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Event:
TIT 8 - Bitchslapis v Tasvetet
Date: Jun 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Tasvetet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bitchslapis swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Bitchslapis shoots in and gets a takedown into Tasvetet's guard.
Bitchslapis trying to control the position from guard on top but Tasvetet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tasvetet wants to sweep but no luck.
Bitchslapis wants to pass the guard but Tasvetet is keeping the position.
Tasvetet pulls Bitchslapis in close to his closed guard and prevents Bitchslapis from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitchslapis advances position into side control!
Tasvetet is trying to get back to half guard.
Bitchslapis is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Bitchslapis trying to control the position but Tasvetet is working away.
Tasvetet is trying to control Bitchslapis's posture but Bitchslapis avoids it.
Bitchslapis trying to control the action but Tasvetet is working from the bottom.
Tasvetet keeps Bitchslapis under control for a moment.
Tasvetet stops Bitchslapis from passing to mount.
Tasvetet can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tasvetet gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bitchslapis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bitchslapis is keen to just control but Tasvetet is a slippery customer.
Tasvetet tries to get to full guard but Bitchslapis has control of the leg.
Tasvetet wants to control but Bitchslapis is keeping busy.
Tasvetet wants to get back to full guard.
Tasvetet moves into full guard.
Bitchslapis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tasvetet's head.#T3#
Bitchslapis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tasvetet looking for a sweep. Not yet Tasvetet, not yet.
Bitchslapis sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tauli Tasvetet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Bitchslapis closes the distance and clinches.
Tasvetet digs a right hand underneath Bitchslapis's ribcage. Bitchslapis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tasvetet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tasvetet blocks the elbow strike.
Bitchslapis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Tasvetet taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bitchslapis tries a body shot but Tasvetet blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bitchslapis.
Bitchslapis tries to land knees in the clinch but Tasvetet avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tasvetet.
Tasvetet misses with a punch on the inside.
Tasvetet's coach down at The Island Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tasvetet's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bitchslapis looking for a takedown.
Tasvetet blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tasvetet.
Tasvetet pushes Bitchslapis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tasvetet. #TD#
Bitchslapis has picked Tasvetet up - he's going for a ride! Bitchslapis dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tasvetet trying to control but Bitchslapis postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tasvetet desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Christos Bitchslapis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Tasvetet rushes Bitchslapis and presses him up against the cage.
Bitchslapis taking a breather.
Tasvetet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tasvetet controlling the action here for a moment.
Bitchslapis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tasvetet avoids it.
Bitchslapis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bitchslapis misses with a knee strike.
Bitchslapis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tasvetet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bitchslapis.
Tasvetet stops a takedown attempt from Bitchslapis.
Tasvetet prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tasvetet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tasvetet lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tasvetet is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Tasvetet scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tasvetet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bitchslapis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tasvetet avoids it.
A hook to the body from Tasvetet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tasvetet pushes Bitchslapis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Tasvetet.
Tasvetet lands with a left to the head.
Tasvetet gets through Bitchslapis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tasvetet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tasvetet lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Bitchslapis is rocked!
Tasvetet throws a big uppercut that drops Bitchslapis! More strikes from Tasvetet and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bitchslapis lies dazed against the cage as Tasvetet celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tauli Tasvetet!
Tauli Tasvetet is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Tauli Tasvetet thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Tasvetet scores with a sloppy right hand. McMurder should have avoided that one.
Tauli Tasvetet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tasvetet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Tasvetet has McMurder up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tasvetet.
Tasvetet throws a head punch that misses.
Tasvetet throws a head punch that misses.
Tasvetet digs a right hand into McMurder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McMurder's gas tank.
Tasvetet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McMurder misses with a hook from the clinch.
McMurder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tasvetet throws a head punch that misses.
Tasvetet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McMurder's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tasvetet.
McMurder tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tasvetet avoids it.
Tasvetet has a couple of punches blocked by McMurder.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tasvetet.
McMurder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
McMurder jumps into guard, dragging Tasvetet to the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McMurder can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMurder wants to sweep but no luck.
Tasvetet will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tasvetet controlling from the top position. #T1#
McMurder striking from the bottom here.
Tasvetet preventing the sweep.
Tasvetet stands and throws McMurder's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McMurder prevents Tasvetet from moving into mount.
McMurder is looking for a sweep.
McMurder prevents Tasvetet from improving position.
McMurder tries to buck Tasvetet off but Tasvetet is having none of it.
Tasvetet tries to move into full mount but can't pass McMurder's legs.
McMurder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tasvetet staying calm.
McMurder is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tasvetet off and has taken his back!#T2#
McMurder is trying to stick to Tasvetet's back but Tasvetet is turning into McMurder. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McMurder's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tasvetet.
Tasvetet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tasvetet really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tasvetet wants to control from the top but McMurder keeps moving.
Tasvetet stands and throws McMurder's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McMurder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McMurder manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McMurder slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tasvetet postures up.
Tasvetet stopping the sweep attempt from McMurder.
McMurder throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tasvetet won't allow McMurder to sweep him here. #T3#
McMurder should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tasvetet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tasvetet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McMurder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tasvetet seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McMurder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McMurder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
McMurder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McMurder is working Tasvetet over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tasvetet keeping moving, preventing McMurder from controlling successfully. #T4#
McMurder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McMurder with a flurry of punches that miss.
McMurder throws a big elbow that misses.
McMurder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McMurder with a flurry of punches that miss.
McMurder landing with the ground and pound.
McMurder trying to control the position from guard on top but Tasvetet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McMurder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMurder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McMurder trying to control but Tasvetet is working from the bottom.
Tasvetet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tauli Tasvetet will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tasvetet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McMurder.
McMurder changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Tasvetet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tasvetet working aggressively here.
#TD2#
McMurder has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tasvetet clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tasvetet breaks McMurder's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tasvetet trying to control the position from guard on top but McMurder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Tasvetet here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
McMurder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tasvetet would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tasvetet trying to control the position from guard on top but McMurder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Tasvetet decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tasvetet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McMurder can do to turn this around?
Tasvetet connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McMurder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tasvetet.#T1##CL#
Tasvetet clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMurder.
Tasvetet working aggressively here.
Tasvetet throws a head punch that misses.
McMurder fails to pull guard.
McMurder lands with a light punch inside.
Tasvetet throws a punch but it's blocked by McMurder.
McMurder drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tasvetet has a couple of punches blocked by McMurder.
Tasvetet misses with some punches.
McMurder blocks a body shot from Tasvetet.
Tasvetet misses with the head strike.
McMurder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tasvetet.#TD2#
McMurder pulls guard. #T2#
McMurder wants to sweep here but Tasvetet controlling him for the moment.
Trevor McMurder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tasvetet trying to control the position from guard on top but McMurder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tasvetet won't allow McMurder to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McMurder is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McMurder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tasvetet is keeping the position for now.
Tasvetet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McMurder stopping the sweep attempt from Tasvetet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McMurder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McMurder throws a big elbow that misses.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - McMurder has eaten all the pies!#T3#
McMurder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McMurder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McMurder wants to control from the top but Tasvetet keeps moving.
McMurder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McMurder trying to control but Tasvetet is working from the bottom.
McMurder looking to sit in guard and control but Tasvetet gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
McMurder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tasvetet is trying to control the position but McMurder postures up.
Tasvetet keeping moving, preventing McMurder from controlling successfully.
Tasvetet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
McMurder trying to control but Tasvetet is working from the bottom.
McMurder is looking to work some ground and pound but Tasvetet has wrist control.
McMurder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tasvetet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McMurder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tasvetet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McMurder slips nicely into half guard.
McMurder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McMurder lands a nice short elbow.
McMurder working over Tasvetet with some ground and pound. Tasvetet looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tasvetet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McMurder.
McMurder is looking to advance position but Tasvetet won't allow it.
McMurder thows a huge punch but Tasvetet dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tauli Tasvetet will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
McMurder takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tasvetet lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Tasvetet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tasvetet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tasvetet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McMurder's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tasvetet.
McMurder has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tasvetet is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tasvetet swings wildly with an uppercut but McMurder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tasvetet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McMurder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tasvetet misses with the head strike.
McMurder pushes off an throws an elbow but Tasvetet leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tasvetet scores with a nice hook to the head.
McMurder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tasvetet working aggressively here.
McMurder changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tasvetet fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Tasvetet connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tasvetet lands with an uppercut that bounces McMurder off the cage and back into range.#CL#
McMurder gets tackled into the cage by Tasvetet. Tasvetet maintains the clinch.
Tasvetet avoiding damage as McMurder throws knees to the body.
McMurder with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McMurder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McMurder jumps guard but Tasvetet stands there with McMurder around his waist. McMurder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tauli Tasvetet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor McMurder.
Tasvetet throws a head punch that misses.
Tasvetet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McMurder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Tasvetet.
McMurder has Tasvetet pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tasvetet manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Trevor McMurder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tasvetet has a couple of punches blocked by McMurder.
Tauli Tasvetet has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tasvetet misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Tasvetet fails to land.
McMurder misses with a knee strike.
McMurder tries to pull guard but Tasvetet forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McMurder tries a body shot but Tasvetet blocks it.
Tasvetet misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMurder is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tasvetet lands with a left to the head.
Tasvetet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tasvetet misses with some punches.
Tasvetet swings wildly with an uppercut but McMurder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tasvetet is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tasvetet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tasvetet throws a head punch that misses.
Tasvetet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McMurder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
McMurder has picked Tasvetet up - he's going for a ride! McMurder dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T3#
Tasvetet tries to kick McMurder off but McMurder keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tasvetet makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tasvetet.
Tasvetet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tasvetet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McMurder.
McMurder preventing the sweep.
McMurder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tasvetet looking for a sweep. Not yet Tasvetet, not yet.
McMurder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tasvetet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tasvetet pulls McMurder in close to his closed guard and prevents McMurder from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tasvetet is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McMurder is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMurder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McMurder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McMurder pushing down on Tasvetet's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tasvetet trying to hold on to McMurder's head to control him but McMurder postures up.
McMurder throwing shots but Tasvetet is blocking nicely.
McMurder is looking to advance position but Tasvetet won't allow it.
Tasvetet wants to control but McMurder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McMurder missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tasvetet trying to control here.
Nice strikes from McMurder there.
McMurder slips a nice elbow through Tasvetet's hands, connecting with Tasvetet's forehead.
McMurder throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McMurder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tauli Tasvetet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tasvetet, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tauli Tasvetet!
An out of breath Tauli Tasvetet thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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