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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fyodor Taktarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Taktarov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mind Shift. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fyodor Taktarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phil Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taktarov has Phillips up against the cage in a clinch.
Taktarov tightens his grip and picks Phillips up, before dumping him to the ground. Phillips manages to land in guard.
Taktarov postures up in Phillips's guard and throws a big left but Phillips blocks it.
Phillips keeping full guard, as Taktarov tries to pass.
Phillips wants to stand but Taktarov is controlling the position.
Taktarov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Phillips has a closed guard, preventing Taktarov from standing up.
Taktarov trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Taktarov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taktarov wants to get up but he can't break Phillips's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A left and a right from Phillips both land. Nice combination.
Phillips avoids the head kick by Taktarov.
Phillips thuds a left hand into Taktarov's body.
Phil Phillips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phillips dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taktarov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fyodor Taktarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taktarov tries to clinch but Phillips moves out of range.
Phillips moves out of range of the body kick.
Taktarov is breathing heavily.
Phillips tries to bum rush Taktarov with a series of wild strikes but Taktarov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Taktarov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips lands a jab to Taktarov's midsection.
Phillips lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left and a right from Phillips both land. Nice combination.
Phillips scores with a three punch combo!
Phillips misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab lands there for Phillips.
Phillips stalks Taktarov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Taktarov's face. Taktarov staggers backwards, shaken.
A left and a right from Phillips both land. Nice combination.
Taktarov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Phillips moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Phillips!
Taktarov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phillips.
A right-left combo lands from Phillips.
Taktarov is looking to clinch but Phillips is avoiding it.
Phillips jabs at Taktarov's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov slips a jab and a cross from Phillips.
Phillips swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taktarov.
Taktarov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Phillips's waist but Phillips gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taktarov off to one side.
Taktarov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phillips is fending him off so far but Taktarov persists. Nope, Phillips circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Phillips finds it's way through Taktarov's defenses.
Taktarov tries to land a front kick but Phillips steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Phillips scores with a three punch combo!
Phillips connects with a single shot there.
Phillips stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fyodor Taktarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taktarov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phillips moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Taktarov has a takedown stuffed.
Taktarov wants to clinch.
Phillips is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Phillips lands a nice looking body shot.
Taktarov shoots in but Phillips avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Phillips stuffs the takedown.
Phillips avoids the head kick by Taktarov.
Phillips throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taktarov on the side of the head.
Phillips lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Phillips misses with the combination.
Taktarov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown but Phillips sprawls well. He's pushed Taktarov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Taktarov dives in and grabs Phillips's left leg, looking for a takedown. Phillips pushes down on Taktarov's head and hops out.
Phillips lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Taktarov backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Phillips dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Taktarov doesn't manage to clinch there - Phillips circles away.
Taktarov throws a combination that misses
and Phillips counters with a two punch combo.
Taktarov closes the distance and clinches up with Phillips, looking for a takedown. Taktarov pushes Phillips against the cage but Phillips circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Phillips throws a series of strikes that have Taktarov backpedaling.
Taktarov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Phillips is trying to defend but Taktarov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Taktarov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taktarov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phillips does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phillips is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taktarov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taktarov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Phillips sees it coming and defends easily.
Taktarov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Taktarov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Taktarov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Taktarov showed some decent athleticism there.
Taktarov trying to control the action but Phillips is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Taktarov is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Phillips still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Phillips has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Taktarov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Taktarov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Taktarov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Phillips doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taktarov.
Taktarov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taktarov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phillips regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Taktarov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fyodor Taktarov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Taktarov darts in and clinches Phillips up against the cage.
Taktarov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Phillips gets underhooks to prevent Taktarov's takedown attempt.
Taktarov goes for a takedown attempt but Phillips pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fyodor Taktarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taktarov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Phillips circles away.
Phillips misses with a two punch combination.
Phillips connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Phillips lands a two punch combo.
A head kick misses from Taktarov.
Taktarov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Phillips closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Phillips ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phillips lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Taktarov backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phillips stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Phillips wants it to stay on the feet.
Taktarov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips lands a two punch combo.
Phillips lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taktarov at a distance.
Phillips throws a nice looking combination but Taktarov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phillips lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A right-left combo lands from Taktarov.
No luck for Taktarov with that takedown attempt.
Phillips swinging wildly here.
Taktarov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Phillips defends it nicely.
Taktarov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Phillips as he avoids it easily.
Phillips keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taktarov.
Taktarov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Phillips throws a body punch but Taktarov moves out of range.
Phil Phillips seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taktarov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taktarov shoots in for a takedown but Phillips shows good takedown defense.
Phillips jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taktarov tries to clinch but Phillips is having none of it.
Taktarov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phillips avoids it really well and circles away.
Phillips lands a body shot.
Phillips swinging wildly here.
Taktarov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Phillips but Phillips pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Phillips works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Taktarov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Taktarov seems content to control.
Taktarov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Phillips pushes Taktarov off and gets back to his feet.
Phillips stuffs the takedown attempt from Taktarov. Taktarov gets slowly back to his feet.
Phillips throws a combination that misses
and Taktarov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Taktarov.
Taktarov tries to land knees in the clinch but Phillips avoids the damage to the body.
Phillips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taktarov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Taktarov doesn't manage to clinch there - Phillips circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taktarov dives in and grabs Phillips's left leg, looking for a takedown. Phillips pushes down on Taktarov's head and hops out.
Phillips lands a nice shot to the body.
Phillips scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Phillips tries to keep at a distance but Taktarov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Taktarov is trying to drag Phillips to the mat but Phillips just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Phillips lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Taktarov keeps control of Phillips as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Taktarov pulls Phillips into guard.
Taktarov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taktarov kicks Phillips off and gets to his feet.
Taktarov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Phillips sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taktarov somewhat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Phillips comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Phillips 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Phillips!
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