitthichai up against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Taus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Sitthichai missing with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Taus.
Taus tries a body shot but Sitthichai blocks it. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Taus scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Taus.
Taus digs a right hand underneath Sitthichai's ribcage. Sitthichai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taus digs a right hand into Sitthichai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sitthichai's gas tank.
Taus digs a right hand underneath Sitthichai's ribcage. Sitthichai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Taus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right handed body shot lands from Taus.
A right hook to the body lands for Taus.
Taus works on Sitthichai's body with a couple of short punches.
Taus tries to work over Sitthichai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Taus.
A nice left hand lands by Taus.
Taus misses with a body punch.
Sitthichai blocking some punches.
Taus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitthichais head.
Taus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taus lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melek Taus dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Taus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taus throws a body punch but Sitthichai moves out of range.
Sitthichai is looking to clinch but Taus is avoiding it.
Good work by Sitthichai as he checks the leg kick.
Taus throws a body shot but no joy.
Giant Sitthichai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taus. Sitthichai does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Sitthichai moves into range and clinches up with Taus.
A right hook to the body lands for Taus.
Taus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitthichai backwards.
Taus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitthichai backwards.
Taus managing to block the knees to the body from Sitthichai.
Taus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitthichai blocks a body shot from Taus.
Sitthichai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sitthichai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sitthichai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taus lands a body shot.
Sitthichai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taus blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Taus is leaning against Sitthichai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Taus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Taus.
A shot in the inside from Taus. #ROC#
Sitthichai is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Taus.
Sitthichai is still on wobbly legs! Can Taus finish him?
Taus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Taus breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Sitthichai with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Sitthichai looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Sitthichai get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Melek Taus!
A victorious Melek Taus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: KOTR 8 MAX+ GP 1/8     
Date:   Jul 03, 2017
#R1#
Taus looks to throw the jab but Ezeki is out of range.
Taus connects with a jab.
Ezeki swings for the body but Taus moves out of range.
Ezeki ducks under a wild hook from Taus.
Ezeki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ezeki lands a jab to the head.
Ezeki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Taus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Melek Taus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Taus. That's going to slow Ezeki down.
Ezeki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taus.
Ezeki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Taus wants to clinch but Ezeki slips to the side
and Ezeki counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Taus misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taus lands a jab to the head.
Taus walks into a left hand. #CL#
Taus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taus digs a right hand into Ezeki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ezeki's gas tank.
Taus misses with some punches. #T1#
A short right from Taus on the inside.
Ezeki is working Taus over against the ropes.
Taus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ezeki tries to break the clinch but Taus is controlling the position.
Taus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taus presses Ezeki against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taus.
Taus throws a head punch that misses.
Taus can't find room to land a body shot as Ezeki controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Taus.
Taus misses with some punches.
Taus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ezeki misses with the head strike.
Taus lands a shot to the body.
Taus lands a left hand. #T2#
Taus lands with a short shot to the head.
Ezeki working aggressively here.
Taus struggles to land a body shot inside as Ezeki controls his hands.
Taus scores with a shot to the side of Ezeki's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ezekis head.
Ezeki blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Taus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ezeki misses with a wild body shot.
Taus looks to throw the jab but Ezeki is out of range.
Taus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taus loads up on a big right hand but Ezeki slips the punch.
Ezeki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ezeki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Ezeki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melek Taus dominated that round.
That's time! Taus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ezeki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taus tries to clinch up but Ezeki circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice side step and Ezeki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ezeki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taus.
Taus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ezeki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taus walks into a straight right hand from Ezeki.
Ezeki misses the shot to the body.
Ezeki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ezeki can do to turn this around?
Taus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ezeki manages to avoid it.
Taus needs to keep his hands up - Ezeki had a free shot at his head there.
Taus throws a hook but Ezeki blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Taus.
Ezeki scores with a decent looking hook.
Ezeki misses with the combination. #T1#
Ezeki misses with a looping left.
Ezeki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ezeki misses with a jab to the body
and Taus counters with a straight right hand.
Ezeki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taus tries to clinch but Ezeki is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taus. Ezeki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ezeki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Taus takes one to the side of the head.
Ezeki throws an off balance right hand
and Taus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ezeki. Taus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taus throws a body shot but no joy.
Taus misses with a wild body shot.
Ezeki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Taus misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ezeki! But no joy.
We've been informed that Ezeki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ezeki drops his hands momentarily and Taus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Taus pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Ezeki looks to land a left hand but Taus moved out of range nicely.
Taus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ezeki throws out a counter right but Taus avoids it with no problem.
Taus throws a looping overhand right but Ezeki ducks down to avoid it.
Melek Taus is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Taus misses.
Ezeki moves away from the strike by Taus.
Ezeki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taus scores with a hook to the body. Ezeki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taus connects with a quick right hand that sends Ezeki tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Melek Taus!
An out of breath Melek Taus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: KOTR 5 MAX+ GP 1/16     
Date:   Jun 26, 2017
#R1#
Taus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taus throws a body punch but King Mental moves out of range.
Taus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
King Mental drops his hands momentarily and Taus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Taus scores with a shot to the body.
Taus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King Mental on the side of the head.
King Mental displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taus throws out the jab.
King Mental wants to counter the offense by Taus and move into the clinch position.
King Mental lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Taus misses with an uppercut.
Taus scores with a jab to the body.
King Mental connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taus misses with a low kick.
Taus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King Mental stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King Mental was well out of range. Poor timing from Taus.
Taus scores with a jab to the jaw.
King Mental misses with a few strikes there.
King Mental tries to clinch there but Taus circles away. #T1#
King Mental walks into a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Fah King Mental has been cut.
Taus scores with a hook to the body. King Mental takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taus takes a swing at King Mental's ribcage but misses.
King Mental swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taus works the jab nicely.
Taus lands a jab to the head.
Taus thuds a left hand into King Mental's body.
King Mental steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taus.
Taus lands a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by King Mental as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
King Mental fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taus, pushing him back against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King Mental misses with a short punch on the inside.
King Mental tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
King Mental blocks a body shot from Taus.
King Mental lands an uppercut.
King Mental lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taus backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from King Mental fails to land.
Taus can't find room to land a body shot as King Mental controls the action.
Taus tries to throw a body punch but King Mental avoids it by throwing Taus back against the ropes.
A short right from Taus on the inside.
King Mental tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taus's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taus.
King Mental misses with some punches.
Taus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King Mental blocking some punches.
King Mental misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taus misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melek Taus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fah King Mental's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Taus ducks under a wild hook from King Mental.
Taus misses the shot to the body.
Taus takes a swing at King Mental's ribcage but misses.
Taus takes a swing at King Mental's ribcage but misses.
King Mental is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Taus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taus tries to work over King Mental's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Taus can't find room to land a body shot as King Mental controls the action.
King Mental throws a punch but it's blocked by Taus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King Mental blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from King Mental.
King Mental working aggressively here.
King Mental misses with a punch on the inside.
Taus is leaning against King Mental and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Taus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
King Mental is breathing heavily.#T1#
Taus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down King Mental.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King Mental.
King Mental tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taus misses with some punches.
Taus misses with the head strike.
Melek Taus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King Mental's elbow.
King Mental lands a hook that snaps the head of Taus backwards.
Taus cracks King Mental with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taus.
Taus tries to break free but King Mental pushes him back against the ropes.
Taus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taus.
Taus tries to break the clinch but King Mental is controlling the position.
King Mental blocks an uppercut.
Taus looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taus. #T2#
Taus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King Mental's elbow.
Taus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King Mental's elbow.
Taus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King Mental lands a left hand.
Taus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King Mental backwards.
Taus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King Mental has him pressed against the ropes.
Taus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King Mental.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from King Mental.
King Mental swings wildly with an uppercut but Taus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King Mental prevents a body shot from Taus.
King Mental misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
King Mental blocks an uppercut.
Taus misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melek Taus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fah King Mental's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Taus throws a good cross that connects.
Taus jabs King Mental to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A left lands for Taus.
Melek Taus is winning the standup battle so far.
King Mental swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taus connects with a good right hand that stumbles King Mental. King Mental circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taus throws a body punch but King Mental moves out of range.
King Mental throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Taus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Taus throws a low kick but King Mental avoids it.
King Mental wants to counter the offense by Taus and move into the clinch position.
Taus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King Mental is looking to clinch but Taus is avoiding it.
Taus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King Mental.
King Mental slips a jab from Taus.
Taus lands with a shot to the body.
King Mental has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
King Mental avoids the body shot from Taus.
Taus defending well as King Mental loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Taus cracks the inside of King Mental's front leg.
Taus motions for King Mental to come forward. Taus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King Mental connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taus scrambles back to his feet.
Taus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King Mental.
Taus looks to throw the jab but King Mental is out of range.
Taus throws a leg kick but King Mental sees it coming and moves out of range.
King Mental blocks a jab.
Taus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Taus's corner calls for a 1-2. Taus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Taus throws a leg kick but King Mental sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Taus slips a jab from King Mental.
Donk. Taus catches King Mental right on the button with a cross.
King Mental might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
King Mental throws a hook to the side of Taus's head but Taus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
King Mental on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A shot to the liver by Taus. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taus scores with a jab to the head.
Fah King Mental has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Taus throws a lazy right hand but King Mental sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King Mental keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from King Mental misses the target.
Taus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
King Mental takes a body punch but keeps moving.
King Mental takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
King Mental closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Taus.
King Mental takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King Mental blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Melek Taus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
King Mental working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Melek Taus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taus 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melek Taus!

A relieved looking Melek Taus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

 
 
 
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