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Event:
StrikeForce Union #55
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Von Ketler darts in looking for a takedown but Tatanka gets double underhooks and turns Von Ketler into the cage.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatanka.
Tatanka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tatanka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tatanka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tatanka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Von Ketler is out of range and Tatanka settles back down.
Von Ketler dodges the punch combination from Tatanka.
Von Ketler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tatanka.
Von Ketler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Von Ketler throws a looping overhand right but Tatanka ducks down to avoid it.
Tatanka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Ketler.
A swing and a miss from Von Ketler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Von Ketler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tatanka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatanka moves in looking to clinch but Von Ketler pushes him off.
And Von Ketler tries to counter it with a takedown but Tatanka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tatanka throws a leg kick but Von Ketler sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ketler has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tatanka.#CL#
Tatanka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Von Ketler, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Von Ketler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tatanka or not.
Von Ketler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tatanka lands a nice uppercut.
Von Ketler misses with a body punch.
Tatanka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Ketler's elbow.
Tatanka prevents a body shot from Von Ketler.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tatanka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tatanka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tatanka is pressed up against the cage. Von Ketler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tatanka down to the mat. Tatanka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tatanka throws a body punch but Von Ketler moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Tatanka.
Von Ketler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Von Ketler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tatanka's waist but Tatanka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Von Ketler off to one side.
Salvia Tatanka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.
Tatanka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Ketler lands a jab to Tatanka's midsection.
Von Ketler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tatanka defending well as Von Ketler loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Von Ketler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Von Ketler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Von Ketler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatanka just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Ketler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tatanka.
Salvia Tatanka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatanka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Von Ketler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tatanka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Von Ketler.
Tatanka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Von Ketler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Von Ketler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tatanka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Von Ketler somewhat.
Von Ketler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tatanka swings for the body but Von Ketler moves out of range.
Von Ketler blocks a head kick by Tatanka.
Von Ketler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tatanka.
Von Ketler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tatanka slips under a jab from Von Ketler.
Tatanka is looking to wear down Von Ketler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tatanka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3##CL#
Von Ketler tries to keep at a distance but Tatanka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Von Ketler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tatanka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Von Ketler is keeping busy.#BC2#
Von Ketler breaks from the clinch.
Von Ketler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A quick step to the side and Tatanka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Ketler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tatankas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tatanka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Ketler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tatanka defends it well.
Tatanka misses the shot to the body.
Von Ketler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tatanka manages to avoid it.
Von Ketler connects with a right hand. Tatanka shakes it off.
Tatanka looks to land a body kick but Von Ketler moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tatanka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salvia Tatanka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Von Ketler scores with the left hand. Tatanka knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Von Ketler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Von Ketler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Von Ketler has hold of Tatanka's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Tatanka seems comfortable defending it but Von Ketler has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Tatanka is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Tatanka is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Von Ketler couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eksem Von Ketler!
Eksem Von Ketler managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #50
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Von Ketler looks for a takedown but Tatanka sprawls well.
Von Ketler has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tatanka is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tatanka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tatanka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler throws an overhand right that lands on Tatanka's shoulder, as Tatanka tries to avoid the shot.
We've been told by Tatanka's head coaches at Savage Empire that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Von Ketler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tatanka takes a swing at Von Ketler's ribcage but misses.
And Von Ketler tries to counter it with a takedown but Tatanka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice sprawl there from Tatanka as Von Ketler shoots in.
Tatanka throws a quick counter kick to the body but Von Ketler avoids it.
Tatanka connects with an inside leg kick.
Tatanka throws a body punch but Von Ketler moves out of range.
Tatanka tries to clinch but Von Ketler is having none of it.
Tatanka connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tatanka. Von Ketler does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Von Ketler misses its intended target.
Von Ketler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tatanka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Von Ketler somewhat.
Tatanka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Von Ketler just manages to avoid it.
Salvia Tatanka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.
Von Ketler avoids the body shot from Tatanka.
Tatanka blocks a jab.#T1#
Von Ketler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tatanka circles away.#CL#
Tatanka has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Von Ketler breaks the clinch.
Von Ketler throws an overhand right that lands on Tatanka's shoulder, as Tatanka tries to avoid the shot.
Von Ketler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tatanka. Tatanka obviously looking to wear him down.
Von Ketler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tatanka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Ketler.
As Von Ketler tries to get set, Tatanka tries to push him back and clinch up but Von Ketler manages to avoid the attempt.
Von Ketler misses with a right hand
and Tatanka counters with a nice leg kick.
Von Ketler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Ketler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Ketler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Von Ketler misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Tatanka. Beautiful body shot.
Tatanka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Ketler moves away.
Von Ketler misses with a straight right.
Tatanka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Von Ketler misses the jab.
Von Ketler throws a big shot that misses.
Tatanka throws a nice head kick!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ketler checks a leg kick.
Tatanka just misses with a punch to the body.
Tatanka is looking to wear down Von Ketler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Von Ketler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tatanka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Von Ketler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Von Ketler misses.
Tatanka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatanka staying out of range there.
Tatanka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Tatanka moves into range and clinches up with Von Ketler.
Tatanka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Ketler wants to take the fight to the mat but Tatanka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Von Ketler manages to break the clinch.
Salvia Tatanka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Ketler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tatanka moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tatanka.
Tatanka is looking to clinch.
Tatanka tries a low kick but Von Ketler avoids it.
Von Ketler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Von Ketler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
A jab from Von Ketler finds it's way through Tatanka's defenses.
Tatanka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Ketler.
Tatanka appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Tatanka has closed the distance and engaged Von Ketler in a clinch.
Von Ketler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tatanka prevents it.
Tatanka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tatanka throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Ketler.
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Von Ketler gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tatanka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Von Ketler seems content to control.#SUB2#
Von Ketler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tatanka is just riding it out for now. Von Ketler eventually gives up the hold.
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!
Von Ketler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Von Ketler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Von Ketler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Von Ketler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Von Ketler thows a huge punch but Tatanka dodges it nicely.
Von Ketler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Von Ketler thows a huge punch but Tatanka dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Von Ketler seems to be looking for submissions.
Von Ketler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Von Ketler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tatanka defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eksem Von Ketler will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A left lands for Von Ketler.
Tatanka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Von Ketler is out of range and Tatanka settles back down.
No joy there for Tatanka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Ketler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tatanka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Von Ketler misses its intended target.
Tatanka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tatanka throws a series of punches but Von Ketler avoids them all with ease.
Von Ketler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tatanka.
Tatanka just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Ketler throws a right and a left that Tatanka avoids nicely.
Tatanka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tatanka misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tatanka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tatanka.
Donk. Von Ketler catches Tatanka right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatanka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Ketler feints the counter takedown.
Tatanka defending well as Von Ketler loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Tatanka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Von Ketler fails with a takedown attempt.
Tatanka tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Ketler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tatanka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tatanka throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Ketler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tatanka.
Tatanka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Von Ketler tries to counter it with a takedown but Tatanka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tatanka throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Ketler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tatanka throws a leg kick which misses Von Ketler's front leg but catches the back leg as Von Ketler tries to avoid it.
Von Ketler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tatanka tries to work over Von Ketler's front leg with a kick but Von Ketler checks it.
Tatanka lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Von Ketler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tatanka!
Von Ketler looks up at the clock and then as Tatanka takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Von Ketler smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T2#
Von Ketler just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Tatanka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Von Ketler misses with the ground and pound.
Tatanka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tatanka tries to get out of the position.
Von Ketler working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tatanka tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Von Ketler goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tatanka has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Von Ketler but great work by Tatanka.
Von Ketler struggling a bit here.
Von Ketler tries to improve position but can't.
Von Ketler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3##SUB2#
Von Ketler seems to be working for a kimura but Tatanka defends the submission attempt.
Von Ketler throwing shots but Tatanka is blocking nicely.
Tatanka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tatanka is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Von Ketler is looking for a kimura but Tatanka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Von Ketler to get the leverage.
Von Ketler moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Von Ketler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tatanka, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Von Ketler swings around for an armbar but Tatanka sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Von Ketler's guard.#T4##SUB2#
Von Ketler has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tatanka should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Von Ketler has tightened it up now! Tatanka should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eksem Von Ketler!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Eksem Von Ketler made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #44
Date: Jan 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Akbar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Tatanka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tatanka tries to throw a body punch but Akbar avoids it by throwing Tatanka back against the cage.
Akbar working aggressively here.
Tatanka throws a head punch that misses.
Tatanka cracks Akbar with a nice body shot.
Tatanka scores with a shot to the side of Akbar's head.
Tatanka gets through Akbar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akbar blocks a body shot from Tatanka.
Tatanka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Tatanka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akbar lands a jab to the head.
Akbar swings widly with a right hand
and Tatanka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tatanka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akbar moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Akbar. Those never looked like landing.
Akbar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tatanka moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Tatanka.
Akbar throws an overhand right that lands on Tatanka's shoulder, as Tatanka tries to avoid the shot.
Akbar just misses with a punch to the body.
Tatanka only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tatanka tries a head kick but it misses.
Tatanka tries to clinch there but Akbar circles away.
#T1#
Tatanka scores with a head kick. Akbar tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tatanka wants to clinch up but Akbar keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Akbar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tatanka throws a head kick that misses.
Tatanka moves away from the strike by Akbar.
Tatanka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akbar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Akbar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tatanka!
Tatanka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akbar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tatanka ducks right into an uppercut from Akbar.
Tatanka throws a front kick aimed at Akbar's knee but Akbar avoids it well.
Akbar cracks a nice hook into Tatanka's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akbar misses the shot to the body.
Tatanka is looking for the big counter here.
Tatanka looks to score with a jab to the body but Akbar is just out of range.
Akbar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tatanka takes a swing at Akbar's ribcage but misses.
Akbar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tatanka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tatanka throws a push kick but Akbar slaps the foot to one side.
Tatanka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Tatanka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Tatanka closes the distance and pushes Akbar back into the cage.
Tatanka tries to throw a body punch but Akbar avoids it by throwing Tatanka back against the cage.
Tatanka blocking some punches.
Tatanka pushes Akbar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akbar blocks an uppercut.
Akbar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tatanka backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Akbar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tatanka backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tatanka tries to throw a body punch but Akbar avoids it by throwing Tatanka back against the cage.
Tatanka is working Akbar over against the cage.
Akbar blocks a body shot from Tatanka.
Tatanka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tatanka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tatanka.
Akbar misses with some punches.
#T3#
Tatanka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akbar blocking some punches.
Tatanka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akbar's elbow.
Akbar swings wildly with an uppercut but Tatanka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akbar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Akbar misses with some punches.
Akbar tries to work over Tatanka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tatanka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tatanka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tatanka prevents a body shot from Akbar.
Nice body punch from Tatanka - that landed with a thud.
Akbar misses with some punches.
Akbar misses with some punches.
Akbar blocks a body shot from Tatanka.
Tatanka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akbar blocks a body shot from Tatanka.
Akbar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Akbar misses with a punch on the inside.
Akbar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tatanka's elbow.
Akbar throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Tatanka.
Akbar working aggressively here.
Tatanka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akbar lands a hook that snaps the head of Tatanka backwards.
Akbar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akbar misses with a punch on the inside.
Tatanka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tatanka misses with a punch to the body.
Tatanka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Tatanka on the inside.
Tatanka misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tatanka.
Akbar stalling the fight.
Akbar misses with the head strike.
Tatanka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tatanka can't find room to land a body shot as Akbar controls the action.
Tatanka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Akbar backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tatanka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akbar backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvia Tatanka dominated that round.
That's time! Akbar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Tatanka!
Tatanka misses with a body kick.
A big right from Akbar misses.
As Akbar backs off Tatanka throws a huge counter combo but Akbar manages to avoid it all.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Akbar throws a right and a left that Tatanka avoids nicely.
Akbar scores with a jab.
Akbar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akbar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akbar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tatanka.
Akbar misses with an uppercut. Tatanka saw that one coming.
Tatanka misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Akbar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Tatanka.
Tatanka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tatanka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tatanka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Akbar rather than just go for the knockout.
Tatanka misses with a head kick.
Akbar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akbar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tatanka moves away.
Tatanka throws a body shot but no joy.
Salvia Tatanka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatanka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akbar.
Akbar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
An inside leg kick lands from Tatanka.
Allahu Akbar is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
A good leg kick by Tatanka.
Tatanka is looking to slow Akbar down with leg kicks.
Tatanka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akbar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tatanka swings for the body but Akbar moves out of range.
Akbar looks to land a right hand but Tatanka moved out of range.
Akbar throws a series of punches but Tatanka moves out of range.
Tatanka misses with a body shot.
Akbar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akbar. Tatanka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tatanka misses with a shot to the body
and Akbar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akbar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatanka.
Akbar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Akbar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akbar misses with an uppercut.
Tatanka lands a right hook to the body.
Akbar throws a right hand that Tatanka ducks under and follows up with a left that Tatanka also avoids with ease.
Tatanka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Akbar does no damage.
Tatanka lands with a good body shot.
Akbar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tatanka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Akbar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tatanka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tatanka connects with an inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Akbar as he connects with a hook.
Tatanka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akbar misses the shot to the body.
Akbar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tatanka looks to score with a jab to the body but Akbar is just out of range.
That kick from Tatanka tenderised Akbar's leg. Akbar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tatanka wants to clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tatanka in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tatanka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tatanka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akbar avoids the body shot from Tatanka.
Tatanka connects with a solid leg kick.
Akbar throws an off balance right hand
and Tatanka counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Akbar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tatanka scores with a hook to the body. Akbar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tatanka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tatanka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akbar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Akbar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatanka.
Akbar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tatanka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tatanka stalks Akbar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Akbar's face. Akbar staggers backwards, shaken.
Tatanka throws a body shot but no joy.
Tatanka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akbar misses with a double jab.
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!
Akbar swings for the body but Tatanka moves out of range.
Akbar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tatanka slips under a jab from Akbar.
Tatanka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tatanka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akbar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tatanka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Tatanka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akbar.
Tatanka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akbar moves out of range of the body kick from Tatanka.
Akbar lands a nice looking body shot.
Tatanka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akbar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akbar throws a body shot but no joy.
Tatanka misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Akbar.
Tatanka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tatanka lands a nice looking body shot.
Tatanka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tatanka tries to clinch up.
Tatanka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akbar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tatanka scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tatanka.
Tatanka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tatanka looks to score with a jab to the body but Akbar is just out of range.#CL2#
Tatanka rushes Akbar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvia Tatanka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tatanka looks to land a combination but Akbar avoids it well.
Tatanka lands a head kick!
A thudding body kick lands there by Tatanka!
Akbar connects with a jab.
Akbar swings for the body but Tatanka moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Tatanka.
Akbar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Akbar checks a leg kick.
Akbar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Akbar checks a leg kick.
Tatanka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akbar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tatanka pushes Akbar away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatanka throws a shot to the body.
Tatanka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akbar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tatanka lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Tatanka walks into a stiff left hand from Akbar.
Akbar lands a nice hook to Tatanka's body. Tatanka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akbar takes a swing at Tatanka's ribcage but misses.
Tatanka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akbar moves away.
Tatanka just misses with a punch to the body.
Tatanka lands with a good body shot.
Tatanka punishes Akbar's body with a nice straight punch.
Akbar misses with a looping right.
Tatanka replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Akbar blocks it well.
Akbar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tatanka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akbar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tatankas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Akbar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akbar connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Akbar misses.
Tatanka is looking for the big counter here.
Akbar misses the shot to the body.
Tatanka follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tatanka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akbar throws a jab when Tatanka was well out of range.#T2##CL2#
Tatanka closes the distance and clinches.
Akbar throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatanka.
Akbar throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatanka.
Tatanka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tatanka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tatanka.
A body shot lands from Tatanka.
Tatanka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tatanka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tatanka blocking some punches.
Tatanka scores with a shoulder strike.
Tatanka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tatanka scores with a shot to the side of Akbar's head.
Tatanka taking a breather.
Akbar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tatanka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tatanka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akbar backwards.
Tatanka has a couple of punches blocked by Akbar.
#T3#
Akbar taking a breather.
Akbar letting Tatanka take a breather here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Akbar.
Tatanka working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akbar.
Tatanka just leaning against Akbar, taking a breather.
Akbar swings wildly with an uppercut but Tatanka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akbar has a couple of punches blocked by Tatanka.
Tatanka misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tatanka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akbar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tatanka is pushing Akbar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tatanka throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Tatanka digs a right hand underneath Akbar's ribcage. Akbar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tatanka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tatanka tries to throw a body punch but Akbar avoids it by throwing Tatanka back against the cage.
Allahu Akbar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tatanka as Akbar tries to tie him up.
Tatanka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tatanka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tatanka misses with a body punch.
Tatanka tries to throw a body punch but Akbar avoids it by throwing Tatanka back against the cage.
Tatanka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tatanka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tatanka blocks an uppercut.
Akbar blocks an uppercut.
Akbar tries to stall but Tatanka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tatanka lands with a left to the head.
Salvia Tatanka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatanka struggles to land a body shot inside as Akbar controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salvia Tatanka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tatanka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salvia Tatanka!
The defeated Allahu Akbar had this to say: 'Death to America!'.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #41
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Skank shoots in looking for a takedown but Tatanka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Skank's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Tatanka moves into the clinch.
Tatanka digs a right hand into Skank's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skank's gas tank.
Tatanka stalling the fight.
A body shot lands from Tatanka.
#BC#
Tatanka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Tatanka.
Tatanka misses with a straight left.
Skank misses with a hook
and Tatanka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Skank thinking.
Tatanka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tatanka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tatanka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Savage Empire in the buildup to the fight.
Skank moves out of range of the strikes.
Tatanka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Skank's calf.
Tatanka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tatanka. That's going to slow Skank down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatanka scores with a push kick.
Skank looks winded!
Skank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatanka was well out of range. Poor timing from Skank.
Skank throws a jab but it's blocked by Tatanka. #T1#
Tatanka lands a front kick.
Tatanka lands a right hook to the body.
Tatanka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skank takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tatanka thuds his shin into the meat of Skank's side.
Skank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatanka was well out of range. Poor timing from Skank.
Skank on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tatanka.
Skank on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tatanka. Tatanka obviously looking to wear him down.
Tatanka throws a hook to the side of Skank's head but Skank sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tatanka lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
Tatanka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skank, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skank misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tatanka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Tatanka manages to break the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Skank crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tatanka - the referee stops the clock and Skank gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tatanka. Skank manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2#
Tatanka throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tatanka.
Tatanka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tatanka.
Tatanka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Skank takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tatanka cracks the inside of Skank's front leg.
Skank takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skank has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tatanka.
Tatanka connects with a solid leg kick.
Tatanka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skank.
Tatanka throws a big counter combination but Skank scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tatanka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Tatanka clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Tatanka.
#BC#
Tatanka manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Skank misses.
Tatanka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tatanka seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Salvia Tatanka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Tatanka works over Skank's head and body with a nice combination.
Tatanka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tatanka thuds his right hand into Skank's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Skank walks into a jab.#ROC#
Skank is rocked!
Tatanka lands a jab to the head.
Skank is still on wobbly legs! Can Tatanka finish him?
We've been informed that Skank has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tatanka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tatanka with a nice cross.
Tatanka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tatanka lands with an uppercut that bounces Skank off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatanka lands a jab to the head.
Salvia Tatanka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skank looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatanka is just out of range.
Skank on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tatanka. Tatanka obviously looking to wear him down.
Skank blocks a head kick by Tatanka.
Tatanka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Skank tries to keep at a distance but Tatanka has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Tatanka.
Tatanka lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Tatanka.
Skank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Tatanka. #BC#
Tatanka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tatanka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tatanka lands a lovely overhand right.
Tatanka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Skank momentarily.
Tatanka scores with a spinning back kick!
Tatanka lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle, before Tatanka throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Skank's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Tatanka lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Salvia Tatanka!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Tatanka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bokhorst circles away quickly and effectively.
Tatanka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bokhorst manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Tatanka has closed the distance and engaged Bokhorst in a clinch.
Bokhorst tries a body shot but Tatanka blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bokhorst takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bokhorst seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Bokhorst lands with a short shot to the head.
Bokhorst effectively controlling the action here.#TD#
Bokhorst pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatanka tries to free his leg and advance position but Bokhorst is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bokhorst is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tatanka defends well.
Tatanka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bokhorst works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Bokhorst has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tatanka doesn't defend quickly enough and Bokhorst has managed to lock this one up! Can Tatanka escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bokhorst on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maarten Bokhorst!
After the big win, Maarten Bokhorst made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
AFE 2: First Blood
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Destroyer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tatanka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tatanka lands with a good body shot.
Destroyer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tatanka backs up against the cage.
Destroyer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tatanka counters with a left to the body.
Tatanka lands with a hook. Destroyer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice defenses there by Tatanka.
Nice uppercut lands for Tatanka. That snapped Destroyer's head back.
#CUT2#
It looks like Odin Destroyer has been cut.
Tatanka avoids the body shot from Destroyer.
Destroyer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tatanka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Destroyer scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#
Destroyer is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Destroyer clinches.
Oh Destroyer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Tatanka manages to break the clinch.
Tatanka cracks Destroyer with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Destroyer falls to his knees and Tatanka doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salvia Tatanka!
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