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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Tator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pera manages to avoid it.
Pera throwing a counter right hand but Tator manages to avoid it.
Tator fails to land the takedown.
Tator swings for the body but Pera moves out of range.
#TD#
Tator gets caught flat footed, as Pera shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tator avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pera is fighting to break Tator's control of his arms but Tator is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tator lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tator scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tator trying to control the position from guard on top but Pera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tator missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tator stopping the sweep attempt from Pera.#T1#
Tator throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tator wants to control from the top but Pera keeps moving.
Pera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tator lands a couple of elbows.
Tator postures up in Pera's guard and throws a big left but Pera blocks it.
Tator in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tator is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pera wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tator missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pera pulls Tator in close to his closed guard and prevents Tator from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tator throws the left hand but Pera avoids the punch easily.
Tator swats away the attempt to clinch by Pera.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tator.
Pera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tator as he avoids it easily.
Tator steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pera.#TD#
Pera fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tator to the ground. Pera is now in Tator's guard.
Pera trying to control the position from guard on top but Tator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pera works over Tator with some ground and pound from guard.
Pera throws a big elbow that misses.
Pera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tator looking for a sweep. Not yet Tator, not yet. #T3#
Pera trying to control the position from guard on top but Tator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pera with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tator controlling Pera's posture.
Tator manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pera manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Tator postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Tator wants to pass the guard but Pera is keeping the position.
Pera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tator looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tator is looking to work some ground and pound but Pera has wrist control.
Tator working some strikes from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tator is looking to work some ground and pound but Pera has wrist control.
Tator postures up in Pera's guard and throws a big left but Pera blocks it.
Tator is looking to work some ground and pound but Pera has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tator 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.
A close round but Devas Tator 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.
#R2#
Tator throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pera throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tator throws a wild body kick that Pera sees coming a mile off.
A slow jab from Tator misses its intended target.
Pera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tator.
Tator throws a body kick that misses.
Pera connects with an inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Tator.
Pera takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pera looks to score with a jab to the body but Tator is just out of range.
Tator takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Pera misses its intended target.
Pera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Tator misses with a shot to the body
and Pera counters with a low kick, right behind Tator 's knee.
Pera cracks Tator with an open hand slap.
Pera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tator's sensitive parts.
Tator scores with a kick to the body.
Tator scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A bone on bone clash there as Pera blocks the leg kick.
Tator cracks Pera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Devas Tator seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tator throws a leg kick
and Tator takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tator throws a body kick that misses.
Tator throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Tator misses the target.
Tator avoids the body shot from Pera.
#CL#
Pera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tator.
A head punch on the inside from Tator fails to land.
Come on Tator - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pera tries to stall but Tator uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tator misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tator working aggressively here.
Tator gets through Pera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tator goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pera prevents it.
Pera stops a takedown attempt from Tator.
Pera blocks a body shot from Tator.
Tator has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pera after a bit of a struggle.
Pekka Pera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devas Tator.
Tator fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tator blocks a body shot from Pera.
Tator blocking some punches.
#T3#
Tator changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pera fails to land the takedown.
Pera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pera scores with a sloppy right hand. Tator should have avoided that one.
Tator looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A solid body kick from Tator.
Good standup being displayed there by Tator as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Tator moves into the clinch.
A short right from Tator on the inside.
Pera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tator's elbow.
Tator misses with a body punch.
Pera blocks a body shot from Tator. #T4#
Pera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pera prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tator misses with a body punch.
Pera misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tator as Pera tries to tie him up.
Tator tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pera's elbow.
Pera tries to throw a body punch but Tator avoids it by throwing Pera back against the cage.
Pera misses with a punch to the body.
Pera working aggressively here.
A short right from Pera on the inside.
Pera is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tator.
Tator lands a hook that snaps the head of Pera backwards.
Pera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pera is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tator is keeping busy.
Pera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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 Pekka Pera will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice body kick from Tator.
Tator misses with a body kick.
Tator walks into a stiff left hand from Pera.
Pera looks to score with a jab to the body but Tator is just out of range.
Tator tries to work over Pera's front leg with a kick but Pera checks it.
Tator misses with a body kick. #TD#
Pera looking to score a takedown here. Tator is defending well but Pera drives through and ends up in Tator's guard.
Tator controlling the position.
Pera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pera throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tator keeping moving, preventing Pera from controlling successfully.
Tator controls Pera momentarily but Pera frees himself.
Tator tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Pera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pera wants to control from the top but Tator keeps moving.
Pera won't allow Tator to sweep him here.
Pera trying to control but Tator is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pera swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Tator counters by moving into the clinch.
Pera gets through Tator's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pekka Pera has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Tator has a couple of punches blocked by Pera.
Tator misses with a punch to the body.
Pera struggles to land a body shot inside as Tator controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Tator fails to land.
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Tator uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Tator.
Tator struggles to land a body shot inside as Pera controls his hands.
Tator misses with a body punch.
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Tator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pera stalling in the clinch but Tator improves position.
Tator lands with a short shot to the head.
Pera pushes Tator back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tator can't find room to land a body shot as Pera controls the action.
Pera throws a head punch that misses.
Pera throws a head punch that misses.
Pera misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pera.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tator wants to stall.
#T3#
Pera digs a right hand into Tator's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tator's gas tank.
Tator is looking for a takedown.
Tator fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tator backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tator.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tator.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tator.
Tator swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tator is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tator trying to stall but Pera improves his position.
Tator stalling the fight.
Tator has Pera pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pera manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pekka Pera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devas Tator.
Pera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tator backwards.
Tator lands with a right to the head.
Tator tries to throw a body punch but Pera avoids it by throwing Tator back against the cage.
Tator is looking for a takedown.
Tator takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tator can't find room to land a body shot as Pera controls the action.
A short left from Pera.
Tator digs a right hand underneath Pera's ribcage. Pera let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Tator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tator throws a head punch that misses.
Pera has Tator pressed against the cage.
Tator misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tator.
Tator blocking some punches.
Pera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Pera.
Pera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tator lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pera lands a shot to the body.
Pera scores with a hook to the body.
Pera lands a shot to the body.
Pera pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Pera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pera 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Pera!
A very excited looking Pekka Pera 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Tator thows a leg kick but Diggs checks it #CL2#
and Diggs counters by clinching up.
Tator is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Diggs lands an uppercut.
Diggs just leaning against Tator, taking a breather.
Tator doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tator prevents a body shot from Diggs.
Tator lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diggs.
Diggs blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Tator.
Diggs has a couple of punches blocked by Tator.
Tator can't find room to land a body shot as Diggs controls the action.
Tator tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Tator has picked Diggs up - he's going for a ride! Tator dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggs is staying active underneath Tator, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diggs trying to control here.
Tator thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diggs's head. #T1#
Diggs is not content to let Tator control the position.
Tator content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tator not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diggs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tator seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Diggs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tator.
Tator missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Still in half guard, Tator seems content to control.
Tator thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tator trying to control from half guard but Diggs is working away.
Tator not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Tator missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tator is looking to take a break and control but Diggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tator 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.
Tator thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diggs's head.
Tator sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diggs defending well though.
Tator throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tator is looking to stall here but Diggs recovers full guard.
Tator works over Diggs with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Tator looking to sit in guard and control but Diggs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tator controls Diggs momentarily but Diggs frees himself.
Tator tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diggs is pushing down on Tator's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tator is fighting to maintain full guard but Diggs has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Tator looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tator wants to control but Diggs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tator wants to improve his position but Diggs is controlling well.
Tator is working hard here to advance position.
Tator is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diggs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diggs's back!#T4#
Tator connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Diggs to escape the position.
Diggs covering up well under a series of strikes from Tator.
Tator controlling well, preventing Diggs from escaping the position.
Tator is punishing Diggs with strikes - can he finish him?!#SUB#
Tator is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Diggs is really stuck here.
Tator wants to control but Diggs is keeping busy.
Tator somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggs is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Tator is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devas Tator dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A big left from Diggs misses.
Diggs walks into a left hand.
Tator lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diggs throws a low kick but Tator avoids it.
Tator looks to throw a body kick
and Diggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Diggs tries to sprawl but Tator drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tator trying to advance position but Diggs counters by regaining guard.
Tator postures up in Diggs's guard and throws a big left but Diggs blocks it.
Tator trying to control but Diggs is working from the bottom.
Diggs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tator loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tator throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Diggs trying to keep a closed guard but Tator is proving a slippery customer.
Tator missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tator lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tator looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tator content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tator is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tator is fighting to break Diggs's control of his arms but Diggs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diggs is trying to keep Tator in close.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tator wants to control from the top but Diggs keeps moving.
Tator pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diggs is keeping the position for now.
Diggs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tator accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tator looking to sit in guard and control but Diggs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tator tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diggs wants to pass the guard but Tator is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tator is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Diggs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Tator postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Diggs is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tator, into his guard. #REVB#
Diggs seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tator is trying to control the position but Diggs postures up.
Diggs stopping the sweep attempt from Tator.
Diggs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tator is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tator has Diggs pulled in close to control his posture.
Devas Tator overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tator not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tator is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diggs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tator looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diggs is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tator holds on and takes a little breather.
Tator looking to control.
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 Devas Tator will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A clash of legs there as Diggs blocks the low kick.
Devas Tator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tator misses with a body kick.
Tator attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diggs.
Diggs tries to land a front kick but Tator steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tator misses with a kick to the body
and Diggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Tator clinches.
Diggs holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tator makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tator scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tator misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs takes a shot to the head.
Diggs is trying to stall.
Tator misses with a punch to the body.
Tator misses with the head strike.
Devas Tator has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tator is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Tator stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Tator.
Tator is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diggs can do to turn this around?
Diggs prevents a body shot from Tator.
Tator works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tator lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
Tator lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diggs controlling the action here for a moment.
Tator misses with a punch to the body.
Diggs takes a shot to the head.
Diggs blocks a body shot from Tator.
Diggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Tator.
Diggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tator is working for takedown but Diggs is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diggs.
Tator scores with a shoulder strike.
Tator misses with some punches.
#T2#
Tator swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diggs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tators head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggs prevents a body shot from Tator.
Diggs is trying to maintain a safe position but Tator gets an underhook and turns Diggs into the cage.
Diggs misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Tator.
Tator lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tator lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tator lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tator lands with a left to the head.
Diggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Tator.
Tator tries to throw a body punch but Diggs avoids it by throwing Tator back against the cage.
Diggs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tator backwards.
Tator misses with a body punch.
Tator misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tator misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diggs. #T3#
Tator lands a shot to the body.
Tator misses with a punch to the body.
Diggs misses with some punches.
Diggs blocks a body shot from Tator.
Tator has a couple of punches blocked by Diggs.
Diggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Tator misses with some punches.
Tator working aggressively here.
Diggs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tator up against the cage.
Tator drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diggs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alonzo Diggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diggs stuffs the takedown.
Diggs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devas Tator. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Tator misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Diggs throws a looping overhand right but Tator ducks down to avoid it.
Tator will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diggs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
It looks like Devas Tator has been cut.
Tator uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Tator attempts a counter takedown but Diggs avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Tator moves out of range as Diggs strikes.
Tator feints and then cracks Diggs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diggs down.
Tator lands a jab to the nose.
Diggs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tator scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tator. Diggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tator smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tator moves away from the strike by Diggs.
Diggs lands a really nice looking cross but Tator seems unphased.
#KD2#
Diggs lands a big right hand that sends Tator crashing to the mat! Diggs stays standing though and waves Tator back to his feet!#ROC2#
Tator is rocked!
Diggs stuns Tator with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oh Tator is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diggs fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Tator out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Alonzo Diggs!
A relieved looking Alonzo Diggs thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
USFC 114
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Murphy gets tackled into the cage by Tator. Tator maintains the clinch.
Tator avoids the elbow strike from Murphy, against the cage.
Tator tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy looking to slow down the pace here.
Murphy stalls.
Tator lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Tator struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Tator is looking for a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Tator.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Murphy gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tator not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murphy preventing the sweep.
Tator is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tator preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murphy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Tator has his hands on Murphy's head, controlling the position.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Tator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tator works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tator keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Tator looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there.
Murphy wants to get up but he can't break Tator's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tator wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Tator looking for a guillotine here but Murphy defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tator tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murphy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tator looking for a sweep. Not yet Tator, not yet.
Tator keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Murphy blocks the body kick.
Tator fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Murphy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Tator. #TD2#
Tator has Murphy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tator pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Murphy tumbling to the mat - Tator dives into Murphy's guard.
Murphy trying to control the position.
#T3#
Tator with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murphy working a defensive guard here.
Tator throwing strikes from guard but Murphy blocks nicely.
Tator advances to half guard.
Murphy tries to roll over but Tator keeps him under control.
Tator not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tator trying to control from half guard but Murphy is working away.
Murphy is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Tator there.
Murphy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tator scores with a couple of nice shots.
Murphy has his hands clasped together around Tator's back. He's all about the action.
Murphy is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tator looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tator has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murphy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tator.
Tator throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devas Tator dominated that round.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Murphy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tator misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Tator closes the distance and clinches.
Tator tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy. #CUT#
It looks like Devas Tator has been cut.
Tator scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Tator fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Murphy darts in looking for a takedown but Tator gets double underhooks and turns Murphy into the cage. #CL#
Murphy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murphy trying to stall but Tator improves his position.
Tator misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tator tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Tator wants to take the fight to the mat but Murphy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Murphy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brendan Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devas Tator.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Tator.
Tator tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tator. #BC#
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Tator has Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murphy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL#
Murphy has managed to clinch.
Tator misses with a punch on the inside.
Tator throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
Murphy is pushing Tator up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tator misses with a punch to the body.
Tator lands an uppercut.
Tator misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tator misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Tator scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Murphy is rocked!
Tator creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Murphy's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Murphy drops to his knees and Tator pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devas Tator!
After winning the bout, Devas Tator thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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