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Event:
Destiny Tuesday 53
Date: Jul 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Tasapaksu misses the body punch
and Moon counters with a one-two to the body.
Tasapaksu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tasapaksu throws a leg kick but Moon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tasapaksu sprawls and moves away.
Tasapaksu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tasapaksu throws a hook to the side of Moon's head but Moon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Moon staying out of range there.
Moon throwing a counter right hand but Tasapaksu manages to avoid it.
Tasapaksu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tasapaksu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tasapaksu. Moon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tasapaksu tries to clinch there but Moon circles away.
Moon attempts a counter takedown but Tasapaksu avoids it well and moves away.
Tasapaksu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moon is out of range and Tasapaksu settles back down. #T1#
Tasapaksu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tasapaksu tries to clinch up.
Tasapaksu throws a body punch but Moon moves out of range.
Moon feinted with a counter takedown.
Tasapaksu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tasapaksu wants to clinch.
Moon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tasapaksu throws a shot from downtown. Moon moves away and avoids it.
Tasapaksu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Moon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tasapaksu.
Moon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Tasapaksu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moon feinted with a counter takedown.
Tasapaksu scoring well with a low kick there.
Moon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tasapaksu just misses with a punch to the body.
Moon tries to counter with a takedown but Tasapaksu is quick to defend against it.
Moon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tasapaksu misses with a series of wild punches.
Moon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tasapaksu sprawls and moves away.
A low kick from Tasapaksu is predictable there #TD#
and Moon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tasapaksu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moon tries to free his leg and advance position but Tasapaksu is retaining full guard.
Moon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tasapaksu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moon throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Moon is pushing down on Tasapaksu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tasapaksu is fighting to maintain full guard but Moon has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Moon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tasapaksu sees it coming and defends easily.
Tasapaksu is looking for a sweep. Moon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moon is pressing down on Tasapaksu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tasapaksu is holding on for now. #SUB#
Tasapaksu is defending against the submission attempts here by Moon.
Tasapaksu has hold of Moon's hands but Moon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Moon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tasapaksu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Moon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moon is trying to control the action in half guard but Tasapaksu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Moon lands strikes from half guard.
Moon thows a huge punch but Tasapaksu dodges it nicely.
Tasapaksu is looking for a sweep. Moon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Moon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tasapaksu tries to get to full guard but Moon has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tasapaksu is staying active underneath Moon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Monsun Moon 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#
Tasapaksu tries to clinch up
and Moon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Tatti Tasapaksu has been cut.
Tasapaksu misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Moon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tasapaksu throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Moon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tasapaksu wants to get back to his feet.
Tasapaksu is staying active underneath Moon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Moon is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Moon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tasapaksu has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Moon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tasapaksu defending well though.
Tasapaksu moves into full guard.
Moon connects with a couple of short punches.
Monsun Moon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moon with a nice head shot there.
Tasapaksu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #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.
Moon throws a big elbow that misses.
Moon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tasapaksu's guard. #SUB#
Moon seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Moon is looking for a kimura but Tasapaksu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moon to get the leverage. #SUB#
Moon is working for a kimura but Tasapaksu is defending it quite comfortably.
Moon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3#
Tasapaksu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tasapaksu squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Tasapaksu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Moon 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.
Tasapaksu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Moon here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Moon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Moon postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Tasapaksu to stand up.
Monsun Moon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A low kick from Tasapaksu misses #TD#
and Moon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tasapaksu's guard.
Tasapaksu keeping moving, preventing Moon from controlling successfully. #T4#
Moon wants to pass the guard but Tasapaksu is keeping the position.
Moon wants to control from the top but Tasapaksu keeps moving.
Moon is in close to Tasapaksu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tasapaksu wants to control the position but Moon says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Tasapaksu is defending against the submission attempts here by Moon.
Moon is trying to control. Tasapaksu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monsun Moon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tatti Tasapaksu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tasapaksu misses with a left hand
and Moon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu throws a series of punches but Moon avoids them all with ease.
Moon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A low kick from Tasapaksu misses
and Tasapaksu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tasapaksu with a hook.
Tasapaksu throws an off balance right hand
and Moon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tasapaksu thinking.
Tasapaksu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Moon.
Moon throwing a counter right hand but Tasapaksu manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tasapaksu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tasapaksu misses with a left hand
and Moon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tasapaksu with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Tasapaksu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Moon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tasapaksu can do to turn this around?
Tasapaksu misses with a few strikes there.
Moon feinted with a counter takedown.
Tatti Tasapaksu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moon needs to keep his hands up - Tasapaksu had a free shot at his head there.
A combination from Tasapaksu does no damage.
Moon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tasapaksu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moon moves away.
Tasapaksu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tasapaksu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tasapaksu thows a leg kick but Moon checks it
and Moon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tasapaksu thows a leg kick but Moon checks it #TD#
and Moon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tasapaksu! #T2#
Moon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tasapaksu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moon landing strikes from the mount and Tasapaksu is in trouble! #ROC#
Tasapaksu is rocked!
Tasapaksu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moon postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Tasapaksu in real trouble here! The ref calls for Tasapaksu to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monsun Moon!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Monsun Moon waved his t-shirt featuring Sun-Tzu's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Destiny 157: Sur vs. Gaultier
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Barishkov misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tasapaksu! But no joy.
Tasapaksu misses with a low kick as Barishkov jumps back.
Barishkov misses with a wild body shot.
Barishkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tasapaksu throws out the jab.
Tasapaksu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barishkov to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Tatti Tasapaksu has been cut.
No joy there for Tasapaksu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tasapaksu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barishkov throws a hook but Tasapaksu avoids it easily.#CL2#
Tasapaksu has closed the distance and engaged Barishkov in a clinch.
Barishkov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tasapaksu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've been told by Barishkov's head coaches at Hugs & Kisses that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barishkov looks to land a left hand but Tasapaksu moved out of range nicely.
Tasapaksu throws a head kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Tasapaksu.
Barishkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tasapaksu.
Barishkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tasapaksu tries a quick counter leg kick but Barishkov is wise to it.
Barishkov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barishkov 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.
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!
Barishkov lands with a cross. #T1#
Barishkov checks a low kick from Tasapaksu.
Barishkov slips a straight right by Tasapaksu.
Barishkov misses the shot to the body.
Barishkov cracks Tasapaksu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tasapaksu throws a head kick that misses.
Barishkov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab lands there for Barishkov.
Barishkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A head kick by Barishkov - that's a beauty! Tasapaksu is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Barishkov can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Krug Barishkov!
During a confident post fight interview, Krug Barishkov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Destiny Tuesday 48
Date: May 17, 2016 |
#R1#
That kick from Tasapaksu tenderised Raefon's leg. Raefon is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Raefon moves into the clinch successfully.
Raefon tries for a takedown but Tasapaksu manages to get underhooks.
Tasapaksu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Raefon.
Tasapaksu taking a breather.
Raefon looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mad Raefon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tasapaksu is working Raefon over against the cage.
Raefon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tasapaksu after a bit of a struggle.
Raefon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tasapaksu prevents it.
Raefon wants a takedown.
Tasapaksu stops a takedown attempt from Raefon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tasapaksu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tasapaksu is pushing Raefon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tasapaksu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Mad Raefon has been cut.
Tasapaksu stops a takedown attempt from Raefon.
#T1#
Tasapaksu has Raefon pressed against the cage.
Raefon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tasapaksu gets underhooks to prevent Raefon's takedown attempt.
Raefon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tasapaksu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Raefon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tasapaksu is fending him off so far but Raefon persists. Nope, Tasapaksu circles away and we're back to standing.
Tatti Tasapaksu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Raefon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tasapaksu on his heels. He'll look to pass Tasapaksu's guard now, I'm sure.
Raefon is breathing heavily.
Tasapaksu is controlling Raefon's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tasapaksu is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Tasapaksu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tasapaksu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tasapaksu stopping the sweep attempt from Raefon.
Tasapaksu 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.
Tasapaksu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SU2#
Tasapaksu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Tasapaksu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Raefon.
Raefon drops his hands momentarily and Tasapaksu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tasapaksu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raefon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Tasapaksu moves into range and clinches up with Raefon.
Tasapaksu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Raefon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tasapaksu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raefon backwards.
Raefon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Raefon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tasapaksu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tasapaksu scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Tasapaksu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Raefon doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Raefon closes the distance and pushes Tasapaksu back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Tasapaksu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tasapaksu stalling the fight.
#T3#
Tasapaksu gets underhooks to prevent Raefon's takedown attempt.
Tasapaksu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tasapaksu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tasapaksu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
Mad Raefon's cut is getting worse.
Tasapaksu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
Mad Raefon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Raefon wants a takedown but no success here.
Tasapaksu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Raefon takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Jeez, Mad Raefon's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Raefon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Tasapaksu.
Raefon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tasapaksu prevents it.
Tasapaksu pushes Raefon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tasapaksu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Raefon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tasapaksu lands an elbow that stopped Raefon in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mad Raefon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tatti Tasapaksu!
A relieved looking Tatti Tasapaksu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Destiny 148: Hermano vs. Suri
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Tasapaksu drops his hands momentarily and Pouncey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pouncey falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Tasapaksu to counter with a crisp jab.
Pouncey catches Tasapaksu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pouncey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tasapaksu tries a quick counter leg kick but Pouncey is wise to it.
Tasapaksu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pouncey.
Tasapaksu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pouncey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tasapaksu throws a leg kick #TD#
and Pouncey counters with a takedown into side control.
Tasapaksu tries to bench press Pouncey off him but Pouncey keeps the position.
Tasapaksu can't do much from the bottom here.
Tasapaksu seems a little lost for a moment, as Pouncey dominates the positioning.
Tasapaksu is looking to regain half guard here but Pouncey keeps moving and retains side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pouncey trying to control the action but Tasapaksu is working from the bottom. #T1#
Pouncey is really struggling to control Tasapaksu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The strikes coming from Pouncey are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tasapaksu wants to get back to his feet but Pouncey drags him back down.
Pouncey is looking to take a break and control but Tasapaksu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pouncey landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Pouncey wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tasapaksu, who protects the arm well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pouncey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tasapaksu keeps working.
Tasapaksu is looking to reverse the position.
Pouncey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tasapaksu keeps working.
Check out the look on Pouncey's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pouncey looks up at the clock and then as Tasapaksu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pouncey smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T3#
Pouncey is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tasapaksu's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tasapaksu can't do much from the bottom here.
Pouncey lands some shots froms side control.
An elbow from Pouncey crashes against the mat.
Pouncey looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tasapaksu is avoiding damage well.
Pouncey looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tasapaksu is avoiding damage well.
Pouncey looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tasapaksu is avoiding damage well.
Tasapaksu tries to improve position but can't.
Tasapaksu keeping his opponent close.
Pouncey in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4##SUB#
Pouncey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tasapaksu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pouncey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tasapaksu keeps working.
Pouncey in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pouncey throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tasapaksu works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Pouncey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelvin Pouncey 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#
Pouncey moves out of range of the strikes.
Tasapaksu scores with a hook to the body. Pouncey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pouncey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tasapaksu jabs Pouncey right on the nose. Pouncey blinks but takes it well.
Tasapaksu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pouncey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Pouncey misses the target.
Pouncey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tasapaksu lands with a good body shot.
That kick from Pouncey tenderised Tasapaksu's leg. Tasapaksu is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tasapaksu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pouncey keeps the fight on the outside.
Tasapaksu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pouncey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pouncey looks to score with a jab to the body but Tasapaksu is just out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Pouncey here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T1#
Pouncey digs a good hook to Tasapaksu's body.
Tatti Tasapaksu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pouncey 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 Tasapaksu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tasapaksu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tasapaksu flicks out a counter leg kick but Pouncey steps away.
Tasapaksu misses with a hook.
Tasapaksu motions for Pouncey to come forward. Tasapaksu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Pouncey scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Tasapaksu has one foot on Pouncey's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tatti Tasapaksu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tasapaksu defending well as Pouncey loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Tasapaksu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pouncey to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pouncey is pushing down on Tasapaksu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tasapaksu is fighting to maintain full guard but Pouncey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tasapaksu wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Pouncey is taking a breather. Tasapaksu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tasapaksu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tasapaksu is refusing to be controlled, as Pouncey sits in half guard.
Pouncey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tasapaksu can do to turn this around?
Pouncey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tasapaksu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pouncey.
Pouncey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pouncey is nestled in close to Tasapaksu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Pouncey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tasapaksu pushes Pouncey off looking to stand but Pouncey dives back in and keeps control.
Tasapaksu taking some punishment here, with Pouncey in his half guard.
Pouncey looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tasapaksu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pouncey throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tasapaksu to regain full guard.
Pouncey is looking to pass into half guard but Tasapaksu pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tasapaksu is in guard.#REVB#
Pouncey has Tasapaksu pulled in close to control his posture. #SU2#
Tasapaksu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tasapaksu throws a hook but Pouncey blocks it.#T4#
Tasapaksu blocks a leg kick.
Tasapaksu with a nice cross.
Pouncey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tasapaksu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tasapaksu throws the left hand but Pouncey avoids the punch easily.
Tasapaksu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Tasapaksu clinches.
Tasapaksu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pouncey lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pouncey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tasapaksu trying to land knees to the body.
Tasapaksu tries to throw a body punch but Pouncey avoids it by throwing Tasapaksu back against the cage.
Pouncey misses with a punch to the body.
Tasapaksu just leaning against Pouncey, taking a breather.
Pouncey trying to stall but Tasapaksu improves his position.
Pouncey scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tatti Tasapaksu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Pouncey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A cross from Pouncey lands.
Tasapaksu is looking to clinch.
Pouncey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tasapaksu throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Pouncey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tasapaksu is wriggling around but Pouncey manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Pouncey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Pouncey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tasapaksu sees it coming and defends easily.
Pouncey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pouncey prevents Tasapaksu from improving his position.
Pouncey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Pouncey wants to pass the guard but Tasapaksu is defending well.
Pouncey looks to land a strike but Tasapaksu avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tasapaksu wants to stand up but Pouncey is controlling him.
Pouncey trying to control but Tasapaksu is working from the bottom.
Pouncey throws an elbow that misses. Tasapaksu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pouncey's guard. Nice move by Tasapaksu!#REVB##T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pouncey holds on and takes a little breather.
Pouncey is trying to keep Tasapaksu in close.
Tasapaksu throwing strikes but missing.
Tasapaksu wanted to stand there but Pouncey had control of the position.
Pouncey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tasapaksu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Pouncey wants to pass the guard but Tasapaksu is keeping the position.
Tasapaksu looking for a sweep. Not yet Tasapaksu, not yet.
Pouncey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pouncey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pouncey lands a couple of digs.
Pouncey wants to control from the top but Tasapaksu keeps moving.
Pouncey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pouncey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pouncey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pouncey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pouncey throws a big elbow that misses.
Tasapaksu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No joy there for Tasapaksu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tasapaksu misses with the combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tasapaksu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Pouncey closes the distance and clinches.
Tasapaksu misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kelvin Pouncey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pouncey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelvin Pouncey!
Kelvin Pouncey gave a mention to Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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