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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Morozov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tallus wants to get back to his feet but Morozov drags him back down.
Morozov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tallus keeps working.
Tallus tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Morozov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Morozov has an Americana. Tallus didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Morozov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Morozov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Fedor Morozov!
During a confident post fight interview, Fedor Morozov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Tallus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And Morozov tries to counter it with a takedown but Tallus pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tallus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tallus tries for a takedown but Morozov circles away easily
and Morozov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto Tallus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Morozov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morozov working the ground and pound.
Morozov cracks Tallus with a big right hand but Tallus just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB2#
Morozov has hold of Tallus's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Tallus seems comfortable defending it but Morozov has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Tallus is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Tallus is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Morozov couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fedor Morozov!
Our winner, Fedor Morozov, 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Tallus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morozov defends well and Tallus ends up having to push Morozov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Morozov with the counter takedown but Tallus avoids it easily.
Morozov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tallus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tallus tries to counter with a takedown but Morozov is quick to defend against it.
Tallus shoots in looking for a takedown but Morozov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tallus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tallus darts in looking for a takedown but Morozov gets double underhooks and turns Tallus into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto Tallus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tallus fails with the takedown.
Tallus misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Morozov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Morozov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morozov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tallus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morozov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morozov is looking to work some ground and pound but Tallus has wrist control.
Morozov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morozov is looking to work some ground and pound but Tallus has wrist control.#T1#
Morozov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tallus swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Tallus working for submissions but it's allowed Morozov to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Morozov is looking for a kimura but Tallus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morozov to get the leverage.
Morozov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tallus!
Tallus tries to hold on but Morozov postures up.
Morozov working Tallus over with strikes here.
Tallus tries to hold on but Morozov postures up.
Morozov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tallus looks a forlorn figure.
#CUT2#
It looks like Otto Tallus has been cut.
Morozov manages to capitalize on a mistake by Tallus to take his back!
Tallus's coaches at Mahogany Temple have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2##SUB2#
Morozov working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Tallus is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Morozov has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Tallus taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fedor Morozov!
After winning the bout, Fedor Morozov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
CFC 4: Welcome To The Show
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Tallus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Otto Tallus has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Franken.
Franken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tallus momentarily.
We've been told by Tallus's head coaches at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tallus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Franken pinned against the cage. Franken gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Franken checks a leg kick.#CL2#
Franken has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tallus is looking for a takedown.
Franken tries a body shot but Tallus blocks it.
Franken stops a takedown attempt from Tallus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto Tallus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tallus blocks a body shot from Franken.
Franken dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Franken gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tallus.
Tallus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Franken fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Franken throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Franken throws a series of punches but Tallus moves out of range.
Tallus fails to land the takedown.
Tallus checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Franken clinches.
Tallus goes for a takedown attempt but Franken pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Franken fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tallus, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tallus.
Franken misses with some punches.
Tallus has Franken pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Franken manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Franken's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franken lunges at Tallus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tallus's hand.
Tallus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Franken pinned against the cage. Franken gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jeroen Franken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Nice cross by Franken.
Franken swinging wildly here.
Tallus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Franken's waist but Franken gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tallus off to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tallus shoots for a takedown but Franken saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Franken uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tallus has time to react.
Tallus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Franken throws a hook but Tallus blocks it.
Franken wants to clinch.
Franken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3##CL2#
Franken gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tallus tries to score a body lock takedown but Franken shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Franken.
Tallus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Franken is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Franken lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Franken lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Franken scores with a nice short uppercut.
Franken lands with a light punch inside.
Franken throws a punch but it's blocked by Tallus.
Franken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Franken pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tallus blocking some punches.
#T4#
A short right from Franken on the inside.
Franken misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Franken to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tallus's elbow. #BC2#
Franken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Franken scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheers as Franken lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tallus doesn't seem phased though.
Tallus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Franken but Franken pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Franken has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Tallus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Franken circles away.
Franken misses with a double jab.
Tallus shoots in and drives through. Franken sprawls well.
Franken lunges at Tallus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tallus's hand. #ROC2#
Tallus is rocked!
Franken misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oh Tallus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tallus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Franken throws out a counter right but Tallus avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeroen Franken dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Otto Tallus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Franken clinches up with Tallus and pushes him back against the cage.
Tallus seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch on the inside from Franken fails to land.
Tallus wants to take the fight to the mat but Franken manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Franken.
Franken softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Franken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jeroen Franken seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Franken prevents a takedown attempt there.
Franken is leaning against Tallus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Franken throws a big uppercut that drops Tallus! More strikes from Franken and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tallus lies dazed against the cage as Franken celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeroen Franken!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Tallus fails to land the takedown.
Duke Lupus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Lupus drives through and clinches with Tallus against the cage.
Tallus blocks the elbow strike.
Tallus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lupus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tallus dodges an elbow strike from Lupus.
Tallus can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto Tallus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tallus takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Otto Tallus has been cut.
Tallus 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.
Lupus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tallus dodges an elbow strike from Lupus.
Tallus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tallus takes an elbow to the temple.
Tallus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lupus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupus wants to clinch#TD#
and Tallus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lupus can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tallus stalling.
Lupus is looking for a sweep. Tallus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Tallus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tallus trying to pass the guard but Lupus defending well.
Tallus passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Lupus has left one of his arms exposed and Tallus doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Lupus screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Otto Tallus!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Tallus moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Tallus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tallus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tallus somewhat.
Tallus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jones leaves Tallus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto Tallus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tallus darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Tallus into the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tallus or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tallus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tallus shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tallus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No luck for Tallus with that takedown attempt.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tallus defends it well.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tallus.
Jones has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tallus is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tallus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Good work by Tallus as he checks the leg kick.
Jones wants to clinch#TD#
and Tallus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
Jones tries to roll over but Tallus keeps him under control.
Tallus wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones wants to improve his position but Tallus is controlling well.
Tallus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tallus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Tallus is proving a slippery customer.
Tallus stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position. #T3#
Tallus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jones for as long as he can get away with.
Tallus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Tallus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tallus has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Tallus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tallus continues to stall.
Jones looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tallus has a hand on Jones's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jones takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB2#
Tallus defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jones.
Tallus is controlling an arm, preventing Jones from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Tallus gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tallus wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tallus controlling the position well.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jones tries to clinch there but Tallus circles away.
Otto Tallus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tallus shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Tallus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tallus.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#TD#
Tallus feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Tallus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tallus is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Jones has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tallus is looking to defend but Jones has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tallus! Jones pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tallus taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andrew Jones!
A relieved looking Andrew Jones 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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Event:
Batoru FC 17
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tallus is defended easily by Markov.
Markov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Markov punishes Tallus's body with a nice straight punch.
Tallus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tallus shoots in but no luck this time.
Markov throws out a counter right but Tallus avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Markov closes the distance and clinches.
Tallus has Markov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Markov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto Tallus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tallus tries for a takedown but Markov manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Markov is defending well.
Tallus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Markov is defending well.
Tallus 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 bit of stalling here from Markov.
Tallus is working for takedown but Markov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Markov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tallus backwards. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from Markov.
Markov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Markov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Markov prevents the takedown attempt.
Markov lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Otto Tallus has been cut.
Markov lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Markov.
Markov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Markov has a couple of punches blocked by Tallus.
Tallus tries for a takedown but Markov manages to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Markov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Markov lands a body punch.
Tallus is breathing heavily.
Markov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Talluss head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tallus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Markov prevents it.
Markov lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Markov cracks Tallus with a nice body shot.
Markov lands an elbow that stopped Tallus in his tracks for a moment.
Tallus tries for a takedown but Markov manages to get underhooks.
Markov scores with a shoulder strike.
Markov lands a shot to the body.
Come on Markov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Markov cracks Tallus with a nice body shot.
Markov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tallus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Markov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tallus backwards.
Markov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Tallus is rocked!
Markov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Tallus to his knees! Markov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Markov!
Alexey Markov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Batoru FC 16
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Tallus shoots in looking for a takedown. Hardley tries to sprawl out of it but Tallus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hardley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hardley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tallus shoots in and drives through. Hardley sprawls well.
Tallus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardley.
Tallus 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.
Hardley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardley! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto Tallus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tallus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hardley circles away.
A little jabbing left from Hardley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Hardley. No joy for Tallus on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hardley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hardley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hardley wants to stand but Tallus is controlling the position.
Hardley is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T1#
Tallus 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.
Tallus'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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tallus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hardley for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tallus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#
It looks like Kane Hardley has been cut.
Tallus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hardley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tallus. #CL2#
Hardley clinches with his opponent.
Hardley tries a body shot but Tallus blocks it.
Hardley is pressed up against the cage. Tallus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hardley down to the mat. Hardley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hardley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
It looks like Otto Tallus has been cut.#T3#
Hardley tries to clinch there but Tallus circles away.
Tallus shoots in looking for a takedown. Hardley tries to sprawl out of it but Tallus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hardley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardley! But no joy.
Kane Hardley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tallus dives in for a single leg takedown but Hardley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hardley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tallus ducks under a wild hook from Hardley.
Hardley misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Tallus.
Tallus swats away the attempt to clinch by Hardley.#T4#
Tallus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hardley defends it nicely.
Tallus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hardley swivels and escapes.
Hardley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tallus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Tallus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tallus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardley is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tallus has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Hardley dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tallus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardley as he avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardley! But no joy.#TD#
Tallus looking to score a takedown here. Hardley is defending well but Tallus drives through and ends up in Hardley's guard.
Tallus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tallus continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tallus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hardley throws a shot from downtown. Tallus moves away and avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Hardley. No joy for Tallus on that attempt.
Hardley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardley moves in looking to clinch but Tallus pushes him off.
Tallus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tallus shoots in looking for a takedown. Hardley tries to sprawl out of it but Tallus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hardley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto Tallus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hardley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tallus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hardley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tallus somewhat.
Hardley throws a jab but it's blocked by Tallus.
Kane Hardley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tallus fails with the takedown.
Tallus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hardley avoids it really well and circles away.
Hardley is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T3#
Tallus shoots in looking for a takedown. Hardley tries to sprawl out of it but Tallus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hardley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tallus goes for a double leg but Hardley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hardley continues to drive forward.
Tallus staying out of range there.
Tallus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardley as he avoids it easily.
Hardley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Hardley does it's job there.
Hardley stuffs the takedown.
Otto Tallus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tallus shoots in but no luck this time.
Tallus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T4##CL2#
Hardley drives through and clinches with Tallus against the cage.
Hardley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hardley lands with a light punch inside.
Hardley stalling in the clinch but Tallus improves position.
Tallus can't get the takedown.
Tallus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hardley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hardley throws a hook but Tallus avoids it easily.
Tallus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardley throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Tallus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hardley's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardley wants to stand up but Tallus is controlling him.
Tallus stays in close to Hardley's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Hardley 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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Hardley. No joy for Tallus on that attempt.
Hardley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Tallus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hardley on his heels. He'll look to pass Hardley's guard now, I'm sure.
Tallus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Further stalling from Tallus.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tallus content to stall in guard here.
Tallus prevents Hardley from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallus's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tallus shoots in looking for a takedown. Hardley tries to sprawl out of it but Tallus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hardley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tallus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hardley defends well and Tallus ends up having to push Hardley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto Tallus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tallus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardley was well out of range. Poor timing from Tallus.
Nice defenses there by Tallus.
Hardley misses with a looping right.
Tallus tries to move into range but Hardley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tallus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hardley swivels and escapes.
Hardley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tallus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Hardley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tallus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tallus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hardley swivels and escapes.
Hardley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tallus sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Hardley has Tallus up against the cage in a clinch.
Tallus wants a takedown but no success here.
Tallus wants a takedown.
Hardley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hardley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardley tries to stall but Tallus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hardley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hardley prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hardley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tallus letting Hardley take a breather here.
Tallus can't get the takedown.
Hardley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tallus backwards.
Hardley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kane Hardley.
Hardley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tallus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hardley but Hardley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hardley throws a looping overhand right but Tallus ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Tallus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardley as he avoids it easily.
Hardley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tallus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hardley but Hardley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tallus walks into a straight right hand from Hardley.#TD#
Tallus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hardley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tallus is in Hardley's guard.
Tallus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardley wants to stand and escape but Tallus is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane Hardley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kane Hardley!
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Event:
Batoru FC 13
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Tallus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bronsan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tallus is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Tallus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tallus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tallus taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallus'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.#T1#
Bronsan is trying to get back to half guard.
Bronsan wants to control but Tallus postures up.
Bronsan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tallus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tallus working away.
Tallus tries to move to mount but Bronsan blocks the move with his legs.
Tallus moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Bronsan gets caught flat footed, as Tallus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tallus 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.
Tallus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bronsan for as long as he can get away with.
Bronsan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Tallus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bronsan looking to control.
Tallus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bronsan trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Bronsan as Tallus shoots in.
Bronsan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bronsan misses with a takedown attempt - Tallus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tallus feinted with a counter takedown.
Otto Tallus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tallus leaves Bronsan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Bronsan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Tallus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tallus is taking a breather. Bronsan 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Tallus 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##TD#
Bronsan gets caught flat footed, as Tallus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tallus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bronsan is trying to control the position but Tallus postures up.
Otto Tallus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tallus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bronsan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tallus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tallus tries to counter with a takedown but Bronsan is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Bronsan tries to sprawl but Tallus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tallus prevents Bronsan from improving his position.
Tallus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tallus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bronsan can do to turn this around?
Tallus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tallus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Tallus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tallus looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bronsan is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Tallus has taken his back.
Tallus controlling well, preventing Bronsan from escaping the position.
Tallus slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T3#
Tallus controlling well, preventing Bronsan from escaping the position.
Tallus controls the action.
Bronsan trying to get back to his feet but Tallus is in full control for now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tallus controlling the positon.#T4#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tallus.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Tallus dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tallus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bronsan goes for a double leg but Tallus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tallus continues to drive forward.#TD#
Tallus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tallus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bronsan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallus looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tallus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bronsan pinned against the cage. Bronsan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tallus shoots in looking for a takedown but Bronsan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tallus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto Tallus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Tallus looking to score a takedown here. Bronsan is defending well but Tallus drives through and ends up in Bronsan's guard.
Tallus stays in close to Bronsan's body and controls the position.
Tallus continues to hold on tight.#T3#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bronsan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tallus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bronsan doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Tallus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bronsan won't be happy with that.
Tallus controlling the position. #T4#
Tallus tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bronsan's legs.
Tallus controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tallus continues to stall.
Further stalling from Tallus.
And that's the end of the fight!
Otto Tallus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tallus, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otto Tallus!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Tallus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Simpson trying to hold on to Tallus's head to control him but Tallus postures up.
Tallus prevents Simpson from improving his position.
Tallus slows the pace down in half guard.
Tallus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tallus'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson is in trouble now - Tallus has advanced to mount!
Tallus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tallus moves to back control. #T1##SUB#
Tallus is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Simpson taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Tallus.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Otto Tallus!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Tallus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kenney was covering up waiting for the punch and Tallus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tallus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kenney is trying to control the position but Tallus postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tallus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kenney trying to control the position.
Tallus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kenney throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Tallus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tallus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Tallus might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Tallus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kenney trying to hold on to Tallus's head to control him but Tallus postures up.
Tallus uses his free foot to push down on Kenney's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kenney. #T2#
Tallus with good strikes from the mount here!
Tallus controlling the pace for now.
More stalling from Tallus.
Kenney might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kenney is breathing heavily.
Tallus takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Kenney is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Tallus is continuing to stall.#T3##SUB2#
Kenney won't enjoy being in this position. Tallus looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Kenney is tapping - it's over boys! Tallus picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Otto Tallus!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Tallus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tallus 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#
Davidson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tallus defends it easily.
Tallus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Davidson for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Davidson is trying to control the position but Tallus postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tallus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Davidson wants to clinch#TD#
and Tallus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tallus content to stall in guard here.
Tallus'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.
Davidson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T2#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tallus continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Tallus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Davidson is trying to stand up here but Tallus is controlling him well. #T3#
Tallus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
More hug and hope from Tallus.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidson trying to hold on to Tallus's head to control him but Tallus postures up.
Davidson wants to improve his position but Tallus is controlling well.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tallus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tallus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tallus.
Tallus works his way into full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tallus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Tallus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Tallus looking to score a takedown here. Davidson is defending well but Tallus drives through and ends up in Davidson's guard.
Tallus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Tallus drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Tallus as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Davidson screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Tallus! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Otto Tallus!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Tallus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hernan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tallus is in Hernan's guard.
Tallus content to stall in guard here.
Hernan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tallus keeping moving, preventing Hernan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Tallus has his foot on Hernan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hernan works his way back into a safe position though.
Tallus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hernan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tallus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernan being controlled here momentarily. #T1##SUB#
Tallus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Tallus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hernan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hernan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tallus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hernan is one step ahead there.
Tallus is pulling down on Hernan's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tallus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hernan defends it easily.#T2##SUB#
Tallus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hernan defends it easily.#SUB#
Hernan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tallus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hernan has managed to get both his arms back between Tallus's legs - danger averted.
Hernan looking to pass the guard.
Hernan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tallus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Tallus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hernan is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Hernan tries to stand but Tallus is controlling from the bottom.
Tallus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hernan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tallus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernan prevents Tallus from getting back to his feet.
Hernan won't allow Tallus to sweep him here. #SUB#
Tallus throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hernan escapes and throws Tallus's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tallus prevents Hernan from moving into mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
You can see the frustration on Tallus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tallus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hernan looks winded!
Tallus misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Tallus controlling the position for now.
Tallus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tallus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hernan's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Tallus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hernan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tallus but Tallus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hernan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hernan wants to clinch.
Tallus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tallus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Tallus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tallus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hernan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hernan is breathing heavily.
Tallus passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hernan!
Tallus controlling his opponent. #T1#
Tallus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hernan is trying to escape the mount but Tallus keeps good control and instead manages to take Hernan's back.
Tallus is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tallus.#T3#
Tallus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hernan for as long as he can get away with.
Tallus'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.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Further stalling from Tallus.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Otto Tallus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Tallus. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tallus has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Tallus dominated that second round.
That's time! Tallus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Tallus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tallus lands in his opponent's guard.
Tallus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Tallus is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Tallus continues to hold on tight.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hernan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hernan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tallus circles away.#T2#
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#
Tallus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hernan!
Tallus slows the pace down. #SUB#
Tallus has an Americana. Hernan didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Tallus is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Tallus hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Otto Tallus!
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