Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DUEL#57 Silver vs Phoenix
Date: Apr 02, 2017

#R1#
Taphorn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pasha on the side of the head.
Pasha looks to land a right hand but Taphorn moved out of range.
Taphorn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pasha as he jumps to the side.
Pasha looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Pasha tries a head kick but it misses.
Taphorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pasha.
Pasha throws a head kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Pasha.
Pasha just misses with a punch to the body.
Taphorn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A nice inside leg kick there by Taphorn. That's going to slow Pasha down.
Taphorn misses with an uppercut
and Pasha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pasha throws a sloppy head kick
and Pasha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left lands for Taphorn.
Taphorn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Pasha.
Pasha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taphorn.#T1#
Taphorn misses with a low kick.
Pasha throws a sloppy head kick and Taphorn moves out of range easily.
Pasha checks a low kick from Taphorn.
Taphorn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pasha defends it nicely.
Pasha lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Crunch! Pasha slams his shin into Taphorn's torso.
Taphorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Taphorn scoring well with a low kick there.
Pasha looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Taphorn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taphorn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2##SUB#
Pasha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taphorn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taphorn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pasha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taphorn is working Pasha over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Taphorn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taphorn stopping the sweep attempt from Pasha.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Pasha looking for a guillotine here but Taphorn defends easily.
Taphorn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pasha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taphorn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taphorn wants to control from the top but Pasha keeps moving.
Pasha is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Pasha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taphorn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taphorn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Taphorn chips away with some ground and pound.
Pasha keeping moving, preventing Taphorn from controlling successfully.
Taphorn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pasha haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taphorn with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Pasha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taphorn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taphorn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taphorn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taphorn stopping the sweep attempt from Pasha.
Taphorn looking to pass the guard.
Pasha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Taphorn postures up in Pasha's guard and throws a big left but Pasha blocks it.
Taphorn cracks Pasha with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Taphorn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taphorn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Taphorn stopping the sweep attempt from Pasha.
Pasha keeping full guard, as Taphorn tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taphorn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Pasha is looking for a triangle but Taphorn pushes his legs off easily.
Taphorn preventing the sweep.
Taphorn working some strikes from top position.
Taphorn passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Taphorn 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#
Taphorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taphorn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pasha throws a sloppy head kick and Taphorn moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taphorn, as that shot connected.
Taphorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pasha.
Pasha throws a good cross that connects.
Taphorn scoring well with a low kick there.
Pasha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taphorn.
Pasha walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Taphorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pasha.
Peter Taphorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pasha blocks the body kick.
Pasha's corner calls for a 1-2. Pasha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pasha is looking to clinch.
Pasha throws an overhand right that lands on Taphorn's shoulder, as Taphorn tries to avoid the shot.
Taphorn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pasha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Taphorn circles away.#T1#
Taphorn lands a jab.
A head kick misses from Pasha.
Taphorn throws out a counter right but Pasha avoids it with no problem.
Taphorn lands a jab.
Taphorn lunges at Pasha with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pasha's hand.
Taphorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pasha lands a glancing blow to the side of Taphorn's head.
Pasha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pasha tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Taphorn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pasha thinking.
Taphorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taphorn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taphorn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taphorn throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Pasha walks into a straight right hand from Taphorn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pasha dives in and grabs Taphorn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taphorn pushes down on Pasha's head and hops out.
Taphorn avoids the head kick by Pasha.
Taphorn throws the kick towards the body but Pasha avoids it.
Pasha stuns Taphorn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taphorn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Taphorn throws a shot from downtown. Pasha moves away and avoids it.
Pasha appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pasha throws a head kick but Taphorn moves out of range.
Taphorn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pasha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pasha doesn't manage to clinch there - Taphorn circles away.
Taphorn unleashes a big counter combination but Pasha bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A head kick from Pasha lands but Taphorn takes it in his stride. #CUT#
It looks like Peter Taphorn has been cut.
Taphorn misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Taphorn misses with a shot to the body
and Pasha counters with a nice uppercut.
Pasha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Pasha.
Pasha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taphorn.
Pasha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taphorn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Pasha.
Taphorn scores with a jab. Pasha acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pasha misses with a few strikes there.
Pasha closes the distance and clinches up with Taphorn, looking for a takedown. Pasha pushes Taphorn against the cage but Taphorn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Pasha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pasha misses with an uppercut.
Taphorn throws the kick towards the body but Pasha avoids it.
Taphorn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pasha counters with a three punch combo that has Taphorn backing up. Taphorn nods at Pasha to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Taphorn misses with a body shot #KD#
and Pasha counters with a head kick that drops Taphorn - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground! #ROC#
Taphorn is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taphorn tries to get to full guard but Pasha has control of the leg.
Taphorn is still in real trouble! Can Pasha finish him?#SUB2#
Taphorn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pasha pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Pasha is looking for a kimura here.
Taphorn tries to get to full guard but Pasha has control of the leg.
Taphorn seems to have recovered his senses.
Pasha wants to free his trapped foot but Taphorn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Taphorn is pressing down on Pasha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pasha trying to control but Taphorn is working from the bottom.
Taphorn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peter Taphorn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Peter Taphorn's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Taphorn thuds his shin into the meat of Pasha's side.
Taphorn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Taphorn misses the target.
Pasha throws a big counter combination but Taphorn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pasha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pasha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pasha moves in looking to clinch but Taphorn pushes him off.
Taphorn cracks a nice hook into Pasha's ribs.
Pasha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pasha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taphorn throws a leg kick but Pasha sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Taphorn tries to clinch up
and Pasha counters with a head kick. That will keep Taphorn thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T1#
Taphorn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taphorn goes for a double leg but Pasha avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pasha continues to drive forward.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pasha, as that shot connected.
Taphorn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pasha under the eye.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Taphorn.
Pasha misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taphorn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taphorn takes one to the side of the head.
Taphorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pasha lands with a cross.
Pasha pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Taphorn connects with a right hand. Pasha shakes it off.
Pasha swings widly with a right hand
and Taphorn counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taphorn misses the jab.
Taphorn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taphorn wants it to stay on the feet.
Pasha is looking to clinch.
Pasha throws a jab but it's blocked by Taphorn.
Taphorn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pasha's head backwards.
Taphorn misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Pasha misses its target.
Taphorn walks into a straight right hand from Pasha.
Pasha blocks the body kick.
Taphorn throws a push kick but Pasha slaps the foot to one side.
As Taphorn looks to move away, Pasha throws a big counter combo but Taphorn just gets out of the way.
A slow jab from Taphorn misses its intended target.
Pasha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Pasha throws the left hand but Taphorn avoids the punch easily.
Taphorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pasha manages to avoid it.
Taphorn misses with a wild body shot.
Pasha throws a counter high kick but Taphorn was just alert enough to avoid it.
Taphorn lands with a nice combination. Pasha backs away looking to recover.
Taphorn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pasha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A low kick from Taphorn misses
and Pasha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taphorn cracks the inside of Pasha's front leg.
Taphorn looks to throw the jab but Pasha is out of range.
Taphorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Taphorn misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Taphorn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pasha did well to prevent Taphorn getting side control.
Pasha is pressing down on Taphorn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pasha has momentary wrist control but Taphorn slips an elbow through the middle.#T4##SUB#
Pasha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taphorn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taphorn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pasha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taphorn throws a big elbow that misses.
Pasha working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taphorn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pasha is trying to keep Taphorn in close.
Taphorn lands a couple of elbows.
Taphorn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Pasha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taphorn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Pasha looking for a guillotine here but Taphorn defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Taphorn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taphorn 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Taphorn!
Peter Taphorn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Ali Pasha had this to say: 'He was the better fighter tonight. But I will be back and kick his ASS again. Idiots'.

Event: DUEL#51 Ibaka vs Tabhorn
Date: Mar 12, 2017

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Ibaka.
Ibaka misses with the combination.
Ibaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taphorn.#CL#
Ibaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ibaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Taphorn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibaka scores with a shot to the side of Taphorn's head.
Taphorn misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Taphorn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Taphorn throws a head punch that misses.
Taphorn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ibaka smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taphorn throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Ibaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Donk. Ibaka catches Taphorn right on the button with a cross.
Nice takedown defense from Ibaka. No joy for Taphorn on that attempt.
Taphorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibaka.
Taphorn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Ibaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ibaka tries to clinch but Taphorn is having none of it.
Taphorn drops his hands momentarily and Ibaka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Taphorn tries to score with a low kick but Ibaka moves his leg out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibaka. Taphorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taphorn lands with a good body shot.
Serge Ibaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taphorn swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ibaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Ibaka lands with a right hand.
Ibaka takes one to the chin there.
Ibaka stuns Taphorn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taphorn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A clash of legs there as Ibaka blocks the low kick.
Taphorn swings for the body but Ibaka moves out of range.
Taphorn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibaka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taphorn darts in looking for a takedown but Ibaka gets double underhooks and turns Taphorn into the cage.
Serge Ibaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Taphorn.
Ibaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ibaka missing with a left hand there. Taphorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taphorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Taphorn tries to land a front kick but Ibaka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Taphorn ducks under a wild hook from Ibaka.
Taphorn lands a body shot.
A shot to the body from Taphorn misses
enabling Ibaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Taphorn throws a right hand that misses
and Ibaka counters with a straight right hand.
Taphorn throws a front kick aimed at Ibaka's knee but Ibaka avoids it well.
Taphorn throws a leg kick but Ibaka moved away.
Taphorn lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibaka. Taphorn does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Taphorn shoots in but no luck this time.
Taphorn digs a good body shot into Ibaka's ribs.
Ibaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taphorn can pounce on him.
Ibaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taphorn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Taphorn drives through and clinches with Ibaka against the cage.
Ibaka lands a left hand.
Ibaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taphorn digs a right hand into Ibaka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ibaka's gas tank.
Taphorn misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Ibaka.
Ibaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Taphorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taphorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibaka misses with some punches. #T4##BC#
Ibaka breaks from the clinch.
Ibaka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taphorn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ibaka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Taphorn throws a body punch but Ibaka moves out of range.
Taphorn throws out a leg kick but Ibaka moves out of range and Taphorn only half commits.
No joy there for Ibaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ibaka misses with a looping left.
It looks like Ibaka has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Taphorn connects with the punch.
Ibaka looks to throw the jab but Taphorn is out of range.
Taphorn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Taphorn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Taphorn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taphorn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Taphorn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taphorn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Ibaka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Taphorn throws a leg kick
and Ibaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Ibaka jabs Taphorn right on the nose. Taphorn blinks but takes it well.
A big left from Taphorn misses.
Taphorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibaka lands a jab to the nose.
Taphorn throws out a leg kick but Ibaka moves out of range and Taphorn only half commits.
Taphorn scores with a three punch combo! #CL2#
Taphorn moves into the clinch.
Taphorn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ibaka backwards.
Ibaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Taphorn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Taphorn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ibaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taphorn misses with a punch to the body.
Taphorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Ibaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taphorn tries to work over Ibaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taphorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taphorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taphorn misses with some punches.
Ibaka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taphorn avoids it.
Taphorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibaka misses with a body punch.
Ibaka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ibaka wants to get back to striking at distance but Taphorn won't allow it.
Taphorn works on Ibaka's body with a couple of short punches.
Ibaka tries a body shot but Taphorn blocks it.
Taphorn stalling in the clinch.
Taphorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ibaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ibaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Taphorn fails to land.
Ibaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Serge Ibaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Taphorn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Taphorn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ibaka up against the cage.
Taphorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Ibaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taphorn cracks Ibaka with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Taphorn. #CL2#
Taphorn closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taphorn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibaka.
Taphorn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taphorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibaka's elbow. #BC#
Ibaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ibaka throws a big shot that misses.
Ibaka misses with a few strikes there.
Ibaka slips a straight right by Taphorn.#T3#
Taphorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibaka.
A slow jab from Ibaka misses its intended target.
Taphorn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Taphorn.
Taphorn looks to land a right hand but Ibaka moved out of range.
Ibaka throwing a counter right hand but Taphorn manages to avoid it.
Taphorn throws a low kick but Ibaka moves out of range easily.
Taphorn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ibaka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taphorn scrambles back to his feet.
Ibaka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taphorn staying out of range there.
Taphorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibaka is just out of range.#CL2#
Taphorn moves into range and clinches up with Ibaka.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ibaka.
Ibaka working aggressively here.
Ibaka misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Ibaka stalling.
Taphorn misses with some punches.
Ibaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Taphorn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ibaka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Taphorn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ibaka backwards.
Ibaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Ibaka breaks from the clinch.
Ibaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taphorn throws out the jab.
Ibaka throws a hook but Taphorn blocks it.
Taphorn misses the shot to the body.
Taphorn moves out of range of the body kick from Ibaka.
Taphorn lands a body shot.
Ibaka slips a straight right by Taphorn.
Taphorn throws a chopping leg kick but Ibaka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peter Taphorn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ibaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Taphorn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ibaka checks it well.
Taphorn throws a leg kick
enabling Ibaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Taphorn misses with a body punch
letting Ibaka counter with a right hand.
Taphorn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taphorn scores with a sloppy right hand. Ibaka should have avoided that one.
Ibaka throws a hook but Taphorn avoids it easily.
Ibaka slips under a jab from Taphorn.
As Taphorn looks to move away, Ibaka throws a big counter combo but Taphorn just gets out of the way.
Taphorn throws a wild body kick that Ibaka sees coming a mile off.
Ibaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ibaka jabs Taphorn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Taphorn misses with the combination.
Peter Taphorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taphorn throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibaka.
As Taphorn backs away, Ibaka returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Taphorn misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Taphorn, right into the meat. #T1#
Taphorn throws a leg kick
and Taphorn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Ibaka misses its intended target.
Taphorn throws a leg kick which misses Ibaka's front leg but catches the back leg as Ibaka tries to avoid it.
Ibaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taphorn can pounce on him.
Nice uppercut there from Taphorn.
Ibaka misses with a few strikes there.
Taphorn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ibaka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Taphorn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taphorn throws a body punch but Ibaka moves out of range.
Taphorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taphorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Taphorn.
Taphorn throws a combination that misses
and Ibaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Ibaka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Taphorn back to the cage. Ibaka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taphorn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ibaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Serge Ibaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Ibaka misses with the combination.
Taphorn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ibaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taphorn throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibaka.
Ibaka seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Taphorn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Taphorn throws a hook but Ibaka avoids it easily.
Taphorn throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ibaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Taphorn misses with a right hand
and Ibaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ibaka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taphorn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Taphorn misses.
Taphorn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ibaka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taphorn! But no joy.#T3#
Taphorn throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ibaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Ibaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taphorn takes a swing at Ibaka's ribcage but misses.
Taphorn lands a nice hook to Ibaka's body. Ibaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ibaka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taphorn moves out of range as Ibaka strikes.
Taphorn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taphorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Taphorn misses.
Taphorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibaka.
As Taphorn backs away, Ibaka returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ibaka scores with a decent looking hook.
Good exchange - Taphorn coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Taphorn.#T4#
The fighters circling - Taphorn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch lands to the side of Ibaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taphorn throws a lazy uppercut
and Ibaka counters with a straight right hand.
Ibaka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Taphorn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ibaka finds it's way round the side to connect with Taphorn's head.
Taphorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibaka loads up on a big right hand but Taphorn slips the punch.
Taphorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taphorn looks to throw the jab but Ibaka is out of range.
Ibaka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Taphorn throws a low kick but Ibaka moves out of range easily.
Taphorn throws a poor cross that misses
and Ibaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ibaka lands a glancing blow to the side of Taphorn's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Serge Ibaka did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Ibaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Taphorn misses its intended target.
Ibaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taphorn.
Taphorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibaka throwing a counter right hand but Taphorn manages to avoid it.
Taphorn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taphorn, as that shot connected.
A decent looking cross lands there for Taphorn.
A punch combination from Taphorn misses.
A head kick misses from Ibaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibaka throws the left hand but Taphorn avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Ibaka does it's job there.
Taphorn misses the shot to the body.
Taphorn scores with a punch to the head.
Ibaka lands a head kick. Taphorn smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
The fighters circling - Ibaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ibaka lands a lovely overhand right.
Ibaka throws a lazy uppercut
and Taphorn counters with a nice leg kick.
Taphorn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taphorn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibaka lands a nice hook to Taphorn's body. Taphorn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taphorn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Taphorn.
Ibaka misses with a wild body shot.
Taphorn misses with a hook.
Ibaka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taphorn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ibaka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taphorn looks to throw a body kick
and Ibaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Taphorn throws a poor cross that misses
and Ibaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taphorn tries for a takedown but Ibaka circles away easily
and Taphorn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taphorn lands a two punch combo.
A jab from Ibaka misses.
A little jabbing left from Taphorn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taphorn lands a jab to the head.
Taphorn throws the kick towards the body but Ibaka avoids it.
A jab from Taphorn misses.
Taphorn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ibaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ibaka throws a series of punches but Taphorn avoids them all with ease.
Taphorn tries to work over Ibaka's front leg with a kick but Ibaka checks it. #T3#
Taphorn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ibaka's calf.
Ibaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taphorn moves away.
Taphorn stuns Ibaka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taphorn tries to clinch but Ibaka moves out of range.
It looked like Ibaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ibaka checks a leg kick.
Taphorn misses with a wild body shot.
Ibaka thuds his right hand into Taphorn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ibaka takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
Taphorn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Ibaka makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taphorn misses with a takedown attempt
and Ibaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Ibaka.
Taphorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ibaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Ibaka.
Ibaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taphorn.
Ibaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taphorn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taphorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ibaka lands a leg kick that knocks Taphorn off balance momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Taphorn.
Taphorn lands a jab to the nose.
Taphorn looks to clinch
letting Ibaka counter with a right hand.
Taphorn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ibaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Taphorn throws out a leg kick but Ibaka moves out of range and Taphorn only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Serge Ibaka will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Taphorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibaka moves away.
Ibaka misses with a hook.
Ibaka sets himself, and Taphorn steps forward looking for the clinch! Ibaka avoids it this time.
Taphorn throws a wild body kick that Ibaka sees coming a mile off.
Taphorn drops his hands momentarily and Ibaka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Ibaka.
A countering left hand to the body from Taphorn misses.
Ibaka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Taphorn misses with an uppercut
letting Ibaka counter with a right hand.
Ibaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taphorn looks to land a right hand but Ibaka moved out of range.
Ibaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Ibaka.
Ibaka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ibaka throws a hook but Taphorn avoids it easily.
Taphorn feints the counter takedown.
Taphorn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ibaka. #T1#
Ibaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Taphorn looks to land a combination but Ibaka avoids it well.
Ibaka misses with a left hand
and Taphorn counters with a straight right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Taphorn!
Ibaka misses with a kick to the body.
Taphorn wants to slow Ibaka down by chopping away at his legs.
Taphorn misses with an uppercut. Ibaka saw that one coming.
Ibaka wants to clinch.
Taphorn moves forwards but Ibaka connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Taphorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibaka manages to avoid it.
Taphorn throws a low kick but Ibaka moves out of range easily.
Taphorn tries to work over Ibaka's front leg with a kick but Ibaka checks it.
Taphorn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ibaka is fending him off so far but Taphorn persists. Nope, Ibaka circles away and we're back to standing.
Taphorn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ibaka is out of range and Taphorn settles back down.
Taphorn fails with the takedown.
Ibaka throws a head kick but Taphorn moves out of range.
Taphorn looks to throw the jab but Ibaka is out of range.
Ibaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibaka misses with the combination. #T3#
Ibaka throws a body punch but Taphorn moves out of range.
Taphorn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taphorn scores with a hook to the body. Ibaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Serge Ibaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ibaka takes a swing at Taphorn's ribcage but misses.
Taphorn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peter Taphorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taphorn misses the body punch
and Ibaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ibaka throws a head kick but Taphorn moves out of range.
Taphorn misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ibaka, as that shot connected.
Taphorn connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Taphorn clinches with his opponent. #T4#
Taphorn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taphorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibaka controls his hands.
Taphorn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Taphorn scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taphorn looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Taphorn fails to land.
Ibaka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Taphorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taphorn can't find room to land a body shot as Ibaka controls the action.
Ibaka cracks Taphorn with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibaka.
Taphorn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Taphorn breaks the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Serge Ibaka.
I think Ibaka 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serge Ibaka!
Serge Ibaka retains his bantamweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Serge Ibaka made sure he mentioned Aspire Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: DUEL#45 Overstreet vs Komaroff
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Nahtic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nahtic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nahtic misses with a head kick.
Nahtic scoring well with a low kick there.
Nahtic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Taphorn swings for the body but Nahtic moves out of range.
Taphorn looks for a takedown but Nahtic sprawls well.
Nahtic avoids the body shot from Taphorn.
Nahtic scores with the left hand. Taphorn knows he should have avoided that one.
Nahtic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Taphorn lands with a nice body punch.
Taphorn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nahtic circles away.
Taphorn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taphorn digs a good hook to Nahtic's body.
Taphorn blocks the body kick.
Lou Nahtic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taphorn misses with the body kick
and Nahtic counters with a nice uppercut.
Nahtic misses with a few strikes there.
Lou Nahtic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Nahtic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Taphorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Taphorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nahtic was well out of range. Poor timing from Taphorn.
Taphorn is looking to wear down Nahtic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Taphorn misses with a body kick.
Taphorn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nahtic throws a sloppy head kick and Taphorn moves out of range easily.
Nahtic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taphorn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nahtic.
Taphorn delivers a nice body kick.
Taphorn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nahtic throws a sloppy head kick and Taphorn moves out of range easily.
Taphorn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nahtic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Taphorn throws a leg kick which misses Nahtic's front leg but catches the back leg as Nahtic tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nahtic throws a leg kick
and Taphorn counters with a leg kick.
Nahtic throws an off balance right hand
and Taphorn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Taphorn throws a hook but Nahtic avoids it easily.#T2##CL#
Taphorn moves into range and clinches up with Nahtic.#BC2#
Nahtic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nahtic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nahtic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taphorn.
Nahtic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nahtic checks a low kick from Taphorn.
Taphorn ducks under a wild hook from Nahtic.
Nahtic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taphorn. Nahtic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taphorn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nahtic.
Nahtic slips under a jab from Taphorn.
Nahtic throws a low kick, looking for Taphorn's leg but Taphorn calmly moves out of range.
Taphorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nahtic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Taphorn checks it well.
Taphorn swings for the body but Nahtic moves out of range.
Nahtic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nahtic throws a leg kick but Taphorn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nahtic has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Taphorn takes a swing at Nahtic's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Taphorn.
Nahtic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Taphorn.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Nahtic. That's going to slow Taphorn down.
Taphorn throws a lazy right hand but Nahtic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Nahtic closes the distance and clinches.
Nahtic misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Nahtic breaks from the clinch.
Taphorn misses with a straight right.
Taphorn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Taphorn misses with a looping right.
Nahtic avoids the body shot from Taphorn.
Nahtic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taphorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nahtic moves away.#CL2#
Nahtic has managed to clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Taphorn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nahtic. #T4#
Taphorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nahtic blocks a body shot from Taphorn.
Nahtic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Taphorn after a bit of a struggle.
Taphorn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nahtic backwards.
Nahtic pushes Taphorn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taphorn throws a punch but it's blocked by Nahtic.
Taphorn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Taphorn.
Knees in the clinch landing for Taphorn.
A short right from Taphorn on the inside.
Taphorn fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Taphorn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taphorn has Nahtic pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taphorn wants a takedown.
Taphorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Peter Taphorn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nahtic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taphorn.
Taphorn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nahtic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taphorn throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Nahtic misses the target.
Nahtic walks into a straight right hand from Taphorn.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taphorn. Nahtic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nahtic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #TD#
Taphorn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Taphorn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Nahtic explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nahtic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taphorn has time to react.
Nahtic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taphorn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taphorn throws a nice looking combination but Nahtic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nahtic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nahtic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taphorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Nahtic. #T1#
Taphorn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nahtic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taphorn. Taphorn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taphorn ducks under a wild hook from Nahtic.
Taphorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nahtic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Taphorn misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Taphorn has managed to clinch.
Taphorn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Taphorn lands a shot to the body.
Taphorn misses with a body punch.
Taphorn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Taphorn tries to work over Nahtic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taphorn tries to throw a body punch but Nahtic avoids it by throwing Taphorn back against the cage.
Good body shot from Taphorn. #T2##BC2#
Nahtic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nahtic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Taphorn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Taphorn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nahtic.
Taphorn feinted there with a counter 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!
Taphorn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taphorn walks into a jab.
Taphorn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taphorn misses with a few strikes there.
Nahtic throws a shot to the body.
Nahtic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Taphorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nahtic was well out of range. Poor timing from Taphorn.
Nahtic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taphorn misses with a looping left.
Nahtic slips a jab from Taphorn.#T3#
Taphorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Nahtic thumps Taphorn with a low kick.
Nahtic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taphorn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nahtic scrambles back to his feet.
Taphorn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nahtic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taphorn.
Nahtic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Taphorn blocks the low kick.
Taphorn throws a looping overhand right but Nahtic ducks down to avoid it.
Nahtic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Nahtic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nahtic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nahtic tries to bum rush Taphorn with a series of wild strikes but Taphorn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nahtic lands with a kick to the temple. Taphorn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nahtic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Taphorn.
Nahtic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Taphorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
A good leg kick by Taphorn.
Taphorn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nahtic checks it well.
Nahtic tries a head kick but it misses.
Nahtic throws a looping overhand right but Taphorn ducks down to avoid it.
Nahtic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nahtic misses with a low kick.
Taphorn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Taphorn digs a good hook to Nahtic's body.
Taphorn throws a big shot that misses.
Nahtic is looking for the big counter here.
Nahtic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peter Taphorn is winning the standup battle so far.
Nahtic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taphorn is out of range.
Taphorn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nahtic. That one must have hurt.
Taphorn missing with a left hand there. Nahtic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nahtic throws the kick towards the body but Taphorn avoids it.#CL#
Taphorn takes the fight into the clinch.
Peter Taphorn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nahtic blocks a body shot from Taphorn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Peter Taphorn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nahtic doesn't manage to clinch there - Taphorn circles away.
Taphorn quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nahtic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taphorn.
Taphorn throws a hook but Nahtic blocks it.
Nahtic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taphorn is defended easily by Nahtic.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nahtic. That's going to slow Taphorn down.
Nice takedown defense from Nahtic. No joy for Taphorn on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taphorn lands with an uppercut that bounces Nahtic off the cage and back into range.
Good work by Nahtic as he checks the leg kick.
Taphorn slips a jab and a cross from Nahtic.
Taphorn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taphorn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nahtic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taphorn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
Taphorn shoots in looking for a takedown. Nahtic tries to sprawl out of it but Taphorn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nahtic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Taphorn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nahtic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taphorn can pounce on him.
No joy there for Nahtic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Taphorn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taphorn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nahtic loads up on a big right hand but Taphorn slips the punch.
Nahtic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taphorn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from Nahtic lands.
Taphorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nahtic manages to avoid it.
Taphorn misses with a low kick as Nahtic jumps back.#T2#
Taphorn tries to score with a low kick but Nahtic moves his leg out of the way.
Nahtic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nahtic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taphorn. #TD#
Taphorn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nahtic to the mat! Nahtic manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taphorn tries to free his leg and advance position but Nahtic is retaining full guard.
Taphorn throwing strikes but missing.
Taphorn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taphorn throws a strike but Nahtic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Taphorn isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nahtic stacks Taphorn on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nahtic!
Taphorn tries to bench press Nahtic off him but Nahtic keeps the position.
Taphorn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nahtic is refusing to be controlled, as Taphorn sits in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Taphorn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lou Nahtic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nahtic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taphorn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taphorn's back!
Nahtic slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Taphorn tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
We've been hearing good reports from Taphorn's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Taphorn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Taphorn that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nahtic tries to control but Taphorn wriggling away.
Taphorn really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Taphorn is working hard here to advance position.
Lou Nahtic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nahtic trying to control but Taphorn is having none of it.
Taphorn tries to lock up and control but Nahtic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Taphorn is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Nahtic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nahtic lands a couple of good shots and Taphorn has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Nahtic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taphorn 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DUEL#42 Riccuito vs Vakarchuk
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Taphorn swings for the body but Worm moves out of range.
Taphorn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Worm tries for a takedown but Taphorn circles away easily
letting Taphorn counter with a right hand. #TD#
Taphorn tries to sprawl but Worm drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Taphorn is trying to get back to full guard.
Taphorn is pressing down on Worm's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Taphorn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Taphorn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Worm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taphorn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Worm has managed to get both his arms back between Taphorn's legs - danger averted.
Worm postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Worm scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Taphorn wants to sweep but no luck.
Worm postures up. #SUB2#
Taphorn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Taphorn working for submissions but it's allowed Worm to get to half guard.
Worm missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Taphorn looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Taphorn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Worm pulls his head out easily.
Taphorn trying to control here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Worm is trying to control. Taphorn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Worm seems to be working for a kimura but Taphorn defends the submission attempt.
Taphorn is looking to control Worm's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taphorn avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taphorn tries to roll over but Worm keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Worm lands a nice short elbow.
Worm trying to advance position but Taphorn counters by regaining guard. #SUB#
Worm drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Taphorn dives on top into guard.#REVB##T3#
Worm keeping moving, preventing Taphorn from controlling successfully.
Taphorn postures up.
Taphorn looking to pass the guard.
Worm 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.
Taphorn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Worm works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Taphorn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taphorn scoring with some ground and pound.
Taphorn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Taphorn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taphorn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Taphorn throws an elbow that misses. Worm uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taphorn's guard. Nice move by Worm!#REVR##SUB2#
Taphorn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Worm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Worm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Worm avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Worm thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Worm looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Taphorn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Worm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Worm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Worm works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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 Grey Worm will probably get the nod.
That's time! Worm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A big left from Taphorn misses.
Worm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Taphorn tries to land a front kick but Worm steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slapping body kick lands there for Taphorn.#TD2#
Worm gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Worm 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#
Worm missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Worm is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Taphorn sees it coming and defends easily.
Taphorn is trying to get back to full guard.
Taphorn is pressing down on Worm's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1##SUB2#
Taphorn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Worm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Worm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taphorn is keeping the position for now.
Grey Worm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Taphorn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Worm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Worm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Taphorn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Worm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taphorn controls Worm momentarily but Worm frees himself.
Worm is working Taphorn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taphorn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Taphorn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Worm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Worm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Worm wants to pass the guard but Taphorn is keeping the position.
Worm trying to control the position from guard on top but Taphorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Worm is really struggling to control Taphorn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Worm tries to free his leg and advance position but Taphorn is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Taphorn throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Worm escapes and throws Taphorn's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Worm lands an elbow. #T3#
Worm connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Taphorn some visible discomfort.
Worm misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Taphorn struggling a bit here.
Worm looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Taphorn is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taphorn struggling a bit here.
Worm controls the position. #SUB#
Worm is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taphorn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Taphorn is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Taphorn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Worm seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taphorn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Worm trying to pass the guard but Taphorn defending well. #SUB#
Worm is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taphorn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Taphorn trying to hold on to Worm's head to control him but Worm postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Worm is working for a kimura but Taphorn is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Grey Worm will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Taphorn throws a looping overhand right but Worm ducks down to avoid it.
Taphorn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice combination there by Taphorn.
Worm's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taphorn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Worm scrambles back to his feet.
Worm shoots for a takedown but Taphorn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Taphorn gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Taphorn is trying to get an arm triangle but Worm is defending well.
Worm sneaks back into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Worm looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taphorn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Worm's head. #T1#
Taphorn has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Taphorn looking to finish Worm with some ground and pound. This is bad for Worm!
Taphorn landing strikes from the mount.
Taphorn postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Worm looks a forlorn figure. #ROC2#
Worm is rocked!
Worm sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Oh Worm is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Taphorn is working for a kimura but Worm is defending it quite comfortably.
Worm seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Worm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taphorn thows a huge punch but Worm dodges it nicely. #T2#
Taphorn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Worm trying to control here.
Taphorn is trying to control. Worm wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Taphorn tries to pass to full mount but Worm defends it.
Worm is trying to get back to full guard.
Taphorn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Taphorn thows a huge punch but Worm dodges it nicely. #T3#
Worm trying to hold on to Taphorn's head to control him but Taphorn postures up.
Worm controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Worm regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Taphorn.
Taphorn preventing the sweep.
Peter Taphorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Worm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taphorn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Worm is pulling down on Taphorn's head to control his posture.
Taphorn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taphorn distracts Worm with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Taphorn throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Taphorn scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Worm escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taphorn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taphorn stands up over Worm, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Worm working for a triangle but Taphorn defends it easily.
Worm has momentary wrist control but Taphorn slips an elbow through the middle.
Grey Worm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Taphorn has gone for a leg lock! Worm slips out almost immediately though and dives into Taphorn's guard.#REVR#
Worm trying to control the position from guard on top but Taphorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Taphorn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Worm 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: DUEL#41 Army vs Hallick
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Pinaglabanan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Taphorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinaglabanan.
Taphorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinaglabanan.
Taphorn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Pinaglabanan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pinaglabanan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinaglabanan is looking to counter punch.
Pinaglabanan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taphorn takes one to the side of the head.
Taphorn is looking to slow Pinaglabanan down with leg kicks.
Pinaglabanan connects with an inside leg kick.
Pinaglabanan throws a hook but Taphorn avoids it easily.
John Pinaglabanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crunch! Pinaglabanan slams his shin into Taphorn's torso.
Pinaglabanan looks to land a left hand but Taphorn moved out of range nicely.
Pinaglabanan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Scotty's Yard in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Pinaglabanan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Taphorn to the ground. Pinaglabanan is now in Taphorn's guard.
Pinaglabanan trying to control but Taphorn is working from the bottom.
Pinaglabanan distracts Taphorn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Taphorn keeping moving, preventing Pinaglabanan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Taphorn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pinaglabanan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pinaglabanan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pinaglabanan wants to control from the top but Taphorn keeps moving.
Pinaglabanan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Taphorn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Pinaglabanan is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
Pinaglabanan tries to roll over but Taphorn keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taphorn winds up and cracks Pinaglabanan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Taphorn trying to pass the guard but Pinaglabanan defending well.
Pinaglabanan is trying to control but can't.
Taphorn stalling away here and it's allowed Pinaglabanan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Taphorn landing with the ground and pound.
Taphorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinaglabanan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taphorn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Pinaglabanan trying to control the position.
Taphorn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pinaglabanan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taphorn.
Pinaglabanan wants to control the position but Taphorn says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Taphorn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taphorn is trying to control. Pinaglabanan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Taphorn throwing shots but Pinaglabanan is blocking nicely.
Taphorn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Taphorn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pinaglabanan defends it well.
Taphorn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pinaglabanan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taphorn is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Taphorn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pinaglabanan's head.
Taphorn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Taphorn wants to free his trapped foot but Pinaglabanan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Taphorn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pinaglabanan is trying to get back to full guard.
Taphorn thows a huge punch but Pinaglabanan dodges it nicely.
Pinaglabanan trying to control here.
Taphorn missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Taphorn wants to work for an arm triangle but Pinaglabanan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Taphorn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pinaglabanan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Taphorn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pinaglabanan swings for the body but Taphorn moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taphorn.
Pinaglabanan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pinaglabanan digs a good hook to Taphorn's body.
Pinaglabanan tries to clinch
and Taphorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A good leg kick by Taphorn.
Pinaglabanan throws a wild body kick that Taphorn sees coming a mile off.
Taphorn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pinaglabanan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taphorn manages to avoid it.
Pinaglabanan connects with a solid leg kick.
Taphorn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pinaglabanan as he jumps to the side.
Pinaglabanan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taphorn is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taphorn misses with a low kick.
Pinaglabanan attempts a counter takedown but Taphorn avoids it well and moves away.
Taphorn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pinaglabanan.
Taphorn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pinaglabanan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taphorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinaglabanan manages to avoid it.
Pinaglabanan throwing a counter right hand but Taphorn manages to avoid it.
Pinaglabanan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1##TD#
Pinaglabanan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Taphorn sprawls well initially but Pinaglabanan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Taphorn is not content to let Pinaglabanan control the position.
Taphorn trying to control from the bottom.
Taphorn is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Pinaglabanan is staying active.
Nice strikes from Pinaglabanan there.
Pinaglabanan is looking to take a break and control but Taphorn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taphorn is controlling Pinaglabanan's trapped leg to prevent Pinaglabanan from advancing to side control.
Taphorn moves into full guard. #T2#
Taphorn tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Taphorn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pinaglabanan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pinaglabanan postures up and lands a big shot to Taphorn's brow.
Pinaglabanan content to stall in guard here.
Taphorn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pinaglabanan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3##SUB2#
Taphorn is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pinaglabanan rolls with it to try and escape but Taphorn cranks on the arm and Pinaglabanan is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Taphorn!
During a confident post fight interview, Peter Taphorn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DUEL#36 Hallick vs Lapu
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1##CL#
Nahtic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taphorn lands with a right to the head.
Taphorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've been informed that Taphorn 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.
Taphorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nahtic is trying to break the clinch but Taphorn is controlling him.#BC#
Nahtic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nahtic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nahtic lands a glancing blow to the side of Taphorn's head.
Nice body punch from Taphorn. #CL#
Nahtic has closed the distance and engaged Taphorn in a clinch.
Nahtic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Taphorn misses with a punch to the body.
Nahtic wants to stall.
Taphorn tries to pull guard but Nahtic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nahtic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nahtic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Taphorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nahtic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taphorn.#T1#
Taphorn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nahtic to score with a decent uppercut.
Lou Nahtic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nahtic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taphorn.
Nahtic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Taphorn is out of range and Nahtic settles back down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Taphorn. #TD2#
Taphorn 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.
Taphorn throws a big right hand that misses.
Taphorn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nahtic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taphorn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nahtic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taphorn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nahtic managing to control the position.
Taphorn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taphorn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Taphorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Nahtic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Taphorn is looking to work some ground and pound but Nahtic has wrist control.
Taphorn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nahtic's guard.
Taphorn trying to advance position but Nahtic counters by regaining guard.
Taphorn stopping the sweep attempt from Nahtic.
Taphorn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Taphorn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taphorn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taphorn passes Nahtic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Taphorn thows a huge punch but Nahtic dodges it nicely.
Nahtic has hold of Taphorn's hands but Taphorn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Taphorn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taphorn prevents Nahtic from improving his position.
Taphorn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Taphorn working over Nahtic with some ground and pound. Nahtic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nahtic trying to control here.
Taphorn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nahtic's head. #SUB2#
Taphorn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nahtic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taphorn.
Nahtic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taphorn.
Taphorn is trying to control. Nahtic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #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.
Nahtic taking some punishment here, with Taphorn in his half guard.
Nahtic has hold of Taphorn's hands but Taphorn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nahtic trying to hold on to Taphorn's head to control him but Taphorn postures up.
Taphorn looks to land a strike but Nahtic avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Taphorn wants to control from the top but Nahtic keeps moving.
Nahtic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taphorn trying to control but Nahtic is working from the bottom.
Taphorn landing some decent shots from guard.
Taphorn throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Taphorn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Taphorn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Taphorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Taphorn moves out of range as Nahtic strikes.#CL2#
Taphorn instigates a clinch.
Nahtic working hard to break the clinch.
Nahtic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taphorn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nahtic blocking some punches.
Taphorn misses with a body punch.
Taphorn lands a shot to the body.
Taphorn has Nahtic pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nahtic blocking some punches.
Taphorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taphorn jumps guard but Nahtic stands there with Taphorn around his waist. Taphorn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Taphorn can't find room to land a body shot as Nahtic controls the action.
Nice body punch from Taphorn - that landed with a thud.
Nahtic controlling the action here for a moment.
Nahtic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nahtic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taphorn has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Taphorn pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Taphorn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nahtic defends it easily.
Nahtic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taphorn is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Taphorn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Taphorn looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Taphorn has his foot on Nahtic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nahtic works his way back into a safe position though.
Taphorn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taphorn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nahtic's guard. #REVB#
Nahtic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nahtic pulls Taphorn in close to his closed guard and prevents Taphorn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Taphorn throws an elbow that misses. Nahtic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taphorn's guard. Nice move by Nahtic!#REVR#
Nahtic lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Nahtic postures up in Taphorn's guard and throws a big left but Taphorn blocks it. #SUB2#
Nahtic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taphorn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nahtic has managed to get both his arms back between Taphorn's legs - danger averted.
Taphorn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nahtic passes Taphorn's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Taphorn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taphorn is trying to maintain the position but Nahtic is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Nahtic seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nahtic trying to control the action but Taphorn is working from the bottom.
Nahtic slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Taphorn actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Taphorn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nahtic pulls his head out easily.
Taphorn is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taphorn regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Taphorn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nahtic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Nahtic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nahtic is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Taphorn instigates a clinch.
Nahtic prevents a body shot from Taphorn. #BC2#
Taphorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taphorn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taphorn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taphorn throws a big shot that misses.
Nahtic throws out a loose jab but Taphorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nahtic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taphorn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taphorn lands a head shot.
Nahtic throws a leg kick but Taphorn checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taphorn misses the shot to the body.
Taphorn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taphorn throws a body punch but Nahtic moves out of range.
Nahtic tries to counter by clinching up but Taphorn breaks away and moves out of range.
Nahtic throws a hook but Taphorn avoids it easily.
Taphorn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nahtic.
Lou Nahtic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL#
Nahtic has managed to clinch.
Taphorn misses with a body punch.
Nahtic wants to break free but Taphorn has control. #BC2#
Taphorn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taphorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nahtic lands with a cross.
Taphorn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nahtic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Taphorn rushes Nahtic and presses him up against the cage.
Nahtic can't find room to land a body shot as Taphorn controls the action.
Nahtic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Taphorn misses with the head strike.
Nahtic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Taphorn tries a body shot but Nahtic blocks it.
Taphorn wants a takedown.
Taphorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nahtic has Taphorn pressed against the cage.
Peter Taphorn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Nahtic working hard to break the clinch.
Nahtic taking a breather.
Taphorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nahtic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nahtic slowing the pace effectively.
Good body shot from Taphorn.
Nahtic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nahtic scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Taphorn gets control of Nahtic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Taphorn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Nahtic won't allow Taphorn to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Taphorn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taphorn keeping moving, preventing Nahtic from controlling successfully. #T3#
Taphorn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Taphorn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Taphorn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taphorn lands strikes from half guard.
Nahtic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taphorn.
Taphorn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nahtic defending well though.
Taphorn lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Taphorn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Taphorn looks to land a strike but Nahtic avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T4#
Taphorn stands up over Nahtic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lou Nahtic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nahtic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taphorn.
Taphorn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taphorn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nahtic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taphorn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taphorn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taphorn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taphorn sitting in guard here, content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Taphorn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taphorn 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Taphorn!
A very excited looking Peter Taphorn 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: Ascension 1026
Date: Oct 26, 2016

#R1#
Skrumbo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skrumbo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Taphorn.
Taphorn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Skrumbo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Skrumbo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Taphorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skrumbo .
Skrumbo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Taphorn just manages to avoid it.
Taphorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skrumbo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Taphorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skrumbo .
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Skrumbo - that will leave a mark! #CL2#
Taphorn drives through and clinches with Skrumbo against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skrumbo .
Taphorn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skrumbo avoiding damage as Taphorn throws knees to the body.
Skrumbo digs a right hand into Taphorn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taphorn's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skrumbo lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skrumbo .
Skrumbo gets through Taphorn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taphorn throws a head punch that misses.
Skrumbo working aggressively here.
Skrumbo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
A body shot lands from Skrumbo .
Taphorn trying to control the position but instead, Skrumbo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Taphorn into the cage.
Taphorn lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Skrumbo .
Taphorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taphorn looking to stall.
Skrumbo tries to throw a body punch but Taphorn avoids it by throwing Skrumbo back against the cage.
Skrumbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Taphorn.
Taphorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Skrumbo uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Skrumbo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taphorn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Skrumbo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Skrumbo misses with a left hand
and Taphorn counters with a nice uppercut.
Skrumbo walks into a jab.
Taphorn avoids the body shot from Skrumbo .
Taphorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Taphorn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling 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!
Taphorn throws out a leg kick but Skrumbo moves out of range and Taphorn only half commits.
Taphorn misses with a body shot.
Taphorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taphorn misses with a wild body shot.
Skrumbo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taphorn.
Skrumbo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Taphorn misses with a body shot.
Skrumbo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Taphorn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Peter Taphorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taphorn throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Skrumbo counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Taphorn tenderised Skrumbo 's leg. Skrumbo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taphorn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Skrumbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taphorn manages to avoid it.
Taphorn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Taphorn misses with a double jab
and Skrumbo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Taphorn thinking. #T3#
Taphorn misses with a hook
and Skrumbo counters with a straight right hand.
Taphorn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Skrumbo swivels and escapes.
Skrumbo takes a swing at Taphorn's ribcage but misses.
Skrumbo throws a hook to the side of Taphorn's head but Taphorn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taphorn misses with a body kick.
Taphorn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Skrumbo finds it's way round the side to connect with Taphorn's head.
Taphorn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skrumbo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taphorn is looking to clinch but Skrumbo is avoiding it.
Skrumbo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Skrumbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taphorn blocks a jab.
Skrumbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taphorn manages to avoid it.
Taphorn throws out a counter right but Skrumbo avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Skrumbo slips a straight right by Taphorn.
Skrumbo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A big right from Taphorn misses.
Taphorn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Skrumbo scoring well with a low kick there.
Taphorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skrumbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taphorn throws out the jab.
Skrumbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Skrumbo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taphorn can pounce on him.
Skrumbo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Skrumbo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taphorn.
Skrumbo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Skrumbo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Taphorn.
Skrumbo lands a glancing blow to the side of Taphorn's head.
Taphorn slips a straight right by Skrumbo .
Da Skrumbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skrumbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Da Skrumbo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Skrumbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taphorn tries to land a front kick but Skrumbo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skrumbo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
It looks like Skrumbo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Taphorn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Skrumbo tried to counter with a leg kick but Taphorn avoided it.
Skrumbo scores with a punch to the head.
Skrumbo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taphorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skrumbo .
Taphorn misses with a low kick.
Taphorn throws a right hand that misses
and Skrumbo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Taphorn's knee momentarily.
Skrumbo misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taphorn misses with a hook.
Skrumbo connects with a leg kick. Taphorn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Taphorn throws a good cross that connects.
Skrumbo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Skrumbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taphorn. #T1#
Skrumbo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taphorn's sensitive parts.
Skrumbo tries to move into range but Taphorn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Taphorn throws an off balance right hand
and Skrumbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taphorn lands a jab.
Skrumbo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Taphorn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Skrumbo defends it well.
Taphorn walks into a jab.
Skrumbo throws a jab when Taphorn was well out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Skrumbo blocks the leg kick.
Skrumbo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taphorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taphorn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Taphorn walks into a straight right hand from Skrumbo .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taphorn throws out a leg kick but Skrumbo moves out of range and Taphorn only half commits.
Skrumbo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Skrumbo avoids the body shot from Taphorn.
It looked like Skrumbo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Skrumbo misses with an uppercut. Taphorn saw that one coming.
Taphorn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taphorn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Skrumbo s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Taphorn lands a nice looking body shot.
Taphorn tries to clinch but Skrumbo is having none of it.
A lazy left from Skrumbo finds it's target.
Taphorn lands a nice hook to Skrumbo 's body. Skrumbo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Taphorn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Taphorn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taphorn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skrumbo .
Taphorn looks to land a right hand but Skrumbo moved out of range.
Taphorn ducks under a wild hook from Skrumbo .#T3#
Taphorn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Taphorn 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.
Taphorn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Taphorn tries to score with a low kick but Skrumbo moves his leg out of the way.
Taphorn is looking to slow Skrumbo down with leg kicks.
Skrumbo loads up on a big right hand but Taphorn slips the punch.
Taphorn wants to counter the offense by Skrumbo and move into the clinch position.
Skrumbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taphorn.
Skrumbo throws out a leg kick but Taphorn moves out of range and Skrumbo only half commits.
Skrumbo misses with a body shot.
Skrumbo scores with a nice right hand.
Skrumbo looks to land a left hand but Taphorn moved out of range nicely.
Skrumbo cracks the inside of Taphorn's front leg.
Taphorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skrumbo misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
Taphorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Skrumbo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Skrumbo lands a nice looking body shot.
Taphorn lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skrumbo misses the body punch
and Taphorn counters with a straight right hand.
Skrumbo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Skrumbo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Taphorn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skrumbo throws a shot from downtown. Taphorn moves away and avoids it.
Taphorn throws a series of punches but Skrumbo avoids them all with ease.
Da Skrumbo is winning the standup battle so far.
Skrumbo lands a glancing blow to the side of Taphorn's head.
Taphorn connects with an inside leg kick.
Taphorn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Skrumbo to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Da Skrumbo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Taphorn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Taphorn throws a body punch but Skrumbo moves out of range.
Skrumbo is looking to slow Taphorn down with leg kicks.
Skrumbo lands a jab.
Taphorn misses with a straight right.
Skrumbo looks to land a right hand but Taphorn moved out of range.
Skrumbo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An attempted straight right counter from Skrumbo misses the target.#CL2#
Taphorn has Skrumbo up against the cage in a clinch.
Skrumbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Skrumbo .
Still in the clinch, Skrumbo scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Skrumbo manages to break the clinch.
Taphorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skrumbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taphorn throws out the jab. #T1#
A solid body kick from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Taphorn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Skrumbo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Taphorn slips under a jab from Skrumbo .
Taphorn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Skrumbo defends it well.
Taphorn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Skrumbo clobbers Taphorn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Taphorn misses with a straight left.
Skrumbo walks into a stiff left hand from Taphorn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taphorn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Skrumbo . Skrumbo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Taphorn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Skrumbo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Taphorn is in Skrumbo 's guard.#ES#
Skrumbo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Taphorn off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Skrumbo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Taphorn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taphorn.#T2#
Taphorn swinging wildly here.
Taphorn throws the kick towards the body but Skrumbo avoids it.
Skrumbo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Taphorn just manages to avoid it.
Skrumbo scores with a jab.
Skrumbo looks to throw the jab but Taphorn is out of range.
Skrumbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skrumbo misses with a body shot.
Taphorn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skrumbo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Taphorn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Skrumbo was covering up waiting for the punch and Taphorn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Taphorn stops Skrumbo from standing up. #T3#
Taphorn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Skrumbo wants to stand up but Taphorn is controlling him.
Skrumbo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Taphorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Skrumbo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skrumbo wants to stand but Taphorn is controlling the position.
Taphorn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skrumbo keeping moving, preventing Taphorn from controlling successfully.
Taphorn works over Skrumbo with some ground and pound from guard.
Taphorn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Taphorn wants to pass the guard but Skrumbo is keeping the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Skrumbo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taphorn is controlling him. #ES#
Skrumbo uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Taphorn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skrumbo connects with the punch.#CUT#
It looks like Peter Taphorn has been cut.
That kick from Skrumbo tenderised Taphorn's leg. Taphorn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skrumbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taphorn.
Taphorn throws a one two combo.
An inside leg kick from Taphorn misses.
Taphorn misses with an uppercut. Skrumbo saw that one coming.
Taphorn misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Da Skrumbo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Peter Taphorn'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.
#R4#
Skrumbo loads up on a big right hand but Taphorn slips the punch.
A good leg kick by Skrumbo .
Taphorn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skrumbo .
Taphorn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Skrumbo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taphorn on the side of the head.
Skrumbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taphorn manages to avoid it.
Taphorn thows a leg kick but Skrumbo checks it
and Skrumbo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Taphorn's knee momentarily.
Skrumbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Taphorn is just out of range.
Taphorn staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrumbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taphorn or perhaps it was just good defense by Skrumbo , which made it look bad.
Taphorn misses with a shot to the body
and Skrumbo counters with a low kick, right behind Taphorn 's knee. #T1#
Skrumbo throws a body kick that misses.
Taphorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Skrumbo is just out of range.
Taphorn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Skrumbo lands a head shot.
Taphorn misses with a takedown attempt - Skrumbo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Skrumbo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Taphorn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Taphorn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skrumbo throws a series of punches but Taphorn avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Taphorn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half 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!#ES#
Skrumbo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T2#
Skrumbo misses with a wild body shot.
Taphorn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Skrumbo dodges the punch combination from Taphorn.
Taphorn dives in for a single leg takedown but Skrumbo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Da Skrumbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Taphorn.
Taphorn swings widly with a right hand
letting Skrumbo counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Taphorn is rocked!
Taphorn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Skrumbo .
Taphorn is still on wobbly legs! Can Skrumbo finish him?
Taphorn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Skrumbo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Skrumbo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Taphorn counters with a left to the body.
Skrumbo misses with an uppercut. Taphorn saw that one coming.
Taphorn throws the kick towards the body but Skrumbo avoids it.
Taphorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Taphorn takes a swing at Skrumbo 's ribcage but misses.
Taphorn seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Taphorn. Skrumbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Skrumbo .
Decent striking displayed by Skrumbo there.
Skrumbo takes a swing at Taphorn's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Skrumbo . Beautiful body shot.#KD#
Skrumbo lands a big right hand that sends Taphorn crashing to the mat! Skrumbo stays standing though and waves Taphorn back to his feet!
Skrumbo circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Taphorn misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Taphorn feints and as Skrumbo raises his hands in defense, Taphorn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taphorn prevents Skrumbo from getting back to his feet.
Taphorn wants to control from the top but Skrumbo keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Skrumbo has his feet on Taphorn's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T4#
Skrumbo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Skrumbo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taphorn can do to turn this around?
Good shot there by Taphorn.
Taphorn throws a low kick but Skrumbo moves out of range easily.
It looked like Skrumbo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Taphorn.
Taphorn misses with a straight right.
Taphorn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Skrumbo with a jab.
Taphorn misses with a leg kick
and Skrumbo counters with a big right hand! Oh Taphorn is in trouble here! Skrumbo follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Da Skrumbo !
Da Skrumbo retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Da Skrumbo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Ascension 1005
Date: Oct 05, 2016

#R1#
Taphorn tried to score with a low kick but Hong checks it.
Taphorn sizes up Hong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hong lands with a shot to the body.
Taphorn punishes Hong's body with a nice straight punch.
Taphorn tries to clinch
and Hong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Peter Taphorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Taphorn moves into the clinch.
Taphorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Taphorn lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hong misses with a punch on the inside.
Taphorn tries to work over Hong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taphorn misses with a body punch.
Taphorn has had enough of the clinch but Hong keeps him there for the moment.
Hong letting Taphorn take a breather here.
Hong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taphorn is struggling to control the position.
Hong can't find room to land a body shot as Taphorn controls the action. #T1#
Hong tries a body shot but Taphorn blocks it. #BC#
Taphorn breaks from the clinch.
Taphorn takes a swing at Hong's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Taphorn.
A leg kick checked by Taphorn.
Hong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taphorn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hong to score with a decent uppercut.
Hong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hong slaps away a takedown attempt from Taphorn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A big left from Taphorn misses.
Taphorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hong moves away.
Hong misses with a body shot.
As Hong tries to get set, Taphorn tries to push him back and clinch up but Hong manages to avoid the attempt.
Hong ducks under a wild hook from Taphorn.#T2#
Taphorn motions for Hong to come forward. Taphorn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taphorn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hong.
Hong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taphorn.
Taphorn shoots for a double leg takedown but Hong sprawls well. He's pushed Taphorn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Taphorn moves out of range as Hong throws a body kick.
Taphorn tries to clinch up
and Hong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong throws out a leg kick but Taphorn moves out of range and Hong only half commits.
Taphorn throws a shot from downtown. Hong moves away and avoids it.
Hong misses with a wild body shot.
Taphorn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hong throws a leg kick that misses.
Taphorn fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Taphorn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Taphorn thows a body kick. Hong tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Taphorn looks to land a left hand but Hong moved out of range nicely.
Taphorn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taphorn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taphorn throws a looping overhand right but Hong ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Taphorn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taphorn wants to pass the guard but Hong is defending well.
Hong trying to control here. #SUB#
Taphorn is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
Hong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taphorn.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hong preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hong won't allow Taphorn to pass to mount.
Hong trying to hold on to Taphorn's head to control him but Taphorn postures up.
Taphorn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Taphorn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hong moves out of range as Taphorn strikes.
Hong throws out a loose jab but Taphorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taphorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hong manages to avoid it.
Hong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hong wants to clinch up but Taphorn keeps it at a distance.
Peter Taphorn is winning the standup battle so far.
Taphorn with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Taphorn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Taphorn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong seems keen to control Taphorn's posture.
Taphorn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hong can do to turn this around?
Taphorn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Taphorn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hong's head.#T1#
Hong is trying to keep Taphorn in close.
Taphorn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Taphorn 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.
Hong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taphorn.
Taphorn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taphorn trying to control but Hong is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taphorn tries to free his leg and advance position but Hong is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Taphorn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Taphorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taphorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hong lands a left hand.
Taphorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taphorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taphorn lands with a light punch inside.
Hong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taphorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Hong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taphorn backwards. #BC2#
Hong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hong walks into a left hand.
Hong throws a big shot that misses.
Hong shoots in but Taphorn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hong ducks under a wild hook from Taphorn.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taphorn!
Taphorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hong scoring well with a low kick there.
Taphorn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Taphorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hong moves away.
Taphorn feints and then cracks Hong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hong down.
Taphorn connects with a right hand. Hong shakes it off.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Hong blocks the low kick.
Hong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taphorn's head backwards.
Hong tries to move into range but Taphorn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hong staying out of range there.
Taphorn avoids the body shot from Hong.
Taphorn lands a glancing blow to the side of Hong's head.
Taphorn scores with a nice strike.
Hong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taphorn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taphorn. Hong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taphorn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hong has time to react.#TD#
Taphorn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Taphorn throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Taphorn dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Taphorn wants to clinch but Hong slips to the side
and Hong counters with a nice uppercut.
Hong has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Taphorn misses with a two punch combination.
Taphorn throws a poor cross that misses
and Hong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hong walks into a stiff left hand from Taphorn.
Taphorn cracks the inside of Hong's front leg.
A low kick from Taphorn is predictable there
and Hong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Taphorn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#
It looks like Peter Taphorn has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taphorn. Hong does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taphorn. Hong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hong throws a fast counter high kick but Taphorn manages to duck under it in time.
Taphorn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hong with the counter takedown but Taphorn avoids it easily.
Taphorn thuds a left hand into Hong's body.
Hong looks to land a left hand but Taphorn moved out of range nicely.
Taphorn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taphorn thows a leg kick but Hong checks it
and Hong counters with an inside leg kick.
Taphorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hong throws out a counter right but Taphorn avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Taphorn staying out of range there.
Taphorn fakes the leg kick and cracks Hong in the body.
Hong moves out of range as Taphorn throws a body kick.
Taphorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taphorn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hong to score with a decent uppercut.
Hong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hong throws a body shot but no joy.
Hong takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Taphorn tries to keep at a distance but Hong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hong scores with a hook to the body.
Taphorn misses with the head strike.
Antoni Hong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hong cracks Taphorn with a nice body shot.
Hong gets through Taphorn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taphorn working aggressively here.
Taphorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taphorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hong lands with a light punch inside.
Taphorn has a couple of punches blocked by Hong.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hong.
Hong scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Hong manages to break the clinch.
Taphorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hong.
Hong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hong misses with a straight right.
Hong clobbers Taphorn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Hong misses with a low kick as Taphorn jumps back.
Taphorn lands with a nice body punch.
Hong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hong throws a sloppy head kick and Taphorn moves out of range easily.
Hong lands the left hand.
Hong lands with a straight right. Taphorn didn't see that one coming.#ROC2#
Taphorn is rocked!
Taphorn connects with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hong checks a leg kick.
Hong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Taphorn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hong scores with a jab. Taphorn acknowledges it with a nod of 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!
Hong lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Taphorn misses with a body kick.
Hong lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Taphorn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taphorn on the side of the head.
Oh Taphorn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Taphorn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hong did well to prevent Taphorn getting side control.
Taphorn seems to have got his legs back now.
Hong keeping hold of Taphorn's head, controlling as best he can.
Hong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taphorn is working away from the top position though.
Taphorn passes to full mount! #SUB#
Taphorn goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hong turns into him and now he's in Taphorn's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antoni Hong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taphorn 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Ascension 4
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Taphorn dips to his left and cracks Markovic with an uppercut!
Taphorn slips under a jab.
Markovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taphorn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Markovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zoran Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taphorn misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Taphorn moves into range and clinches up with Markovic.
Taphorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Markovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taphorn's efforts to push away.
Taphorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Taphorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taphorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Markovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Taphorn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taphorn.
Taphorn misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Markovic.
Taphorn has a couple of punches blocked by Markovic.
Taphorn misses with the head strike. #T1#
Taphorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taphorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Markovic misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Markovic.
A nice right hand lands inside from Markovic.
Taphorn is trying to break free.
Taphorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Markovic controls his hands.
Taphorn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Markovic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Taphorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taphorn takes a shot to the head.
Markovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Markovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Markovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Taphorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taphorn's elbow. #T2#
Markovic throws a head punch that misses.
Markovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Markovic misses with a body punch.
Taphorn gets through Markovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taphorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taphorn working hard to break the clinch.
Taphorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Markovic prevents a body shot from Taphorn.
Come on Taphorn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Taphorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Markovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taphorn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Markovic or not.
Taphorn lands a body shot.
Markovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taphorn working hard to break the clinch.
Markovic prevents a body shot from Taphorn.
Markovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taphorn backwards. #T3#
Taphorn is trying to stall.
Markovic has a couple of punches blocked by Taphorn.
Taphorn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Taphorn tries to work over Markovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taphorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taphorn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Taphorn is trying to break the clinch but Markovic has him pressed against the cage.
Markovic gets through Taphorn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taphorn looking to stall.
Taphorn tries to work over Markovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Markovic lands a left hand.
Taphorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Markovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taphorn blocks an uppercut.
Markovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taphorn misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
A short right from Taphorn.
Taphorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taphorn misses with a punch to the body.
Taphorn can't find room to land a body shot as Markovic controls the action.
Taphorn misses with a punch to the body.
Markovic working aggressively here.
Taphorn stalling in the clinch but Markovic improves position.
Markovic wants to stall.
Taphorn can't break the clinch.
Markovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taphorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Markovic misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Markovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Taphorn.
Taphorn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Markovic tries a body shot but Taphorn blocks it.
Taphorn throws a punch but it's blocked by Markovic.
Taphorn misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Taphorn 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#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jab, jab by Taphorn - just one landing.
Taphorn throws a combination that misses
and Markovic counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Taphorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markovic.
Taphorn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markovic.
That kick from Markovic tenderised Taphorn's leg. Taphorn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taphorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Markovic is just out of range.
Taphorn throws a hook to the side of Markovic's head but Markovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Markovic ducks under a wild hook from Taphorn.
Taphorn throws the left hand but Markovic avoids the punch easily.
Taphorn misses with a leg kick.
Markovic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good leg kick by Taphorn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Markovic lands a jab to Taphorn's midsection.
Markovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markovic blocks a leg kick.
Taphorn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taphorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Markovic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Markovic avoids the body shot from Taphorn.
Taphorn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Taphorn misses the shot to the body.
Markovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taphorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Markovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Markovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Taphorn.
Markovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taphorn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taphorn missing with a left hand there. Markovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taphorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Taphorn moves out of range of the body kick from Markovic.
Taphorn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jab by Markovic.
Taphorn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Markovic but Markovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Taphorn misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Markovic coming out on top.
Markovic blocks a low kick nicely.
Markovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Taphorn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Taphorn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taphorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markovic cracks a nice hook into Taphorn's ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taphorn.
Taphorn wants to clinch up but Markovic keeps it at a distance.
Taphorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
Markovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markovic fakes the leg kick and cracks Taphorn in the body.
Taphorn lands a jab to the nose.
Markovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taphorn.
Zoran Markovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markovic looks for the body kick but Taphorn saw that one coming.
Markovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Markovic is looking to land body kicks.
Taphorn is looking for the big counter here.
Taphorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Markovic is just out of range.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Taphorn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Taphorn throws a big shot that misses.
Zoran Markovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Markovic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Markovic lands a nice hook to Taphorn's body. Taphorn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taphorn tries to clinch but Markovic is having none of it. #T3#
Markovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taphorn checks a leg kick nicely.
Taphorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markovic misses the body punch
and Taphorn counters with a left and a right that stings Markovic.
Markovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taphorn.
Markovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taphorn's head backwards.
Markovic wants to slow Taphorn down by chopping away at his legs.
Taphorn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Markovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Taphorn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Markovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Good exchange - Markovic coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A thudding body kick lands there by Markovic!
Markovic checks a low kick from Taphorn.
It looked like Markovic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Taphorn.
Markovic lands with a shot to the body.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taphorn. Markovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taphorn's calf.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Taphorn.
Markovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taphorn. That did some damage!
Markovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taphorn.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taphorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markovic looks to land a body kick but Taphorn moved away.
Taphorn looks to land a right hand but Markovic moved out of range.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taphorn manages to avoid it.
Taphorn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A good leg kick by Taphorn.
A chopping leg kick lands by Markovic.
Taphorn wants to land a leg kick but Markovic is out of range.
Taphorn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Markovic's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic throws a wild body kick that Taphorn sees coming a mile off.
A big right from Markovic misses.
Taphorn scores with a nice right hand.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taphorn manages to avoid it.
Taphorn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoran Markovic dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Markovic is looking to chop away at Taphorn's legs.
Taphorn throws out a counter right but Markovic avoids it with no problem.
Taphorn blocks a jab.
Taphorn throws a chopping leg kick but Markovic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Taphorn looks to land a right hand but Markovic moved out of range.
Markovic throws a lazy right hand but Taphorn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Markovic is looking to wear down Taphorn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Markovic throws a leg kick but Taphorn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Taphorn flicks out a counter leg kick but Markovic steps away.
Taphorn misses with an uppercut. Markovic saw that one coming.
Markovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taphorn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Markovic throws a push kick but Taphorn slaps the foot to one side.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Markovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taphorn avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Taphorn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taphorn missing with a left hand there. Markovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markovic moves away from the strike by Taphorn.
Markovic throws a leg kick
and Taphorn counters with a nice leg kick.
Markovic scores with a body shot.
Markovic swings for the body but Taphorn moves out of range.
Markovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taphorn doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Markovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Markovic throws a low kick but Taphorn moves out of range easily.
Markovic scores with a jab to the head.
Taphorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Markovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taphorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Taphorn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taphorn's hands.
Taphorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Markovic thuds his shin into the meat of Taphorn's side.
Markovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taphorn. #TD2#
Taphorn drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Markovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taphorn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taphorn trying to control but Markovic is working from the bottom.
Taphorn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #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!#ES#
Markovic pushes Taphorn off and gets back to his feet.
Taphorn throws a looping overhand right but Markovic ducks down to avoid it.
Markovic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Markovic throws a shot from downtown. Taphorn moves away and avoids it.
Taphorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
Markovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Markovic misses with a body kick.
Markovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Markovic 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 Taphorn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taphorn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Taphorn misses with a two punch combination.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Markovic misses.
Markovic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Taphorn tries to land a leg kick but Markovic saw it coming and moves away.
Taphorn cracks Markovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Markovic sizes up Taphorn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
A low kick from Taphorn misses
and Taphorn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taphorn tries a low kick but Markovic avoids it.
Taphorn walks into a stiff left hand from Markovic.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taphorn manages to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Taphorn!
A leg kick checked by Taphorn.
Markovic misses with a body kick.
Taphorn tries to land a leg kick but Markovic saw it coming and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Markovic.
Taphorn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Markovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taphorn scrambles back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Taphorn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Markovic is looking to land body kicks.
Taphorn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Markovic is out of range.
Taphorn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Markovic under the eye.
Taphorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Markovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taphorn's calf.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Taphorn misses.
Taphorn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Taphorn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Taphorn throws a leg kick but Markovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Markovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taphorn can do to turn this around?
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Markovic misses.
Taphorn throws a hook but Markovic blocks it.
Markovic is looking to slow Taphorn down with leg kicks.
Markovic blocks the body kick.
Markovic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taphorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Taphorn throws a hook but Markovic blocks it.
Markovic scores with a shot to the body.
Taphorn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taphorn throws a low kick but Markovic avoids it.
Taphorn misses with a right hand
and Markovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Taphorn misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoran Markovic clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
A slow jab from Taphorn misses its intended target.
Markovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Markovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taphorn's calf.
Taphorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markovic throws out the jab.
Taphorn looks to land a right hand but Markovic moved out of range.
Taphorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Taphorn.
Taphorn moves away from the strike by Markovic.
Markovic lands a front kick.
Taphorn slips a straight right by Markovic.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taphorn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Markovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Taphorn fails in his attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Markovic.
Markovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Markovic misses with a body shot. #T1#
Markovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Taphorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taphorn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markovic is looking to counter punch.
Taphorn ducks under a wild hook from Markovic.
Markovic stuns Taphorn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Markovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taphorn moves away.
That kick from Taphorn tenderised Markovic's leg. Markovic is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Taphorn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Taphorn wants to take a breather but Markovic is having none of it.
Markovic moves into full guard.
Taphorn wants to control from the top but Markovic keeps moving. #T2#
Taphorn forces his way into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taphorn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #ES#
Markovic has one foot on Taphorn's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Taphorn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Markovic in his tracks.
Markovic throws the kick towards the body but Taphorn avoids it.
It seemed like Taphorn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taphorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markovic.
Taphorn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taphorn.
Taphorn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Markovic misses with a leg kick.
Markovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Taphorn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Markovic - that will leave a mark!
Taphorn throws a body kick that misses.
Taphorn needs to keep his hands up - Markovic had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Markovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taphorn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Taphorn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taphorn checks a leg kick.
Markovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Taphorn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taphorn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Taphorn cracks Markovic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Taphorn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Taphorn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Taphorn misses with a low kick.
Markovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Markovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taphorn ducks under a wild hook from Markovic.
Taphorn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taphorn misses with a wild body shot.
Taphorn lands with a right hand.
Markovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Taphorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taphorn takes a swing at Markovic's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taphorn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Markovic counters with a good, hard body kick but Taphorn shrugs it off.
Markovic lands with a straight right. Taphorn didn't see that one coming.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Taphorn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taphorn throws a hook to the side of Markovic's head but Markovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Markovic tenderised Taphorn's leg. Taphorn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taphorn ducks right into an uppercut from Markovic.
Markovic staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Markovic misses the target.
Jab, jab by Markovic - just one landing.
Markovic swings widly with a right hand
letting Taphorn counter with a right hand.
Taphorn misses with a hook.
Taphorn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taphorn manages to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Markovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoran Markovic had his way with Peter Taphorn in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Taphorn. Markovic shrugs it off though. #TD2#
Taphorn fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Markovic to the ground. Taphorn is now in Markovic's guard.
Taphorn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Markovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Markovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taphorn manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Markovic scoring with some ground and pound. #SU#
Markovic gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Taphorn throws a looping overhand right but Markovic ducks down to avoid it.
It appears Markovic was looking to counter with a kick there.
Markovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Taphorn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Markovic's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taphorn.
Markovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taphorn.
Taphorn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Taphorn wants to control from the top but Markovic keeps moving.
Markovic is trying to control the position but Taphorn postures up.
Markovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zoran Markovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taphorn postures up and lands a big shot to Markovic's brow. #SUB2#
Taphorn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Markovic dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Markovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Taphorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Taphorn working for a triangle but Markovic defends it easily. #T2##SU#
Markovic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Taphorn misses with a low kick.
Markovic misses with a hook
and Taphorn counters with a stiff right hand.
Taphorn throws a hook but Markovic avoids it easily.
Taphorn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Taphorn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Taphorn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Markovic swings for the body but Taphorn moves out of range.
Taphorn misses with a body shot. #T3#
Taphorn throws the kick towards the body but Markovic avoids it.
Taphorn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Markovic ducks under a wild hook from Taphorn.
Markovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Markovic cracks the inside of Taphorn's front leg.
Taphorn throws a looping overhand right but Markovic ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Markovic.
Taphorn misses the shot to the body.
Peter Taphorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markovic staying out of range there.
Markovic throws a sloppy head kick and Taphorn moves out of range easily.
Markovic misses with a body kick.
Taphorn throws a looping overhand right but Markovic ducks down to avoid it.
Taphorn throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Markovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Markovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Taphorn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Markovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Markovic feints and then cracks Taphorn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taphorn down.
Markovic takes a swing at Taphorn's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taphorn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Markovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Taphorn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taphorn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taphorn misses with a looping left.
Markovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Markovic thows a body kick. Taphorn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Markovic throws a body kick that misses.
Zoran Markovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Markovic staying out of range there.
Markovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taphorn throws out the jab.
Taphorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taphorn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zoran Markovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Markovic 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoran Markovic!
Zoran Markovic is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Zoran Markovic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Ascension -1
Date: Aug 17, 2016

#R1#
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taphorn.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Taphorn misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taphorn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Taphorn tried to score with a low kick but Wright checks it.
Taphorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wright 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.
Taphorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Wright. No joy for Taphorn on that attempt.
Taphorn throws a leg kick but Wright sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Taphorn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wright darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Taphorn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wright throws a jab when Taphorn was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright cracks Taphorn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Taphorn connects with a body shot that sends Wright's belly button to the back.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Taphorn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taphorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Taphorn.
Taphorn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Wright misses with a right hand
and Taphorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yong Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wright misses with a straight left.
Taphorn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taphorn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Wright misses.
Taphorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Taphorn.
Wright checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taphorn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright.
Taphorn cracks Wright with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taphorn shoots in but Wright avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Taphorn scores with a nice strike.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Wright misses.
Taphorn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Taphorn ducks down to avoid it.
Wright missing with a left hand there. Taphorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taphorn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wright moves out of range of the leg kick from Taphorn.
Taphorn slips under a jab from Wright.
Wright might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wright moves to clinch but Taphorn breaks away
and Taphorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wright darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wright swings widly with a right hand
enabling Taphorn to counter with a crisp jab.
Wright misses with a hook. Taphorn ducked under it nicely.
Taphorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taphorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Wright.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Taphorn's shoulder, as Taphorn tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
A low kick from Taphorn misses
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
Taphorn misses with a wild body shot.
Wright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wright misses with a hook. Taphorn ducked under it nicely.
Taphorn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A left lands for Taphorn.
Taphorn works the jab nicely.
Taphorn lunges at Wright with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wright's hand.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Taphorn's shoulder, as Taphorn tries to avoid the shot.
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wright's corner calls for a 1-2. Wright obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Taphorn misses the target.
Wright looks to throw the jab but Taphorn is out of range.
Wright stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taphorn.
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!#TD#
Taphorn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wright's guard.
Wright controls Taphorn momentarily but Taphorn frees himself. #SUB#
Taphorn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taphorn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Wright wants to sweep here but Taphorn controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Taphorn trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Taphorn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wright is looking to regain half guard here but Taphorn keeps moving and retains side control.
Taphorn landing strikes.
Taphorn lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wright is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Taphorn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Wright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taphorn throws out the jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wright connects with a single shot there.
Taphorn misses with a straight left.
Wright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taphorn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Taphorn moves away from the strike by Wright.
Wright looks to throw the jab but Taphorn is out of range.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taphorn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Taphorn - just one landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wright, as that shot connected.
Taphorn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wright drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Taphorn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Peter Taphorn is winning the standup battle so far.
Taphorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Wright takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright moves out of range of the body kick.
Wright throws out a counter right but Taphorn avoids it with no problem.
Wright throws a jab when Taphorn was well out of range.
Taphorn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taphorn moves out of range as Wright strikes.#T1#
Taphorn stuns Wright with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wright blocks a low kick nicely.
Taphorn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taphorn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Taphorn slips the punch.
Wright paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Wright. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wright.
A cross from Taphorn lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Wright misses with a lunging right hand
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taphorn scores with a kick to the body.
Taphorn connects with a body shot that sends Wright's belly button to the back.
Taphorn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wright can do to turn this around?
Wright checks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taphorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wright throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Taphorn throws a leg kick but Wright moved away.
Taphorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Taphorn blocks a jab.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taphorn throws a hook but Wright avoids it easily.
Yong Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taphorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Wright is just out of range.
Wright on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A punch lands to the side of Taphorn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Taphorn lands a slapping body shot.
Taphorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wright misses with a straight right.
Taphorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Taphorn defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
Wright moves away from the strike by Taphorn.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wright throws a lazy uppercut
and Taphorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taphorn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wright.#T3#
Taphorn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Taphorn moved out of range.
Wright has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
Taphorn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taphorn staying out of range there.
Taphorn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Taphorn tries to clinch up.
Taphorn misses with an uppercut.
Taphorn needs to keep his hands up - Wright had a free shot at his head there.
Taphorn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Taphorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Wright misses its intended target.
Taphorn misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright! But no joy.
Taphorn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Taphorn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wright as Taphorn tries to tie him up.
Taphorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands. #T4#
Taphorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Taphorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good leg kick by Taphorn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright blocks a jab.
Wright throws a hook but Taphorn blocks it.
Taphorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright.
Taphorn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wright tries to avoid it but Taphorn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wright to the ground. Wright escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Taphorn's shoulder, as Taphorn tries to avoid the shot.
Taphorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Taphorn. Beautiful body shot.
Wright throws a jab when Taphorn was well out of range.
Taphorn misses with a two punch combination.
Wright throws out a counter right but Taphorn avoids it with no problem.
Taphorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taphorn attempts a counter takedown but Wright avoids it well and moves away.
Wright cracks Taphorn with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright throws the left hand but Taphorn avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Peter Taphorn will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Wright misses with a hook
and Taphorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Taphorn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wright tries to buck Taphorn off but Taphorn is having none of it.
Taphorn tries to advance to mount but Wright denies him.
Taphorn is looking to take a break and control but Wright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taphorn scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Taphorn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wright sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Wright is looking to improve his position.
Taphorn is keen to just control but Wright is a slippery customer.
Taphorn 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.#SUB#
Taphorn is trying to work for a kimura but Wright is defending well.
Taphorn is thwarting Wright's attempts to control the position.
Taphorn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wright's head.
Taphorn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wright is pressing down on Taphorn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Wright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taphorn defends well.
Wright looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Taphorn from controlling successfully.
Wright controls Taphorn momentarily but Taphorn frees himself. #SUB2#
Wright working for a triangle but Taphorn defends it easily.
Peter Taphorn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taphorn with a nice head shot there.
Taphorn wants to pass the guard but Wright is keeping the position.#T3#
Taphorn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Wright working for a triangle but Taphorn defends it easily.
Taphorn trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Taphorn works over Wright with some ground and pound from guard.
Taphorn postures up.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Taphorn from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wright is controlling Taphorn's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Taphorn throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Taphorn jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Taphorn closes the distance and pushes Wright back into the cage.
Taphorn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taphorn working Wright over with knees to the body.
Taphorn scores with a shot to the side of Wright's head.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taphorn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taphorn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Taphorn lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Taphorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Taphorn clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Wright looks to throw the jab but Taphorn is out of range.
Wright chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taphorn can pounce on him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wright.
Nice straight punches there by Taphorn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taphorn.
Wright lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wright misses with a looping left.
Taphorn sizes up Wright with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taphorn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright blocks a jab.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taphorn lands a leg kick that knocks Wright off balance momentarily.
Taphorn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wright throws a right hand that misses
and Taphorn counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taphorn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wright just manages to avoid it.
A big right from Taphorn misses.
Wright misses the jab.
Taphorn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Taphorn misses with a low kick. #T1#
Taphorn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taphorn takes a swing at Wright's ribcage but misses.
Wright takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taphorn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wright at a distance.
Taphorn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Taphorn.
Taphorn tries a low kick but Wright avoids it.
Taphorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taphorn blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Taphorn. Beautiful body shot.
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Taphorn moves away and avoids it.
Taphorn tries to close the distance and clinch but Wright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taphorn dives in for a single leg takedown but Wright sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taphorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Taphorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
Wright thuds his right hand into Taphorn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wright throws a hook but Taphorn blocks it.
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taphorn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright misses with a looping left.
Wright takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Taphorn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Taphorn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Taphorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
A little jabbing left from Wright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wright misses the jab.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Taphorn misses its intended target.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Taphorn.
Taphorn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Taphorn thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Taphorn moves out of range as Wright strikes.
Wright misses with a straight right.
Taphorn moves away from the strike by Wright.
Taphorn throws a solid leg kick but Wright takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Taphorn.
Taphorn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wright misses with a hook.
Taphorn misses with a body shot. #TD#
Taphorn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wright looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Taphorn goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wright has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Taphorn but great work by Wright.
Taphorn can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Wright stalls from top position.
Wright wants to control for a moment but Taphorn uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright is pressing down on Taphorn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taphorn is holding on for now.
Taphorn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wright stands and throws Taphorn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wright takes a little break here. Taphorn wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Taphorn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Taphorn struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Peter Taphorn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Wright misses with an uppercut. Taphorn saw that one coming.
Taphorn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Taphorn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Taphorn shoots in for a takedown but Wright shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wright slips a jab from Taphorn.
Taphorn misses with a wild body shot.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taphorn.
Taphorn slips a straight right by Wright.
Wright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taphorn.
Taphorn misses with a low kick.
Wright misses with a looping left.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Taphorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taphorn blocks a jab.
Taphorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.#TD#
Taphorn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wright is trying to defend but Taphorn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Taphorn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wright defending well though. #T1##SUB#
Taphorn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Taphorn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wright does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wright is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Taphorn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wright tries to get to full guard but Taphorn has control of the leg. #SUB#
Taphorn is working for a kimura but Wright is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wright wants to get back to full guard but Taphorn has mounted him!#SUB#
Wright defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Taphorn.
Taphorn lands a big elbow.
Taphorn with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC#
Wright is rocked!
Wright sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Taphorn drops an elbow to the side of Wright's head.
Wright is still in real trouble! Can Taphorn finish him?
Wright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Wright seems to have recovered his senses.
Taphorn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Taphorn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wright's head.
Taphorn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Taphorn wants to free his trapped foot but Wright is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wright is refusing to be controlled, as Taphorn sits in half guard.
Wright regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wright looking to control. #T4#
Wright keeping full guard, as Taphorn tries to pass.
Taphorn trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Taphorn lands a couple of elbows.
Taphorn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taphorn wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Taphorn throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright is trying to control the position but Taphorn postures up.
Taphorn is looking to advance position but Wright has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Taphorn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Taphorn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taphorn 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: EPL Semi Final
Date: Jul 20, 2016

#R1#
Taphorn moves away from the strike by Cox.
Taphorn looks to land a body kick but Cox moved away.
A clash of legs there as Taphorn blocks the low kick.
Taphorn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick misses from Cox.
Cox slips under a jab.
Cox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taphorn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steve Cox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Taphorn. No joy for Cox on that attempt.
Cox throws a head kick but Taphorn moves out of range. #CL#
Cox has managed to clinch.
Taphorn pressing his opponent against the cage.
Taphorn misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taphorn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Taphorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Taphorn has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cox fails to land. #T1#
Cox misses with some punches.
Taphorn misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Cox scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Taphorn.
Cox wants a takedown but no success here.
Taphorn has Cox pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cox manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Taphorn lands a shoulder strike.
Cox pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cox letting Taphorn take a breather here.
Taphorn lands a right hand.
Cox misses with the head strike.
Taphorn gets underhooks to prevent Cox's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Cox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cox throws a punch but it's blocked by Taphorn.
Cox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Cox.
Taphorn misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Taphorn. #T2#
Cox struggles to land a body shot inside as Taphorn controls his hands.
Cox throws a head punch that misses.
Taphorn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cox is keeping busy.
A short left from Taphorn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cox misses with a punch on the inside.
Taphorn misses with a punch on the inside.
Taphorn scores with a shot to the side of Cox's head.
Taphorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Cox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taphorn gets underhooks to prevent Cox's takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Taphorn.
Taphorn scores a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cox.
Cox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taphorn misses with some punches.
Cox goes for a takedown in the clinch but Taphorn prevents it.
Cox stalling in the clinch but Taphorn improves position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taphorn. #T3#
Taphorn lands a left hand.
Cox has a couple of punches blocked by Taphorn.
Taphorn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Taphorn stalling in the clinch but Cox improves position.
Taphorn lands a left hand.
Cox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Cox on the inside.
Cox tries to pull guard but Taphorn won't allow it.
Taphorn throws a head punch that misses.
Taphorn misses with a punch to the body.
Taphorn scores with a shot to the side of Cox's head.
Taphorn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taphorn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Taphorn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cox throws a looping overhand right but Taphorn ducks down to avoid it.
Cox has been working on his balance at Mega Gym - Capacity 35, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Taphorn.
Cox wants to clinch but Taphorn slips to the side#TD2#
and Taphorn counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cox!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taphorn misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cox is trying to get back to half guard.
Taphorn in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
Cox is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Taphorn tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taphorn advances nicely into full mount.
Taphorn working the ground and pound effectively.
Taphorn landing strikes from the mount.
Taphorn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taphorn lands a couple of good shots and Cox has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Taphorn has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Taphorn is hanging on to Cox's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Taphorn 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.
#R2#
Taphorn scores with a hook to the body. Cox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taphorn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Taphorn lands a head shot.
Nice sprawl there from Cox as Taphorn shoots in.
Cox throws a head kick but Taphorn moves out of range.
Taphorn ducks under a wild hook from Cox.#CL#
Cox closes the distance and clinches.
Taphorn stalling against the cage.
Cox has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Taphorn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Taphorn scores with a shoulder strike.
Taphorn pushes Cox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Taphorn scores with a shoulder strike.
Cox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taphorn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taphorn lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Taphorn breaks from the clinch.
Cox checks the leg kick.
As Taphorn tries to get set, Cox tries to push him back and clinch up but Taphorn manages to avoid the attempt.
Cox shoots in and drives through. Taphorn sprawls well.#T1#
Taphorn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cox connects with a solid leg kick.
Taphorn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cox's hands.
Cox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Cox looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taphorn is trying to control but can't.
Cox 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.
Cox wants to control but Taphorn is keeping him busy.
Taphorn is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Taphorn controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Taphorn trying to hold on to Cox's head to control him but Cox postures up.
Taphorn wants to get back to full guard.
Taphorn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cox is working away from the top position though.
Taphorn taking some punishment here, with Cox in his half guard.
Taphorn wants to improve his position but Cox is controlling well.
Cox landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Cox lands strikes from half guard.
Cox lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Taphorn is looking to control Cox's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taphorn avoid being mounted?
Taphorn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cox haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cox landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cox lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Cox there.
Cox lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Taphorn wants to get back to full guard.
Taphorn taking some punishment here, with Cox in his half guard. #T4#
Cox throwing shots but Taphorn is blocking nicely.
Taphorn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cox is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Taphorn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taphorn keeping moving, preventing Cox from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cox accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Taphorn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cox accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Cox dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Taphorn moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Cox pushes Taphorn up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taphorn.
A bit of stalling here from Cox.
Cox blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Taphorn turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Taphorn manages to end up in side control.
Taphorn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cox is not content to let Taphorn control the position.
Cox is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cox parries the strikes from Taphorn easily there. Taphorn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cox to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taphorn postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Taphorn has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cox!#T1##SUB2#
Taphorn is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cox to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cox shrugs it off.
Taphorn thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Taphorn scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cox?
The referee warns Cox that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cox keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Taphorn tries to control but Cox wriggling away.
Taphorn breaks from Cox's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Taphorn lands a big elbow.
Taphorn tries to control but Cox wriggling away. #T2#
Taphorn lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cox is desperately trying to improve his position but Taphorn has a good base and remains in mount.
Taphorn connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Taphorn trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Taphorn has hold of Cox's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cox manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Taphorn is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taphorn prevents Cox from getting the reversal.
Cox slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Taphorn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Taphorn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cox's head.
Taphorn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cox does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Taphorn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cox regains full guard. Nicely done.
Taphorn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cox's head.
Taphorn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taphorn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Cox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taphorn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taphorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Cox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Taphorn throws an elbow that misses. Cox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taphorn's guard. Nice move by Cox!#REVR#
Taphorn controls Cox momentarily but Cox frees himself. #SUB2#
Taphorn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cox defends well.#SUB2#
Taphorn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taphorn looking for a sweep. Not yet Taphorn, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Taphorn really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
A lazy body kick from Cox
and Taphorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cox walks into a stiff left hand from Taphorn.
Taphorn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cox looks to land a combination but Taphorn avoids it well.
A jab from Taphorn does it's job there.
Taphorn throws a lazy right hand but Cox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taphorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taphorn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cox.
Cox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taphorn manages to avoid it.
Taphorn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Taphorn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cox is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Cox misses
and Taphorn counters with a solid body kick.
Taphorn misses the jab.
Taphorn misses with a body kick.
Cox swings for the body but Taphorn moves out of range.
Cox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Taphorn throws a leg kick
and Cox counters with a head kick.
Taphorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cox.
A nice inside leg kick there by Taphorn. That's going to slow Cox down.
Cox misses the body punch
and Taphorn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cox, right into the meat.
Taphorn scores with a hook to the body. Cox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taphorn lands with a right hand.
Taphorn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cox circles away quickly and effectively.
Taphorn tries a low kick but Cox avoids it.#TD#
Cox drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taphorn has momentary wrist control but Cox slips an elbow through the middle.
Taphorn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taphorn working a defensive guard but Cox passes into half guard.
Cox landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Cox tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taphorn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Taphorn tries to get to full guard but Cox has control of the leg.
Taphorn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cox landing with the ground and pound.
Cox scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Taphorn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cox defends it easily.
Taphorn is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Cox trying to control but Taphorn is working from the bottom.
Cox makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cox is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cox postures up and lands a big shot to Taphorn's brow.
Cox postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cox is working Taphorn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Taphorn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cox distracts Taphorn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Taphorn has momentary wrist control but Cox slips an elbow through the middle.
Taphorn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taphorn seems keen to control Cox's posture.
Cox content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taphorn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cox trying to control the position from guard on top but Taphorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taphorn working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Steve Cox will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Taphorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taphorn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cox circles away quickly and effectively.
A clash of legs there as Cox blocks the low kick.
Cox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Cox fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Taphorn to the ground. Cox is now in Taphorn's guard.
Cox sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Our spies down at at Brutal Force Training inform us that Taphorn has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Taphorn looking for a guillotine here but Cox defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Taphorn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cox defends well.#T1#
Cox throws a big right hand that misses.
Cox connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Taphorn looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Cox is defending well. Taphorn quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Cox has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Taphorn celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Taphorn!
Peter Taphorn is the new bantamweight champion!
Peter Taphorn thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Ascension 349
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
Malmsteen throws a front kick that sends Taphorn stumbling back into the cage.
Taphorn staying out of range there.
Taphorn wants to counter with a clinch but Malmsteen pushes him away.
Nice shot by Taphorn.
Malmsteen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malmsteen misses with a looping left.
Malmsteen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taphorn.
It appears Malmsteen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Malmsteen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taphorn.
Malmsteen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Taphorn tries to clinch up but Malmsteen circles away and keeps his distance.
Malmsteen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Malmsteen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Taphorn misses with a series of wild punches.
Malmsteen swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Taphorn counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Malmsteen! #ES#
Malmsteen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Yngwie Malmsteen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Taphorn has Malmsteen up against the cage in a clinch.
Malmsteen blocking some punches.
Malmsteen tries to throw a body punch but Taphorn avoids it by throwing Malmsteen back against the cage.
Malmsteen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Taphorn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malmsteen can't find room to land a body shot as Taphorn controls the action.
Taphorn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Malmsteen misses with a punch on the inside.
Taphorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taphorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taphorn blocking some punches.
Malmsteen blocking some punches.
Malmsteen misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Taphorn manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Malmsteen misses.
Malmsteen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taphorn manages to avoid it.
Taphorn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Taphorn tries to clinch but Malmsteen is having none of it.
Malmsteen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taphorn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malmsteen lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taphorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malmsteen manages to avoid it.
Malmsteen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taphorn clobbers Malmsteen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Malmsteen throws a right hand that misses
and Taphorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malmsteen moves out of range of the body kick.
Malmsteen is looking to counter the offense by Taphorn and move into the clinch.
Malmsteen throws an overhand right that lands on Taphorn's shoulder, as Taphorn tries to avoid the shot.
Taphorn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big left from Malmsteen misses.
Taphorn works the jab nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Taphorn.#T3#
Taphorn scores with a leg kick.
Malmsteen wants to land a leg kick but Taphorn is out of range.
Taphorn misses with a left hand
and Malmsteen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taphorn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taphorn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Taphorn scores with a sloppy right hand. Malmsteen should have avoided that one.
Taphorn misses with a low kick as Malmsteen jumps back.
Malmsteen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Malmsteen blocks a leg kick.
Taphorn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Taphorn takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Taphorn finds it's way through Malmsteen's defenses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Taphorn.
Taphorn misses with a straight left. #T4#
Taphorn misses with a body shot
and Malmsteen counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taphorn throws a leg kick but Malmsteen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Taphorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malmsteen throws out the jab.
Malmsteen backing away here, and Taphorn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Taphorn throws a jab when Malmsteen was well out of range.
Malmsteen misses with a right hand
and Taphorn counters with a solid body kick.
Taphorn lunges at Malmsteen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Malmsteen's hand.
Taphorn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Malmsteen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Malmsteen misses with a hook.
Malmsteen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Taphorn closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taphorn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Malmsteen as Taphorn tries to tie him up.
Malmsteen pushes Taphorn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Taphorn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Malmsteen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taphorn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Malmsteen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Taphorn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taphorn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taphorn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheers as Taphorn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malmsteen doesn't seem phased though.
Taphorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taphorn lands with a hook. Malmsteen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Taphorn throws a hook but Malmsteen blocks it.
Taphorn cracks Malmsteen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Malmsteen scores with a jab.
Malmsteen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taphorn's sensitive parts.
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!
Taphorn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Taphorn slips under a jab.#T1#
Taphorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malmsteen misses with a hook. Taphorn ducked under it nicely.
Taphorn takes a swing at Malmsteen's ribcage but misses.
Taphorn throws a leg kick but Malmsteen moved away.
Taphorn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malmsteen connects with a single shot there.
Nice uppercut lands for Taphorn. That snapped Malmsteen's head back.
Taphorn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Malmsteen will feel that in the morning.
Taphorn throws out a powerful jab.
Taphorn cracks a nice hook into Malmsteen's ribs.
Taphorn tries to score with a low kick but Malmsteen moves his leg out of the way.
Peter Taphorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taphorn connects with a body shot that sends Malmsteen's belly button to the back.
Taphorn throws a solid leg kick but Malmsteen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Taphorn.#T2#
Taphorn looks to throw a body kick
and Malmsteen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taphorn misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Malmsteen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taphorn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Malmsteen counters with a nice body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Malmsteen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Taphorn - the referee stops the clock and Malmsteen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Taphorn. Malmsteen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Taphorn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Taphorn throws a solid leg kick but Malmsteen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Taphorn.
Malmsteen lands a body shot.
Malmsteen misses with a hook.
Taphorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malmsteen.
Taphorn tries to work over Malmsteen's front leg with a kick but Malmsteen checks it.
Malmsteen throwing a counter right hand but Taphorn manages to avoid it.
Malmsteen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malmsteen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Taphorn.
Malmsteen needs to keep his hands up - Taphorn had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
A clash of legs there as Malmsteen blocks the low kick.
Malmsteen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice takedown defense from Malmsteen. No joy for Taphorn on that attempt.
Malmsteen lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like Peter Taphorn has been cut.
Malmsteen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Taphorn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malmsteen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taphorn scrambles back to his feet.
Malmsteen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taphorn fails to land with a series of punches.
Malmsteen moves out of range as Taphorn strikes.
Malmsteen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Malmsteen looks to land a right hand but Taphorn moved out of range.
Taphorn scoring well with a low kick there.
Malmsteen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taphorn feints and then cracks Malmsteen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malmsteen down. #T4#
Malmsteen avoids the body shot from Taphorn.
A counter left hand to the body from Malmsteen misses its target.
Taphorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Taphorn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taphorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malmsteen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Malmsteen blocks a leg kick.
Malmsteen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Taphorn slips a jab from Malmsteen.
Taphorn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Malmsteen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Peter Taphorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Taphorn forces Malmsteen back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Malmsteen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taphorn slips under a jab.
Malmsteen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Taphorn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malmsteen throws a hook but Taphorn blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Taphorn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Taphorn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Malmsteen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Malmsteen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malmsteen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Taphorn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Malmsteen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taphorns head.
Stalling in the clinch from Taphorn. #BC2#
Taphorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taphorn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot by Taphorn.
Taphorn misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malmsteen misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Taphorn avoids the body shot from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen walks into a jab.
Malmsteen avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
A lazy body kick from Taphorn #CL#
and Malmsteen counters by moving into the clinch.
Taphorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taphorn.
Taphorn stalling in the clinch.
Taphorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Taphorn.
Malmsteen prevents a body shot from Taphorn.
Taphorn is trying to maintain a safe position but Malmsteen gets an underhook and turns Taphorn into the cage.
A short right from Malmsteen.
Taphorn trying to stall but Malmsteen improves his position.
Taphorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taphorn tries a body shot but Malmsteen blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malmsteen.
Malmsteen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malmsteen tries to work over Taphorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taphorn is trying to maintain a safe position but Malmsteen gets an underhook and turns Taphorn into the cage.#BC2#
Taphorn breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Malmsteen defending well as Taphorn loads up on a big left hand.
Malmsteen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Taphorn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Malmsteen misses with a hook to the body
and Malmsteen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taphorn swings for the body but Malmsteen moves out of range.
Malmsteen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Taphorn counters with a straight right hand.
Malmsteen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taphorn.
Taphorn is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Malmsteen has managed to clinch.
Malmsteen gets through Taphorn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taphorn misses with a body punch.
Malmsteen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malmsteen is trying to force a seperation but Taphorn has the dominant position.
Yngwie Malmsteen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malmsteen can't find room to land a body shot as Taphorn controls the action.
Malmsteen misses with some punches.
Malmsteen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3##BC2#
Taphorn manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Malmsteen has Taphorn up against the cage in a clinch.
Taphorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malmsteen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malmsteen.
Taphorn has Malmsteen pushed against the cage.
Malmsteen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Taphorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malmsteen working aggressively here.
Malmsteen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malmsteen throws a head punch that misses.
Taphorn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malmsteen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malmsteen misses with the head strike.
Malmsteen misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Malmsteen. #T4#
Taphorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taphorn misses with some punches. #BC2#
Taphorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Taphorn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Taphorn presses Malmsteen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Malmsteen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malmsteen throws a punch but it's blocked by Taphorn.
Taphorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malmsteen's elbow.
Malmsteen can't find room to land a body shot as Taphorn controls the action.
Taphorn lands with a right to the head.
Taphorn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Malmsteen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taphorn backwards.
Malmsteen gets through Taphorn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Malmsteen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taphorn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malmsteen throws a punch but it's blocked by Taphorn.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Taphorn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taphorn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Taphorn!
A relieved looking Peter Taphorn 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: EPL Season 9 Final
Date: Apr 28, 2016

#R1#
Obama fails to land with a series of punches.
Taphorn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Obama 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.
Taphorn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taphorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Obama is just out of range.
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taphorn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Temitope Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taphorn jabs at Obama's body.
Good shot there by Obama.
Obama throws out a loose jab but Taphorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taphorn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Obama looks to land a body kick but Taphorn moved away.
Obama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taphorn lands a nice shot to the body.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taphorn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Obama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Obama looks to score with a jab to the body but Taphorn is just out of range.
Taphorn misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Obama pushes Taphorn up against the cage in a clinch.
Taphorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
A short right from Taphorn on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Taphorn.
Taphorn pushes Obama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taphorn.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taphorn.
Obama slows down the pace here. #BC2#
Taphorn breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taphorn or perhaps it was just good defense by Obama, which made it look bad.
A slapping body kick lands there for Taphorn.
Obama checks a low kick from Taphorn.
Taphorn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taphorn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Obama circles away quickly and effectively.
A decent looking cross lands there for Taphorn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obama throws a jab when Taphorn was well out of range.#T2#
Obama misses with a body punch
and Taphorn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Obama lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taphorn's sensitive parts.
Obama walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taphorn scores with a nice head shot.
Obama misses with a double jab.
Obama misses with a straight right.
Obama looks to land a body kick but Taphorn moved away.
Obama misses with a hook to the body
and Taphorn counters with a thumping low kick.
Taphorn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Obama throws a quick inside leg kick.
Obama tries a head kick but it misses.
Obama blocks a jab.
Taphorn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taphorn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Obama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Taphorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taphorn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Taphorn tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Taphorn back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Obama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Taphorn obliges.
Taphorn taking a breather.
Taphorn tries to stall but Obama uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Taphorn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Taphorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taphorn prevents Obama from breaking the clinch.
Obama pushes Taphorn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taphorn tries a body shot but Obama blocks it.
Obama lands a hook that snaps the head of Taphorn backwards. #TD2#
Taphorn gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taphorn drops an elbow to the side of Obama's head.
Obama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taphorn slips a nice elbow through Obama's hands, connecting with Obama's forehead.#T4#
Obama throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Obama is controlling Taphorn's trapped leg to prevent Taphorn from advancing to side control.
Obama wants to control but Taphorn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taphorn is controlling the pace.
Obama 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.
Obama is trying to maintain the position but Taphorn is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Taphorn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Obama controlling the position well.
Obama trying to control but Taphorn postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Taphorn dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Obama throws a head kick that misses.
Obama goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Obama thumps Taphorn with a low kick.
Taphorn lands a leg kick that knocks Obama off balance momentarily.
Taphorn cracks Obama with a good jab.#CL2#
Taphorn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Taphorn tries to work over Obama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taphorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obama's elbow.
Taphorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taphorn is looking to control Obama's arms but Obama gets an underhook and turns him. Now Taphorn has his back to the cage.
Obama prevents a body shot from Taphorn.
Taphorn tries to stall but Obama uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taphorn is looking to control Obama's arms but Obama gets an underhook and turns him. Now Taphorn has his back to the cage. #BC#
Obama manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Obama darts in and clinches Taphorn up against the cage.
Peter Taphorn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Taphorn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A hook to the body from Taphorn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taphorn fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taphorn effectively controlling the action here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Taphorn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Taphorn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Obama stalling the fight.
A shot in the inside from Obama.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Obama obliges.
Obama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Taphorn working aggressively here.
Taphorn effectively controlling the action here.
Taphorn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Taphorn misses with a hook from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short left from Obama.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Obama breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Taphorn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obama.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taphorn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Obama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Obama staying out of range there.
Obama takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Taphorn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obama misses with the combination.
Taphorn throws out a loose jab but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Temitope Obama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peter Taphorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obama lands a jab-cross combination.
Obama fails to land with a series of punches.
Obama blocks a jab.
Obama moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Obama tries to keep at a distance but Taphorn has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Taphorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Taphorn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Taphorn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Obama takes a shot to the head.
Taphorn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Obamas head.
Taphorn scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Obama breaks from the clinch.
Obama really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Taphorn scoring well with a low kick there.
Taphorn tries to clinch but Obama moves out of range.
Obama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taphorn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Obama scrambles back to his feet.
Obama checks a leg kick.
Taphorn lands a jab to Obama's midsection.
Taphorn lands a glancing blow to the side of Obama's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obama looks to land a combination but Taphorn avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Obama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Taphorn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Taphorn misses with a two punch combination.
Obama on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taphorn. Taphorn obviously looking to wear him down.
Obama fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taphorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taphorn fails to land with a series of punches.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Taphorn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Obama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Obama keeps the fight on the outside.
Temitope Obama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obama scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taphorn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Obama misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Temitope Obama will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Obama scores with a jab to the head.
Obama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taphorn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Obama is able to avoid easily.
Obama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taphorn misses the shot to the body.
Taphorn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Obama misses with a few strikes there.
Taphorn avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taphorn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Obama moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Taphorn tries to score with a low kick but Obama moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Obama slaps away a takedown attempt from Taphorn, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Taphorn shoots in and gets a takedown into Obama's guard.
Obama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taphorn throwing strikes but missing.
Obama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Obama is trying to keep Taphorn in close.
Obama is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Taphorn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Taphorn throws a big right hand that misses.
Taphorn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Obama swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Obama will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taphorn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Obama's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taphorn is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Obama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Obama preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Obama is looking to control Taphorn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Obama avoid being mounted?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Taphorn lands a nice short elbow.
Obama is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Obama is refusing to be controlled, as Taphorn sits in half guard.
Obama trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Taphorn fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Obama is desperately trying to improve his position but Taphorn has a good base and remains in mount.
Taphorn lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Taphorn lands a heavy elbow.
Obama is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Taphorn cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Obama is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Taphorn breaks from Obama's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Taphorn is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Obama is surviving well by controlling Taphorn's body position as best he can.
Taphorn landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama wants to control but Taphorn is having none of it.
Taphorn looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #ROC2#
Obama is rocked!
Taphorn prevents Obama from getting the reversal.
Oh Obama is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taphorn looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Obama really wants to buck Taphorn off and get back to his feet.
Taphorn lands with some strikes.
Taphorn controlling from the full mount.
Taphorn loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Obama scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Taphorn land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Taphorn stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Taphorn!
Peter Taphorn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EPL 11
Date: Apr 07, 2016

#R1#
Taphorn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Worm. #TD#
Taphorn looking to score a takedown here. Worm is defending well but Taphorn drives through and ends up in Worm's guard.
Taphorn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Worm keeping full guard, as Taphorn tries to pass.
Taphorn distracts Worm with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Worm looking for a sweep. Not yet Worm, not yet.
Worm trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taphorn throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Worm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taphorn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taphorn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Taphorn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Worm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taphorn postures up in Worm's guard and throws a big left but Worm blocks it.
Worm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taphorn throwing strikes from guard but Worm blocks nicely.
Taphorn connects with a couple of short punches.
Worm looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Taphorn with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Taphorn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Worm is keeping the position for now.
Taphorn throws a strike but Worm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Taphorn 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#
Taphorn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Worm's head.
Taphorn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Worm is trying to control but can't.
Worm on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Taphorn tries to pass to full mount but Worm defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taphorn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Taphorn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Taphorn is keen to just control but Worm is a slippery customer.
Taphorn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Worm with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Worm trying to control but Taphorn postures up.
Taphorn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Worm avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taphorn.
Taphorn works his foot free and advances to mount.
Taphorn throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Taphorn lands a heavy elbow.
Worm wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Taphorn.
Taphorn lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Taphorn wants to control but Worm has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Taphorn 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.
Worm avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taphorn.
Taphorn stalling away here and it's allowed Worm to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taphorn is standing up over Worm. Worm looks to escape but Taphorn dives into side control.
Taphorn trying to control the action but Worm is working from the bottom.
What's Worm going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Taphorn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Worm walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Taphorn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Worm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taphorn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Worm shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taphorn as he avoids it easily.
Taphorn misses with a straight left.
Grey Worm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Worm shoots in looking for a takedown but Taphorn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Worm's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taphorn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taphorn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Worm's calf.#CL#
Taphorn moves into the clinch.#T1#
Taphorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Worm uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Taphorn.
Taphorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taphorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taphorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Worm's elbow.
Taphorn tries to land a knee to the head but Worm blocks with his arms.
Taphorn gets underhooks to prevent Worm's takedown attempt.
Peter Taphorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grey Worm.
Taphorn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taphorn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Worm or not.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Taphorn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Taphorn misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Taphorn pushes Worm back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Taphorn on the inside.
Worm prevents a body shot from Taphorn. #BC#
Taphorn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taphorn lands a jab to Worm's midsection.
Peter Taphorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Taphorn finds it's way through Worm's defenses.
An inside leg kick lands from Taphorn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Worm fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Taphorn misses with a body shot. #TD#
Taphorn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Worm manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Taphorn trying to control but Worm is working from the bottom. #T3#
Worm is pulling down on Taphorn's head. It's preventing any offense from Taphorn, at least for the moment.
Taphorn throws a strike but Worm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Taphorn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Taphorn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Worm can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Taphorn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Worm defends well.#SUB#
Taphorn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Worm defends well.#SUB#
Taphorn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4##SUB#
Taphorn looking for a guillotine here but Worm defends easily. #SUB#
Taphorn has an active guard here but Worm has managed to pass into half guard.
Worm sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taphorn defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Taphorn dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Taphorn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Worm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taphorn.
Taphorn is pushing down on Worm's leg trying to pass to half guard. Worm is fighting to maintain full guard but Taphorn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Worm is not content to let Taphorn control the position.#SUB2#
Worm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taphorn pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Taphorn seems to be working for a kimura but Worm defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taphorn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Worm trying to control from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Taphorn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Worm doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taphorn.
Worm is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Taphorn scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Taphorn seems to be working for a kimura but Worm defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Taphorn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Worm is just riding it out for now. Taphorn eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Taphorn in particular looking to stall.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taphorn wants to pass the guard but Worm is defending well. #SUB2#
Worm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Worm won't allow Taphorn to pass to mount.
Worm is trying to maintain the position but Taphorn is very close to passing his half guard.
Taphorn working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Worm's thigh. Worm counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T3#
Taphorn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Worm's head.#SUB2#
Worm working for a triangle but Taphorn defends it easily.
Taphorn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Worm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taphorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Worm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taphorn works over Worm with some ground and pound from guard.
Taphorn pushes down on Worm's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Taphorn thows a huge punch but Worm dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Taphorn connects with a nice short shot to Worm's temple.
Grey Worm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Taphorn lands a nice short elbow.
Taphorn is keen to just control but Worm is a slippery customer.
Taphorn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Worm avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taphorn.
Peter Taphorn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taphorn tries to pass to full mount but Worm defends it.
Taphorn works his way into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Taphorn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taphorn 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Taphorn!
Peter Taphorn thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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