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Event:
LFC 22
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Cebu lands a front kick.
Cebu cracks Taibo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Taibo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cebu but Cebu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cebu stuffs the takedown attempt from Taibo. Taibo gets slowly back to his feet.
We've been told by Cebu's head coaches at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Taibo shoots for a takedown but Cebu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mantak Cebu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Taibo.
Cebu swings widly with a right hand
and Taibo counters with an inside leg kick.
Taibo blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taibo tries for a takedown but Cebu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cebu throws a body shot but no joy.
Taibo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cebu circles away.
A good leg kick by Cebu. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Cebu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taibo doesn't seem phased though.
Cebu doesn't manage to clinch there - Taibo circles away.
Taibo has his takedown stuffed
and Cebu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cebu swats away the attempt to clinch by Taibo.
Taibo shoots in but Cebu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cebu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Taibo just manages to avoid it.
Taibo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cebu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cebu.#T2#
Cebu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taibo wants to counter with a clinch but Cebu pushes him away.
Cebu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Taibo fails to land the takedown.
Taibo fails with a takedown attempt.
Cebu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taibo doesn't seem bothered though.
Taibo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cebu as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Cebu keeps the fight on the outside.
Taibo tries to clinch up but Cebu circles away and keeps his distance.
Cebu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice uppercut there from Cebu.
Cebu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taibo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cebu.
Taibo moves out of range of the body kick from Cebu.
Alex Taibo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cebu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Taibo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Taibo with a poor takedown
and Cebu counters with a straight right hand.
Cebu misses with a looping right.
Taibo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taibo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#ROC#
Taibo is rocked!
Cebu lands a leg kick that knocks Taibo off balance momentarily.
Taibo is still on wobbly legs! Can Cebu finish him?
Cebu drops Taibo with a naaaaasty hook - Taibo is in real trouble here! Cebu dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mantak Cebu!
A less than humble Mantak Cebu misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
LFC 17
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Taibo shoots in looking for a takedown but Barkio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taibo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eli Barkio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Taibo closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Taibo decides to pull guard.
Barkio looking to pass the guard.
Barkio is fighting to break Taibo's control of his arms but Taibo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Taibo pushes a forearm under Barkio's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Barkio is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Taibo!
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Event:
LFC 14
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Allan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taibo.
Allan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taibo circles away quickly and effectively.
Taibo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Allan avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Allan. No joy for Taibo on that attempt.
Tom Allan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Taibo.
Taibo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taibo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Taibo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Taibo shoots for a takedown but Allan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Allan throws a body punch but Taibo moves out of range.
Allan misses with an uppercut.
Taibo tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Allan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taibo tries to pull guard but Allan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Allan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Allan avoiding damage.
Taibo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Allan has had enough of the clinch but Taibo keeps him there for the moment.
Taibo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Allan smiles and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Allan.
Allan slaps away a takedown attempt from Taibo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Allan as he connects with a hook.
Allan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taibo in his tracks.
Allan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Taibo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Allan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A left lands for Allan.
Taibo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Allan avoids it really well and circles away.
Allan lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allan swinging wildly here.
Taibo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Allan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taibo counters with a one-two to the body.
Allan throws a jab but it's blocked by Taibo.
Tom Allan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Allan cracks Taibo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#
Taibo is rocked!
Allan fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Taibo to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Taibo looks to clinch but Allan throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Taibo taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tom Allan!
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Event:
LFC 10
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Yong throws a looping overhand right but Taibo ducks down to avoid it.
Yong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taibo.
Yong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Yong tries to land a front kick but Taibo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yong throws a front kick aimed at Taibo's knee but Taibo avoids it well.
Taibo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yong.
Taibo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice shot lands for Yong.
Taibo shoots in and drives through. Yong sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taibo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yong. Yong obviously looking to wear him down.
Taibo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Taibo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taibo's calf.#T1#
Yong misses with a body kick.
Taibo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yong is fending him off so far but Taibo persists. Nope, Yong circles away and we're back to standing.
Yong is trying to counter with his kicks.
Yong misses with a leg kick
and Taibo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Taibo has been working on his balance at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($80 entry fee), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Yong.
Taibo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yong sprawls well. Yong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taibo gets slowly back to his feet.
Taibo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yong avoids it really well and circles away.
Yong throws a lazy head kick
and Taibo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taibo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Yong jabs Taibo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yong just misses with a punch to the body.
Taibo is looking to counter punch.
Taibo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Taibo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yong throws a head kick that misses.
Taibo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taibo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yong throws a leg kick but Taibo checks it.
Taibo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taibo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yong swivels and escapes.
Taibo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Taibo avoids the body shot from Yong.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yong.
Yong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Taibo checks the leg kick.#TD#
Taibo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yong on his heels. He'll look to pass Yong's guard now, I'm sure.
Yong wants to stand up but Taibo is controlling him.
Yong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taibo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Taibo drops back looking for a leg! Yong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yong manages to kick Taibo off! Taibo jumps back into Yong's guard.
Taibo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Taibo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yong keeps working. #SUB#
Taibo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yong defends it well.
Taibo prevents Yong from standing back up.
Still in half guard, Taibo seems content to control.
Yong pushes Taibo off looking to stand but Taibo dives back in and keeps control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Full Eye Yong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Taibo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Taibo tries for a takedown but Yong circles away easily
and Taibo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taibo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Taibo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taibo shoots in looking for a takedown. Yong tries to sprawl out of it but Taibo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yong is looking to score with low kicks.
Taibo appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yong lands a nice shot to the body.
Yong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taibo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alex Taibo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taibo.
Yong feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Yong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yong misses with a wild body shot.
Taibo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yong manages to circle out of the way.
Taibo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Taibo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taibo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yong connects with an inside leg kick.
Taibo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yong's waist but Yong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taibo off to one side.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yong - that will leave a mark!
Yong looks to throw a body kick
enabling Taibo to counter with a crisp jab.
Yong misses with a body shot.
A big left from Yong misses.
Yong thuds his shin into the meat of Taibo's side.#T2#
Yong misses the shot to the body.
Yong throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from Yong tenderised Taibo's leg. Taibo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some bone on bone action there as Taibo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taibo fails with the takedown.
Taibo blocks the body kick.
Yong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Taibo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yong misses the shot to the body.
Taibo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yong tries to avoid it but Taibo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yong to the ground. Yong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yong misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Taibo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T3##BC2#
Yong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taibo moves out of range of the body kick from Yong.
Full Eye Yong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taibo or perhaps it was just good defense by Yong, which made it look bad.
Yong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yong throws a front kick aimed at Taibo's knee but Taibo avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and Taibo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Full Eye Yong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taibo looks for a takedown but Yong sprawls well.
Yong misses with a leg kick
and Taibo counters with a nice body shot.
Yong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taibo tries to close the distance and clinch but Yong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yong tries a quick counter leg kick but Taibo is wise to it.
Taibo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yong defends it nicely.
Yong follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Yong as Taibo shoots in.
Taibo backing away here, and Yong unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yong lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Taibo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taibo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Taibo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Full Eye Yong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taibo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yong sprawls well. Yong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taibo gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A lazy body kick from Yong
and Taibo counters with a stiff right hand.
Taibo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yong punishes Taibo's body with a nice straight punch.
Taibo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yong is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Full Eye Yong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Yong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yong scores with a push kick.
Taibo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taibo closes the distance and clinches up with Yong, looking for a takedown. Taibo pushes Yong against the cage but Yong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taibo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Taibo blocks the body kick.
Taibo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yong throws the left hand but Taibo avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taibo moves out of range of the strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Taibo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yong - the referee stops the clock and Taibo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yong. Taibo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yong just misses with a punch to the body.
Taibo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yong tried to score with a low kick but Taibo checks it.
Taibo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Taibo blocks the body kick.
Yong throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Taibo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Yong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yong misses with a low kick.
Yong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taibo.
Yong feints a counter leg kick.
Yong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD#
Taibo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Yong throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Taibo fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Taibo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taibo tries to clinch up but Yong circles away and keeps his distance.
Yong throws out a leg kick but Taibo moves out of range and Yong only half commits.
Taibo slips under a jab from Yong.
Yong thumps Taibo with a low kick.
Taibo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick misses from Yong.
Yong lands with an uppercut that bounces Taibo off the cage and back into range.
Taibo shoots in for a takedown but Yong shows good takedown defense.
Taibo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yong sprawls well. Yong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taibo gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Nice body punch from Yong.
Yong throws a body punch but Taibo moves out of range.
Yong swings for the body but Taibo moves out of range.
Yong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yong.
Alex Taibo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Yong throws a wild body kick that Taibo sees coming a mile off.
Taibo tries for a takedown but Yong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Full Eye Yong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yong lands with a slapping head kick.
Yong throws a leg kick which misses Taibo's front leg but catches the back leg as Taibo tries to avoid it.
Yong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taibo.
Yong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Taibo rather than just go for the knockout.
Taibo staying out of range there.
Yong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taibo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Full Eye Yong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Full Eye Yong!
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Event:
LFC 5
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Taibo walks into a left hand.
Tanaka scores with the left hand. Taibo knows he should have avoided that one.
Tanaka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Taibo shoots in looking for a takedown but Tanaka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taibo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tanaka! But no joy.
Tanaka clobbers Taibo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tanaka jabs at Taibo's body.
Tanaka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#
Taibo is rocked!
Tanaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Taibo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tanaka lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Taibo - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Tanaka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hiro Tanaka!
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Event:
LFC 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Taibo digs a good body shot into Richards's ribs.
Richards just misses with a punch to the body.
Richards goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taibo 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.
Taibo avoids the head kick by Richards.
Richards looks to land a left hand but Taibo moved out of range nicely.
Taibo misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Richards counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Richards perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Taibo manages to get to full guard.
Richards looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Taibo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Richards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taibo wants to stand up but Richards is controlling him. #T1#
Richards is stalling in the full guard.
Taibo wants to get back to his feet but Richards passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Richards seems content to control.
Richards tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taibo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Taibo wants to control but Richards is keeping busy.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Richards content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Richards is looking to land body kicks.
Taibo scores with a punch to the head.
Taibo scores with a jab to the body.
Richards swings for the body but Taibo moves out of range.
Taibo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taibo throws a good cross that connects.
Richards takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taibo connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Richards! He's out on his feet! Taibo rushes in and drops Richards with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alex Taibo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Montgomery ducks right into an uppercut from Taibo.
Taibo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Montgomery swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Montgomery is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Taibo tries to clinch up.
Taibo is looking to clinch but Montgomery is avoiding it.
Taibo doesn't manage to clinch there - Montgomery circles away.
Montgomery tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Taibo manages to circle out of the way.
Montgomery avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taibo tries to clinch there but Montgomery circles away.
#CL#
Montgomery moves into the clinch.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taibo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Montgomery looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Taibo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Montgomery tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Taibo manages to move to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montgomery throwing hammer fists to the chest of Taibo. What's that going to do exactly?
Montgomery tries to reverse the position but Taibo maintains control.#T1#
Montgomery is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Taibo controlling the position easily from mount.
Montgomery tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Montgomery is working hard here to advance position.
Montgomery regains half guard.
Taibo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Montgomery does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Taibo prevents Montgomery from improving his position.
Taibo is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Montgomery is trying to maintain the position but Taibo is very close to passing his half guard.
Montgomery is refusing to be controlled, as Taibo sits in half guard.
Montgomery won't allow Taibo to pass to mount.
Montgomery is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Taibo wants to take a breather but Montgomery is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Montgomery clinches.
Montgomery is trying to break the clinch but Taibo is controlling him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Taibo jumps into guard, dragging Montgomery to the mat.
Montgomery not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Taibo wants to improve his position but instead Montgomery has moved into half guard.
#SU#
Montgomery decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL2#
Taibo has Montgomery up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4##TD2#
Taibo pulls guard successfully.
Montgomery stays in close to Taibo's body and controls the position.
Taibo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Montgomery is one step ahead there.
Montgomery is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taibo keeping moving, preventing Montgomery from controlling successfully.
Montgomery works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Taibo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Taibo tries to close the distance and clinch but Montgomery swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Montgomery darts in and clinches Taibo up against the cage.#TD#
Montgomery has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Taibo is trying to keep an underhook but Montgomery manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Montgomery throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taibo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Montgomery.
Well, if Montgomery is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Taibo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Taibo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Montgomery gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Taibo scores with a four punch combination!#TD2#
Taibo gets a takedown into half guard.
Montgomery landing a few short strikes.
Alex Taibo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Montgomery wants to sweep but Taibo has passed to side control!
Montgomery regains half guard.
Montgomery is trying to maintain the position but Taibo is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Montgomery looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Montgomery is looking to control Taibo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Montgomery avoid being mounted?
Montgomery gets full guard.
Montgomery working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Taibo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU2#
Taibo gets to his feet - Montgomery follows without any prompting.
Montgomery swats away the attempt to clinch by Taibo.
Montgomery tries to counter by clinching up but Taibo breaks away and moves out of range.
Taibo cracks Montgomery with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Montgomery darts in and clinches Taibo up against the cage.
Taibo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Montgomery is rocked!#TD2#
Taibo jumps guard and drags Montgomery to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Oh Montgomery is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#ES2#
Taibo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Montgomery has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Taibo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Taibo has closed the distance and engaged Montgomery in a clinch.
#T4##BC2#
Taibo breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Montgomery tries to keep at a distance but Taibo has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Taibo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Taibo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Taibo is breathing heavily.
Taibo slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Montgomery.
Montgomery strikes from the bottom but Taibo uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Taibo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Montgomery is trying to escape the position but Taibo is controlling the position.
Montgomery is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Taibo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Taibo controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Taibo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Taibo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Montgomery seems to have got his legs back now.
Montgomery working to try and regain half guard.
Taibo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Taibo wants to control the pace but Montgomery is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Taibo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Taibo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Taibo looking to score a takedown here. Montgomery is defending well but Taibo drives through and ends up in Montgomery's guard.
Taibo is looking to stand up but Montgomery won't let him.
Taibo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Montgomery has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taibo is working away from the top position though.
Taibo is trying to control the action in half guard but Montgomery 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.
Montgomery tries to get to full guard but Taibo has control of the leg.
Montgomery is in trouble now - Taibo has advanced to mount!
Montgomery tries to hold on but Taibo pushes him away. #T1#
Montgomery is in all sorts of trouble here.
Montgomery is squirming around, avoiding Taibo's attempts to control the action.
Montgomery working to try and regain half guard.
Taibo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Montgomery is looking to escape. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#T3#
Montgomery can't escape the position.
Montgomery is squirming around, avoiding Taibo's attempts to control the action.
Montgomery regains half guard.
Montgomery is looking for a sweep. Taibo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alex Taibo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taibo wants to take a breather but Montgomery is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taibo fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Taibo misses. #CL#
Montgomery takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Taibo.
Montgomery on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montgomery is trying to force a seperation but Taibo has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taibo.
Thomas Montgomery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Taibo gets control of Montgomery's arms and successfully pulls guard. Taibo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Taibo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taibo 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Taibo!
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