Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Adams 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Taamu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Taamu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Taamu - that landed with a thud.
Adams is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Taamu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been informed that Taamu 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.
Good standup being displayed there by Taamu as he connects with a hook.
Adams has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Taamu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Adams! Taamu lets Adams back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Adams is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Nick Adams has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Taamu counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Adams falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tua Taamu!
A very excited looking Tua Taamu 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Taamu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jorgensen throws out the jab.
Jorgensen misses with a lunging right hand
and Taamu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Tobias Jorgensen has been cut.
Taamu cracks Jorgensen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Taamu blocks a jab.
Jorgensen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Taamu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Taamu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jorgensen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Glory 4 Boxing in the buildup to the fight.
Jorgensen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Taamu counters with a stiff right hand.
Tobias Jorgensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Taamu misses
and Jorgensen counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Taamu moves into the clinch successfully.
Jorgensen lands a left hand.
Jorgensen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jorgensen struggles to land a body shot inside as Taamu controls his hands.
Jorgensen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taamu's elbow.
Taamu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Taamu.
Jorgensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Taamu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Jorgensen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taamu working aggressively here.
Taamu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jorgensen managing to block the knees to the body from Taamu.
Nice body punch from Jorgensen - that landed with a thud.
Taamu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jorgensen's elbow.
A short uppercut from Taamu.
Jorgensen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Taamu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jorgensen avoids it.
Jorgensen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taamu backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taamu.
Jorgensen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jorgensen misses with a body punch. #T2#
Taamu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Taamu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jorgensen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jorgensen tries to throw a body punch but Taamu avoids it by throwing Jorgensen back against the cage.
Taamu missing with knees to the body.
Taamu lands with a short shot 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!
Nice body punch from Taamu - that landed with a thud.
Jorgensen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Jorgensen breaks from the clinch.
Taamu blocks a jab.
Jorgensen lands with a hook. Taamu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Taamu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jorgensen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taamu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Taamu closes the distance and pushes Jorgensen back into the cage.#T3#
Jorgensen wants to stall.
Taamu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taamu struggles to land a body shot inside as Jorgensen controls his hands.
Taamu has a couple of punches blocked by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen misses with the head strike.
Taamu lands a body shot. #BC2#
Taamu breaks the clinch.
Jorgensen avoids the head kick by Taamu.
A little feinted left hand from Jorgensen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jorgensen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jorgensen throws a body punch but Taamu moves out of range.
Taamu loads up on a big right hand but Jorgensen slips the punch.
Taamu tries a head kick but it misses.
Jorgensen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Taamu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jorgensen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taamu throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#Tobias Jorgensen's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Taamu drops his hands momentarily and Jorgensen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jorgensen swings for the body but Taamu moves out of range.
A cross from Taamu lands.
Taamu 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.
Jorgensen connects with the punch.
Taamu throws a head kick that misses.
Jorgensen with a jab.
Jorgensen ducks under a wild hook from Taamu.
Taamu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Jorgensen misses its intended target.
Jorgensen throws a looping overhand right but Taamu ducks down to avoid it.
Jorgensen misses with a wild combination.
Jorgensen throws a body punch but Taamu moves out of range.
Jorgensen blocks a head kick by Taamu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tua Taamu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tobias Jorgensen'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#
A punch combination from Taamu misses.
Taamu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jorgensen drops his hands momentarily and Taamu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Taamu has Jorgensen up against the cage in a clinch.
Taamu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jorgensen wants to stall.
Taamu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Taamu.
Taamu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgensen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taamu blocks an uppercut.
Jorgensen is struggling to control the position.
Jorgensen lands a shoulder strike.
Taamu misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jorgensen.
Jorgensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Taamu.
Taamu misses with a punch to the body.
Jorgensen prevents a body shot from Taamu.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jorgensen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jorgensen struggles to land a body shot inside as Taamu controls his hands.
Jorgensen struggles to land a body shot inside as Taamu controls his hands.
Jorgensen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Jorgensen as the two fighters clinch.
Jorgensen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Taamu being controlled against the cage.
Taamu scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Taamu breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Taamu lands a jab.
Taamu wants to clinch up but Jorgensen keeps it at a distance.
Jorgensen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Taamu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jorgensen throws a leg kick that misses.
Jorgensen cracks Taamu with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorgensen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Taamus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jorgensen cracks Taamu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jorgensen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Taamu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A head kick misses from Taamu.
As Taamu looks to move away, Jorgensen throws a big counter combo but Taamu just gets out of the way.
Jorgensen lands a jab to the nose.
Taamu misses with a double jab.
Jorgensen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good exchange - Taamu coming out on top.
Taamu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jorgensen lands with a right hand. #T3#
Jorgensen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taamu throws a head kick that misses
and Jorgensen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jorgensen misses with a looping right.
Taamu lands with a nice body punch.
Taamu slips a straight right by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen throws a lazy right hand but Taamu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jorgensen throws a looping overhand right but Taamu ducks down to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jorgensen.
Taamu takes one on the button.#CL2#
Taamu has managed to clinch.
Taamu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jorgensen fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jorgensen as Taamu tries to tie him up.
Jorgensen blocks a body shot from Taamu. #T4#
Taamu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taamu lands a nice shot to the body.
Taamu blocks a body shot from Jorgensen.
Tobias Jorgensen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jorgensen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jorgensen prevents a body shot from Taamu.
Taamu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jorgensen backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorgensen is working Taamu over against the cage.
A short left from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen misses with some punches.
Jorgensen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Taamu. #BC2#
Taamu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tua Taamu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jorgensen wants to land a leg kick but Taamu is out of range.
Taamu misses with a hook. Jorgensen ducked under it nicely.
As Taamu backs away, Jorgensen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Taamu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tobias Jorgensen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tobias Jorgensen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Taamu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taamu throws a head kick but Jorgensen moves out of range.
Taamu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taamu darts in trying to clinch
and Jorgensen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taamu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taamu misses the shot to the body.
Jorgensen misses with a body shot.
Taamu connects with the punch.
Jorgensen looks to land a right hand but Taamu moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taamu misses with a head kick.
Taamu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jorgensen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jorgensen throws a body punch but Taamu moves out of range.
A cross from Taamu lands.#T1#
Jorgensen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Taamu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#Tobias Jorgensen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jorgensen falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Taamu to counter with a crisp jab.
Jorgensen blocks a jab.
Nice cross by Taamu.#CL2#
Jorgensen tries to keep at a distance but Taamu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jorgensen misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Jorgensen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taamu.
Jorgensen lands a body punch.
Taamu can't break the clinch.
Jorgensen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jorgensen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Good body shot from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jorgensen wants to stall.
Jorgensen misses with a body punch.
A short left from Taamu.
Jorgensen throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Taamu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jorgensen just misses with a punch to the body.
Taamu throws a leg kick but Jorgensen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jorgensen lands with a good body shot.
Jorgensen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jorgensen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taamu on the side of the head.
Taamu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jorgensen needs to keep his hands up - Taamu had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Jorgensen throws a looping overhand right but Taamu ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Taamu.
Danga de danga de dang - Taamu scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#Jeez, Tobias Jorgensen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A jab from Taamu misses.
Taamu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jorgensen. Taamu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jorgensen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jorgensen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taamu in his tracks.
Jorgensen cracks Taamu with a good jab.
Jorgensen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jorgensen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taamu.
Taamu throws a series of punches but Jorgensen moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Taamu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jorgensen, pushing him back against the cage.
Jorgensen misses with a body punch. #T4#
Nice body punch from Taamu.
Taamu works on Jorgensen's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taamu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jorgensen.
Taamu blocking some punches.
Taamu missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Taamu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Taamu forces Jorgensen back against the cage and clinches.
Taamu struggles to land a body shot inside as Jorgensen controls his hands.
Jorgensen managing to block the knees to the body from Taamu.
Taamu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jorgensen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Taamu blocking some punches.
Jorgensen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Taamu.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tua Taamu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taamu 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tua Taamu!
Our winner, Tua Taamu, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Taamu scores with a hook to the body. Sukarman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sukarman is breathing heavily.
Taamu pushes Sukarman away with a front kick.#KD2#
Taamu cracks Sukarman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Taamu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sukarman to stand back up!#ROC2#Sukarman is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Sutarjo Sukarman has been cut.
Taamu lands an uppercut, right on the button! Sukarman tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tua Taamu!
A victorious Tua Taamu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Sutarjo Sukarman had this to say: 'Next i'll win'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2022

#R1#
Lexington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taamu as he avoids it easily.
Lexington fails with an attempt to clinch. #KD2#
Taamu lands a left and a right that send Lexington crashing to the mat, dazed. Taamu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Lexington is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jamari Lexington has been cut.
Taamu connects with a solid leg kick.
Oh Lexington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Taamu knocks Lexington out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tua Taamu!
Tua Taamu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 24: Maestre v Doisneau
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Taamu.
Cubbedge throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taamu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Cubbedge feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cubbedge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Taamu has Cubbedge pulled in close to control his posture.
Taamu keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taamu trying to control the position here.
Taamu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Cubbedge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubbedge trying to control but Taamu is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taamu thows a leg kick but Cubbedge checks it
and Cubbedge counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Taamu throws a looping overhand right but Cubbedge ducks down to avoid it.
Taamu is looking to chop away at Cubbedge 's legs.
Cubbedge was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#KD#
Cubbedge cracks Taamu with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cubbedge has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Taamu to stand back up!#ROC#Taamu is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tua Taamu has been cut.
Tua Taamu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cubbedge works Taamu's body with a nice hook.
Taamu is still on wobbly legs! Can Cubbedge finish him?
Taamu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taamu looks winded!
Cubbedge cracks Taamu with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Cubbedge !

Event: WVT 21: McDonald v Mogg
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Boone cracks Taamu with an open hand slap.
Boone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taamu moves away.
Taamu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Taamu checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Taamu.
Taamu throws a lazy head kick
and Boone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boone misses with a body kick.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Boone has knocked Taamu down with a huge combo! Boone steps away and waves a wobbly Taamu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Taamu is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boone misses with a hook.
Oh Taamu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boone 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.
Taamu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boone.
A counter left hand to the body from Taamu misses its target.
Boone is looking to clinch but Taamu is avoiding it.
Taamu seems to have got his legs back now.
Boone cracks Taamu with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Taamu tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Boone pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Taamu is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Boone!
Jackson Boone managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kato, into his post fight interview.

Event: WVT 14: Ihantala v Mogg
Date: Jul 06, 2022

#R1##TD2#
McTavish shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Taamu is trying to defend but McTavish finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
McTavish is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taamu is just riding it out for now. McTavish eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
McTavish is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Taamu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McTavish.
McTavish trying to control from half guard but Taamu is working away. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTavish is pressing down on Taamu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taamu is holding on for now. #SUB2#
McTavish is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
McTavish is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McTavish trying to pass the guard but Taamu defending well. #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.#SUB2#
McTavish is working for a kimura but Taamu is defending it quite comfortably.
Taamu is positioning himself well to prevent McTavish advancing to mount. #SUB2#
McTavish seems to be working for a kimura but Taamu defends the submission attempt.
McTavish passes to full mount!
McTavish looking to control but Taamu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
McTavish is trying to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
McTavish looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McTavish wants to control the pace but Taamu is squirming around nicely. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taamu really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
McTavish moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Taamu has worked his arm free - good work by Taamu!
Taamu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
McTavish goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Taamu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McTavish but great work by Taamu.
McTavish is trying to improve his position.
Taamu is looking to take a break and control but McTavish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McTavish tries to bench press Taamu off him but Taamu keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hamish McTavish dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Taamu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McTavish can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Taamu.
McTavish throws a low kick, looking for Taamu's leg but Taamu calmly moves out of range.
McTavish stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taamu.
Tua Taamu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTavish stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taamu.
McTavish scoring well with a low kick there. #TD2#
McTavish gets a takedown into half guard.
Taamu is looking to get back to is feet but McTavish passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McTavish working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McTavish tries to move to full mount but Taamu actually manages to regain half guard.
McTavish has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##SUB2#
McTavish is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Taamu sees it coming and defends easily.
McTavish wants to pass the guard but Taamu is defending well.
McTavish trying to control from half guard but Taamu is working away. #SUB2#
McTavish is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Taamu trying to control here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
McTavish is looking for a kimura but Taamu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McTavish to get the leverage.
McTavish is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McTavish wants to control the pace but Taamu is squirming around nicely.
Hamish McTavish has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
McTavish working for a guillotine from mount but Taamu is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McTavish wants to finish this one by submission but Taamu is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McTavish.
McTavish pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T3#
McTavish is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
McTavish goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Taamu turns into him and now he's in McTavish's guard. #SUB2#
McTavish has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Taamu 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 McTavish.
McTavish is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
McTavish is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Taamu is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McTavish tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McTavish regains half guard.
McTavish is looking for a sweep. Taamu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McTavish trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Taamu manages to pass to mount!
McTavish is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hamish McTavish will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Taamu throws a head kick but McTavish moves out of range.
Taamu throws out a leg kick but McTavish moves out of range and Taamu only half commits.
McTavish lands a big head kick that sends Taamu to the canvas! McTavish follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamish McTavish!
A relieved looking Hamish McTavish thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WVT 9: Halo v Mogg
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Fortythree cracks Taamu with a good jab.
A punch lands to the side of Taamu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Taamu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Taamu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fortythree. Fortythree circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taamu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taamu misses with a low kick.
Fortythree lunges at Taamu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taamu's hand.
A jab lands there for Fortythree.
Tua Taamu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taamu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fortythree blocks a head kick by Taamu.
Fortythree 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.
Fortythree lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taamu tries to land a front kick but Fortythree steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fortythree looks to score with a jab to the body but Taamu is just out of range.
Fortythree checks the leg kick.
A jab lands there for Fortythree.
Taamu throws a nice head kick!
Taamu lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Taamu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fortythree ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Taamu throws a head kick that misses.
Taamu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fortythree counters with a straight right hand.
A cross from Fortythree lands.
Taamu throws a head kick but Fortythree moves out of range.
Fortythree scores with a shot to the body.
Taamu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Taamu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fortythree.
Fortythree looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taamu needs to keep his hands up - Fortythree had a free shot at his head there.
Taamu throws a sloppy head kick and Fortythree moves out of range easily.
Fortythree scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fortythree slips under a jab.
Fortythree looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortythree slips a straight right by Taamu.
A bone on bone clash there as Fortythree blocks the leg kick.
Taamu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taamu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Taamu misses.
Fortythree wants to counter with a clinch but Taamu pushes him away.
Taamu tries a head kick but it misses.
Fortythree lands with a good body shot.
A leg kick checked by Fortythree.
Taamu is looking to score with low kicks.
Taamu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Taamu throws a poor cross that misses
and Fortythree counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taamu throws a low kick but Fortythree moves out of range easily.
Taamu misses with a straight right.
Fortythree avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fortythree lands with a shot to the body.
Fortythree is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Taamu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Fortythree bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Taamu's head.
Fortythree bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taamu's head backwards.
Taamu throws a sloppy head kick and Fortythree moves out of range easily.
Fortythree is looking to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Taamu 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 Fortythree has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fortythree and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fortythree throws a good cross that connects.
Fortythree checks a leg kick.
Fortythree scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fortythree connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taamu's hands.
Taamu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fortythree dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taamu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortythree was well out of range. Poor timing from Taamu.#CL2#
Fortythree has closed the distance and engaged Taamu in a clinch.
Taamu misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fortythree creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Taamu breaks the clinch.
Taamu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Taamu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Taamu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taamu takes one on the button.
Fortythree lands a jab to Taamu's midsection.
Fortythree lands a head shot.
Taamu tried to score with a low kick but Fortythree checks it.
Taamu throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Fortythree counters by clinching up.
Taamu has Fortythree pressed against the cage.
Fortythree keeps control of Taamu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fortythree.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fortythree.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Taamu obliges.
Fortythree misses with some punches.
Taamu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

One Fortythree dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fortythree staying out of range there.
Fortythree doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Taamu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fortythree checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab lands there for Fortythree.
Taamu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taamu throws a right hand that misses
and Fortythree counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Fortythree catches Taamu right on the button with a cross.
Taamu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Fortythree releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Taamu throws a wild body kick that Fortythree sees coming a mile off.
Fortythree looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fortythree with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fortythree cracks a nice hook into Taamu's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree scores with a hook.
Taamu looks for the body kick but Fortythree saw that one coming.
Taamu drops his hands momentarily and Fortythree takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Fortythree digs a good hook to Taamu's body.
Taamu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortythree was well out of range. Poor timing from Taamu.#T1#
Taamu misses with a low kick.
Fortythree moves out of range as Taamu throws a body kick.
Fortythree swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taamu.
Fortythree bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Taamu throws the left hand but Fortythree avoids the punch easily.
Fortythree checks a leg kick nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fortythree looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taamu thows a leg kick but Fortythree checks it
enabling Fortythree to counter with a crisp jab.
Fortythree jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fortythree throws out a powerful jab.
Taamu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A head kick misses from Taamu.
Taamu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fortythree has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fortythree takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortythree connects with a body shot.
Fortythree slips under a jab.
Taamu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fortythree moves into range and connects with a jab.
Taamu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Taamu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taamu misses with a head kick.
Nice cross by Fortythree.
Fortythree connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taamu. Taamu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Fortythree closes the distance and clinches.
Taamu blocks an uppercut.
Taamu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fortythree pushes Taamu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taamu tries to break free but Fortythree pushes him back against the cage.
Fortythree throws a head punch that misses.
Fortythree lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Fortythree tries to pull guard but Taamu won't allow it.
Taamu misses with a body punch.
Fortythree doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fortythree lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Fortythree on the inside.
Fortythree lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Taamu struggles to land a body shot inside as Fortythree controls his hands.
Fortythree misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fortythree misses with some punches.
Taamu misses with some punches.
Fortythree lands a hook that snaps the head of Taamu backwards.
Fortythree tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taamu's elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Fortythree fails to land.
Fortythree throws a head punch that misses.
Fortythree is working Taamu over against the cage.#BC#
Taamu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taamu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fortythree connects with a jab.#T4##CL2#
Fortythree clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Taamu.
Taamu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taamu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fortythree tries to pull guard but Taamu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fortythree managing to block the knees to the body from Taamu.
Taamu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fortythree is defending well for now.
One Fortythree seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fortythree lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Fortythree.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fortythree lands with a left to the head.
Fortythree lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Fortythree.
Fortythree lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Fortythree pulls Taamu into guard.
Taamu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Taamu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fortythree is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

One Fortythree showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Taamu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fortythree is out of range.
Taamu tries to move into range but Fortythree moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fortythree lands with a right hand.
Fortythree throws out a powerful jab.
Taamu tries to move into range but Fortythree moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fortythree avoids the head kick by Taamu.
Taamu misses with a low kick.
Fortythree scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taamu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Taamu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taamu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fortythree avoids the head kick by Taamu.
Fortythree scores with a jab. Taamu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Taamu throws a sloppy head kick and Fortythree moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortythree 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. #T1#
Fortythree feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Taamus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good standup being displayed there by Fortythree as he connects with a hook.
Jab by Fortythree.
Fortythree connects with a jab.
Taamu throws out a leg kick but Fortythree moves out of range and Taamu only half commits.
Fortythree lands a slapping body shot.
Fortythree lands a really nice looking cross but Taamu seems unphased.
Fortythree moves out of range of the leg kick from Taamu.
Taamu misses with a head kick.
Fortythree scores with a hook.
Fortythree checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fortythree fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taamu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fortythree scores with a jab. Taamu acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #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!
Taamu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Taamu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taamu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Taamu wants to slow Fortythree down by chopping away at his legs.
Fortythree throws out a counter right but Taamu avoids it with no problem.
Fortythree blocks a head kick by Taamu.
Taamu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fortythree takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fortythree connects with a jab.
Taamu throws a leg kick but Fortythree sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fortythree avoids the head kick by Taamu.
Fortythree avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fortythree stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fortythree tests Taamu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taamu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fortythree sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Fortythree works Taamu's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Fortythree fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taamu, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Fortythree.
Fortythree tries to pull guard but Taamu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fortythree lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taamu.
Fortythree lands with a short shot to the head.
Fortythree lands a right hand.
Fortythree throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fortythree.
A nice left hand lands by Fortythree. #TD2#
Fortythree gets control of Taamu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fortythree will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fortythree wants to sweep but no luck.
Fortythree pulls Taamu in close to prevent any damage.
Tua Taamu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortythree keeping moving, preventing Taamu from controlling successfully.
Fortythree looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
One Fortythree comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fortythree 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... One Fortythree!
One Fortythree made sure to mention his sponsor, Sportivité in his post fight interview.

Event: WVT 3: Mogg v Granger
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Taamu motions for Choo to come forward. Taamu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taamu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Choo slips a straight right by Taamu.
Taamu punishes Choo's body with a nice straight punch.
Choo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taamu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taamu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taamu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Choo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Taamu slips under a jab from Choo.
Choo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Taamu misses with a head kick.
Choo dodges the punch combination from Taamu.
Taamu dodges the punch combination from Choo.
Taamu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taamu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Choo misses the shot to the body.
Taamu misses with a body kick. #T1#
Good exchange - Taamu coming out on top.
Taamu 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.
Taamu 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.
Choo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taamu.
Choo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slow jab from Choo misses its intended target.
Taamu flicks out a counter leg kick but Choo steps away.
Choo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taamu counters with a thumping low kick.
Taamu slips under a jab.
Choo throws a body punch but Taamu moves out of range.
Taamu throws out a leg kick but Choo moves out of range and Taamu only half commits.
Choo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Taamu manages to circle out of the way.
Taamu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Taamu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Choo tries to close the distance and clinch but Taamu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Choo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Choo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taamu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Taamu - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choo throws a body shot but no joy.
Taamu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Choo with a body shot.
Taamu misses with a low kick.
Choo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Taamu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Choo.
Taamu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Choo throws a right and a left that Taamu avoids nicely.
Taamu feints a counter leg kick.
Taamu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A bone on bone clash there as Choo blocks the leg kick.
Taamu misses with a two punch combination.
Taamu slips under a jab from Choo.
Choo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Taamu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Mew Choo has been cut.
Taamu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice body kick there by Taamu.
Choo lands a jab to the head.
Choo misses with a body shot.
Taamu flicks out a counter leg kick but Choo steps away.
Taamu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Taamu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taamu scores with a nice body kick. #T3#
Choo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Choo digs a good body shot into Taamu's ribs.
Taamu scores with a decent looking hook.#KD2#
Taamu lands a big right hand that sends Choo crashing to the mat! Taamu stays standing though and waves Choo back to his feet!#ROC2#Choo is rocked!
Choo throws out a loose jab but Taamu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Choo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taamu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Choo seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taamu throws a front kick aimed at Choo's knee but Choo avoids it well.
Taamu throws a head kick that misses.
Taamu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Choo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taamu tries to avoid it but Choo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taamu to the ground. Taamu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taamu wants to slow Choo down by chopping away at his legs.
Choo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Taamu has knocked Choo down with a huge combo! Taamu steps away and waves a wobbly Choo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Taamu throws a leg kick #CL#
and Choo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Choo. #T4#
Taamu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taamu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Choo is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Choo.
Taamu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Choo misses with some punches.
Choo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Taamu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD2#
Taamu lands a big head kick that sends Choo tumbling to the mat! Taamu takes a step backwards and waves Choo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Choo misses the shot to the body.
Taamu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Choo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Taamu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That kick from Taamu tenderised Choo's leg. Choo is trying to keep his angry face on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taamu ducks under a wild hook from Choo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Taamu.
Taamu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taamu throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tua Taamu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mew Choo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Choo misses the shot to the body.
Taamu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Choo's sensitive parts.
Taamu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Choo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Choo lands a jab to the head.
A low kick from Taamu misses #CL#
and Choo counters by moving into the clinch.
Taamu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taamu is working Choo over against the cage.
Taamu scores a nice knee to the body.
Taamu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Taamu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD2#
Taamu lands a big head kick that sends Choo tumbling to the mat! Taamu takes a step backwards and waves Choo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taamu throws a powerful right kick. Choo tried to block low but the kick was high! Choo was taken right off of his feet! Taamu jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tua Taamu!
A relieved looking Tua Taamu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CFC 447: El Toro Jr v Papa...
Date: Dec 29, 2021

#R1#
Spence takes one to the chin there.
Spence throws a hook but Taamu avoids it easily.
Taamu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A lazy left from Spence finds it's target.
Spence throws a looping overhand right but Taamu ducks down to avoid it.
Spence lands with a slapping head kick.
Taamu thumps Spence with a low kick.
Taamu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Taamu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spence 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.
Taamu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taamu throws a head kick that misses
enabling Spence to counter with a crisp jab.
Taamu lands 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!
Spence takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
Taamu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Spence 's head coaches at Is It Avatary Enough? that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Spence slips under a jab from Taamu.
Taamu misses with an uppercut
and Spence counters with a nice uppercut.
Spence tries to clinch there but Taamu circles away.
Spence ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taamu moves away.
Taamu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Spence throws a jab when Taamu was well out of range.
Spence moves out of range of the leg kick from Taamu.
Taamu wants to slow Spence down by chopping away at his legs.
Taamu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spence checks it well. #T2#
Spence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spence throws a quick counter kick to the body but Taamu avoids it.
Taamu lands with a kick to the ribs.
A low kick lands for Taamu.
A good leg kick by Taamu.
Taamu ducks right into an uppercut from Spence .
Spence connects with a leg kick.
Spence connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spence pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spence changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taamu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Spence misses with a jab to the body
and Taamu counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Taamu walks into a straight right hand from Spence .
Taamu throws a sloppy head kick and Spence moves out of range easily.
Spence throws a predictable looking body shot
and Taamu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spence defending well as Taamu loads up on a big left hand.
Taamu tries to work over Spence 's front leg with a kick but Spence checks it.
Spence thinks about countering with a body kick.
Taamu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taamu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taamu throws a head kick that misses
and Spence counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Taamu thinking.
Spence takes a swing at Taamu's ribcage but misses.
Spence throws a body kick that misses
and Taamu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Taamu needs to keep his hands up - Spence had a free shot at his head there.
Spence throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taamu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spence makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Taamu 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!
Spence throws a head kick but Taamu moves out of range.
Taamu is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Spence misses with a wild body shot.
Taamu tries a quick counter leg kick but Spence is wise to it.
Spence fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taamu manages to avoid it.
Taamu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taamu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spence just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taamu! But no joy.
Taamu takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alan Spence will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Taamu throws a leg kick but Spence checks it.
Spence fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alan Spence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spence connects with a nice looking jab.
Spence blocks a low kick nicely.
Taamu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spence lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spence lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Taamus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alan Spence is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Taamu misses.
Taamu throws a lazy body kick
and Spence counters with a straight right hand.
Spence looks to throw the jab but Taamu is out of range.
Spence moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTaamu.#T1#
Spence looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taamu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spence checks it well.
Spence connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taamu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spence throws a poor cross that misses
and Taamu counters with a straight right hand.
Spence misses with a low kick as Taamu jumps back.
Taamu with a nice calf kick.
Taamu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taamu scoring well with a low kick there.
Spence takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Taamu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Taamu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spence throws a low kick but Taamu moves out of range easily. #CL#
Spence gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Taamu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Spence leaning against his opponent.
Spence lands with a light punch inside.
Taamu is trying to stall.
Taamu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Spence misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Taamu misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Taamu is stalling here.
Taamu presses Spence against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spence tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taamu misses with a punch to the body.
Taamu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taamu tries a body shot but Spence blocks it.
Taamu is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Taamu fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taamu.
Taamu blocking some punches.
Spence lands a right hand.
Spence misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Spence fails to land. #T4#
A body shot lands from Taamu.
Come on Spence - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Taamu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spence blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spence doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spence trying to stall but Taamu improves his position.
Spence lands a shot to the body.
Taamu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spence throws a head punch that misses.
Spence on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taamu can do to turn this around?
A body shot lands from Spence .
Spence leaning against his opponent.
Spence blocks an uppercut.
Taamu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taamu misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Spence dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Taamu scores with a kick to the body.
Taamu defending well as Spence loads up on a big left hand.
Taamu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Taamu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Spence . That one must have hurt.
Taamu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spence .
Taamu shapes to counter with a head kick.
Spence lands a nice shot that snaps Taamu's head back.
Good work by Taamu as he checks the leg kick.
Spence backing away here, and Taamu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Good exchange - Spence coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spence checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Taamu.
Spence 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.#T1#
Taamu walks into a stiff left hand from Spence .
Spence blocks a low kick nicely.
Spence is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spence avoids a kick to the body.
Spence is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Taamu blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Taamu.
Spence fakes the leg kick and cracks Taamu in the body.
Taamu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spence goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spence cracks Taamu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spence throws a lazy uppercut
letting Taamu counter with a right hand. #T2#
Spence slips under a jab.
Taamu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taamu slips a straight right by Spence .
A low kick from Taamu is predictable there
and Spence counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taamu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spence checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Spence cracks Taamu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spence pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A lazy left from Spence finds it's target.
Spence cracks Taamu with an open hand slap.
Alan Spence is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC#Taamu is rocked!#T3#
Taamu with a nice calf kick.
Spence thows a body kick. Taamu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Spence looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taamu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Spence uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spence . That's going to slow Taamu down.
Taamu takes one on the button.
Taamu avoids the head kick by Spence .
Spence scores with a jab. Taamu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spence connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taamu momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Spence blocks the low kick.
Tua Taamu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Spence darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spence looks to land a right hand but Taamu moved out of range.
Spence misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taamu! But no joy.
Spence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taamu.
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!
Spence takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spence fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taamu manages to avoid it.
Taamu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spence goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taamu is looking to chop away at Spence 's legs.
Spence tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taamu was well out of range. Poor timing from Spence .
A lazy left from Spence finds it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Spence showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spence 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Spence !
A victorious Alan Spence thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CFC 439: IsMore v Neuer 2
Date: Nov 21, 2021

#R1#
Reed throws a hook to the side of Taamu's head but Taamu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reed checks a leg kick.
Reed fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taamu is out of range.
Reed blocks a low kick nicely.
Reed looks to throw a body kick
and Taamu counters with a good low kick that Reed was not able to check.
Reed scores with a decent looking hook.
Reed bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Taamu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reed is out of range.
Taamu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reed 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.
Taamu throws the kick towards the body but Reed avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Taamu throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taamu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Reed lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Taamu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Taamu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reed.
A clash of legs there as Reed blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Reed misses the target.
Reed connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#It looks like Tua Taamu has been cut.
Reed throws a hook but Taamu avoids it easily.
Reed blocks a low kick nicely.
Reed misses with a looping left.
Taamu throws a body kick that misses.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed missing with a left hand there. Taamu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reed misses with a body kick.#T2#
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Reed smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reed lands with a cross.
Reed misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reed.
Reed misses with a hook. Taamu ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taamu throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
Taamu misses with a head kick.
Reed throws a looping overhand right but Taamu ducks down to avoid it.
As Reed backs off Taamu throws a huge counter combo but Reed manages to avoid it all.
Taamu wants to land a leg kick but Reed is out of range.
That kick from Reed tenderised Taamu's leg. Taamu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reed throws a push kick but Taamu slaps the foot to one side.
Reed throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Reed throws the kick towards the body but Taamu avoids it.
Taamu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Taamu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taamu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reed scores with a spinning back kick!
Reed pushes Taamu away with a front kick.
Reed takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Reed lands a jab to Taamu's midsection.
Reed connects with a nice looking jab.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Taamu moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taamu! But no joy.
Reed scores with a jab to the head.
Reed cracks a nice hook into Taamu's ribs.
Taamu throws a head kick but Reed moves out of range.
It appears Reed was looking to counter with a kick there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Taamu walks into a stiff left hand from Reed.#T4#
Reed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Taamu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taamu misses with the body kick
and Reed counters with a big head kick but Taamu shrugs it off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Reed!
Taamu sizes up Reed with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taamu takes one to the chin there.
Reed throws the kick towards the body but Taamu avoids it.
Reed misses with a straight right.
Reed keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reed thuds his right hand into Taamu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#Taamu is rocked!
Reed throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Taamu is still on wobbly legs! Can Reed finish him?
Reed lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Taamu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tua Taamu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taamu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taamu seems to have recovered his senses.
Taamu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Taamu connects with an inside leg kick.
Reed scores with a nice right hand.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taamu was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Reed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taamu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Taamu.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Taamu moves out of range easily.
Taamu tries to score with a low kick but Reed moves his leg out of the way.
Reed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taamu can do to turn this around?#T1#
Nice jab there from Reed.
Reed moves out of range as Taamu strikes.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taamu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Reed blocks it well.
Taamu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Taamu avoids the head kick by Reed.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taamu manages to avoid it.
Taamu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Reed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taamu's sensitive parts.
Taamu walks into a straight right hand from Reed.
Reed gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Taamu counters with a leg kick.
Taamu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed lands with a slapping head kick. #T2#
Taamu walks into a straight right hand from Reed.
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 Taamu does it's job there.
Reed takes a swing at Taamu's ribcage but misses.
Reed lands an overhand right.
A head kick misses from Reed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taamu! But no joy.
Taamu throws a head kick but Reed moves out of range.
Reed looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taamu tries a low kick but Reed avoids it.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Taamu throws a big counter head kick but Reed avoids it with no problem.
Taamu defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
Reed fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Taamu checks it well.
Taamu thinks about the counter body kick.
Taamu takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Reed throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taamu.
Taamu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reed.
Taamu tries to move into range but Reed moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reed 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.
Ben Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
Taamu ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed avoids the head kick by Taamu.
Reed fires out a quick counter leg kick but Taamu just manages to avoid it.
Taamu blocks a leg kick.
Taamu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taamu thumps Reed with a low kick.
Taamu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.#T4#
Taamu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reed has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Taamu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taamu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Taamu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reed backing away here, and Taamu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Reed lands a body shot.
Reed with a hook.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taamu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reed keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reed tries to land a leg kick but Taamu saw it coming and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tua Taamu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Taamu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed is looking to counter punch.
Reed throws a push kick but Taamu slaps the foot to one side.
Taamu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reed misses the jab.
Reed 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.
Reed tries to score with a low kick but Taamu moves his leg out of the way.
Taamu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reed.
Taamu throws a right hand that misses
and Reed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Taamu blocks the low kick.
Reed throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Taamu counter with a right hand.
Taamu throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from Taamu lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Reed is predictable there
and Taamu counters with a nice uppercut.
Taamu avoids the body shot from Reed.
Taamu tries a head kick but it misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Taamu might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Reed has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Taamu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Reed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Taamu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reed checks it well.
Reed moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reed throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taamu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Taamu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taamu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reed.
Taamu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Taamu staying out of range there.
Reed blocks a leg kick.
Reed throws a jab when Taamu was well out of range.
Taamu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Reed misses with a right hand
and Reed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Reed with a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reed. Taamu shrugs it off though.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Taamu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Reed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taamu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed throws a sloppy head kick
and Taamu counters with a one-two to the body.
Reed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taamu.
Taamu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Taamu misses with a body shot
and Reed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taamu is looking to chop away at Reed's legs.
Reed throws a lazy body kick
and Taamu counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Reed throws a body kick that misses.
Taamu throws out a counter right but Reed avoids it with no problem.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Taamu is just out of range.
Taamu avoids the body shot from Reed.
Taamu tries a quick counter leg kick but Reed is wise to it.
Taamu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A combination from Taamu does no damage.
Reed swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reed scores with a leg kick.
Taamu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reed misses with a looping left.
Reed misses with a hook. Taamu ducked under it nicely.
And Taamu responds with a good body kick, but Reed manages to step out the way in time.
Reed looks to throw the jab but Taamu is out of range.
Reed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reed walks into a jab.
Tua Taamu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Reed connects with the punch.
Reed misses with an uppercut
and Taamu counters with a body kick that stops Reed in his tracks momentarily.
Taamu throws a low kick but Reed avoids it.
Reed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Taamu lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed looks to throw the jab but Taamu is out of range.
Reed throws a lazy head kick
and Taamu counters with a low kick, right behind Reed 's knee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Reed.
Taamu walks into a straight right hand from Reed.
Taamu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Taamu tries a quick counter leg kick but Reed is wise to it.#KD2#
Taamu lands a big head kick that sends Reed tumbling to the mat! Taamu takes a step backwards and waves Reed back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Reed is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ben Reed has been cut.
Taamu lands an uppercut, right on the button! Reed tumbles backwards into the ropes, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tua Taamu!
A victorious Tua Taamu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CFC 435B: New Genesis
Date: Oct 18, 2021

#R1#
A jab from Gracie misses.
It looked like Taamu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Taamu is just out of range.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that Gracie 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.
Taamu throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taamu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Jab, jab by Gracie - just one landing. #CUT2#It looks like Tua Taamu has been cut.
Gracie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Taamu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taamu 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.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Taamu connects with an inside leg kick.
Gracie throws a lazy head kick
and Taamu counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Gracie scores with a jab to the body.
Taamu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Taamu settles back down. #CL2#
Gracie darts in and clinches Taamu up against the cage.
Taamu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Taamu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taamu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Taamu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Gracie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taamu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taamu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taamu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie takes a swing at Taamu's ribcage but misses.
Taamu throws a counter high kick but Gracie was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2#
A head kick misses from Taamu.
Taamu thumps Gracie with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taamu throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Taamu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Holden Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taamu motions for Gracie to come forward. Taamu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie tries to clinch but Taamu is having none of it.
Taamu is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
Taamu throws a big shot that misses.#KD2#
Gracie lands a high kick to the side of Taamu's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Gracie dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC2#Taamu is rocked!
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oh Taamu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taamu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Taamu seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Taamu controlling the position.
Taamu keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Taamu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Taamu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie wants to control but Taamu passes into side.
Gracie trying his best to control but Taamu has mounted him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Holden Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tua Taamu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Gracie.
Taamu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Taamu settles back down.
Taamu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taamu misses with a leg kick.
Taamu tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
Gracie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gracie is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Taamu rather than just go for the knockout.#KD2#
Gracie drops Taamu with a left and a right! Oh, Taamu is hurt - Gracie dives into side control looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taamu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie controls the position from side control.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Gracie in the domination position with Taamu hanging on.
Taamu is looking for a sweep.
Gracie controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie trying to control the position but Taamu is working away.
Gracie working away.#SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Taamu is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taamu regains half guard.#T3#
Taamu is positioning himself well to prevent Gracie advancing to mount.
Taamu won't allow Gracie to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Taamu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Taamu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Taamu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gracie lands a really nice looking cross but Taamu seems unphased.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie with a jab.
Taamu misses with a leg kick.
Holden Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Taamu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Taamu tumbling to the canvas! Gracie pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Taamu was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Holden Gracie!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Taamu scores with a head kick.
Gurgen Davidyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taamu throws a body kick that misses.
Taamu tests Davidyan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davidyan connects with a right hand. Taamu shakes it off.
Davidyan lands an overhand right.
Davidyan lands a jab to Taamu's midsection.
Taamu blocks a leg kick.
Davidyan misses with a lunging right hand
and Taamu counters with a good, hard body kick but Davidyan shrugs it off.
Davidyan misses with a left hand
and Taamu counters with a nice kick to the body.
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!
Taamu ducks under a wild hook from Davidyan.
A low kick from Davidyan misses
and Taamu counters with a leg kick.
Taamu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Davidyan on the side of the head.
Taamu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davidyan swings for the body but Taamu moves out of range.
Taamu with the inside leg kick. #T1#
A big left from Davidyan misses.
Davidyan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Davidyan misses with a body shot
and Davidyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taamu wants to land a leg kick but Davidyan is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Taamu.
Davidyan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taamu manages to avoid it.
As Davidyan backs off Taamu throws a huge counter combo but Davidyan manages to avoid it all.
Davidyan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taamu looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Taamu backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Davidyan's temple! It sends Davidyan violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Taamu celebrates and the doctors try to help Davidyan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Tua Taamu!
During a confident post fight interview, Tua Taamu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Taamu.
Taamu throws a nice outside leg kick.
A left and a right from Taamu both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Casper Hardin has been cut.
Taamu throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Hardin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Taamu won't be happy with that.
Taamu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Taamu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hardin wants to control from the top but Taamu keeps moving.
Hardin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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!
Hardin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Taamu keeping moving, preventing Hardin from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taamu controlling the position.#T1#
Hardin won't allow Taamu to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hardin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hardin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Taamu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taamu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taamu keeping moving, preventing Hardin from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hardin shoots in for a takedown but Taamu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Taamu pushes Hardin up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Taamu prevents it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Taamu. #T2#
Taamu lands with a light punch inside.
Taamu missing with knees to the body.
Taamu gets underhooks to prevent Hardin's takedown attempt.
I was talking to Taamu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tua Taamu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casper Hardin.#BC#
Taamu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hardin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Taamu.
Taamu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Taamu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Hardin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Taamu throws a head kick that half lands. #ROC#Hardin is rocked!#T3#
Taamu lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hardin falls backwards - clearly groggy! Taamu dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tua Taamu!
A victorious Tua Taamu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Casper Hardin stepped up to the mic, saying 'So this is what it feels like to lose? Fuck this, I'll stick to winning!'.

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs McQuirre
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taamu tries to work over Meallan's front leg with a kick but Meallan checks it.
Taamu lands with a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Taamu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Taamu throws a lazy body kick
letting Meallan counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Tua Taamu has been cut.
Meallan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Meallan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taamu.
Taamu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Meallan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Meallan tests Taamu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meallan connects with a right hand. Taamu shakes it off.
A low kick from Taamu misses
and Meallan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Taamu is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meallan looks to land a right hand but Taamu moved out of range.
Taamu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Taamu throws a leg kick but Meallan sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Taamu throws a head kick that misses
and Meallan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taamu throws a low kick but Meallan moves out of range easily.
Meallan misses with a double jab.
Taamu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meallan. #CL2#
Taamu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meallan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meallan controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Meallan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Taamu tenderised Meallan's leg. Meallan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taamu moves forwards but Meallan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Taamu lands a head kick. Meallan smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Sheamus Meallan has been cut.
Taamu is looking to land body kicks.
Tua Taamu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Meallan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Meallan misses its target.
Taamu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Meallan.
Meallan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taamu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taamu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Taamu slips under a jab from Meallan.
Taamu throws a big counter head kick but Meallan avoids it with no problem.
Taamu slips a jab and a cross from Meallan.
Taamu defending well as Meallan loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Taamu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Meallan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Taamu.
A low kick lands for Taamu.
Meallan punishes Taamu's body with a nice straight punch.
Meallan misses with a right hand
and Taamu counters with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Taamu. #T3#
Meallan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taamu throws a fast counter high kick but Meallan manages to duck under it in time.
Taamu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meallan.
Taamu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taamu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meallan is looking to counter punch.
Meallan tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick lands for Taamu.
Taamu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taamu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Taamu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meallan, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Taamu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meallan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Taamu. That's going to slow Meallan down.
A big left from Meallan misses.
Taamu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Meallan counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Taamu connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick there by Taamu.
Taamu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Taamu tries to clinch up but Meallan circles away and keeps his distance.
Taamu slips a jab from Meallan.
Meallan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Meallan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taamu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Meallan on the side of the head.
Good work by Meallan as he checks the leg kick.
Taamu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Meallan is out of range and Taamu settles back down.
Taamu tries to land a front kick but Meallan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taamu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tua Taamu will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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##CL2#
Taamu moves into range and clinches up with Meallan.#BC#
Meallan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taamu feints and then cracks Meallan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Meallan down.
Taamu looks for the body kick but Meallan saw that one coming.
A low kick from Taamu is predictable there
and Meallan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Meallan punishes Taamu's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Taamu has Meallan up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Meallan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taamu 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.
Taamu misses with a hook #KD#
and Meallan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Taamu! Meallan lets Taamu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Taamu is still on wobbly legs! Can Meallan finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taamu throws out a loose jab but Meallan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taamu seems to have recovered his senses.
Taamu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Meallan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taamu scrambles back to his feet.
A shot to the body from Taamu misses
and Meallan counters with a big left hand that crumples Taamu! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sheamus Meallan!
A relieved looking Sheamus Meallan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Niska vs Kraag
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taamu throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Ahai counter with a right hand.
Ahai moves out of range of the leg kick from Taamu.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahai misses the target.
Taamu 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.
Taamu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taamu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ahai is looking to counter the offense by Taamu and move into the clinch.
Taamu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ahai blocks a head kick by Taamu.
Taamu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahai.
Taamu throws a lazy head kick
and Ahai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taamu connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahai takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Taamu misses with a double jab
and Ahai counters with a body kick that stops Taamu in his tracks momentarily.
Taamu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ahai. #T1#
Ahai misses with a wild body shot.
Tua Taamu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taamu with the inside leg kick.
Taamu is looking to chop away at Ahai's legs.
Ahai thinks about countering with a head kick.
Taamu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Taamu wants to slow Ahai down by chopping away at his legs.
Taamu throws a leg kick
and Ahai counters with a straight right hand.
Ahai ducks under a wild hook from Taamu.
The fighters circling - Ahai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taamu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Taamu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Taamu misses with a low kick. #T2#
Taamu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ahai checks a leg kick.
Taamu avoids the head kick by Ahai.
Taamu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Taamu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ahai wants to clinch up but Taamu keeps it at a distance.
Taamu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ahai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Taamu looks to land a body kick but Ahai moved away.
Taamu throws a leg kick but Ahai moved away.
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!
Ahai looks to throw the jab but Taamu is out of range.
Taamu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ahai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Taamu's knee momentarily.
Ahai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahai thuds a left hand into Taamu's body.
Ahai throws a low kick, looking for Taamu's leg but Taamu calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Taamu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ahai connects with an inside leg kick.
Ahai moves out of range of the body kick from Taamu.
Ahai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ahai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Taamu is looking to score with low kicks.
Ahai just misses with a punch to the body.
Taamu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taamu tries to clinch there but Ahai circles away.
Taamu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taamu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahai. That did some damage!
Ahai misses with a head kick.
Taamu tries to clinch but Ahai is having none of it. #T4#
A good leg kick by Taamu.
Taamu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Taamu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ahai is out of range and Taamu settles back down.
Taamu throws a leg kick but Ahai sees it coming and moves out of range.
A low kick from Taamu is predictable there
and Ahai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ahai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taamu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taamu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taamu throws a chopping leg kick but Ahai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Taamu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahai.
Ahai cracks Taamu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Taamu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ahai ducks under a wild hook from Taamu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tua Taamu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Taamu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Taamu misses
and Ahai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taamu throws a lazy head kick
and Ahai counters with a right hand to the body.
Good work by Ahai as he checks the leg kick.
Taamu tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ahai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taamu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ahai counters with a left and a right that stings Taamu.
Taamu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taamu looks to land a body kick but Ahai moved away.
Ahai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taamu throws a low kick but Ahai avoids it.
It looked like Ahai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Taamu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahai.
Crunch! Taamu slams his shin into Ahai's torso.
Ahai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taamu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Azor Ahai is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Taamu scores with a nice right hand.
Ahai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ahai pushes Taamu away with a front kick.
Ahai moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Ahai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taamu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahai counters with a two punch combo.
Taamu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Taamu throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Ahai counter with a right hand.
Taamu throws a lazy body kick
and Ahai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taamu avoids the head kick by Ahai.
Taamu throws a hook to the side of Ahai's head but Ahai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taamu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Taamu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ahai is out of range. #T2#
Taamu wants to slow Ahai down by chopping away at his legs.
Ahai swings widly with a right hand
and Taamu counters with a head kick. That will keep Ahai thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ahai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ahai takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ahai throws a shot to the body.
Taamu throws a head kick that misses.
Taamu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taamu throws a head kick but Ahai moves out of range.
Ahai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taamu.
Ahai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Taamu is predictable there
and Ahai counters with a left and a right that stings Taamu. #ROC#Taamu is rocked!
Decent striking displayed by Ahai there.
Taamu is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahai finish him?#T3#
Ahai plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Taamu swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Taamu face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Azor Ahai!

Event: SMASH: Stone vs Dee
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taamu misses with a low kick.
Taamu looks to land a body kick but Canto moved away.
Canto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Taamu lands with a kick to the temple. Canto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Zuillnic Canto has been cut.
Canto 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.
Canto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taamu as he jumps to the side.
Canto shoots in for a double leg but Taamu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taamu throws a body kick that misses #TD#
so Canto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Taamu pulls Canto in close to his closed guard and prevents Canto from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Canto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Taamu is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Canto, into his guard. #REVB##T1#
Taamu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taamu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taamu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Canto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taamu defends it easily.#SUB#
Canto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taamu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taamu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.#SUB#
Canto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Canto is looking for a triangle but Taamu pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Taamu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taamu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Canto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Taamu 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 Canto.
Taamu moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Canto is not content to let Taamu control the position.
Canto looks to move to half guard but instead Taamu has passed into mount! Damn!
Canto is looking to get to half guard.#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.
Taamu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Canto tries to reverse the position but Taamu maintains control.
Taamu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Canto is looking to get to half guard.
Taamu content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canto working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tua Taamu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zuillnic Canto's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Canto with a poor takedown
and Taamu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Canto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taamu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Taamu looks for the body kick but Canto saw that one coming.
Canto feinted with a counter takedown.
Taamu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Canto has time to react.
Canto fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zuillnic Canto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Canto or perhaps it was just good defense by Taamu, which made it look bad.
Taamu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zuillnic Canto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taamu scores with a one two! Canto had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD#
Canto drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1#
Taamu pulls Canto in close to prevent any damage.
Zuillnic Canto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Canto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Taamu is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Canto, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Canto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taamu is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Canto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Taamu uses it to pass to side control.
Taamu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Canto is trying to improve his position.
Canto is letting Taamu control him for a moment. #T2#
Canto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Canto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Taamu wants to get back to full guard.
Taamu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Taamu is trying to keep Canto in close.
Taamu wants to sweep here but Canto controlling him for the moment.
Canto wants to pass the guard but Taamu is keeping the position.
Taamu seems keen to control Canto's posture.#T3#
Taamu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Canto tries to free his leg and advance position but Taamu is retaining full guard.
Canto is looking to advance position but Taamu has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Canto wants to hold on but Taamu pushes him away.
Canto is squirming around, avoiding Taamu's attempts to control the action.
Taamu prevents Canto from getting the reversal.#T4#
Canto wants to control but Taamu is having none of it.
Canto is trying desperately to improve position.
Canto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Canto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Taamu dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Canto trying to keep a closed guard but Taamu is proving a slippery customer.
Taamu is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tua Taamu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zuillnic Canto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Canto looking to score a takedown here. Taamu is defending well but Canto drives through and ends up in Taamu's guard.
Taamu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Canto is controlling him.
Canto looking to pass the guard.
Taamu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taamu is keeping the position for now.
Canto pushing down on Taamu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Canto is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Taamu reverses the position - he's now on top in Canto's guard. #SUB#
Canto looking for subs off his back but Taamu has passed one foot through into half guard.
Taamu content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Canto is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Taamu is tapping! Great win for Canto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zuillnic Canto!
As Zuillnic Canto got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Suprise motherfu*kas, king is back.'.

Event: SMASH: Kuwabara vs Jordan
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan keeps the fight on the outside.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Taamu.
Taamu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taamu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morgan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taamu throws a looping overhand right but Morgan ducks down to avoid it.
Good work by Taamu as he checks the leg kick.
Taamu throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Morgan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morgan misses with a body punch
and Taamu counters with a nice leg kick.
Taamu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Morgan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taamu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taamu misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Morgan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Morgan.
Taamu looking for a sweep. Not yet Taamu, not yet.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Taamu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taamu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morgan controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Morgan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Taamu.
Chase Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan avoids the head kick by Taamu.
Taamu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Morgan connects with a crisp jab.
Morgan throws the left hand but Taamu avoids the punch easily.
Taamu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morgan throws out the jab.
Good leg kick by Taamu.
Morgan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Taamu lands with a slapping head kick.
Taamu misses with a body shot.
Morgan looks to land a combination but Taamu avoids it well.
Taamu misses with a low kick as Morgan jumps back.#T3#
Taamu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Taamu.
Taamu tries a head kick but it misses.
Morgan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Taamu with a body shot.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Taamu but Taamu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morgan wants to clinch up but Taamu keeps it at a distance.
Taamu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morgan.#TD2#
Morgan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Taamu's half guard.
Taamu is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Taamu tries to roll over but Morgan keeps him under control.
Morgan is looking to advance position but Taamu won't allow it.
Taamu wants to improve his position but Morgan is controlling well.
Morgan is thwarting Taamu's attempts to control the position.
Taamu wants to get back to full guard but Morgan has mounted him!
Taamu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tua Taamu 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#
Morgan takes a swing at Taamu's ribcage but misses.
Taamu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Taamu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Taamu pushes Morgan up against the cage in a clinch.
Morgan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morgan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Taamu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taamu lands a body punch.
A short left from Taamu.
Taamu is pushing Morgan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Morgan has Taamu pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Morgan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Taamu tumbling to the mat - Morgan dives into Taamu's guard.#T1#
Morgan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morgan is stalling in the full guard.
Taamu keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Taamu working a defensive guard here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taamu pulls Morgan in to control the position.
Morgan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Morgan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taamu controls Morgan momentarily but Morgan frees himself.
Taamu wants to sweep but no luck.
Morgan content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
Taamu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morgan throws a body punch but Taamu moves out of range.
Tua Taamu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Morgan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taamu defends it nicely.#CL2#
Morgan has closed the distance and engaged Taamu in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Morgan fails to land.
Morgan is leaning against Taamu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Taamu.
Taamu is trying to force a seperation but Morgan has the dominant position.
Taamu is pressed up against the cage. Morgan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Taamu down to the mat. Taamu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Taamu avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Taamu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morgan misses with a looping right.
Taamu slips a jab and a cross from Morgan. #T4#
Taamu misses with a head kick.
Taamu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Morgan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morgan misses with a straight left.
Morgan connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Morgan instigates a clinch.
Taamu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morgan is defending well for now.
Taamu lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Taamu.
Taamu throws a punch but it's blocked by Morgan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taamu tries to land knees in the clinch but Morgan avoids the damage to the body.
Taamu taking a breather.
Morgan misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chase Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Morgan lands a nice looking body shot.
Morgan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Morgan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
No joy there for Taamu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Morgan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morgan scores with a body shot.
Morgan throws a right hand that Taamu ducks under and follows up with a left that Taamu also avoids with ease.
Taamu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Taamu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taamu is looking to chop away at Morgan's legs.
Morgan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Taamu checks it well.
Taamu throws a series of punches but Morgan moves out of range.
Tua Taamu is winning the standup battle so far.
Morgan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Taamu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Morgan clinches with his opponent.
Morgan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Morgan misses with a knee to the head.
Taamu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taamu stops a takedown attempt from Morgan.
Taamu prevents a body shot from Morgan.
Taamu is leaning against Morgan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Taamu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Taamu blocks an uppercut.
Taamu struggles to land a body shot inside as Morgan controls his hands. #T2#
Morgan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taamu blocks it with crossed arms.
Morgan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morgan slows down the pace here.
Morgan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Taamu is defending well.
Tua Taamu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Morgan.
Taamu prevents a body shot from Morgan.
A frustrated look appears on Taamu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Taamu misses with some punches.
Morgan is pushing Taamu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Morgan tightens his grip and picks Taamu up, before dumping him to the ground. Taamu manages to land in guard. #T3#
Taamu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chase Morgan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morgan pushes down on Taamu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Morgan is trying to control the action in half guard but Taamu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Taamu tries to get to full guard but Morgan has control of the leg. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taamu controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Taamu is trying to control but can't.
Taamu is staying active underneath Morgan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Morgan stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morgan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taamu is fending him off so far but Morgan persists. Nope, Taamu circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taamu defends it nicely.
Taamu tried to counter with a leg kick but Morgan avoided it.#CL#
Taamu drives through and clinches with Morgan against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chase Morgan.
I think Morgan 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chase Morgan!
An out of breath Chase Morgan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Taamu tenderised Burgundy's leg. Burgundy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taamu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taamu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burgundy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Taamu.
Taamu misses with a series of wild punches.
Tua Taamu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taamu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burgundy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Taamu with a body shot.
Taamu doesn't manage to clinch there - Burgundy circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taamu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taamu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taamu lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Ron Burgundy has been cut.
Burgundy blocks a head kick by Taamu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Taamu.
A head kick misses from Taamu.
Burgundy misses with a body shot.
Taamu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Burgundy if he has to take too many more of those.
Taamu tries to clinch but Burgundy is having none of it.

Burgundy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burgundy avoiding damage as Taamu throws knees to the body.
Taamu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Taamu manages to break the clinch.
Taamu wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taamu lands a slapping body shot.
Taamu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Taamu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Taamu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Burgundy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taamu tries to clinch up but Burgundy circles away and keeps his distance.
Taamu thows a body kick. Burgundy tries to catch it but that hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taamu scores with a nice right hand.
Taamu throws a head kick but Burgundy moves out of range.
Burgundy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taamu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burgundy. That did some damage!

Burgundy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burgundy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Taamu as the two fighters clinch.
Burgundy managing to block the knees to the body from Taamu.
Taamu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burgundy backwards.
Burgundy can't find room to land a body shot as Taamu controls the action.

Burgundy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burgundy tries to clinch up but Taamu circles away and keeps his distance.
Burgundy works over Taamu's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Tua Taamu has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taamu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That has opened up Ron Burgundy's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgundy avoids a kick to the body.
Taamu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taamu throws a sloppy head kick and Burgundy moves out of range easily.
Burgundy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Burgundy takes a kick to the side of the head.

Burgundy is rocked!
Taamu throws an overhand right that has Burgundy reeling! Taamu follows up with more punches and Burgundy is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tua Taamu!
A very excited looking Tua Taamu 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.
Ron Burgundy was interviewed post fight and said 'These things happen, it is what it is.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2019

#R1#
Caesar misses with a looping right.
Taamu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#
It looks like Tua Taamu has been cut.
Taamu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Taamu pushes Caesar up against the cage in a clinch.
Caesar lands an elbow just above Taamu 's eye.
A nice left hand lands by Caesar.
Taamu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taamu misses with a punch to the body.
Taamu tries to work over Caesar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taamu can't find room to land a body shot as Caesar controls the action.
Caesar misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Taamu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caesar blocks the body kick.
Caesar looks to score with a jab to the body but Taamu is just out of range.
Taamu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Caesar's sensitive parts.
Caesar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Caesar. #T1#
Caesar moves out of range as Taamu throws a body kick.
Caesar scores with a decent looking hook.
Taamu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Caesar throws out the jab.
Caesar avoids a kick to the body.
Caesar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Taamu is looking to land body kicks.
Caesar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taamu can pounce on him.
Caesar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Taamu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Caesar. Caesar obviously looking to wear him down.
Taamu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Caesar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Taamu is out of range and Caesar settles back down.
Taamu only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Caesar clinches with his opponent.
Caesar tries to land knees in the clinch but Taamu avoids the damage to the body.
Caesar tries to land knees in the clinch but Taamu avoids the damage to the body.
Taamu goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Taamu avoiding damage as Caesar throws knees to the body.
Caesar digs a right hand into Taamu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taamu's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caesar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Caesar.
Caesar struggles to land a body shot inside as Taamu controls his hands.
Caesar misses with a punch to the body.
Taamu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Taamu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Caesar throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Caesar throws an elbow but misses.
Caesar prevents a body shot from Taamu.
A body shot lands from Caesar.
Caesar pushes off an throws an elbow but Taamu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taamu.
Caesar lands an elbow inside that Taamu shrugs off.
Taamu trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
Taamu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Caesar tries a knee to the head but Taamu blocks it.
Taamu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Caesar misses with a knee to the head.
Caesar misses with a punch to the body.
Caesar misses with a knee strike.
Caesar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Taamu prevents a body shot from Caesar.
Taamu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Caesar up against the cage.
Caesar tries a body shot but Taamu blocks it.
Caesar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Caesar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taamu avoids it.
Caesar misses with a knee strike.
Taamu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Caesar seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Taamu can turn it around.
Caesar is leaning against Taamu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Caesar trying to land knees to the body.
Caesar trying to land knees to the body.
Taamu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taamu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Caesar backwards.
Caesar digs a right hand underneath Taamu's ribcage. Taamu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Taamu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taamu is trying to stall.
Caesar working Taamu over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taamu lands an uppercut.
Caesar throws a punch but it's blocked by Taamu.
Caesar crunches a lovely knee into Taamu's ribcage.
Taamu looks winded!
Caesar landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Caesar works on Taamu's body with a couple of short punches.
Caesar landing knees to the body.
Caesar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Caesar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tua Taamu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##KD#
Oooooh!!! Caesar has knocked Taamu down with a huge combo! Caesar steps away and waves a wobbly Taamu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Taamu is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Caesar, right into the meat.
Taamu is still on wobbly legs! Can Caesar finish him?
Caesar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taamu can do to turn this around?
Taamu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Caesar's sensitive parts.
Taamu misses with a two punch combination.
Taamu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Taamu seems to have recovered his senses.
Caesar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Caesar.
Caesar scoring well with a low kick there.
Caesar tries to work over Taamu's front leg with a kick but Taamu checks it.
Taamu raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Caesar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taamu's sensitive parts.
Caesar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taamu's calf.
Julius Caesar is winning the standup battle so far.
Caesar lands with a kick to the ribs.
Caesar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Julius Caesar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taamu is breathing heavily.
Caesar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taamu in his tracks. #CUT#
That has opened up Tua Taamu's cut even more.#KD#
Caesar lands a big right hand that sends Taamu crashing to the mat! Caesar stays standing though and waves Taamu back to his feet!#T1#
Caesar is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Taamu hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Julius Caesar!
Julius Caesar took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2019

#R1#
Robbo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Taamu moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Robbo fails to land.
Robbo tries to throw a body punch but Taamu avoids it by throwing Robbo back against the cage.
Taamu blocks a body shot from Robbo.
Robbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Taamu.
Robbo letting Taamu take a breather here.
Taamu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taamu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robbo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Robbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robbo lands a shot to the body.
Taamu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Taamu tries a body shot but Robbo blocks it. #T1#
Robbo misses with some punches.
Taamu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Robbo lands with a left to the head.
Robbo throws a head punch that misses.
Robbo being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taamu.
Robbo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Taamu has Robbo pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Robbo fails to land.
Taamu is trying to push Robbo away but Robbo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Robbo digs a right hand into Taamu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taamu's gas tank.
Robbo swings wildly with an uppercut but Taamu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taamu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robbo misses with some punches.
Taamu tries to break free but Robbo pushes him back against the cage.
Robbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Taamu.
Robbo misses with a punch on the inside.
Taamu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robbo misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robbo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Robbo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taamu.
Robbo lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taamu slows down the pace here. #T3#
Taamu trying to land knees to the body.
Robbo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taamu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Taamu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab lands there for Robbo.#CUT2#
It looks like Tua Taamu has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Robbo, right into the meat.
Robbo avoids the head kick by Taamu.
Robbo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Robbo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#KD2#
Robbo cracks Taamu with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Taamu looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Robbo finish him? #ROC2#
Taamu is rocked!
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!
Robbo measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Taamu! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jesus Robbo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2019

#R1#
Good shot there by Smith.
Taamu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws out a counter right but Taamu avoids it with no problem.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Taamu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taamu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taamu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Taamu's shoulder, as Taamu tries to avoid the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Taamu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Taamu counters with a left to the body.
Taamu connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.
Taamu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Taamu avoids the head kick by Smith.
Taamu cracks the inside of Smith's front leg. #T1#
Taamu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Taamu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Taamu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith throws a head kick but Taamu moves out of range.
Taamu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taamu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Taamu is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Taamu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Taamu. That one must have hurt.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Taamu moves out of range easily.
Smith checks a low kick from Taamu.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taamu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a fast counter high kick but Taamu manages to duck under it in time.#CL2#
Smith clinches up with Taamu and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
A short uppercut from Taamu.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Taamu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smith is working Taamu over against the cage.
A short left from Taamu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Taamu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith throws a series of punches but Taamu moves out of range.
Taamu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taamu misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.#KD#
Taamu cracks Smith with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Smith looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Taamu finish him? #ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Taamu steps in with a hook that catches Smith right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Taamu follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Smith looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tua Taamu!
A relieved looking Tua Taamu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2019

#R1#
Wright tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taamu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wright somewhat.#CL#
Taamu moves into the clinch.
Taamu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Wright has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Taamu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wright takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Alex Wright has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taamu throws a sloppy head kick and Wright moves out of range easily.
Wright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taamu.
Taamu blocks a head kick by Wright. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Wright or perhaps it was just good defense by Taamu, which made it look bad.
A head kick from Taamu lands but Wright takes it in his stride.
Wright throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taamu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wright shoots and misses
and Taamu counters with a big head kick but Wright shrugs it off.
Tua Taamu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Wright.
Wright shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taamu defends it nicely.
Taamu feints and then cracks Wright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wright down.
Tua Taamu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
A head kick misses from Taamu.
Taamu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wright tries to clinch up.
Taamu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Taamu.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Taamu saw that one coming.
Taamu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taamu is out of range.
Taamu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Taamu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taamu.#T3#
Wright dives in for a single leg takedown but Taamu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alex Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taamu lands with a nice body kick.
Wright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taamu throws a body kick that misses.
Taamu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
That has opened up Alex Wright's cut even more.
Wright showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taamu.
Wright throws a sloppy head kick and Taamu moves out of range easily.
Taamu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice jab there from Taamu.
Taamu misses with a body shot.
Wright tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#KD#
Taamu lands a big head kick that sends Wright tumbling to the mat! Taamu takes a step backwards and waves Wright back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Wright is rocked!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Taamu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wright is still on wobbly legs! Can Taamu finish him?
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Taamu! Wright is out on his feet! Taamu rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Wright is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Wright is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tua Taamu!
A victorious Tua Taamu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Alex Wright spoke after the fight, saying 'When I sign a contract, I really want to give 180%. And if I can't give that, it's just not fair to the promotion and it's not fair to the fans and it's not fair to myself'.

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