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Event:
TGC 26: Lang vs Knocksville 2
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
McCoy misses with the combination.
Heart is looking to counter punch.
Jab by McCoy.
McCoy misses with a wild body shot.
Heart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCoy looks to land a combination but Heart avoids it well.
McCoy slips a jab from Heart.
McCoy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McCoy takes a swing at Heart's ribcage but misses.
McCoy dips to his left and cracks Heart with an uppercut!
McCoy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heart throws the left hand but McCoy avoids the punch easily.
Heart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCoy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Some wild striking there from McCoy.
Kevin Heart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Heart misses with a right hand
letting McCoy counter with a right hand.
Heart throws a hook but McCoy blocks it.
Heart throws an off balance right hand
and McCoy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Heart cracks McCoy with an open hand slap.
McCoy swinging wildly here.
McCoy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heart.
McCoy looks for a takedown but Heart sprawls well.
Heart throws a shot from downtown. McCoy moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for McCoy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Heart wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Heart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCoy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Heart slips a jab and a cross from McCoy.
#TD2#
McCoy gets a double leg takedown into Heart's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heart is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Heart knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCoy on the ground.#T2#
Heart keeping full guard, as McCoy tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McCoy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McCoy trying to control but Heart is working from the bottom.
Heart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCoy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCoy is pushing down on Heart's leg trying to pass to half guard. Heart is fighting to maintain full guard but McCoy has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
McCoy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heart has managed to free his arm - good work.
McCoy trying to pass the guard but Heart defending well.
McCoy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Heart wants to control but McCoy is keeping busy.
Heart is trying to stand.
McCoy is looking to advance position but Heart won't allow it.
McCoy content to control rather than advance.
Heart on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Heart tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McCoy drops an elbow to the side of Heart's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McCoy trying to control the pace.
Heart blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCoy.
Heart is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Heart slips a jab and a cross from McCoy.
McCoy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie McCoy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McCoy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Heart defends it nicely.
McCoy avoids the body shot from Heart.
McCoy works Heart's body with a nice hook.
McCoy misses with the combination.
Heart slips a jab and a cross from McCoy.
Heart is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Heart misses with a hook.
Heart throws a hook to the side of McCoy's head but McCoy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heart shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
McCoy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Heart's guard.
Heart keeping moving, preventing McCoy from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCoy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
McCoy throwing strikes from guard but Heart blocks nicely.
Heart controls McCoy momentarily but McCoy frees himself.
Heart wants to stand up but McCoy is controlling him.
McCoy 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Heart is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McCoy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCoy with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from McCoy. Those never looked like landing.
Heart misses with a wild body shot.
McCoy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCoy just misses with a punch to the body.
McCoy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heart stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Heart wants it to stay on the feet.
Heart misses with a hook. McCoy ducked under it nicely.
McCoy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heart has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McCoy misses with a lunging right hand
and Heart counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
McCoy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Heart did well to prevent McCoy getting side control.
McCoy is breathing heavily.#SU2#
McCoy decides to return to a standing position. #T3#
McCoy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Willie McCoy has been cut.
McCoy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCoy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Heart tries to sprawl but McCoy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Willie McCoy has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCoy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McCoy wants to pass the guard but Heart is defending well.
McCoy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McCoy prevents Heart from standing back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McCoy in particular looking to stall.
McCoy misses with a head shot. Heart uses the momentum to regain guard. #T4#
Heart can't keep his opponent in guard - McCoy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McCoy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McCoy not doing much here.
McCoy wants to free his trapped foot but Heart is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie McCoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Willie McCoy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Heart misses.
Heart takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCoy works Heart's body with a nice hook.
McCoy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heart.
Heart throws a lazy right hand but McCoy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCoy fails to land the takedown.
McCoy scores with a one two! Heart had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McCoy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heart.
McCoy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCoy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Heart with a hook.
Heart avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCoy takes a swing at Heart's ribcage but misses.
Heart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCoy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Heart rather than just go for the knockout.
McCoy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heart throws a body shot but no joy.
McCoy lands a slapping body shot.
McCoy swings for the body but Heart moves out of range.
McCoy misses with the combination.
McCoy slips a jab from Heart.
A big left from Heart misses.
McCoy shoots in looking for a takedown. Heart tries to sprawl out of it but McCoy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Heart manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kevin Heart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McCoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heart.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heart. McCoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heart looks to land a left hand but McCoy moved out of range nicely.
Heart throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCoy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Heart fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heart walks into a stiff left hand from McCoy.
Heart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCoy.
A quick step to the side and Heart tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heart thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCoy throws out a counter right but Heart avoids it with no problem.
Heart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCoy.
Heart looks to throw the jab but McCoy is out of range.
McCoy staying out of range there.#T3#
McCoy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Heart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Heart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCoy fails with the takedown.
Kevin Heart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willie McCoy.
McCoy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCoy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCoy shoots in looking for a takedown. Heart tries to sprawl out of it but McCoy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Heart manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Heart misses with a looping left.
Heart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heart throws a body punch but McCoy moves out of range.
Heart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Heart.
Willie McCoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCoy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Heart misses with a hook
and McCoy counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Heart misses with the combination.
Heart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCoy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCoy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Heart has time to react.#TD2#
McCoy dives in and scores a takedown into Heart's guard.
Heart utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCoy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McCoy postures up in Heart's guard and throws a big left but Heart blocks it.
McCoy controls from within his opponent's guard.
McCoy is looking to work some ground and pound but Heart has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Willie McCoy.
Well McCoy 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie McCoy!
Willie McCoy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TGC 21: Wangler vs Angry
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Nurmagodingdong moves into the clinch.
Nurmagodingdong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Heart is defending well.
Nurmagodingdong blocks an elbow strike.
Heart has had enough of the clinch but Nurmagodingdong keeps him there for the moment.
Nurmagodingdong lands a left hand.
Heart wants to break free but Nurmagodingdong has control.
Heart wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagodingdong has Heart pressed against the cage, preventing Heart from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Heart looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stalling in the clinch from Heart.
We've been hearing reports that Nurmagodingdong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1##TD#
Nurmagodingdong lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nurmagodingdong is taking a breather. Heart says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nurmagodingdong working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Heart looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagodingdong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nurmagodingdong seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Heart for as long as he can get away with.#SU#
Nurmagodingdong postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Heart to stand up. #CL#
Nurmagodingdong has closed the distance and engaged Heart in a clinch.
#T2#
Nurmagodingdong misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Heart fails to land.
Heart is trying to break the clinch but Nurmagodingdong is controlling him.
Heart avoiding damage.
Heart is trying to break free.
Heart is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nurmagodingdong is working for takedown but Heart is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nurmagodingdong fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalabib Nurmagodingdong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Heart can't find room to land a body shot as Nurmagodingdong controls the action.
Nurmagodingdong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heart backwards.
Heart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nurmagodingdong prevents a body shot from Heart.
Heart tries to circle away but Nurmagodingdong has him pinned against the cage.
Nurmagodingdong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Heart avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nurmagodingdong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Heart's efforts to push away.
Heart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#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.#TD#
Nurmagodingdong pulls guard effortlessly.
Heart tries to stand but Nurmagodingdong is controlling from the bottom.
Heart controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagodingdong wants to sweep here but Heart controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalabib Nurmagodingdong dominated that round.
That's time! Nurmagodingdong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Heart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Nurmagodingdong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nurmagodingdong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Heart's efforts to push away.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Heart's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heart looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Heart tries to break free but Nurmagodingdong pushes him back against the cage.
Nurmagodingdong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heart can do to turn this around?
Nurmagodingdong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Heart is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Heart wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Heart is trying to break the clinch but Nurmagodingdong has him pressed against the cage.
Heart is looking to break free of the clinch but Nurmagodingdong has double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Heart - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nurmagodingdong lands with a left to the head.
Nurmagodingdong prevents Heart from breaking the clinch.
Nurmagodingdong jumps guard but Heart turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Nurmagodingdong works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nurmagodingdong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nurmagodingdong continues to stall.
Nurmagodingdong scoring with punches to the head and body.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Heart can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nurmagodingdong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nurmagodingdong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nurmagodingdong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Heart's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Check out the look on Nurmagodingdong's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T3#
The referee asks Nurmagodingdong politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nurmagodingdong prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Nurmagodingdong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Heart is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nurmagodingdong is controlling him well.
Nurmagodingdong scores with punches from side control.
Nurmagodingdong is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nurmagodingdong lands an elbow.
Nurmagodingdong remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Khalabib Nurmagodingdong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagodingdong scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nurmagodingdong grinds an elbow into Heart's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalabib Nurmagodingdong dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nurmagodingdong slips a straight right by Heart.
Nurmagodingdong tries to counter with a takedown but Heart is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Nurmagodingdong clinches up against the cage.
Heart wants to break the clinch but can't.
A body shot lands from Heart.
Heart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heart is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Heart looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heart is trying to break free.
Heart prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nurmagodingdong. #T1#
Heart is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Heart is looking to break free of the clinch but Nurmagodingdong has double underhooks.
Heart will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nurmagodingdong up against the cage.
Nurmagodingdong wants a takedown.
Nurmagodingdong lands with a right to the head.
Kevin Heart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nurmagodingdong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Heart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Heart is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nurmagodingdong is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Heart to the mat. Heart regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Heart is looking to stand back up but Nurmagodingdong counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Heart. #REVB#
Still in half guard, Nurmagodingdong seems content to control.
Nurmagodingdong drops an elbow to the side of Heart's head.
Nurmagodingdong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Nurmagodingdong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nurmagodingdong stops Heart from getting back to his feet.
Nurmagodingdong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Heart on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nurmagodingdong is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nurmagodingdong lands with a punch from half guard.
Nurmagodingdong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Nurmagodingdong is looking for a kimura here.
Nurmagodingdong controlling the action here.
Nurmagodingdong slips a nice elbow through Heart's hands, connecting with Heart's forehead.
Khalabib Nurmagodingdong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heart is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nurmagodingdong scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalabib Nurmagodingdong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nurmagodingdong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalabib Nurmagodingdong!
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Event:
TGC 16: Lang vs Knocksville
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
No joy there for Alvarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice side step and Heart releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Heart throws a series of punches but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez cracks the inside of Heart's front leg.
Heart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Alvarez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alvarez cracks Heart with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Heart looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alvarez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heart. That did some damage!
Alvarez connects with a crisp jab.
Alvarez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#
Heart is rocked!
Heart avoids a punch combination nicely.
Heart is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvarez finish 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!
Heart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez moves in close and cracks Heart with a massive right hand! Heart, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Alvarez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricardo Alvarez!
Ricardo Alvarez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Persico.
Persico scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#
Heart is rocked!
Persico lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Heart is still on wobbly legs! Can Persico finish him?
Persico finds Heart's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Heart flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Persico lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Heart will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carmine Persico!
Carmine Persico decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Tai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Heart counters with a stiff right hand.
Heart connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
John Tai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Heart punishes Tai's body with a nice straight punch.
Heart ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Heart ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Heart blocks a jab.
Heart scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Tai forces Heart back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tai has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Heart avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tai has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Heart after a bit of a struggle.
Kevin Heart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Tai.#BC2#
Tai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heart scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tai doesn't seem bothered though.
Tai walks into a straight right hand from Heart.
Tai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Heart makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Tai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Heart sprawls well. Heart wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tai gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Heart does it's job there.
Heart tests Tai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Heart. Beautiful body shot.
Tai tries to clinch up.
Tai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Heart avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Heart listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heart was well out of range. Poor timing from Tai.
Heart lands a right hook to the body.
Tai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heart jabs at Tai's body.
Tai is looking to clinch.
Tai fails with a takedown attempt.
Tai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice sprawl there from Heart as Tai shoots in.
Heart jabs Tai right on the nose. Tai blinks but takes it well.
Tai shoots in for a takedown but Heart shows good takedown defense.
Heart is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Tai shoots in looking for a takedown but Heart manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A shot to the liver by Heart. Beautiful body shot.
Heart lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Heart.
Heart lands with a right hand. #ROC#
Tai is rocked!
Heart digs a good hook to Tai's body.
Tai is still on wobbly legs! Can Heart finish him?
Heart fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Tai to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Tai looks to clinch but Heart throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Tai taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kevin Heart!
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