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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
CSW 028 Bravie vs Lockzer
Date: Oct 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Tarasov shoots in and bounces Boothe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Boothe is trying to control the position but Tarasov postures up.
Tarasov tries to free his leg and advance position but Boothe is retaining full guard.
Boothe pulls Tarasov in close to his closed guard and prevents Tarasov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tarasov wants to pass the guard but Boothe is keeping the position.
Boothe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tarasov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boothe wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boothe keeping moving, preventing Tarasov from controlling successfully.
Tarasov preventing the sweep.
Boothe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tarasov is pushing down on Boothe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boothe is fighting to maintain full guard but Tarasov has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Tarasov wants to control but Boothe is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Tarasov is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Tarasov is trying to work for a kimura but Boothe is defending well.
#SUB#
Tarasov is trying to work for a kimura but Boothe is defending well.
Tarasov prevents Boothe from improving his position.#SUB#
Tarasov is looking for a kimura but Boothe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tarasov to get the leverage. #T2##SUB#
Tarasov 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.
Boothe is doing well to control the position and prevent Tarasov from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Tarasov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Boothe is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ivan Tarasov!
A pretty intense looking Ivan Tarasov took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
CSW 024 Lockwood vs Nico
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Tarasov misses with a double jab.
Boothe avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Tarasov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Boothe is trying to keep Tarasov in close.
Tarasov wants to control from the top but Boothe keeps moving.
Tarasov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boothe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarasov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tarasov forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Tarasov seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tarasov lands a nice short elbow.
Tarasov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tarasov is keen to just control but Boothe is a slippery customer.
Boothe trying to control from the bottom.
Tarasov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tarasov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boothe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tarasov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tarasov lands a big elbow. #SUB#
Tarasov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Boothe has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T2##SUB#
Tarasov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Boothe manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Boothe is trying to control Tarasov's posture but Tarasov avoids it.
Tarasov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boothe keeps working. #SUB#
Tarasov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boothe has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Boothe struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Tarasov.
Boothe is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tarasov tries for a kimura but Boothe is defending well. #SUB#
Tarasov swings around for an armbar but Boothe sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tarasov's guard.#SUB#
Tarasov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boothe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SUB#
Tarasov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boothe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Tarasov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boothe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boothe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Tarasov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Tarasov dominated that round.
That's time! Tarasov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tarasov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice combination there by Tarasov.
#CUT#
It looks like Thomas Boothe has been cut.
Tarasov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Tarasov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Boothe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Tarasov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boothe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarasov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boothe is keeping the position for now.
Tarasov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tarasov lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Tarasov is pushing down on Boothe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boothe is fighting to maintain full guard but Tarasov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tarasov is looking to take a break and control but Boothe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Tarasov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tarasov is nestled in close to Boothe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tarasov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tarasov wants to control but Boothe is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Tarasov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tarasov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boothe defending well though. #T2##SUB#
Tarasov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Tarasov seems to be working for a kimura but Boothe defends the submission attempt.
Tarasov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boothe can do to turn this around?
Tarasov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Tarasov is working for a kimura but Boothe is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Tarasov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boothe is just riding it out for now. Tarasov eventually gives up the hold.
Boothe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tarasov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Tarasov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ivan Tarasov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Tarasov is trying to work for a kimura but Boothe is defending well.
#SUB#
Tarasov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boothe has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Tarasov is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tarasov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tarasov trying to control the action but Boothe is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tarasov is looking for a kimura but Boothe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tarasov to get the leverage.
Tarasov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Tarasov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boothe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tarasov.
Boothe trying to hold on to Tarasov's head to control him but Tarasov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Tarasov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Boothe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Tarasov. Those never looked like landing.
Boothe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tarasov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boothe with the counter takedown but Tarasov avoids it easily.
Ivan Tarasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarasov cracks Boothe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tarasov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boothe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tarasov tries to bum rush Boothe with a series of wild strikes but Boothe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boothe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tarasov defends it well.
Tarasov misses with a few strikes there.
Boothe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tarasov swinging wildly here.
And Boothe tries to counter it with a takedown but Tarasov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarasov throws a series of punches but Boothe avoids them all with ease.
Boothe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tarasov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boothe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boothe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boothe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tarasov throws a right and a left that Boothe avoids nicely.
Boothe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1##TD#
Tarasov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boothe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boothe controlling Tarasov's posture.
Tarasov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boothe's guard. #SUB#
Tarasov is working for a kimura but Boothe is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Tarasov is trying to work for a kimura but Boothe is defending well.
Thomas Boothe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Tarasov wants to work for an arm triangle but Boothe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Tarasov is looking for a kimura but Boothe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tarasov to get the leverage.
Boothe wants to improve his position but Tarasov is controlling well.
Tarasov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boothe defending well though. #SUB#
Tarasov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Tarasov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boothe is just riding it out for now. Tarasov eventually gives up the hold.
Ivan Tarasov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Boothe trying to control but Tarasov postures up.
Boothe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tarasov.
Tarasov is controlling the pace.
Tarasov throwing shots but Boothe is blocking nicely. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Tarasov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tarasov controlling the action here.
Tarasov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Further stalling from Tarasov.
Tarasov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Tarasov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tarasov 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:25
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:25
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Tarasov!
A determined Ivan Tarasov didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
CSW 020 Crowe vs Tarasov
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Tarasov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crowe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Crowe!
#TD#
Crowe shoots in and gets a takedown into Tarasov's guard.
Tarasov looking for a sweep. Not yet Tarasov, not yet. #SUB2#
Tarasov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crowe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Crowe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tarasov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crowe controls the pace.
Tarasov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crowe. #SUB2#
Tarasov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crowe defends well.
Crowe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Crowe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crowe throws a strike but Tarasov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tarasov stopping the sweep attempt from Crowe.
Crowe has his hands on Tarasov's head, controlling the position.
Crowe wants to sweep but no luck.
Crowe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tarasov won't allow Crowe to sweep him here. #T2#
Crowe seems keen to control Tarasov's posture.
Crowe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crowe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tarasov trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crowe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crowe wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Crowe is working hard here to advance position.
Crowe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tarasov's guard. #REVR#
Crowe 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.
Crowe trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Crowe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tarasov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Crowe trying to control but Tarasov is working from the bottom.
Crowe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Crowe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tarasov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Tarasov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Tarasov stopping the sweep attempt from Crowe.
Tarasov is fighting to break Crowe's control of his arms but Crowe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tarasov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crowe is keeping the position for now.
Crowe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tarasov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Crowe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Crowe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tarasov keeping moving, preventing Crowe from controlling successfully.
Crowe throwing strikes from guard but Tarasov blocks nicely.
Crowe chips away with some ground and pound.#T5#
Crowe lands a couple of elbows.
Crowe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Crowe connects with a couple of short punches.
Tarasov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crowe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tarasov's head.
Tarasov trying to control the position.
Crowe wants to control from the top but Tarasov keeps moving.
Tarasov is trying to control the position but Crowe postures up. #T6#
Crowe connects with a couple of short punches.
Crowe stands up over Tarasov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Crowe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tarasov has momentary wrist control but Crowe slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#
Tarasov is rocked!
Crowe postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Tarasov covers up, he's hurt! Crowe keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Crowe and the ref steps in to end the fight! Crowe can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanton Crowe!
Stanton Crowe decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
CSW 014 Lewis vs Lockyer
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Tarasov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Papin counters with a straight right hand.
Papin scores with the left hand. Tarasov knows he should have avoided that one.
Papin scores with a nice head shot.
Papin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tarasov throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Papin colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Tarasov as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Papin is left battered and dazed whilst Tarasov and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Tarasov!
Ivan Tarasov took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
CSW 011 Attano vs Compton
Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Szulcu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tarasov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tarasov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Szulcu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tarasov manages to circle out of the way.
Tarasov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Szulcu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tarasov.
Szulcu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Szulcu tries to clinch but Tarasov moves out of range.
Tarasov blocks a head kick by Szulcu.
Szulcu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ivan Tarasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarasov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Lechu Szulcu has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarasov drops Szulcu with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Szulcu! Tarasov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Tarasov!
Ivan Tarasov took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
CSW 007 Hardacre vs Speed
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Crowe slips a jab from Tarasov.#TD#
Crowe gets the takedown into side control.
Crowe working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tarasov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Crowe.
The strikes coming from Crowe are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tarasov is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarasov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tarasov is looking for a sweep.
Crowe lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tarasov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Crowe scores with a couple of short elbows.
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!
Tarasov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tarasov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crowe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Crowe scoring with punches from side control.
Crowe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tarasov keeps working.
Crowe looks up at the clock and then as Tarasov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Crowe smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Crowe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC#
Tarasov is rocked!
The crowd goes nuts as Crowe knocks Tarasov out cold with a massive hammerfist! Crowe Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stanton Crowe!
Stanton Crowe is the new light heavyweight champion!
Stanton Crowe bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
CSW 002 Bravie vs Malek
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Tarasov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tarasov showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tarasov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Tarasov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boothe wants to control but Tarasov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Tarasov is trying for a kimura here. Boothe looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Tarasov wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Tarasov!
A determined Ivan Tarasov didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
RFL 25: Gatsby vs Pete
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Tarasov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Judah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tarasov throws a right hand that Judah ducks under and follows up with a left that Judah also avoids with ease.
Tarasov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Judah finds it's way round the side to connect with Tarasov's head.
Tarasov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Judah counters with a nice uppercut.
Judah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Judah throws a shot from downtown. Tarasov moves away and avoids it.
Judah digs a good hook to Tarasov's body.
Tarasov throws a right and a left that Judah avoids nicely.
Tarasov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tarasov misses with a double jab.
Judah is looking for the big counter here.
No luck for Tarasov with that takedown attempt.
Tarasov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Judah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarasov dives in for a single leg takedown but Judah sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Tarasov just misses with a punch to the body.
Tarasov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Judah finds it's way round the side to connect with Tarasov's head.
Tarasov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Judah to counter with a crisp jab.
Tarasov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarasov slips a straight right by Judah.
Judah misses the shot to the body.
Tarasov misses with a left hand
and Judah counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Tarasov is rocked!
Tarasov is aggressively charging in as Judah backs up avoiding any damage. Judah tosses out a jab and Tarasov runs right into it face first! Tarasov is out cold! Judah dropped down on all fours and is barking in Tarasov's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uzziah Judah!
During a confident post fight interview, Uzziah Judah thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RFL 021 Aperitif
Date: Apr 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Linkki's corner calls for a 1-2. Linkki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Linkki loads up on a big right hand but Tarasov slips the punch.
Linkki missing with a left hand there. Tarasov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tarasov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tarasov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Linkki on the side of the head.#KD2#
Tarasov lands a left and a right that send Linkki crashing to the mat, dazed. Tarasov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linkki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Tarasov gets a clinch. #BC#
Linkki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tarasov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A quick step to the side and Linkki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Linkki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Linkki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Linkki misses the target.
Tarasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Linkki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tarasov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#KD#
Linkki cracks Tarasov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tarasov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Linkki finish him?
#ROC#
Tarasov is rocked!
Linkki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tarasov is still on wobbly legs! Can Linkki finish him?
Tarasov looks winded!
Linkki lands a brutal uppercut that launches Tarasov off his feet! Tarasov tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lahden Linkki!
Our winner, Lahden Linkki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
RFL 011 Machado vs Rutten
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1##KD#
Tarasov drops Raena Alshaibi with a beautiful combination! Raena Alshaibi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tarasov is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Raena Alshaibi is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ghassan Raena Alshaibi has been cut.#TD#
Tarasov shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Raena Alshaibi is out cold and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Ivan Tarasov!
Ivan Tarasov took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
HFC 70:Yamamoto vs Yeboah
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
No joy there for Tarasov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Romero connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tarasov has his takedown stuffed
and Tarasov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tarasov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarasov moves away.
Tarasov feinted with a counter takedown.
Tarasov takes one to the side of the head.
Tarasov misses with a few strikes there.
Romero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tarasov moves out of range of the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Tarasov. Those never looked like landing.
Tarasov tries to clinch up but Romero circles away and keeps his distance.
Tarasov misses with a takedown
and Romero counters with a nice uppercut.
Romero throws the left hand but Tarasov avoids the punch easily.
Romero misses with a hook. Tarasov ducked under it nicely.
We've been told by Tarasov's head coaches at Russian Bears Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarasov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Romero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romero throws a looping overhand right but Tarasov ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Tarasov misses with a takedown
letting Romero counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Tarasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero throws a hook but Tarasov avoids it easily.
Tarasov switches off momentarily and Romero cracks him with a monster right hand! Tarasov topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Romero dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Romero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Third Round Romero!
A relieved looking Third Round Romero 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:
HFC 65:Hellmuth Jr vs Zorrande
Date: Oct 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Tarasov throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Braz counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Braz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tarasov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura but Tarasov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braz to get the leverage.
Braz not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Braz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Tarasov is defending against the submission attempts here by Braz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tarasov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Braz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tarasov is just riding it out for now. Braz eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Tarasov trying to control but Braz postures up.
#SUB2#
Braz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tarasov sees it coming and defends easily.
Tarasov is looking for a sweep. Braz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Braz is working for a kimura but Tarasov is defending it quite comfortably.
Tarasov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Braz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tarasov defends it well.
Tarasov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tarasov has hold of Braz's hands but Braz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Braz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Braz scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Braz is working for a submission of some sort.
Braz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Braz seems to be working for a kimura but Tarasov defends the submission attempt.
Tarasov wants to control but Braz is keeping busy.
#T3##SUB2#
Braz seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Tarasov has recovered full guard.
Tarasov keeping full guard, as Braz tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Braz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Braz is pushing down on Tarasov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tarasov is fighting to maintain full guard but Braz has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Braz 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.
#SUB2#
Braz seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Tarasov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Braz pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Braz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tarasov sees it coming and defends easily.
Braz missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Braz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Braz is working for a kimura here but Tarasov manages to reverse the position and he's now in Braz's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Braz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tarasov defends well.
Tarasov looking to sit in guard and control but Braz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shoei Braz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tarasov tests Braz's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.#TD#
Tarasov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Tarasov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Braz could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Tarasov has cracked it and Braz is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Tarasov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Tarasov!
A pretty intense looking Ivan Tarasov took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
Shoei Braz was interviewed post fight and said 'I`ll be back'.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #25
Date: Sep 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Tullimies thumps Tarasov with a low kick.
Tarasov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tullimies scores with a hook.
Tarasov throws a right hand that Tullimies ducks under and follows up with a left that Tullimies also avoids with ease.
Tullimies misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tullimies.
Tarasov takes a swing at Tullimies's ribcage but misses.
A nice combination there by Tarasov.
Tarasov throws a right and a left that Tullimies avoids nicely.
Tarasov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tullimies.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tarasov.
A big right from Tarasov misses.
Tullimies keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tarasov tries for a takedown but Tullimies circles away easily
and Tullimies counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Tarasov shoots in and drives through. Tullimies sprawls well.
Kunnollinen Tullimies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Tarasov.
Tullimies works Tarasov's body with a nice hook.
We've been told by Tullimies's head coaches at McDojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tullimies fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tarasov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tarasov with a hook.
Tullimies takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice uppercut lands for Tarasov. That snapped Tullimies's head back.
Tarasov misses with a two punch combination.
Tullimies throwing a counter right hand but Tarasov manages to avoid it.
Tullimies throws out a leg kick but Tarasov moves out of range and Tullimies only half commits.
Tarasov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tarasov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Tullimies sizes up Tarasov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ivan Tarasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Tarasov.
Tullimies lands a body shot.
Tullimies's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tarasov under the eye.
Tarasov throws a looping overhand right but Tullimies ducks down to avoid it.
Tullimies throws a leg kick but Tarasov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tarasov misses with a body shot
letting Tullimies counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Tarasov is rocked!
Tarasov tries to get into range but Tullimies steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Tarasov! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Tullimies scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kunnollinen Tullimies!
A very excited looking Kunnollinen Tullimies 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:
StrikeForce Union #21
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Stanley drives through and clinches with Tarasov against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stanley.#TD2#
Tarasov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Stanley is trying to control Tarasov's posture but Tarasov avoids it.
Stanley is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tarasov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tarasov with the ground and pound but Stanley regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Tarasov is trying to control the action in half guard but Stanley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarasov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stanley is looking to escape.#T1#
Stanley won't allow Tarasov to pass to mount.
Tarasov trying to control the action but Stanley is working from the bottom.
Tarasov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stanley tries to get to full guard but Tarasov has control of the leg.
Stanley is trying to stand back up but Tarasov is controlling him
#SUB2#
Tarasov is trying for a kimura here. Stanley looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Tarasov wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Tarasov!
Ivan Tarasov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #15
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Larsson misses with a straight right.
Tarasov throws a poor cross that misses
and Larsson counters with a straight right hand.
Tarasov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Larsson! But no joy.
Donk. Larsson catches Tarasov right on the button with a cross.
Larsson cracks Tarasov with an open hand slap.
Tarasov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Peter Larsson has been cut.
Larsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tarasov.
Tarasov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Larsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tarasov throws a lazy uppercut
and Larsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tarasov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larsson.
Larsson looks to land a right hand but Tarasov moved out of range.#T1#
Larsson slips under a jab from Tarasov.
Larsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Larsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Larsson lands a body shot.
Tarasov moves out of range of the strikes.
Larsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Larsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Tarasov.
Tarasov tries to counter with a takedown but Larsson is quick to defend against it.
Tarasov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Larsson counters with a left to the body.
Nice defenses there by Larsson.
Larsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tarasov 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.
Larsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Tarasov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarasov passes Larsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tarasov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tarasov trying to pass the guard but Larsson defending well.
Tarasov passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Tarasov looking for a guillotine from mount but Larsson is having none of it.
Larsson taking shots to the head. #T3##SUB#
Larsson has left one of his arms exposed and Tarasov doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Larsson screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Tarasov!
Ivan Tarasov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bong Ki Duk and Ivan Tarasov. Ki Duk's entrance music is north korea's national anthem. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Bong Ki Duk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Tarasov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ki Duk forces Tarasov back against the cage and clinches.
Tarasov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ki Duk is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tarasov to the mat. Tarasov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ki Duk (2) vs (0) Tarasov
Tarasov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ki Duk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tarasov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ki Duk is one step ahead there.
Ki Duk pushes down on Tarasov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ki Duk is taking a breather. Tarasov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tarasov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ki Duk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ki Duk frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ki Duk (5) vs (0) Tarasov
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ki Duk controlling his opponent.
Tarasov is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ki Duk controlling his opponent.
Ki Duk's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tarasov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ki Duk controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tarasov is trying desperately to improve position.
Ki Duk controlling his opponent.
Tarasov regains half guard.
Ki Duk not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarasov is looking to improve his position.
Ki Duk controlling the action here.
Tarasov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ki Duk is working away from the top position though.
Ki Duk tries to pass to full mount but Tarasov defends it.
Ki Duk not doing much here.
Tarasov trying to control but Ki Duk postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarasov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ki Duk haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tarasov won't allow Ki Duk to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ki Duk in particular looking to stall.
Ki Duk tries to pass to full mount but Tarasov defends it.
Tarasov trying to control but Ki Duk postures up.
Ki Duk content to control rather than advance.
Ki Duk trying to mount his opponent but Tarasov defends it.
Ki Duk is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tarasov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ki Duk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tarasov is looking to sweep but instead, Ki Duk has passed into half guard.
Ki Duk keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ki Duk trying to mount his opponent but Tarasov defends it.
Ki Duk passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ki Duk (8) vs (0) Tarasov
Tarasov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ki Duk off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ki Duk (8) vs (4) Tarasov
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tarasov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Tarasov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ki Duk defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ki Duk trying to control the hands but Tarasov won't let him.
Ki Duk breaks Tarasov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ki Duk (10) vs (4) Tarasov
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tarasov is looking for a triangle here but Ki Duk uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ki Duk (13) vs (4) Tarasov
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tarasov is looking for a sweep.
Tarasov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ki Duk's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ki Duk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Ki Duk.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ki Duk is looking for a kimura here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ki Duk in particular looking to stall.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ki Duk (16) vs (4) Tarasov
Tarasov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ki Duk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tarasov is looking to escape.
Tarasov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ki Duk controlling the pace for now.
Tarasov is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tarasov tries to reverse the position but Ki Duk maintains control.
Tarasov 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.
Tarasov tries to get to full guard but Ki Duk has control of the leg.
Ki Duk wants to pass to mount but Tarasov is defending the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk controlling the action here.
Tarasov tries to get to full guard but Ki Duk has control of the leg.
Ki Duk is looking to advance position but Tarasov won't allow it.
Tarasov is looking to control Ki Duk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tarasov avoid being mounted?
Ki Duk is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ki Duk.
Ki Duk is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tarasov reverses the position - he's now on top in Ki Duk's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ki Duk (16) vs (6) Tarasov
Ki Duk can't keep his opponent in guard - Tarasov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tarasov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ki Duk moves into full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tarasov stopping the sweep attempt from Ki Duk.
Tarasov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ki Duk is retaining full guard.
Tarasov trying to control but Ki Duk is working from the bottom.
Ki Duk keeping full guard, as Tarasov tries to pass.
Tarasov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ki Duk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarasov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ki Duk is keeping the position for now.
Ki Duk wants to sweep here but Tarasov controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ki Duk takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.
Bong Ki Duk took some time post fight to say the following; 'all hail president kim il-sung, our father, kim jong-il, and supreme leader kim jong-un. '. |
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Event:
HFC 36:Tarasov vs Nonu
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Tarasov throws a shot to the body.
Tarasov throws a body punch but Nonu moves out of range.
Tarasov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tarasov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Nonu counter with a right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Tarasov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tarasov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nonu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nonu throws a lazy right hand but Tarasov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tarasov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nonu's coach down at THE ASYLUM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nonu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tarasov misses with a looping left.
Nonu throws out a counter right but Tarasov avoids it with no problem.
Tarasov swings for the body but Nonu moves out of range.
Nonu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nonu blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Nonu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tarasov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nonu manages to avoid it.
Nonu throws out a counter right but Tarasov avoids it with no problem.
Tarasov swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Tarasov misses with a series of wild punches.
Tarasov misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Nonu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tarasov shoots and misses
enabling Nonu to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Tarasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nonu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tarasov.
Tarasov misses with a straight right.
Tarasov jabs Nonu right on the nose. Nonu blinks but takes it well.
Tarasov shoots in looking for a takedown but Nonu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tarasov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tarasov misses with an uppercut. Nonu saw that one coming.
Tarasov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nonu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tarasov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Nonu throws a hook but Tarasov blocks it.
Nonu throws a hook to the side of Tarasov's head but Tarasov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nonu misses with a straight left. #TD#
Tarasov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Tarasov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tarasov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tarasov prevents Nonu from improving his position.
Tarasov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nonu is trying to escape back to his feet but Tarasov uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#T3##SUB#
Tarasov has hold of Nonu's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Nonu seems comfortable defending it but Tarasov has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Nonu is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Nonu is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Tarasov couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Tarasov!
After the big win, Ivan Tarasov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Mohito Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Ma A Nonu stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tēnei te tangata pūhuruhuru
Nāna i tiki mai whakawhiti te rā'.
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Event:
HFC 29:Tarasov vs Hunt
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Hunt forces Tarasov back against the cage and clinches.
Tarasov tries to score a body lock takedown but Hunt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hand to the body from Hunt.
Hunt works on Tarasov's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Hunt.
Tarasov looks winded!
Hunt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tarasov is working for takedown but Hunt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tarasov backwards.
Nice body punch from Hunt - that landed with a thud.
Hunt gets through Tarasov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tarasov takes a shot to the head.
I was talking to Hunt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tarasov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Luis Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Tarasov.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Hunt - that landed with a thud.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from Hunt.
#T1#
Tarasov is working for takedown but Hunt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside.
Hunt presses Tarasov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tarasov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hunt seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tarasov can turn it around.
Hunt lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Hunt.
Hunt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hunt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tarasov is looking for a takedown.
Tarasov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hunt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hunt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The referee calls for Hunt to work.
A shot in the inside from Hunt. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
Hunt leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Tarasov controls the action.
Hunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tarasov backwards.
A shot in the inside from Hunt.
Tarasov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hunt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Tarasov is rocked!
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
Tarasov is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
Hunt creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Tarasov's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Tarasov drops to his knees and Hunt pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Hunt!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Luis Hunt waved his t-shirt featuring Titan Nutrition Technology - Q160/$150's logo in front of the cameras.
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