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Event:
TPG 006
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Valentin Taneyev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Taneyev pushes Cardosi up against the cage in a clinch.
Cardosi looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Cardosi has clasped his hands together around Taneyev's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Taneyev (0) vs (4) Cardosi#SUB2#
Cardosi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cardosi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Taneyev is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Cardosi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Taneyev, who protects the arm well.
Taneyev sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Taneyev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Taneyev manages to get to full guard.
#T1##SUB#
Taneyev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cardosi defends it easily.#SUB#
Taneyev looking for a guillotine here but Cardosi defends easily.
Cardosi slips nicely into half guard.
Taneyev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cardosi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taneyev is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taneyev looking for a sweep. Not yet Taneyev, not yet.
Cardosi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Taneyev keeping moving, preventing Cardosi from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taneyev is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taneyev (2) vs (4) Cardosi
Taneyev won't allow Cardosi to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardosi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taneyev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardosi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Taneyev looking to pass the guard.
Taneyev trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardosi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taneyev content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Cardosi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Taneyev wants to control from the top but Cardosi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cardosi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Cardosi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cardosi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taneyev is one step ahead there.
Taneyev works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Cardosi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Taneyev passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Taneyev (5) vs (4) Cardosi
Cardosi is just holding on here. Taneyev manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Taneyev (8) vs (4) Cardosi#SUB#
Taneyev is persistently looking for the submission but Cardosi is defending it well.
#SUB#
Taneyev is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Cardosi right now.
Cardosi turns into Taneyev and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taneyev (8) vs (6) Cardosi
Taneyev keeping moving, preventing Cardosi from controlling successfully. #T5#
Cardosi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Taneyev (8) vs (9) Cardosi
Taneyev is looking to reverse the position.
Taneyev sneaks back into half guard.
Taneyev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Taneyev.
Taneyev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cardosi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taneyev (10) vs (9) Cardosi
Cardosi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taneyev's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taneyev (10) vs (11) Cardosi
Cardosi passes Taneyev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cardosi wants to free his trapped foot but Taneyev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cardosi is looking to take a break and control but Taneyev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6##SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a kimura here.
Cardosi trying to control the action but Taneyev is working from the bottom.
Taneyev wants to control but Cardosi is keeping busy.
Taneyev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taneyev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cardosi is one step ahead there. #T7#
Taneyev keeping moving, preventing Cardosi from controlling successfully.
Taneyev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cardosi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taneyev (12) vs (11) Cardosi
Cardosi wants to improve his position but instead Taneyev has moved into half guard.
Cardosi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Taneyev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cardosi defends it well.
Cardosi is looking for a sweep. Taneyev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taneyev is keen to just control but Cardosi is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Taneyev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cardosi has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Taneyev is trying to work for a kimura but Cardosi is defending well.
#T8#
Cardosi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taneyev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taneyev's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Taneyev (12) vs (15) Cardosi
I really don't envy Taneyev right now.
#SUB2#
Cardosi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Taneyev has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Cardosi looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a choke. Taneyev gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Taneyev manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taneyev (14) vs (15) Cardosi
Taneyev slips nicely into half guard.#T9#
Cardosi is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Taneyev wants to work for an arm triangle but Cardosi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Taneyev works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Taneyev (17) vs (15) Cardosi
Taneyev moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Taneyev (20) vs (15) Cardosi#SUB#
Taneyev is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cardosi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Taneyev struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Taneyev is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cardosi is defending well though. Taneyev let's go of the attempt for now.#T10##SUB#
Taneyev looking for the choke from the back.
Taneyev is trying to stick to Cardosi's back but Cardosi is turning into Taneyev. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Taneyev's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cardosi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taneyev (20) vs (17) Cardosi
Cardosi trying to control the position from guard on top but Taneyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taneyev is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taneyev (22) vs (17) Cardosi
Cardosi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Taneyev tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardosi is retaining full guard.
Taneyev trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardosi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taneyev looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11#
Cardosi keeping full guard, as Taneyev tries to pass.
Cardosi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Cardosi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taneyev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taneyev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cardosi working a defensive guard here.
Taneyev looking to pass the guard.
Taneyev is working hard here to advance position.#T12#
Taneyev slips nicely into half guard.
Taneyev is thwarting Cardosi's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Taneyev is trying to work for a kimura but Cardosi is defending well.
Cardosi is trying to control but can't.
Taneyev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Taneyev (25) vs (17) Cardosi
Cardosi is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Taneyev is looking to work his way around to Cardosi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Taneyev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cardosi is working to get back to half guard.
Cardosi keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Taneyev has hold of Cardosi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cardosi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cardosi regains half guard.#SUB#
Taneyev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cardosi tries to get to full guard but Taneyev has control of the leg. #T14#
Cardosi gets full guard.
Taneyev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taneyev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Taneyev (28) vs (17) Cardosi
Cardosi looking for a sweep but Taneyev has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Taneyev (30) vs (17) Cardosi
Taneyev fails to take his opponent's back.
Cardosi is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Taneyev is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cardosi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taneyev takes the fight on points by 30 to 17.
A very excited looking Valentin Taneyev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Thiago Cardosi had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SMASH:218
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Taneyev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Taneyev advances position into side control!
Kontiainen prevents Taneyev from improving position.
Kontiainen is looking for a sweep.
Taneyev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kontiainen keeps working.
Kontiainen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kontiainen tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Taneyev presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Taneyev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kontiainen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Taneyev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontiainen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Taneyev throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Taneyev throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kontiainen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Taneyev trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Kontiainen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kontiainen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kontiainen works over Taneyev with some ground and pound from guard.
Taneyev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kontiainen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Taneyev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Taneyev looking for a guillotine here but Kontiainen defends easily.
Taneyev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Kontiainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kontiainen, not yet.
Kontiainen keeps trying to improve his position.
Kontiainen keeping full guard, as Taneyev tries to pass.
Taneyev trying to control but Kontiainen is working from the bottom.
Kontiainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Taneyev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kontiainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taneyev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kontiainen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taneyev's guard. #REVB#
Taneyev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kontiainen with a nice head shot there.
Kontiainen distracts Taneyev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Taneyev has his foot on Kontiainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kontiainen works his way back into a safe position though.
Taneyev wants to sweep but no luck.
Taneyev is trying to keep Kontiainen in close.
#T3#
Taneyev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kontiainen controls the pace.#SUB#
Taneyev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kontiainen defends it easily.
Kontiainen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kontiainen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kontiainen landing some decent shots from guard.
Kontiainen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kontiainen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Taneyev's head.
Kontiainen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Taneyev is trying to keep Kontiainen in close.
Taneyev throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Taneyev is controlling Kontiainen's posture.#T4#
Taneyev trying to control the position.
Kontiainen working some strikes from top position.
Taneyev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kontiainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taneyev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taneyev keeping moving, preventing Kontiainen from controlling successfully.
Kontiainen lands a couple of digs.
Taneyev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kontiainen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Taneyev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taneyev keeping moving, preventing Kontiainen from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paavali Kontiainen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Taneyev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Taneyev misses with a straight right.
Taneyev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kontiainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kontiainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taneyev.
Taneyev misses with a lunging right hand
and Kontiainen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kontiainen keeps Taneyev at a distance using the push kick.
Kontiainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Kontiainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kontiainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taneyev with a nice cross.
Taneyev tries to clinch up but Kontiainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Kontiainen lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taneyev throws a body shot but no joy.
Taneyev throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Taneyev misses.
Kontiainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taneyev manages to avoid it.
Kontiainen throws a big shot that misses.
Taneyev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Taneyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Kontiainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kontiainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Kontiainen tenderised Taneyev's leg. Taneyev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kontiainen defending well as Taneyev loads up on a big left hand.
Taneyev scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Paavali Kontiainen has been cut.
Taneyev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kontiainen.
Kontiainen slips a jab and a cross from Taneyev.
Taneyev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taneyev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kontiainen.#TD2#
Kontiainen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Taneyev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kontiainen cracks Taneyev with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Taneyev prevents Kontiainen from moving into mount.
Kontiainen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Taneyev taking punishment in the form of punches.
Taneyev is looking to reverse the position.
Kontiainen landing a few strikes. #T2#
Taneyev takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kontiainen lands a nice forearm strike.
Kontiainen works to advance to full mount. Taneyev defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Taneyev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Taneyev that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kontiainen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Taneyev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kontiainen lands with some strikes.#ROC2#Taneyev is rocked!
Taneyev taking shots to the head.
Oh Taneyev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taneyev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Taneyev seems to have got his legs back now.
Kontiainen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Taneyev's face.
#T3##SUB2#
Kontiainen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kontiainen connects with a bit shot that sees Taneyev covering up! More strikes from Kontiainen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kontiainen is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paavali Kontiainen!
Paavali Kontiainen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Northern Zombie logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Valentin Taneyev spoke after the fight, saying 'This is Number one Bullshit'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Nascimento vs Lunak
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Taneyev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vanorden.
Taneyev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Taneyev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Taneyev scores with a nice head shot.
Vanorden ducks under a wild hook from Taneyev.
Vanorden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taneyev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vanorden is looking to slow Taneyev down with leg kicks.
Vanorden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taneyev.
Vanorden avoids the body shot from Taneyev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanorden staying out of range there.
Vanorden looks to score with a jab to the body but Taneyev is just out of range.
Vanorden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taneyev throws out the jab.
Taneyev just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVanorden.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taneyev.
Vanorden misses with a hook.
Vanorden lands with a slapping head kick.
Vanorden blocks a head kick by Taneyev.
#T1#
Vanorden moves out of range of the strikes.
Vanorden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taneyev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vanorden throws the left hand but Taneyev avoids the punch easily.
Taneyev swinging wildly here.
Taneyev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vanorden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vanorden blocks a head kick by Taneyev.
Vanorden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taneyev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Taneyev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vanorden counters with a head kick.
Vanorden fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Taneyev to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Taneyev looks to clinch but Vanorden throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Taneyev taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bruce Vanorden!
A relieved looking Bruce Vanorden thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Valentin Taneyev had this to say: 'This is Number one Bullshit'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Dennison vs Torsten
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Cobb fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wallace Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by Taneyev.
It looked like Taneyev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taneyev, as that shot connected.
Taneyev thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Cobb closes the distance and pushes Taneyev back into the cage.
Taneyev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Taneyev.
#BC#
Taneyev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taneyev throws a head kick that misses.
Cobb has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cobb there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Taneyev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taneyev moves away.
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy.
Taneyev throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Taneyev drops Cobb with a beautiful combination! Cobb stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Taneyev is looking for the KO!#ROC#Cobb is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Wallace Cobb has been cut.
Taneyev avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
Cobb drops his hands momentarily and Taneyev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cobb is still on wobbly legs! Can Taneyev finish him?
Cobb misses with a right hand
and Taneyev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cobb seems to have recovered his senses.
Taneyev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taneyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taneyev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cobb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cobb scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taneyev doesn't seem bothered though.
Taneyev misses with a wild body shot.
Taneyev misses the shot to the body.
Taneyev lands a nice shot that snaps Cobb's head back.
Taneyev ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Some bone on bone action there as Taneyev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cobb is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Taneyev rather than just go for the knockout.
Cobb scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taneyev lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taneyev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taneyev scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Taneyev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cobb lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Taneyev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taneyev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taneyev avoiding damage as Cobb throws knees to the body.
Taneyev presses Cobb against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Taneyev.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cobb lands a hook that snaps the head of Taneyev backwards.
Taneyev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cobbs head.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Taneyev.
A short uppercut from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a body punch.
Cobb dodges an elbow strike from Taneyev.
#BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Cobb throws a sloppy body shot
and Taneyev counters with a nice leg kick.
Cobb will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sloppy strikes from Taneyev. Those never looked like landing.
Cobb has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Taneyev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Taneyev throws a push kick but Cobb slaps the foot to one side.
Taneyev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Taneyev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Taneyev with a hook.
Cobb swings for the body but Taneyev moves out of range.
Taneyev tries to clinch up.
Taneyev lands with an uppercut that bounces Cobb off the cage and back into range.
Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taneyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb.
Taneyev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Cobb just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTaneyev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taneyev thuds his shin into the meat of Cobb's side.
Taneyev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cobb feints a counter leg kick.
Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taneyev.
#T4#
Taneyev punishes Cobb's body with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Taneyev has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A big left from Cobb misses.
Cobb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taneyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Cobb looks winded!
Cobb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taneyev.#CL#
Taneyev has Cobb up against the cage in a clinch.
Taneyev lands a body punch.
Taneyev missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taneyev.
Taneyev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taneyev tries to land a knee to the head but Cobb blocks with his arms.
Taneyev lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Taneyev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taneyev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Taneyev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Taneyev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wallace Cobb's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Taneyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
Taneyev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cobb's sensitive parts.
Cobb stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taneyev.
Cobb misses with a wild combination.
Cobb paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Taneyev moved out of range nicely.
Taneyev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cobb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taneyev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cobb can do to turn this around?
The fighters circle momentarily. Taneyev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab from Cobb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb thumps Taneyev with a low kick.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Taneyev is just out of range.
Taneyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taneyev lands with a kick to the temple. Cobb shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Cobb throws out a loose jab but Taneyev uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Crunch! Taneyev slams his shin into Cobb's torso.
Cobb is breathing heavily.
Cobb ducks right into an uppercut from Taneyev. #KD#
Taneyev cracks Cobb with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Taneyev has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cobb to stand back up!
Cobb cracks Taneyev with a good jab.#KD#
Taneyev cracks Cobb with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Taneyev has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cobb to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taneyev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cobb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taneyev at a distance.
Cobb's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taneyev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cobb scrambles back to his feet.
Taneyev scores with a body shot.
Taneyev misses with a body kick.
Taneyev with a hook.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taneyev tests Cobb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Cobb 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Taneyev throws a quick head kick that knocks Cobb silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Taneyev is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Valentin Taneyev!
A very excited looking Valentin Taneyev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SMASH: Erdogan vs Hall
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Torsten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taneyev throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Baldur Torsten has been cut.
Taneyev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taneyev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Torsten takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Taneyev lands a glancing blow to the side of Torsten's head.
Torsten takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Taneyev. #CL#
Taneyev closes the distance and clinches.
Torsten struggles to land a body shot inside as Taneyev controls his hands.
Torsten throws a punch but it's blocked by Taneyev.
Torsten misses with a punch to the body.
Taneyev looking to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Taneyev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Torsten's brow.
We've been informed that Torsten has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Torsten avoiding damage as Taneyev throws knees to the body.
Torsten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Torsten misses with a body punch.
Taneyev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Torsten backwards.
Torsten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Torsten lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taneyev or not.
Torsten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Torsten misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Taneyev.
Torsten can't find room to land a body shot as Taneyev controls the action.
Torsten lands a nice uppercut.
Torsten lands a right hand.
Taneyev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Taneyev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Taneyev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taneyev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torsten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Torsten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taneyev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Forge 👊 in the buildup to the fight.
Taneyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torsten.
#T2#
Taneyev throws a looping overhand right but Torsten ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Taneyev drives through and clinches with Torsten against the cage.
Nice body punch from Torsten - that landed with a thud.
Taneyev taking a breather.
Torsten lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Torsten.
Taneyev prevents a body shot from Torsten.
Torsten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taneyevs head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torsten.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Torsten.
Taneyev tries a body shot but Torsten blocks it.
#BC#
Taneyev manages to break the clinch.
Torsten throws a jab when Taneyev was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Taneyev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taneyev moves out of range of the body kick from Torsten.
#T3#
Torsten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taneyev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice cross by Taneyev.
Taneyev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Torsten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taneyev.
Taneyev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Taneyev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Taneyev misses with an uppercut. Torsten saw that one coming.
Taneyev moves out of range as Torsten strikes.
Taneyev misses the shot to the body.
And Torsten responds with a good body kick, but Taneyev manages to step out the way in time.
Taneyev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Taneyev.
Taneyev throws a poor cross that misses
and Torsten counters with a left to the body.
Taneyev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Torsten lands a nice looking body shot.
Torsten connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taneyev's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taneyev walks into a left hand.
Taneyev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Torsten counters with a nice right hand that sends Taneyev toppling to the canvas! Taneyev scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Torsten finish him?!#ROC2#Taneyev is rocked!
Taneyev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Torsten has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Torsten there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#That has opened up Baldur Torsten's cut even more.
Torsten misses with a wild body shot.
Taneyev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torsten counters with a nice body shot.
Valentin Taneyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taneyev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Torsten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Baldur Torsten will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baldur Torsten's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Torsten lands with an overhand left.
Taneyev misses with an uppercut.
Taneyev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Torsten counters with a stiff right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Taneyev.
Nice straight punches there by Taneyev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taneyev.
Taneyev lands an overhand right.
Taneyev lands a jab to Torsten's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torsten looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taneyev explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Torsten lands with a thumping leg kick.
A cross from Torsten lands.
Baldur Torsten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Taneyev moves out of range of the leg kick from Torsten.
Taneyev throws a quick counter head kick but Torsten was just out of range.
Torsten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taneyev throws out the jab.
Taneyev fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Torsten counters with a crisp right hand that drops Taneyev! Torsten lets Taneyev back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Taneyev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taneyev throws a jab when Torsten was well out of range.
Taneyev seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Torsten feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Taneyev sprawling to the canvas! Taneyev rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Torsten finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torsten on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Torsten throws a front kick that sends Taneyev stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taneyev misses with a left hand
and Torsten makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Torsten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Torsten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torsten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taneyev misses with an uppercut
and Torsten counters with a straight right hand.
Taneyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Torsten is just out of range.#T2#
Taneyev throws a hook but Torsten blocks it.
Torsten tries a quick counter leg kick but Taneyev is wise to it.
Torsten steps in with a hook that catches Taneyev right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Torsten follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Taneyev looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldur Torsten!
A very excited looking Baldur Torsten made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Valentin Taneyev spoke after the fight, saying 'This is Number one Bullshit'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Erdogan
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Taneyev throws a hook but Thai avoids it easily.
Taneyev misses with a straight right.
Nice shot by Taneyev.#TD2#
Thai closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Taneyev has one foot on Thai's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Thai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taneyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thai was well out of range. Poor timing from Taneyev.#TD2#
Thai looking to score a takedown here. Taneyev is defending well but Thai drives through and ends up in Taneyev's guard.
Thai wants to pass the guard but Taneyev is keeping the position.
Thai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thai trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Taneyev manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Thai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Thai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taneyev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taneyev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Thai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taneyev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Thai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taneyev defends it easily.#SUB2#
Thai has his feet on Taneyev's thighs here. He's pushed Taneyev off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Taneyev screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wille Thai!
In defeat, Valentin Taneyev stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is Number one Bullshit'. |
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Event:
C205: Bonaparte vs Chukwuma
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Fabinho moves into the clinch.
Taneyev works on Fabinho's body with a couple of short punches.
Fabinho is trying to drag Taneyev to the mat but Taneyev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fabinho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taneyev gets through Fabinho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fabinho has a couple of punches blocked by Taneyev.
Fabinho misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've been informed that Fabinho has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fabinho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fabinho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fabinho blocks a body shot from Taneyev.
A short right from Fabinho.
Taneyev tries to throw a body punch but Fabinho avoids it by throwing Taneyev back against the cage.
Fabinho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fabinho scores with a shot to the side of Taneyev's head.
Fabinho blocks a body shot from Taneyev.
Fabinho lands an uppercut.
Taneyev lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Fabinho pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Fabinho has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Taneyev doesn't defend quickly enough and Fabinho has managed to lock this one up! Can Taneyev escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Fabinho on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roberto Fabinho!
Our winner, Roberto Fabinho, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
C199: Bonaparte vs Kersikov
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Taneyev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been informed that Dickinson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dickinson scores with a jab.
Taneyev slips a jab from Dickinson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dickinson.
Taneyev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bushido Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Sean Dickinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taneyev slips a jab from Dickinson.
Dickinson slips a jab and a cross from Taneyev.
Taneyev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dickinson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dickinson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taneyev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dickinson scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Sean Dickinson has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Taneyev misses the target.
Dickinson throws out a counter right but Taneyev avoids it with no problem.
Dickinson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taneyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dickinson throws a hook to the side of Taneyev's head but Taneyev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dickinson feints and then cracks Taneyev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taneyev down. #T1#
Dickinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taneyev.
Dickinson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dickinson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dickinson throws an off balance right hand
and Taneyev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dickinson thinking.
Dickinson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dickinson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taneyev ducks under a wild hook from Dickinson.
Taneyev lands a front kick.
Dickinson throws a push kick but Taneyev slaps the foot to one side.
Dickinson throws a shot from downtown. Taneyev moves away and avoids it.
Taneyev throws a jab but it's blocked by Dickinson.
Taneyev moves away from the strike by Dickinson.
A quick step to the side and Taneyev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Dickinson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Dickinson misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Taneyev misses the target.
Dickinson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taneyev checks a leg kick.
Taneyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dickinson manages to avoid it.
Dickinson loads up on a big right hand but Taneyev slips the punch.
Dickinson lands the left hand.
Taneyev blocks a jab.
Taneyev throwing a counter right hand but Dickinson manages to avoid it.
Taneyev misses with an uppercut.
Dickinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taneyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Dickinson.
Taneyev throwing a counter right hand but Dickinson manages to avoid it.
Taneyev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dickinson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T3#
Taneyev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dickinson misses with a leg kick.
Dickinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Taneyev throws a leg kick
and Taneyev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dickinson throws a hook to the side of Taneyev's head but Taneyev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dickinson tried to score with a low kick but Taneyev checks it.
Taneyev lands a jab to the nose.
Taneyev moves out of range of the body kick.
Taneyev misses with a wild combination.
Dickinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Taneyev.
Taneyev lands with a hook. Dickinson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Dickinson throws a looping overhand right but Taneyev ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Dickinson misses the target.
It looked like Taneyev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dickinson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taneyev scores with a jab to the body.
Taneyev lands with a shot to the body.
Taneyev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taneyev scores with a nice head shot.
Dickinson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dickinson throws a poor cross that misses
and Taneyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taneyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Taneyev.#ROC#Dickinson is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Taneyev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Dickinson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dickinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taneyev.
Taneyev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dickinson throws out the jab.
Taneyev throws a body punch but Dickinson moves out of range.
It seemed like Dickinson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taneyev misses with an uppercut. Dickinson saw that one coming.#KD#
Taneyev feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dickinson sprawling to the canvas! Dickinson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Taneyev finish him?!
Dickinson is still on wobbly legs! Can Taneyev finish him?
Taneyev is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Dickinson flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Dickinson is out cold! Taneyev holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentin Taneyev!
Valentin Taneyev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
C193: Ochoa vs Taneyev II
Date: May 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Taneyev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ochoa counters with a low kick, right behind Taneyev 's knee.
Ochoa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ochoa is looking to counter punch.
Taneyev misses with an uppercut
and Ochoa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ochoa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taneyev throws a sloppy body shot
and Ochoa counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev throws a head kick that misses.
Ochoa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Taneyev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taneyev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Taneyev throws out a loose jab but Ochoa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ochoa throwing a counter right hand but Taneyev manages to avoid it.
Taneyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Ochoa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Taneyev fails to land with a series of punches.
Ochoa misses with a hook
and Taneyev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ochoa throws a jab but it's blocked by Taneyev.
Ochoa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ochoa lands a head shot.#T2#
Ochoa looks to land a right hand but Taneyev moved out of range.
Taneyev replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ochoa blocks it well.
Taneyev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ochoa.
Taneyev throws out a counter right but Ochoa avoids it with no problem.
Taneyev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ochoa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ochoa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ochoa misses with an uppercut.
We've been told by Ochoa's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Taneyev with a hook.
Ochoa ducks under a wild hook from Taneyev.#T3#
Taneyev misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Taneyev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taneyev tries to work over Ochoa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taneyev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ochoa.
Ochoa working aggressively here.
Taneyev struggles to land a body shot inside as Ochoa controls his hands.
Ochoa can't find room to land a body shot as Taneyev controls the action.
Taneyev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Taneyev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ochoa misses with the head strike.
Ochoa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taneyev throws a head punch that misses.
Ochoa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taneyev backwards.
Ochoa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ochoa.
Taneyev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Taneyev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Ochoa.
A nice left hand lands by Ochoa.
Taneyev misses with a punch to the body.
Ochoa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Ochoa manages to break the clinch.
Taneyev misses with a body shot.
Taneyev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ochoa is out of range.
Taneyev moves out of range as Ochoa throws a body kick.
Taneyev connects with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ochoa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Taneyev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ochoa counters with a straight right hand.
Taneyev throws a leg kick but Ochoa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Taneyev misses with a body punch
and Ochoa counters with a stiff right hand.
Ochoa moves out of range of the body kick from Taneyev.
#CL2#
Taneyev takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ochoa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ochoa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ochoa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Ochoa. #T1#
Taneyev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ochoa working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Ochoa.
Taneyev gets through Ochoa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ochoa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taneyev can do to turn this around?
Ochoa working aggressively here.
Taneyev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ochoa has a couple of punches blocked by Taneyev.
Taneyev working aggressively here.
Taneyev lands a nice shot to the body.
Taneyev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ochoa pushes Taneyev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ochoa.
Ochoa struggles to land a body shot inside as Taneyev controls his hands.
Taneyev gets through Ochoa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taneyev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anthony Ochoa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ochoa.
A head punch on the inside from Taneyev fails to land.
Ochoa lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ochoa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ochoa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Ochoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ochoa blocks a body shot from Taneyev.
Taneyev digs a right hand underneath Ochoa's ribcage. Ochoa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ochoa misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Ochoa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taneyev misses with a lunging right hand
and Taneyev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taneyev misses with a body shot.
Taneyev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ochoa.
Taneyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taneyev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL2#
Taneyev instigates a clinch. #T3#
Ochoa scores with a shoulder strike.
Taneyev misses with a body punch.
Taneyev tries to throw a body punch but Ochoa avoids it by throwing Taneyev back against the cage.
Taneyev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taneyev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ochoa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ochoa misses with the head strike.
Taneyev struggles to land a body shot inside as Ochoa controls his hands.
Taneyev gets through Ochoa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ochoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ochoa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taneyev.
Ochoa swings wildly with an uppercut but Taneyev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ochoa blocks a body shot from Taneyev.
Ochoa misses with a punch to the body.
Ochoa blocks a body shot from Taneyev.
Ochoa throws a punch but it's blocked by Taneyev.
Ochoa blocks an uppercut.
Ochoa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Taneyev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ochoas head.
Ochoa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Ochoa fails to land.
Ochoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taneyev's elbow.
Ochoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taneyev's elbow.
Ochoa lands an uppercut.
Taneyev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ochoa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ochoa has a couple of punches blocked by Taneyev.
Ochoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Ochoa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anthony Ochoa is winning the standup battle so far.
Taneyev walks into a stiff left hand from Ochoa.
Taneyev throws a leg kick but Ochoa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Taneyev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ochoa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Taneyev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taneyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taneyev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Ochoa misses the target.
Ochoa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taneyev! But no joy.
Taneyev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Taneyev feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Taneyev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Ochoa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Taneyev gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Ochoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taneyev lands with a left to the head.
Ochoa tries to work over Taneyev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ochoa.
Ochoa blocks a body shot from Taneyev.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ochoa.
Nice body punch from Ochoa.
Ochoa presses Taneyev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ochoa lands a nice shot to the body.
Taneyev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taneyev scores with a shot to the side of Ochoa's head.
Ochoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ochoa works on Taneyev's body with a couple of short punches.
Ochoa misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Ochoa breaks the clinch.
Ochoa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taneyev.
Taneyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD#
Ochoa drops Taneyev with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Taneyev looks back up at him and smiles so Ochoa waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT#It looks like Valentin Taneyev has been cut.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ochoa throws a right hand that misses
and Taneyev counters with a right hand to the body.
Taneyev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ochoa works the jab nicely.#ROC#Taneyev is rocked!
Ochoa scores with a body shot.
Ochoa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Taneyev slips under a jab.#T3#
Taneyev misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ochoa. That's going to slow Taneyev down.
Ochoa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taneyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Ochoa.
Taneyev throws a lazy uppercut
and Ochoa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ochoa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taneyev.
Ochoa thinks about countering with a body kick.
Taneyev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Ochoa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ochoa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Taneyev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ochoa cracks Taneyev with an open hand slap.
Ochoa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taneyev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ochoa.
Taneyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valentin Taneyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ochoa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ochoa clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Valentin Taneyev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Ochoa scores with a kick to the midsection.#KD#
Ochoa cracks Taneyev with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Taneyev looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away can Ochoa finish him?
Taneyev is still on wobbly legs! Can Ochoa finish him?
Ochoa throws a series of punches but Taneyev avoids them all with ease.
Taneyev wants to clinch
and Ochoa rattles Taneyev with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Taneyev tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Ochoa dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Taneyev stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anthony Ochoa!
Anthony Ochoa retains his light heavyweight title!
Anthony Ochoa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C189: Taneyev vs Ochoa
Date: May 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Taneyev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Taneyev misses with a body shot.
Ochoa throws out a counter right but Taneyev avoids it with no problem.
Taneyev misses with the combination.
Ochoa ducks under a wild hook from Taneyev.
Ochoa steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochoa slips under a jab from Taneyev.
A little jabbing left from Ochoa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taneyev throws a sloppy head kick and Ochoa moves out of range easily.
Taneyev backing away here, and Ochoa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Valentin Taneyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taneyev missing with a left hand there. Ochoa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Taneyev takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Taneyev throws a leg kick
and Ochoa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taneyev.
Taneyev misses with a looping right.
Taneyev moves out of range of the body kick.
Taneyev throws a body punch but Ochoa moves out of range.
Ochoa throws a combination that misses
and Taneyev counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Taneyev throws a leg kick
and Ochoa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taneyev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ochoa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ochoa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Taneyev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Taneyev misses with a head kick.
Ochoa moves out of range as Taneyev strikes.
It seemed like Ochoa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ochoa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3#
Ochoa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Taneyev cracks Ochoa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ochoa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Taneyev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taneyev.
Ochoa misses with an uppercut. Taneyev saw that one coming.
Taneyev thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ochoa swings widly with a right hand
and Taneyev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taneyev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ochoa. #T4#
Taneyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ochoa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taneyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Taneyev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ochoa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ochoa throws the kick towards the body but Taneyev avoids it.
Ochoa throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ochoa tries to land a body kick
and Taneyev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Ochoa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taneyev throwing a counter right hand but Ochoa manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Valentin Taneyev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Taneyev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ochoa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taneyev misses with a head kick.
Ochoa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ochoa throws a sloppy head kick and Taneyev moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Taneyev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ochoa throws a leg kick
letting Taneyev counter with a right hand.
Taneyev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ochoa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochoa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taneyev.
It seemed like Ochoa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ochoa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taneyev.
#T1#
Taneyev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ochoa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Taneyev misses with a body shot
enabling Ochoa to counter with a crisp jab.
Valentin Taneyev is winning the standup battle so far.
Taneyev misses with a hook.
Ochoa throws out a counter right but Taneyev avoids it with no problem.
Taneyev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ochoa.
An attempted straight right counter from Taneyev misses the target.
Ochoa missing with a left hand there. Taneyev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Taneyev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ochoa's head backwards.
Taneyev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ochoa.
Taneyev misses with a series of wild punches.
Ochoa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Taneyev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ochoa can do to turn this around?
Ochoa lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ochoa misses with a body shot.
#T3##KD2#
Ochoa cracks Taneyev with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ochoa has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Taneyev to stand back up!#CUT2#It looks like Valentin Taneyev has been cut.
Ochoa throws a leg kick that misses.
Taneyev takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Taneyev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ochoa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Taneyev. Those never looked like landing.
Ochoa thinks about the counter body kick.
Ochoa throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taneyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taneyev throws a sloppy head kick
and Ochoa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Taneyev lands with a kick to the temple. Ochoa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ochoa thuds his shin into the meat of Taneyev's side.
Taneyev moves out of range as Ochoa throws a body kick.
Taneyev is looking to counter punch.
Ochoa defending well as Taneyev loads up on a big left hand.
Ochoa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ochoa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Valentin Taneyev's cut.
That's time! Taneyev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
A punch combination from Ochoa misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Taneyev misses the target.
Taneyev scores with a jab.
Ochoa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taneyev misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Ochoa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochoa lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T1#
Taneyev has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ochoa.
Ochoa moves forwards but Taneyev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Taneyev throws a leg kick which misses Ochoa's front leg but catches the back leg as Ochoa tries to avoid it.
Ochoa looks to land a left hand but Taneyev moved out of range nicely.
Ochoa avoids the head kick by Taneyev.
#T2#
Taneyev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ochoa scores with a kick to the body.
#KD2#
Ochoa lands a big right hand that sends Taneyev crashing to the mat! Ochoa stays standing though and waves Taneyev back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taneyev gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Ochoa gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Ochoa!
Anthony Ochoa is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Ochoa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
C185: Taneyev vs Machado
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Taneyev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Machado fakes the leg kick and cracks Taneyev in the body.
Machado misses with a double jab
and Taneyev counters with a nice leg kick.
Machado looks for the body kick but Taneyev saw that one coming.
Taneyev throws a big counter combination but Machado scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Machado walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Wanderson Machado has been cut.
Taneyev connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taneyev.
Machado misses with a double jab
enabling Taneyev to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Taneyev throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Machado throws a looping overhand right but Taneyev ducks down to avoid it.
Taneyev is looking to counter with a body kick.
Taneyev scores with a jab to the body.
Machado throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Taneyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Machado misses with a leg kick
and Taneyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Taneyev avoids a kick to the body.
Machado moves out of range as Taneyev strikes.
Machado follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Machado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T2#
Taneyev lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#That has opened up Wanderson Machado's cut even more.
Taneyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
A little jabbing left from Machado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taneyev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado scores with a sloppy right hand. Taneyev should have avoided that one.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Taneyev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taneyev is looking to counter punch.
Taneyev throws a hook to the side of Machado's head but Machado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Taneyev throws a sloppy body shot
and Machado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taneyev lands a jab to Machado's midsection.
Taneyev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Machado lands a body shot.
Machado throws a leg kick but Taneyev checks it.
Machado throws a series of punches but Taneyev avoids them all with ease.
Machado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taneyev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Machado checks the leg kick.#T4#
Machado blocks the body kick.
Machado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machado walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taneyev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Machado throws a body kick that misses
enabling Taneyev to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#The cut above Wanderson Machado's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taneyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
A punch lands to the side of Taneyev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
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!
Taneyev lands a slapping body shot.
Machado throws a right hand that misses
and Taneyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taneyev throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Valentin Taneyev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wanderson Machado's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Taneyev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machado at a distance.
Machado takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Taneyev blocks a jab.
Machado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taneyev.
It looked like Taneyev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Machado throws a leg kick but Taneyev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Taneyev misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Machado takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Machado throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taneyev feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Taneyev throws the kick towards the body but Machado avoids it.
Machado misses with a looping right.
Taneyev is looking to land body kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Taneyev as he connects with a hook.
Taneyev moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#Wanderson Machado's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Taneyev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T2#
Machado throws a leg kick but Taneyev moved away.
Taneyev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Taneyev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Taneyev cracks Machado with a good jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wanderson Machado's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Valentin Taneyev!
Our winner, Valentin Taneyev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
C178: Taneyev vs Kahn IV
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Kahn. That's going to slow Taneyev down.
Taneyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kahn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Taneyev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kahn. That's going to slow Taneyev down.
Taneyev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taneyev misses with a hook. Kahn ducked under it nicely.
Kahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev walks into a stiff left hand from Kahn.
Taneyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Taneyev.
Kahn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1##CL2#
Kahn rushes Taneyev and presses him up against the cage.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Taneyev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice straight punches there by Kahn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kahn.
Kahn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Taneyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Mohammed Kahn has been cut.
Good shot there by Taneyev.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Taneyev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Taneyev lands a jab to Kahn's midsection.
Taneyev throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range.
Kahn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kahn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice body kick there by Kahn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taneyev looks to land a left hand but Kahn moved out of range nicely.
Taneyev loads up on a big right hand but Kahn slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Kahn misses.#T3#
Kahn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Taneyev circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Taneyev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kahn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Valentin Taneyev has been cut.
Kahn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#KD#
Taneyev lands a big head kick that sends Kahn tumbling to the mat! Taneyev takes a step backwards and waves Kahn back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Kahn is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Taneyev counters with a crisp right that sends Kahn to the canvas! Taneyev follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Taneyev!
Valentin Taneyev retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Valentin Taneyev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
C172: Taneyev vs Randleman
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Randleman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taneyev finds it's way round the side to connect with Randleman's head.
A low kick from Taneyev is predictable there
and Randleman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Randleman tries to move into range but Taneyev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Taneyev cracks Randleman with a good jab.
Taneyev throws a lazy uppercut
and Randleman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab lands there for Randleman.
Randleman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taneyev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Randleman misses.
We've been informed that Randleman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Randleman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Taneyev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Randleman doesn't seem bothered though.
Randleman throws a hook but Taneyev avoids it easily.
Taneyev tried to counter with a leg kick but Randleman avoided it.
Randleman dips to his left and cracks Taneyev with an uppercut!
Taneyev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Randleman doesn't seem bothered though.
Taneyev punishes Randleman's body with a nice straight punch.
Taneyev stuns Randleman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Randleman blocks the low kick.
Randleman only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Taneyev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Randleman's head.
Randleman misses the shot to the body.
Taneyev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Randleman is looking to slow Taneyev down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taneyev throws a right hand that misses
and Randleman counters with a nice uppercut.
Randleman throws an off balance right hand
enabling Taneyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Taneyev connects with a nice looking jab.
Taneyev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Taneyev is looking to slow Randleman down with leg kicks.
Taneyev misses with a kick to the body.
Randleman walks into a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Randleman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Taneyev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Randleman.#T4#
Randleman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Taneyev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Randleman.
Taneyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taneyev looks for the body kick but Randleman saw that one coming.
Randleman flicks out a counter leg kick but Taneyev steps away.
Randleman slips under a jab.
Randleman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taneyev.
Taneyev scores with a hook to the body. Randleman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Randleman thuds his right hand into Taneyev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Valentin Taneyev 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#
Taneyev ducks under a wild hook from Randleman.
Randleman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taneyev.
Taneyev throws a leg kick that misses.
Taneyev throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Randleman counter with a right hand.
Taneyev throws a front kick that sends Randleman stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev scoring well with a low kick there.
Randleman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Valentin Taneyev is winning the standup battle so far.
Randleman misses with an uppercut
and Taneyev counters with a series of strikes. Randleman will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Randleman misses with an uppercut. Taneyev saw that one coming.
Taneyev jabs at Randleman's body.
Randleman throws a hook to the side of Taneyev's head but Taneyev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Taneyev misses its intended target.
Randleman misses with a hook
and Taneyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Randleman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taneyev slips a jab and a cross from Randleman.
#T2#
Taneyev lands an overhand right.
Randleman avoids the body shot from Taneyev.
Randleman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Randleman just misses with a punch to the body.
Randleman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taneyev.
Randleman throws a poor cross that misses
and Taneyev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Randleman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taneyev.
Taneyev backing away here, and Randleman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Randleman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taneyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Randleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taneyev.
Taneyev backing away here, and Randleman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Randleman throws a looping overhand right but Taneyev ducks down to avoid it.
Taneyev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Taneyev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Randleman can do to turn this around?
Randleman misses with a looping left.
Taneyev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Randleman misses with an uppercut.
Taneyev walks into a left hand.
Randleman misses with a kick to the body
and Taneyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Randleman throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Taneyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Taneyev throws a leg kick but Randleman sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Randleman.
Taneyev misses with a low kick.
Randleman throws a jab when Taneyev was well out of range.
Randleman scores with the left hand. Taneyev knows he should have avoided that one.
Randleman throws a looping overhand right but Taneyev ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Taneyev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Taneyev dominated that second round.
That's time! Taneyev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Taneyev looks to land a body kick but Randleman moved away.
Randleman feints a counter leg kick.
Randleman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taneyev throws a leg kick but Randleman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Taneyev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taneyev throws a quick counter kick to the body but Randleman avoids it.
Randleman needs to keep his hands up - Taneyev had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taneyev misses with a body kick.
Randleman throws a lazy uppercut
and Taneyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Randleman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Randleman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Taneyev scores with the left hand. Randleman knows he should have avoided that one.
Randleman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Taneyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randleman.
Randleman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Randleman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Taneyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taneyev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#KD#
Taneyev lands a big right hand that sends Randleman crashing to the mat! Taneyev stays standing though and waves Randleman back to his feet!#ROC#Randleman is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Randleman. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randleman. Taneyev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taneyev quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Randleman tries a low kick but Taneyev avoids it.
Randleman slips a jab and a cross from Taneyev.
Randleman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Randleman misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Taneyev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taneyev throws a body punch but Randleman moves out of range.
Randleman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Taneyev looks for the body kick but Randleman saw that one coming.
Taneyev misses with a leg kick.
Randleman tries a quick counter leg kick but Taneyev is wise to it.
Taneyev lands a nice shot that snaps Randleman's head back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taneyev.
Taneyev misses with an uppercut. Randleman saw that one coming.#T4#
Taneyev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Randleman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Randleman looks to land a right hand but Taneyev moved out of range.
Taneyev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Taneyev misses.
Taneyev misses with a lunging right hand
and Randleman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Taneyev thinking.
Randleman moves out of range of the strikes.
Taneyev connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Taneyev clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Randleman just misses with a punch to the body.
Taneyev throws a right hand that misses
and Taneyev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taneyev misses with a left hand
and Randleman counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body kick from Randleman.
Randleman looks to throw a body kick
and Taneyev counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taneyev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Taneyev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Taneyev.
Randleman connects with a jab.
Taneyev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Randleman lands with an uppercut that bounces Taneyev off the cage and back into range.
Randleman throws a lazy uppercut
and Taneyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Randleman blocks the low kick.#T2#
Taneyev throws the left hand but Randleman avoids the punch easily.
Taneyev misses with a looping right.
Taneyev moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRandleman.
Randleman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Taneyev lands a jab to the nose.
Taneyev misses with a left hand
and Randleman counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randleman misses with an uppercut. Taneyev saw that one coming.#T3#
Randleman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Taneyev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice leg kick from Taneyev, right into the meat of the thigh.
Taneyev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Taneyev slips under a jab.
Randleman misses with a body shot.
Taneyev throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Randleman! But no joy.#T4#
Randleman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Randleman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Taneyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Randleman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taneyev moves out of range as Randleman strikes.
Randleman looks to land a body kick but Taneyev moved away.
Taneyev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Taneyev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Randleman checks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Valentin Taneyev will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Taneyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randleman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Randleman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taneyev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Randleman.
Randleman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Taneyev with a body shot.
A low kick from Taneyev misses
letting Randleman counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Randleman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Taneyev throws a lazy right hand but Randleman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Randleman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Randleman throws a hook to the side of Taneyev's head but Taneyev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taneyev thows a leg kick but Randleman checks it
and Randleman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Taneyev misses with a hook.
It seemed like Randleman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Randleman.
Randleman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taneyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Randleman misses with a head kick.
Randy Randleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Taneyev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Randleman misses with a looping left.
Taneyev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Taneyev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taneyev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Taneyev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taneyev there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#Taneyev is rocked!
Taneyev misses with a lunging right hand
and Randleman counters with a crisp right that sends Taneyev to the canvas! Randleman follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Randleman!
In his post fight interview, Randy Randleman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
C169: Road vs Mountain
Date: Mar 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Garuda tries to land a body kick
enabling Taneyev to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Garuda misses
and Taneyev counters with a right hand to the body.
Garuda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Taneyev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garuda looks to throw the jab but Taneyev is out of range.
A big right from Taneyev misses.
Taneyev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taneyev manages to avoid it.
Garuda misses with a hook to the body
and Taneyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garuda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taneyev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Taneyev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mantak Garuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garuda attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Taneyev was looking to counter with a kick there.
Taneyev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taneyev avoids the body shot from Garuda.
It looked like Taneyev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Taneyev lands a head kick!
Taneyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garuda has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Garuda throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Taneyev throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Garuda misses the body punch
and Garuda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garuda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Garuda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taneyev counters with an outside leg kick.
Garuda throws a hook but Taneyev blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taneyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garuda scores with the left hand. Taneyev knows he should have avoided that one.
Taneyev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Taneyev connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Taneyev. That snapped Garuda's head back.
#CUT#That has opened up Mantak Garuda's cut even more.
Taneyev digs a good hook to Garuda's body.
Garuda looks winded!
Garuda throws a poor cross that misses
and Taneyev counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentin Taneyev!
Valentin Taneyev retains his light heavyweight title!
Valentin Taneyev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
C164: Taneyev vs St. Gough
Date: Feb 15, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
St. Gough has Taneyev up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
St. Gough breaks the clinch.
St. Gough tries to clinch there but Taneyev circles away.
St. Gough wants to clinch.#CL2#
St. Gough has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taneyev misses with some punches.
Taneyev tries a body shot but St. Gough blocks it.
#BC2#
St. Gough's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Gough fails in his attempt to clinch.
St. Gough tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taneyev paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
St. Gough fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taneyev, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for St. Gough.
Taneyev tries a body shot but St. Gough blocks it.
#T1#
St. Gough misses with a punch on the inside.
Taneyev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've been informed that St. Gough has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
St. Gough looking to stall.
A short body shot lands from Taneyev as the two fighters clinch.
St. Gough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
St. Gough breaks the clinch.
#KD#
Taneyev lands a big head kick that sends St. Gough tumbling to the mat! Taneyev takes a step backwards and waves St. Gough back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#St. Gough is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tristan St. Gough has been cut.
St. Gough throws a poor cross that misses
and Taneyev counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks St. Gough out cold! What a finish! Taneyev is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentin Taneyev!
Valentin Taneyev retains his light heavyweight title!
Valentin Taneyev thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
C161: Taneyev vs Kahn III
Date: Jan 18, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kahn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taneyev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bushido Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Taneyev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Mohammed Kahn has been cut.
Taneyev misses with a hook. Kahn ducked under it nicely.
Taneyev sizes up Kahn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taneyev misses with an uppercut. Kahn saw that one coming.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev throws a big shot that misses.
Kahn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taneyev misses with a low kick.
Kahn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Taneyev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kahn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taneyev.
Taneyev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Taneyev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kahn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taneyev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Taneyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
Valentin Taneyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Taneyev scores with a hook.
Taneyev swings widly with a right hand
and Kahn counters with a good low kick that Taneyev was not able to check.
A big right from Taneyev misses.
Taneyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taneyev tries to work over Kahn's front leg with a kick but Kahn checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Kahn misses.
Taneyev throws a leg kick but Kahn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kahn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Taneyev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Taneyev lands an overhand right.
Taneyev throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range.
Taneyev misses with an uppercut
and Kahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taneyev misses with a wild body shot.
Kahn is trying to counter with his kicks.#T4#
Taneyev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kahn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Taneyev throws a jab but it's blocked by Kahn.
Kahn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Taneyev lands a front kick.
Kahn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab from Taneyev.#CUT#That has opened up Mohammed Kahn's cut even more.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taneyev throws a jab but it's blocked by Kahn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Taneyev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Kahn's cut.
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#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Taneyev 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 Kahn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kahn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A low kick from Taneyev is predictable there
and Kahn counters with a nice body kick.
Valentin Taneyev is winning the standup battle so far.
Taneyev throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range.
And Kahn responds with a good body kick, but Taneyev manages to step out the way in time.
Taneyev cracks Kahn with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kahn might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Taneyev has got the better of the exchanges.
Kahn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taneyev.#T1#
Taneyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahn moves away.
Kahn is looking for the big counter here.
Taneyev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kahn.
Kahn replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Taneyev blocks it well.
Taneyev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kahn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kahn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Taneyev lands with a right hand.
Taneyev connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Taneyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kahn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Taneyev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kahn can do to turn this around?
Taneyev misses with a body shot.
And Kahn responds with a good body kick, but Taneyev manages to step out the way in time.
A jab lands there for Taneyev.
Taneyev digs a good body shot into Kahn's ribs.
Taneyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Kahn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Taneyev misses with the combination.
Kahn throws out a counter right but Taneyev avoids it with no problem.
Kahn has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Taneyev swings for the body but Kahn moves out of range.
Taneyev throws a wild body kick that Kahn sees coming a mile off.
Kahn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taneyev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kahn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
A punch combination from Taneyev misses.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Taneyev.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kahn! But no joy.
Taneyev throws a leg kick
and Kahn counters with a nice uppercut.
Taneyev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taneyev thumps Kahn with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Taneyev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Taneyev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Kahn's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Taneyev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kahn has time to react.
Taneyev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kahn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Taneyev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Taneyev misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kahns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Taneyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahn moves away.#T1#
A good leg kick by Taneyev.
A slapping leg kick lands for Taneyev.
Taneyev cracks Kahn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taneyev.
Kahn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T2#
Taneyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kahn follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Taneyev connects with a body shot.
Taneyev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Taneyev misses with a body shot.
Kahn unleashes a big counter combination but Taneyev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Taneyev explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Taneyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Taneyev.
And Kahn responds with a good body kick, but Taneyev manages to step out the way in time.#T3#
Kahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taneyev.
Taneyev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#The cut above Mohammed Kahn's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Taneyev throws a solid leg kick but Kahn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Taneyev.
Kahn steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Taneyev.
And Kahn responds with a good body kick, but Taneyev manages to step out the way in time.
Taneyev works Kahn's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Kahn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taneyev.
Taneyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
Taneyev lands with a kick to the temple. Kahn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Taneyev throws a right hand that misses
and Kahn counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kahn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taneyev finds it's way round the side to connect with Kahn's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Taneyev clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Kahn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Kahn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taneyev connects with a right hand. Kahn shakes it off.
Taneyev thuds a left hand into Kahn's body.
Taneyev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#Mohammed Kahn's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev tries to land a body kick
and Kahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kahn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Kahn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Taneyev thows a leg kick but Kahn checks it
and Kahn counters with a thumping low kick.
Taneyev works Kahn's body with a nice hook.
Taneyev lands with a shot to the body.
Kahn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Taneyev with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Kahn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Taneyev.
Taneyev misses with a body shot.
Taneyev misses with a low kick.
Kahn feints a counter leg kick.
Taneyev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Taneyev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Kahn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taneyev throws out the jab.
Kahn blocks a jab.
Taneyev misses with a low kick.
Kahn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Taneyev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mohammed Kahn's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Valentin Taneyev!
Valentin Taneyev retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Valentin Taneyev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
C147: Kahn vs. Taneyev 2
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kahn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT2#It looks like Mohammed Kahn has been cut.
A jab from Kahn finds it's way through Taneyev's defenses.
Taneyev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Taneyev misses with a double jab
and Kahn counters with a body kick.
Taneyev swings widly with a right hand
and Kahn counters with a good low kick that Taneyev was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Valentin Taneyev has been cut.
Kahn throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Taneyev looks to land a right hand but Kahn moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kahn misses the target.
Kahn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Kahn moves away from the strike by Taneyev.
Kahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Taneyev fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Kahn misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Taneyev misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Kahn misses its target.
Taneyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taneyev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Taneyev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kahn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taneyev stuns Kahn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kahn throws an overhand right that lands on Taneyev's shoulder, as Taneyev tries to avoid the shot. #KD2#
Taneyev lands a big head kick that sends Kahn tumbling to the mat! Taneyev takes a step backwards and waves Kahn back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Kahn is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Taneyev. Those never looked like landing.
Kahn quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Taneyev ducks right into an uppercut from Kahn. #T3#
Taneyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kahn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taneyev.
Kahn is looking to land body kicks.
Taneyev throws a counter combo.
A head kick by Taneyev misses
and Kahn counters with an inside leg kick.
Taneyev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kahn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kahn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T4#
Kahn looks for the body kick but Taneyev saw that one coming.
Kahn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taneyev finds it's way round the side to connect with Kahn's head. #CUT2#Mohammed Kahn's cut is getting worse.
Taneyev misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kahn counter with a right hand.
Kahn looks to land a body kick but Taneyev moved away.
Kahn throws the kick towards the body but Taneyev avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mohammed Kahn will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kahn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Taneyev.
Kahn throwing a counter right hand but Taneyev manages to avoid it.
Taneyev moves out of range of the body kick from Kahn.
Kahn is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kahn.
Taneyev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kahn lands with a hook. Taneyev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Kahn misses with a two punch combination.
Taneyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taneyev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Taneyev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Taneyev misses the target.
Kahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mohammed Kahn is winning the standup battle so far.
Taneyev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kahn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taneyev throws out the jab.
Kahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Kahn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kahn throws a head kick that misses.
Kahn moves out of range of the strikes.
Kahn tried to counter with a leg kick but Taneyev avoided it.
A combination from Taneyev does no damage.
Taneyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahn is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Kahn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Kahn does no damage. #T3#
Kahn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Taneyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kahn scores with a nice body kick.
Taneyev connects with a right hand. Kahn shakes it off.
Kahn gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Taneyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kahn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taneyev doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Taneyev misses with a body kick.
Kahn misses with a straight left.
Taneyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taneyev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Taneyev throws a hook to the side of Kahn's head but Kahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Kahn misses its target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kahn. Taneyev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kahn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Valentin Taneyev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Taneyev blocks a head kick by Kahn.
Taneyev raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kahn misses with a lunging right hand
and Taneyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Kahn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taneyev! But no joy.
Kahn throws a sloppy head kick
and Taneyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Mohammed Kahn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Taneyev.
Taneyev throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Jab from Taneyev.
Kahn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taneyev counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#Jeez, Mohammed Kahn's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kahn.
Taneyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Kahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Danga de danga de dang - Taneyev scores with a four punch combination!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mohammed Kahn's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Valentin Taneyev!
Valentin Taneyev is the new light heavyweight champion!
Valentin Taneyev gave a mention to Bondi MMA 🏝️ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
C145: Kahn vs. Sullivan
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Haskins cracks Taneyev with an open hand slap.
Haskins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haskins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Taneyev.
Haskins tries to clinch
and Taneyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Dwayne Haskins has been cut.#CL#
Taneyev tries to keep at a distance but Haskins has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Taneyev.
Taneyev blocking some punches.
Taneyev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taneyev lands a hook that snaps the head of Haskins backwards.
Taneyev working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Haskins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haskins throws a head kick that misses.
Haskins tries to clinch up#KD2#
and Taneyev counters with a nice right hand that sends Haskins toppling to the canvas! Haskins scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Taneyev finish him?!#ROC2#Haskins is rocked!
Haskins switches off momentarily and Taneyev cracks him with a monster right hand! Haskins topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Taneyev dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Taneyev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentin Taneyev!
A victorious Valentin Taneyev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
C142: Kahn vs. Stalinovich 2
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Taneyev lands a head shot.
Stark tries for a takedown but Taneyev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Stark shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Taneyev's guard.
Taneyev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stark.
Stark postures up in Taneyev's guard and throws a big left but Taneyev blocks it.
Taneyev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stark postures up in Taneyev's guard and throws a big left but Taneyev blocks it.
Stark throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stark drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Taneyev dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Taneyev is looking to stand up but Stark won't let him. #SUB2#
Taneyev is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Stark has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Taneyev is looking to defend but Stark has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Taneyev! Stark pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Taneyev taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tony Stark! |
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Event:
C139: De Minaur vs. Perkele
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Taneyev throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Taneyev.
Sullivan lands with a cross.
Sullivan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taneyev tries to clinch up.
Sullivan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taneyev is able to avoid easily.
Taneyev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sullivan throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Taneyev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taneyev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick by Sullivan misses
and Taneyev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Taneyev. That snapped Sullivan's head back.
#T1#
Sullivan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sullivan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taneyev throws out the jab.
Sullivan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sullivan wants to land a leg kick but Taneyev is out of range.
Taneyev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sullivan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sullivan moves out of range as Taneyev throws a body kick.
Taneyev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sullivan 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.
Taneyev scoring well with a low kick there.
Taneyev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Taneyev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Taneyev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Sullivan connects with a crisp jab.
Taneyev misses with a hook
and Sullivan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Taneyev's knee momentarily.
Sullivan avoids the body shot from Taneyev.
Taneyev looks to land a right hand but Sullivan moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan loads up on a big right hand but Taneyev slips the punch.
Sullivan throws a hook but Taneyev blocks it.
Taneyev is looking to score with low kicks.
Sullivan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Sullivan closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Sullivan - that landed with a thud.
Sullivan misses with the head strike.
Taneyev wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
Sullivan swings wildly with an uppercut but Taneyev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sullivan lands a hook that snaps the head of Taneyev backwards.
Sullivan lands with a right to the head.
Sullivan misses with the head strike.
Taneyev lands a hook that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Taneyev misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with a punch to the body.
Sullivan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sullivan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sullivan scores with a shoulder strike.
Taneyev leaning against his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Taneyev.
Sullivan working aggressively here.
Taneyev takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sullivan fails to land.
Sullivan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taneyev misses with a knee to the head.
Sullivan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taneyev swings wildly with an uppercut but Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
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!#TD#
Sullivan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sullivan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taneyev keeping full guard, as Sullivan tries to pass.
Taneyev is adopting a defensive guard.
Sullivan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sullivan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taneyev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sullivan throws a big elbow that misses.
Taneyev is controlling Sullivan's posture.
Taneyev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sullivan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taneyev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sullivan throwing strikes from guard but Taneyev blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Sullivan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sullivan misses with a looping right.
Taneyev throws a series of punches but Sullivan avoids them all with ease.
Taneyev lands with a straight right. Sullivan didn't see that one coming.
Taneyev throws an overhand right that lands on Sullivan's shoulder, as Sullivan tries to avoid the shot.
Sullivan throws a jab when Taneyev was well out of range.
Taneyev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sullivan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Taneyev throws a jab but it's blocked by Sullivan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan misses with an uppercut.
Sullivan avoids the head kick by Taneyev.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taneyev. Sullivan does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Sullivan misses with a hook. Taneyev ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Sullivan pushes Taneyev up against the cage in a clinch.
Taneyev blocking some punches.
Sullivan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taneyev backwards.
Taneyev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taneyev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taneyev blocks an uppercut.
Taneyev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sullivan avoids it.
Sullivan wants a takedown.
Taneyev gets through Sullivan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sullivan tries a body shot but Taneyev blocks it.
Taneyev can't find room to land a body shot as Sullivan controls the action.
Sullivan misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Taneyev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sullivan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sullivan scores with a kick to the body.
#T2#
Sullivan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taneyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sullivan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Taneyev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sullivan moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taneyev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sullivan.
Valentin Taneyev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sullivan misses with a looping right.
Taneyev takes one on the button.
Sullivan scores with a leg kick.
Taneyev throws a lazy uppercut
and Sullivan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sullivan throws a leg kick which misses Taneyev's front leg but catches the back leg as Taneyev tries to avoid it. #T3#
Taneyev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sullivan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Taneyev's knee momentarily.
Sullivan cracks a nice hook into Taneyev's ribs.
Sullivan lands with a right hand.
Taneyev just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Sullivan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taneyev throws a lazy uppercut
#KD#
and Sullivan counters with a big uppercut that knocks Taneyev off his feet! Sullivan dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC#Taneyev is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sullivan throws an elbow but Taneyev slips to the side and avoids it well.
Taneyev is still in real trouble! Can Sullivan finish him?#SUB#
Sullivan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sullivan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Taneyev seems to have recovered his senses.
Sullivan is trying to ground and pound but Taneyev uses the momentary lack of control by Sullivan to regain half guard.
Sullivan is keen to just control but Taneyev is a slippery customer.#T4#
Sullivan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taneyev defending well though.
Taneyev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Taneyev is trying to maintain the position but Sullivan is very close to passing his half guard.
Sullivan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taneyev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Taneyev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Taneyev to regain full guard.
Sullivan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sullivan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sullivan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sullivan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Sullivan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Sullivan throws out a powerful jab.
Taneyev delivers a nice body kick.
Taneyev throws a series of punches but Sullivan moves out of range.
Sullivan throws an off balance right hand
and Taneyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taneyev throws a hook but Sullivan blocks it.
Sullivan connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Taneyev.
Sullivan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sullivan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sullivan looks for the body kick but Taneyev saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Taneyev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sullivan.
Taneyev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Taneyev works the jab nicely.
Taneyev misses with a double jab
and Sullivan counters with a straight right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Taneyev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Taneyev tries to land a body kick
and Sullivan counters with a thumping low kick.
Taneyev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T2#
Taneyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sullivan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sullivan misses with a straight right.
Valentin Taneyev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taneyev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sullivan throws a hook but Taneyev avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Taneyev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sullivan blocks a jab.
Taneyev motions for Sullivan to come forward. Taneyev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sullivan.
Taneyev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack Sullivan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Sullivan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sullivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taneyev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
An inside leg kick lands from Sullivan.
Sullivan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Taneyev misses with an uppercut
and Sullivan counters with a thumping low kick.
Taneyev misses with a right hand
and Sullivan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taneyev misses with a hook
and Sullivan counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Taneyev walks into a jab.
Sullivan is looking to land body kicks.
Taneyev takes one to the chin there.
Sullivan is looking to land body kicks.
Taneyev tries to move into range but Sullivan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Taneyev misses with a lunging right hand
and Sullivan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taneyev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Taneyev misses
and Taneyev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sullivan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Taneyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Sullivan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sullivan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Sullivan!
A victorious Jack Sullivan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Combate 100: Los Angeles
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Taneyev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Mohammed Kahn has been cut.
Taneyev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kahn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kahn connects with a crisp jab.
Kahn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kahn misses with an uppercut. Taneyev saw that one coming.
Taneyev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kahn missing with a left hand there. Taneyev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev blocks a head kick by Kahn.
Kahn is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Taneyev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kahn.
Despite the aggression on Taneyev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Taneyev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Taneyev blocks a jab.
Taneyev lands a jab to Kahn's midsection.
Kahn throws a front kick aimed at Taneyev's knee but Taneyev avoids it well.
Taneyev tries a head kick but it misses.
Kahn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Taneyev with a jab.#T2#
Taneyev misses with an uppercut.
Kahn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Taneyev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taneyev.
Taneyev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kahn misses with a body kick.
Taneyev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T3#
Kahn digs a good body shot into Taneyev's ribs.
Taneyev looks winded!#KD#
Kahn cracks Taneyev with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kahn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Taneyev to stand back up!#ROC#Taneyev is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Valentin Taneyev has been cut.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Kahn engages and cracks Taneyev with a massive lead left hook - Taneyev tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Kahn is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mohammed Kahn!
Mohammed Kahn is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Mohammed Kahn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SFL 157 | Taneyev vs Rivera
Date: May 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Taneyev throws a sloppy head kick and Rivera moves out of range easily.
Rivera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rivera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taneyev.
Taneyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rivera throws a nice looking combination but Taneyev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rivera.
Taneyev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivera.#T1#
Taneyev tries to clinch up.
Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Taneyev is just out of range.
Taneyev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rivera throws a hook but Taneyev avoids it easily.
Taneyev misses the jab.
Rivera pushes Taneyev away with a front kick.
Rivera misses with a low kick as Taneyev jumps back.
It looked like Taneyev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rivera lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rivera.
Taneyev blocks a head kick by Rivera.
It looked like Taneyev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Taneyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taneyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rivera! But no joy.#CL#
Taneyev has Rivera up against the cage in a clinch.
Rivera working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivera. #BC2#
Rivera breaks from the clinch.
Rivera swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taneyev.
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!
Jab, jab by Rivera - just one landing.
Malcolm Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taneyev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rivera throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Taneyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Rivera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taneyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Taneyev avoids the body shot from Rivera.
As Rivera tries to get set, Taneyev tries to push him back and clinch up but Rivera manages to avoid the attempt.
Rivera keeps Taneyev at a distance using the push kick.
Rivera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taneyev. That did some damage!
Taneyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivera.
Taneyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rivera with a nice calf kick.
A jab from Rivera finds it's way through Taneyev's defenses. #T4#
Rivera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taneyev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rivera misses with a hook.
Rivera throws a push kick but Taneyev slaps the foot to one side.
Rivera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rivera scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taneyev misses with a two punch combination.
Taneyev misses with a lunging right hand
and Rivera counters with a thumping low kick.
Rivera connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Rivera dominated that round.
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#
Taneyev throws a lazy uppercut
and Rivera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rivera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Taneyev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rivera doesn't seem phased though.
Rivera tests Taneyev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Rivera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taneyev doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taneyev on the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rivera.
Taneyev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Taneyev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riveras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#KD#
Taneyev lands a big head kick that sends Rivera tumbling to the mat! Taneyev takes a step backwards and waves Rivera back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Rivera is rocked!
Taneyev circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Rivera tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Taneyev wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentin Taneyev!
Valentin Taneyev retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Valentin Taneyev 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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Event:
SFL 152 | Marley Fest II
Date: Apr 20, 2022 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Taneyev tries to close the distance and clinch but Hopkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taneyev just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHopkins.#CL2#
Taneyev drives through and clinches with Hopkins against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taneyev.
I was talking to Hopkins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hopkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taneyev is defending well for now.
Hopkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Taneyev avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from Taneyev.
Taneyev swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taneyev works on Hopkins's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Taneyev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hopkins walks into a straight right hand from Taneyev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Taneyev gets a clinch. #BC2#
Taneyev breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Taneyev throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Taneyev has knocked Hopkins down with a huge combo! Taneyev steps away and waves a wobbly Hopkins back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Taneyev walks into a stiff left hand from Hopkins.#CL2#
Taneyev closes the distance and clinches.
Hopkins lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taneyev backwards.
Taneyev blocks a body shot from Hopkins. #BC#
Hopkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taneyev throws a head kick that misses.
Taneyev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
Taneyev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hopkins to score with a decent uppercut.
Taneyev scores with a hook.
Taneyev throws a head kick that misses. #KD2#
Taneyev lands a left and a right that send Hopkins crashing to the mat, dazed. Taneyev thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Hopkins is rocked!
Taneyev ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Hopkins's jaw. Hopkins's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Taneyev does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentin Taneyev!
Valentin Taneyev is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Valentin Taneyev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SFL 149 | Hopkins vs Stark
Date: Mar 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Taneyev lands a head shot.
Mfer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Mfer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taneyev throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mfer avoids it.
Taneyev throws a looping overhand right but Mfer ducks down to avoid it.
Bull Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Taneyev gets a clinch.
Taneyev blocks the elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mfer.
A short right from Mfer on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Taneyev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mfer tries a body shot but Taneyev blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mfer. #CUT2#It looks like Valentin Taneyev has been cut.
Taneyev blocks an elbow strike from Mfer.
#BC#
Taneyev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mfer throws a head kick that misses.
Taneyev tests Mfer's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Bull Mfer has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer throws a right and a left that Taneyev avoids nicely.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taneyev throws a counter high kick but Mfer was just alert enough to avoid it.#T1##CL2#
Taneyev gets tackled into the cage by Mfer. Mfer maintains the clinch.
Taneyev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Taneyev. #BC#
Taneyev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taneyev manages to avoid it.
Taneyev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mfer lands with an uppercut that bounces Taneyev off the cage and back into range.
Mfer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taneyev.
Mfer throws a head kick that misses.
Mfer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Taneyev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mfer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Mfer misses with a right hand #KD#
and Taneyev counters with a nice right hand that sends Mfer toppling to the canvas! Mfer scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Taneyev finish him?!
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!#KD#
Taneyev drops Mfer with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mfer looks back up at him and smiles so Taneyev waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Mfer is rocked!
Mfer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Taneyev counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentin Taneyev!
Valentin Taneyev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SFL 144 | King of the Hill
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Kowalski throws a good cross that connects.
Kowalski misses with a right hand
and Taneyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Lenny Kowalski has been cut.
Taneyev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Taneyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taneyev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taneyev as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Kowalski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taneyev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Taneyev gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kowalski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Taneyev smiles and moves away.
Kowalski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kowalski punishes Taneyev's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kowalski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kowalski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kowalski just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taneyev. Kowalski does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1##CL#
Taneyev takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Taneyev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kowalski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taneyev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kowalski throws a right and a left that Taneyev avoids nicely.
Taneyev slips under a jab.
Taneyev scores with the left hand. Kowalski knows he should have avoided that one.
Kowalski has a takedown stuffed.
Valentin Taneyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Kowalski.
A swing and a miss from Kowalski.
Taneyev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kowalski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T2#
A big right from Taneyev misses.
Kowalski scores with a nice right hand.
Valentin Taneyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kowalski lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taneyev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Kowalski tries to counter it with a takedown but Taneyev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Taneyev takes one on the button.
Kowalski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taneyev is looking for a counter combo.
Kowalski swinging wildly here.
Kowalski takes a swing at Taneyev's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Kowalski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taneyev lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kowalski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kowalski swings widly with a right hand
and Taneyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taneyev pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Kowalski takes a swing at Taneyev's ribcage but misses.
Taneyev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Taneyev misses with a head kick.
Taneyev takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kowalski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kowalski connects with a high kick.
Kowalski lands the left hand.
Taneyev throws a nice looking combination but Kowalski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taneyev blocks a head kick by Kowalski.
Kowalski takes a swing at Taneyev's ribcage but misses.
Taneyev walks into a left hand.
Taneyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Kowalski tries to counter it with a takedown but Taneyev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kowalski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Taneyev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kowalski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taneyev throwing a counter right hand but Kowalski manages to avoid it.#T4#
Kowalski misses with a straight left.
Taneyev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taneyev throws an overhand right that drops Kowalski like a sack of potatoes! Taneyev dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Taneyev!
A relieved looking Valentin Taneyev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SFL 139 | Free Rolex
Date: Feb 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Taneyev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stalinovich lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Taneyev wants to clinch but Stalinovich slips to the side
and Stalinovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stalinovich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taneyev misses with a shot to the body
and Stalinovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taneyev jabs at Stalinovich's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stalinovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taneyev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stalinovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Stalinovich takes a swing at Taneyev's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Taneyev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Taneyev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taneyev prevents a body shot from Stalinovich. #BC#
Stalinovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taneyev misses with an uppercut
enabling Stalinovich to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Stalinovich misses.
Taneyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD#
Stalinovich lands a big head kick that sends Taneyev tumbling to the mat! Stalinovich takes a step backwards and waves Taneyev back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taneyev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stalinovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taneyev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stalinovich.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taneyev, as that shot connected.
Taneyev throws a lazy right hand but Stalinovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stalinovich is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Taneyev misses with a hook
and Stalinovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taneyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Stalinovich is just out of range.
Stalinovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Taneyev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stalinovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Taneyev misses
and Stalinovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taneyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Stalinovich misses the target.#T3#
Taneyev throws a lazy head kick
enabling Stalinovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Taneyev misses with a right hand
and Stalinovich counters with a big right hand! Oh Taneyev is in trouble here! Stalinovich follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Stalinovich!
Joseph Stalinovich retains his light heavyweight title!
Joseph Stalinovich thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SFL 133 | Kimbo vs Tower
Date: Jan 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taneyev!
#CUT2#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Garuda moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Taneyev throws a right hand that misses
enabling Garuda to counter with a crisp jab.
Garuda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughter Houze in the buildup to the fight.
Taneyev throws a lazy head kick
and Garuda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taneyev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Taneyev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taneyev lands a brutal head kick. Garuda looks out on his feet and Taneyev throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Valentin Taneyev!
Valentin Taneyev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SFL 130 | Emminence
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Archer lands a nice hook to Taneyev's body. Taneyev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taneyev throws a body punch but Archer moves out of range.
Archer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taneyev looks to land a right hand but Archer moved out of range.
It appears Archer was looking to counter with a kick there.
Archer shoots for a double leg takedown but Taneyev sprawls well. He's pushed Archer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taneyev! But no joy.
Archer looks to throw a body kick
and Taneyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Archer fails with the takedown.
Taneyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Archer wants to slow Taneyev down by chopping away at his legs.
Archer misses with a takedown attempt
and Taneyev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kermit Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Archer throws out the jab.
Archer tests Taneyev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Taneyev crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Archer - the referee stops the clock and Taneyev gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Archer. Taneyev manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
Taneyev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Archer connects with a crisp jab.
Archer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Archer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taneyev swivels and escapes.
Archer connects with a body shot that sends Taneyev's belly button to the back.
Archer has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Taneyev counters with a head kick that drops Archer to the mat! Archer scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Archer lands a slapping body shot.
Archer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Archer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD2#
and Taneyev counters with a crisp right hand that drops Archer! Taneyev lets Archer back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Archer is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Archer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oh Archer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2##TD#
Archer gets the takedown into side control.
Taneyev is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Archer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Archer seems to have got his legs back now.#ES2#
Taneyev throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Archer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taneyev.
It seemed like Taneyev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Archer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Archer tries a low kick but Taneyev avoids it.
Taneyev throws a lazy right hand but Archer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Archer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Taneyev is out of range and Archer settles back down.
Archer throws a hook but Taneyev avoids it easily.
Taneyev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Taneyev moves out of range as Archer strikes.
Taneyev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Archer shoots in looking for a takedown but Taneyev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Archer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Taneyev throws a counter combo.
Taneyev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Archer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Archer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taneyev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#KD2#
Taneyev lands a big head kick that sends Archer tumbling to the mat! Taneyev takes a step backwards and waves Archer back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Kermit Archer has been cut.
Taneyev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valentin Taneyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Archer lands a jab to Taneyev's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Archer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Taneyev is trying to stand up here but Archer is controlling him well.
Archer trying to mount his opponent but Taneyev defends it.
Archer stops Taneyev from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
Archer trying to control from half guard but Taneyev is working away. #ES2#
Taneyev makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Archer lands with a nice body kick.
Archer scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Archer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Taneyev was covering up waiting for the punch and Archer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taneyev wants to stand and escape but Archer is having none of it.
Taneyev is wriggling around but Archer manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taneyev is looking to escape.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Valentin Taneyev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kermit Archer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Archer cracks a nice hook into Taneyev's ribs.
Archer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taneyev moves out of range of the strikes.
Archer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD#
Archer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Taneyev was covering up waiting for the punch and Archer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Taneyev has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Archer is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Taneyev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archer misses with a body punch.
Taneyev tries to break free but Archer pushes him back against the cage.
Archer keeps control of Taneyev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Taneyev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Archer has him pressed against the cage.
Taneyev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Taneyev manages to break the clinch.
Archer throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Archer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taneyev pinned against the cage. Taneyev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taneyev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Taneyev slips under a jab from Archer.
Archer looks for the body kick but Taneyev saw that one coming.
Taneyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Archer throws the left hand but Taneyev avoids the punch easily.
Archer fails with the takedown.
Taneyev throws a sloppy head kick and Archer moves out of range easily.
Archer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taneyev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Archer wants to clinch but Taneyev slips to the side
and Taneyev counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Archer takes a swing at Taneyev's ribcage but misses.
Taneyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Archer scores with a hook to the body. Taneyev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Archer lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Archer misses
and Taneyev counters with a straight right hand.
Archer lands a right hook to the body.
Taneyev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Archer.
Archer lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taneyev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Archer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Taneyev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taneyev moves away.
Taneyev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Archer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taneyev! But no joy.#T3#
Archer misses with a hook to the body
and Taneyev counters with a left to the body.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taneyev.
As Archer backs off Taneyev throws a huge counter combo but Archer manages to avoid it all.
Archer tries for a takedown but Taneyev circles away easily
and Taneyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kermit Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Archer clinches.
Taneyev has had enough of the clinch but Archer keeps him there for the moment.
Taneyev working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Taneyev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Archer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Taneyev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Taneyev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Archer shoots in for a double leg but Taneyev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taneyev moves away.
A little jabbing left from Taneyev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Archer scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
Archer works Taneyev's body with a nice hook.
Archer throws a body punch but Taneyev moves out of range.
Archer misses with a body shot
and Taneyev counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Archer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Archer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Taneyev blocking some punches.
Taneyev has had enough of the clinch but Archer keeps him there for the moment.
Taneyev can't break the clinch.
Archer wants to take the fight to the mat but Taneyev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Archer digs a right hand underneath Taneyev's ribcage. Taneyev let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Taneyev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Archer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Archer lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kermit Archer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kermit Archer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Archer sizes up Taneyev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Archer is looking to wear down Taneyev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Archer has his takedown stuffed
letting Taneyev counter with a right hand.
Archer fails with a takedown attempt.
Archer throws a shot from downtown. Taneyev moves away and avoids it.
Archer swings for the body but Taneyev moves out of range.
Taneyev is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev throws a combination that misses
and Archer counters with a one-two to the body.
Archer misses with a jab to the body
and Taneyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Archer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taneyev.#T1#
Archer misses with a jab to the body
and Taneyev counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taneyev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Archer dips to his left and cracks Taneyev with an uppercut!
Kermit Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Taneyev.
Archer with a poor takedown
and Taneyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kermit Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Archer fails with the takedown
and Taneyev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Archer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Taneyev counters with a huge left! Archer is in big trouble! He's backing up but Taneyev isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Archer from any more damage. A dominating finish by Taneyev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Taneyev!
After winning the bout, Valentin Taneyev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Kermit Archer spoke after the fight, saying 'The election is rigged.'. |
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Event:
SFL 125 | Mumu vs Viking II
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Kuwabara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Taneyev breaks the clinch.
Kuwabara moves in looking to clinch but Taneyev pushes him off.
Taneyev shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kuwabara shoots in but Taneyev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Taneyev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuwabara connects with a looping right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Kuwabara has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kuwabara slips under a jab from Taneyev.
Kuwabara doesn't manage to clinch there - Taneyev circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara misses with a looping left.
Taneyev shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL#
Kuwabara has managed to clinch.
Taneyev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Kuwabara manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Kuwabara misses with a lunging right hand
and Taneyev counters with a right hand to the body.
Kuwabara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taneyev counters with a right hand to the body.
Taneyev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuwabara misses with a wild body shot.
Taneyev blocks a jab.
Taneyev shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kuwabara misses with a body punch
and Taneyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuwabara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kuwabara tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taneyev! But no joy.#TD#
Kuwabara shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Taneyev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kuwabara is controlling him.
Taneyev is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#ES2#
Taneyev scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuwabara. Taneyev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taneyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot.
Taneyev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuwabara as he connects with a hook.
Kuwabara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taneyev moves away.
A jab from Kuwabara misses.
Jab, jab by Kuwabara - just one landing. #T3#
Taneyev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
Kuwabara gets a double leg takedown into Taneyev's guard.#SUB#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taneyev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kuwabara is controlling him. #ES2#
Taneyev has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kuwabara has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Taneyev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Taneyev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuwabara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taneyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taneyev doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuwabara with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Taneyev counters with a head kick that drops Kuwabara to the mat! Kuwabara scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuwabara throws the left hand but Taneyev avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Kuwabara tries to close the distance and clinch but Taneyev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taneyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taneyev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuwabara.
Taneyev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Taneyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Kazuma Kuwabara has been cut.
Kazuma Kuwabara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Kuwabara.
Kuwabara wants to clinch up but Taneyev keeps it at a distance.
Taneyev throws a big counter head kick but Kuwabara avoids it with no problem.
Taneyev stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuwabara. Kuwabara gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Kuwabara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuwabara connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taneyev. Taneyev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Valentin Taneyev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Kuwabara's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Taneyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taneyev defending well as Kuwabara loads up on a big left hand.
Kuwabara with a hook.
Kuwabara throws an overhand right that lands on Taneyev's shoulder, as Taneyev tries to avoid the shot.
Taneyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taneyev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taneyev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Taneyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuwabara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara throws a body shot but no joy.
Taneyev throws out a counter right but Kuwabara avoids it with no problem.
Kuwabara is looking to clinch but Taneyev is avoiding it.
Taneyev ducks under a wild hook from Kuwabara.
Taneyev raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Kuwabara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taneyev tries to avoid it but Kuwabara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taneyev to the ground. Taneyev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taneyev throws a fast counter high kick but Kuwabara manages to duck under it in time.
Kuwabara just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuwabara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Kuwabara shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Taneyev manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Taneyev has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kuwabara has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Taneyev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuwabara misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuwabara. Taneyev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taneyev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kuwabara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taneyev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuwabara somewhat.
Taneyev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Kuwabara misses with an uppercut
and Taneyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuwabara looks to score with a jab to the body but Taneyev is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Kuwabara there.
Kuwabara with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Taneyev counters with a crisp one two that drops Kuwabara! Taneyev thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kuwabara to his feet! Kuwabara is in big trouble!#ROC2#Kuwabara is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Kuwabara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taneyev ducks under a wild hook from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTaneyev.
Oh Kuwabara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuwabara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kuwabara seems to have got his legs back now.
Kuwabara scores with a nice head shot.
Kuwabara fails with the takedown.#T3#
Kuwabara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD2#
and Taneyev counters with a nice right hand that sends Kuwabara toppling to the canvas! Kuwabara scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Taneyev finish him?!
Taneyev takes one to the chin there.
Taneyev takes one to the side of the head.
Kuwabara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Kuwabara misses
and Taneyev counters with a big right hand! Oh Kuwabara is in trouble here! Taneyev follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Taneyev!
Valentin Taneyev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Kazuma Kuwabara stepped up to the mic, saying 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'. |
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Event:
SFL 119 | Womba vs Murhapuro
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Taneyev misses with a wild body shot.
Taneyev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taneyev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Taneyev avoids it with no problem.
Taneyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Taneyev.
Johnson counters with a body kick.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Taneyev throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Taneyev looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taneyev's hands.
Johnson tries a low kick but Taneyev avoids it.
Taneyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taneyev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taneyev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Taneyev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson stuns Taneyev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taneyev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taneyev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taneyev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Taneyev.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Taneyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taneyev.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taneyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taneyev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taneyev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Taneyev does no damage.
Taneyev throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
A combination from Taneyev does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taneyev. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taneyev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Taneyev misses the target.
Taneyev swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson scores with a push kick.
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!
Taneyev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taneyev misses the shot to the body.
Taneyev misses the jab.#T2#
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Taneyev.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Taneyev looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Taneyev throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taneyev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taneyev scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
A head kick from Taneyev lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
Taneyev takes one to the side of the head.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Taneyev.
Taneyev is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Taneyev moved away.
Taneyev misses with a double jab.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Taneyev takes one to the chin there.
Taneyev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Taneyev throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Taneyev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Taneyev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Johnson tests Taneyev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson misses with a hook.
A jab from Taneyev misses.
Taneyev looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Taneyev misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Taneyev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Taneyev connects with a nice looking jab.
Taneyev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Taneyev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Taneyev slips the punch.
Taneyev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Taneyev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taneyev throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Taneyev checks a low kick from Johnson.
Taneyev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Taneyev throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taneyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
A head kick misses from Taneyev.
Johnson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taneyev.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taneyev.
Taneyev throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Taneyev throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Taneyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Taneyev missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No joy there for Taneyev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Taneyev throws a lazy head kick
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Taneyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Valentin Taneyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taneyev momentarily.
#CL2#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taneyev, pushing him back against the cage.
Taneyev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taneyev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Valentin Taneyev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Taneyev scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Taneyev wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Johnson prevents Taneyev from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taneyev.
Taneyev is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Taneyev breaks from the clinch.
Taneyev misses with a head kick.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Taneyev.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taneyev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson swings for the body but Taneyev moves out of range.
Valentin Taneyev is winning the standup battle so far.
Taneyev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taneyev scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Taneyev scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taneyev.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
#T1#
Taneyev throws out a powerful jab.
Sloppy strikes from Taneyev. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab by Taneyev.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Taneyev misses with a double jab.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Taneyev throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Taneyev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taneyev.
Johnson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Taneyev slips under a jab.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taneyev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Taneyev moves away and avoids it.
Johnson defending well as Taneyev loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Taneyev. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Taneyev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Taneyev moves his leg out of the way.
Valentin Taneyev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taneyev checks a leg kick nicely.
Taneyev throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Taneyev misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Taneyev.
Taneyev blocks the body kick.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Taneyev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taneyev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Taneyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taneyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Taneyev.
Taneyev throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taneyev doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Taneyev with an uppercut!
Taneyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
#T3#
Taneyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taneyev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch but Taneyev moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Taneyev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taneyev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson throws a head kick but Taneyev moves out of range.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taneyev throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taneyev slips a jab from Johnson.
Taneyev lands a right hook to the body.
Taneyev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taneyev.
Taneyev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
#T4#
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Taneyev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Taneyev.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnson misses.
Taneyev throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Taneyev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taneyev throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taneyev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Taneyev misses with a straight left.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taneyev manages to avoid it.
Taneyev throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taneyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Taneyev's shoulder, as Taneyev tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Taneyev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Taneyev pushes him off.
Taneyev defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Valentin Taneyev will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Taneyev throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Taneyev avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Taneyev throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taneyev. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson throws a leg kick
enabling Taneyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Taneyev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Taneyev scores with a jab to the head.
Taneyev moves out of range of the body kick.
Taneyev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Taneyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Taneyev throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Taneyev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws a jab when Taneyev was well out of range.
Taneyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
#T1#
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taneyev momentarily.
Johnson tries to clinch but Taneyev moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taneyev. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taneyev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Taneyev.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taneyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taneyev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Taneyev back into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taneyev's brow.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taneyev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Taneyev tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Taneyev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Johnson pushes Taneyev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Taneyev manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Manny Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taneyev throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson defending well as Taneyev loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taneyev.
Good leg kick by Taneyev.
Taneyev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Taneyev moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson 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 Taneyev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taneyev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Taneyev connects with a high kick.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Taneyev counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taneyev defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Taneyev lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch combination from Taneyev misses.
Johnson flicks out a counter leg kick but Taneyev steps away.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taneyev has time to react.
Nice defenses there by Taneyev.#T3#
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taneyev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Taneyev moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Taneyev.
Taneyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Taneyev throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taneyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Valentin Taneyev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taneyev manages to avoid it.
Taneyev misses with a body shot.
Taneyev looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Taneyev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taneyev tries a head kick but it misses.
Taneyev misses with a looping right.
Taneyev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Taneyev saw it coming and moves away.
#T4#
Taneyev fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson throws a jab when Taneyev was well out of range.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Taneyev circles away.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Taneyev moved out of range.
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!
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taneyev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Taneyev keeps it at a distance.
Taneyev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Taneyev lands a body shot.
Taneyev lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Taneyev feints a jab promting Johnson to slip. Taneyev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taneyev moves out of range of the body kick.
A punch combination from Taneyev misses.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Taneyev saw that one coming.
Taneyev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manny Johnson.
I think Taneyev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
SFL 113 | Free Australia
Date: Nov 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Taneyev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taneyev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Edwards backs up against the cage.
Edwards looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Edwards, as that shot connected.
Taneyev moves out of range of the strikes.
Valentin Taneyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Taneyev throws a jab but it's blocked by Edwards.
Taneyev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edwards swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Edwards gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taneyev slips a jab from Edwards.
Taneyev throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Taneyev has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Taneyev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Edwards eats them both and turns towards Taneyev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Taneyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Edwards throws a body punch but Taneyev moves out of range.
Edwards walks into a jab.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Taneyev jabs at Edwards's body.
Edwards throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taneyev throws an overhand right that lands on Edwards's shoulder, as Edwards tries to avoid the shot.
Edwards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taneyev.
Taneyev looks to land a left hand but Edwards moved out of range nicely.
Taneyev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taneyev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taneyev throws a right hand that misses
and Edwards counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edwards takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Edwards gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Taneyev.
Taneyev misses with a wild combination.
Edwards takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Taneyev does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Edwards has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Taneyev.
Edwards fires out a quick counter leg kick but Taneyev just manages to avoid it.
Edwards avoids the head kick by Taneyev.
Edwards was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Edwards lands a jab to the nose.
Taneyev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Edwards connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taneyev scrambles back to his feet.
Edwards throws a shot from downtown. Taneyev moves away and avoids it.
Taneyev throws a series of punches but Edwards avoids them all with ease.
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edwards throws a body shot but no joy.
Taneyev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Taneyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edwards was well out of range. Poor timing from Taneyev.
Taneyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Edwards misses with a straight left.
Taneyev misses with a double jab.
#T3#
A big left from Edwards misses.
A combination from Taneyev does no damage.
Edwards avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taneyev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edwards stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taneyev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taneyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Edwards tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taneyev connects with a high kick.
Taneyev defending well as Edwards loads up on a big left hand.
Taneyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Edwards misses the target.
Edwards fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Edwards lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Taneyev lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taneyev throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards throws a low kick but Taneyev moves out of range easily.
Edwards throws a looping overhand right but Taneyev ducks down to avoid it. #T4##KD#
Edwards lands a big head kick that sends Taneyev tumbling to the mat! Edwards takes a step backwards and waves Taneyev back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Taneyev is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Valentin Taneyev has been cut.
Taneyev pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Edwards back to the cage. Taneyev follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Taneyev is still on wobbly legs! Can Edwards finish him?
Edwards with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taneyev seems to have recovered his senses.
Taneyev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Taneyev feints a jab promting Edwards to slip. Taneyev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Edwards slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Edwards lands a nice hook to Taneyev's body. Taneyev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #KD#
Edwards cracks Taneyev with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Edwards has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Taneyev to stand back up!
Taneyev scores with a jab to the body.
Taneyev misses with a lunging right hand
and Edwards counters with a big right hand! Oh Taneyev is in trouble here! Edwards follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ife Edwards!
Ife Edwards managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SFL 107 | KVDB vs Johnson
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Orlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orlov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taneyev in his tracks.
Orlov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Taneyev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlov throws an off balance right hand
and Taneyev counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.
Taneyev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Orlov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Orlov misses
and Taneyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orlov tries a head kick but it misses.
Orlov misses with a looping left.
Orlov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTaneyev.#CL#
Orlov takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Taneyev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orlov, as that shot connected.
Some bone on bone action there as Orlov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jab by Orlov.
Orlov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taneyev avoids the head kick by Orlov.
Jab by Orlov.#CL#
Taneyev gets tackled into the cage by Orlov. Orlov maintains the clinch. #BC#
Orlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taneyev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Taneyev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Orlov gets a clinch. #T2#
Orlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taneyev is trying to push Orlov away but Orlov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Taneyev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Orlov.
Orlov tries to clinch
and Taneyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orlov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taneyev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Orlov tries to clinch up but Taneyev circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Taneyev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orlov jabs Taneyev right on the nose. Taneyev blinks but takes it well.
Taneyev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orlov finds it's way round the side to connect with Taneyev's head.
Orlov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taneyev on the side of the head.
Orlov is looking to clinch but Taneyev is avoiding it.
Taneyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orlov misses with a body punch
enabling Taneyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Orlov throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD2#
and Taneyev counters with a nice right hand that sends Orlov toppling to the canvas! Orlov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Taneyev finish him?!#ROC2#Orlov is rocked!#T3#
Orlov throws a one two combo.
Oh Orlov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taneyev throws a hook but Orlov blocks it.#CL#
Orlov moves into the clinch successfully.
Orlov seems to have got his legs back now.
Taneyev tries to circle away but Orlov has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Taneyev manages to break the clinch.
Taneyev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Taneyev counters with a huge left! Orlov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Taneyev isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Orlov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Taneyev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Taneyev!
Valentin Taneyev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SFL 100 | The Matrix
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Kardashian is looking to clinch but Taneyev is avoiding it.
Kardashian scores with a body shot.
We've been informed that Taneyev has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kardashian thuds a left hand into Taneyev's body.
Kardashian lands with a shot to the body.
Kardashian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taneyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Kardashian.
It seemed like Taneyev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kardashian throws a low kick but Taneyev avoids it.
Taneyev is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kardashian throws a shot from downtown. Taneyev moves away and avoids it.
As Kardashian backs off Taneyev throws a huge counter combo but Kardashian manages to avoid it all.
Taneyev ducks under a wild hook from Kardashian.
Taneyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev fails to land with a series of punches.
Kardashian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taneyev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kardashian.#T1#
Taneyev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Taneyev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taneyev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kardashian is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Taneyev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kardashian throws a lazy right hand but Taneyev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taneyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kardashian throws a hook but Taneyev avoids it easily.
Taneyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kardashian thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Kardashian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taneyev! But no joy.
Taneyev feints a jab promting Kardashian to slip. Taneyev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kardashian slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Rob Kardashian has been cut.
Taneyev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taneyev! But no joy.
Taneyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kardashian.
Taneyev shapes to counter with a head kick.
Taneyev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Kardashian misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Taneyev counters with a straight right hand.
Taneyev ducks under a wild hook from Kardashian.
Taneyev throws out a counter right but Kardashian avoids it with no problem.
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!
Good leg kick by Kardashian.
Kardashian swings widly with a right hand
and Taneyev counters with a straight right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Kardashian there.
Taneyev moves away from the strike by Kardashian.
Kardashian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kardashian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taneyev.
Kardashian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taneyev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3#
Kardashian misses with a hook. Taneyev ducked under it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Taneyev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Taneyev tries to move into range but Kardashian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kardashian misses the target.
Kardashian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Kardashian as he connects with a hook.
Kardashian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taneyev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kardashian to score with a decent uppercut.
Taneyev defending well as Kardashian loads up on a big left hand.
Taneyev throws a big counter head kick but Kardashian avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Taneyev gets tackled into the cage by Kardashian. Kardashian maintains the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kardashian.
#T4#
Kardashian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kardashian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taneyev is trying to break the clinch but Kardashian has him pressed against the cage.
Taneyev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kardashian has him pressed against the cage.
Taneyev is trying to break the clinch but Kardashian is controlling him.
Kardashian throws a punch but it's blocked by Taneyev.
Taneyev wants to break free but Kardashian has control.
Taneyev is trying to break free.
Kardashian blocks a body shot from Taneyev.
Kardashian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taneyev's efforts to push away.
Taneyev is trying to push Kardashian away but Kardashian has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Taneyev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Taneyev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kardashian loads up on a big right hand but Taneyev slips the punch.
Taneyev unleashes a big counter combination but Kardashian bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kardashian scores with a jab to the body.
Kardashian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taneyev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kardashian misses with an uppercut
and Taneyev counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Kardashian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Kardashian's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kardashian scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taneyev in his tracks.
Taneyev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taneyev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Taneyev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kardashian finds it's way round the side to connect with Taneyev's head.
Taneyev walks into a straight right hand from Kardashian.
Taneyev slips under a jab.
Taneyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD#
Kardashian lands a big right hand that sends Taneyev crashing to the mat! Kardashian stays standing though and waves Taneyev back to his feet!#ROC#Taneyev is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kardashian misses with a body shot
and Taneyev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Rob Kardashian's cut is getting worse.
Kardashian misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Taneyev counters with a nice right hand that sends Kardashian toppling to the canvas! Kardashian scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Taneyev finish him?!
Kardashian sizes up Taneyev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taneyev is still on wobbly legs! Can Kardashian finish him?
Kardashian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taneyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taneyev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Taneyev seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Taneyev ducks under a wild hook from Kardashian.
Taneyev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kardashian with a body shot.
Kardashian lands a nice shot that snaps Taneyev's head back.
Kardashian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Taneyev counters with a crisp right that sends Kardashian to the canvas! Taneyev follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Taneyev!
Valentin Taneyev thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SFL 93 | Hopkins vs KVDB
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Taneyev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bennet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taneyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It appears Taneyev was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bennet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Bennet misses.
Taneyev looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Taneyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet loads up on a big right hand but Taneyev slips the punch.
Bennet just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTaneyev.
A left lands for Bennet.#T1#
Bennet scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bennet bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taneyev's head backwards.
Taneyev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Taneyev throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Bennet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bennet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bennet.#T2#
Jab, jab by Taneyev - just one landing. #CUT#It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Taneyev just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Bennet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Taneyev misses the target.
Taneyev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taneyev lands a head shot.
Bennet feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Taneyevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Bennet misses with a straight right.
Bennet lands with a right hand.
Bennet scores with a nice right hand.
Bennet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taneyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD#
Taneyev lands a big head kick that sends Bennet tumbling to the mat! Taneyev takes a step backwards and waves Bennet back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taneyev.
Good standup being displayed there by Taneyev as he connects with a hook.#CUT#That has opened up Michael Bennet's cut even more.
Taneyev ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Taneyev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Valentin Taneyev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bennet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taneyev.
A little jabbing left from Bennet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taneyev lands a nice hook to Bennet's body. Bennet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taneyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taneyev.
As Bennet looks to move away, Taneyev throws a big counter combo but Bennet just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev connects with a looping right hand.
Bennet bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Taneyev's head.#T1#
A slow jab from Bennet misses its intended target.
Bennet lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Taneyev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennet.
Taneyev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valentin Taneyev is winning the standup battle so far.
Bennet misses with a straight left.
It looked like Taneyev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Taneyev misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Bennet misses with a hook. Taneyev ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Taneyev misses the target.
Bennet throws a shot from downtown. Taneyev moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennet misses the target.
Bennet connects with a jab.#T3#
Bennet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taneyev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bennet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Taneyev slips a jab from Bennet.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taneyev.
Bennet lands a jab.
Taneyev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bennet moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Bennet throws a looping overhand right but Taneyev ducks down to avoid it.
Taneyev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Taneyev is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Bennet like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Bennet from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Taneyev!
A victorious Valentin Taneyev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SFL 87 | Hopkins vs Johnson II
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Kowalski throws a leg kick which misses Taneyev's front leg but catches the back leg as Taneyev tries to avoid it.
Kowalski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taneyev at a distance.
Kowalski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taneyev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kowalski misses with a hook
and Taneyev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taneyev checks a leg kick.
Kowalski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kowalski drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Taneyev's head, knocking him out cold! Kowalski is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lenny Kowalski!
A very excited looking Lenny Kowalski rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
SFL 82 | Meesang vs Kilgore
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Taneyev misses with a straight right.
Good shot there by Taneyev.
A jab from Atunes misses.
Taneyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taneyev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Taneyev lands the left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Atunes there.#CL#
Taneyev takes the fight into the clinch.
Taneyev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atunes taking a breather.
Atunes letting Taneyev take a breather here.
Taneyev pushes Atunes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taneyev tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it.
Atunes blocks a body shot from Taneyev.
Taneyev has a couple of punches blocked by Atunes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Atunes prevents a body shot from Taneyev.
Taneyev lands a nice shot to the body.
Taneyev lands a right hand.
Atunes looking to slow down the pace here.
Atunes blocks an uppercut.
Taneyev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taneyev slows down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Taneyev.
Taneyev lands a shot to the body.
Atunes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taneyev has him pressed against the cage.
Atunes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taneyev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taneyev tries to work over Atunes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taneyev tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it.
#T2#
Taneyev misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Atunes manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Taneyev misses.
Taneyev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Taneyev throws a lazy uppercut
and Atunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Atunes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Atunes throws a lazy right hand but Taneyev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taneyev misses with a straight left.
Atunes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taneyev lands with a hook. Atunes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taneyev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Atunes moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Atunes does it's job there.
Taneyev misses with a hook.
Taneyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes.
Taneyev digs a good hook to Atunes's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taneyev. Atunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taneyev misses with an uppercut. Atunes saw that one coming.#T3#
A cross from Taneyev lands.
Taneyev doesn't manage to clinch there - Atunes circles away.
Atunes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Atunes lands a head kick. Taneyev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Taneyev slips a straight right by Atunes.
Atunes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taneyev throws a jab but it's blocked by Atunes.
Atunes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from Taneyev misses its intended target. #CL#
Taneyev takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Atunes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Taneyev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taneyev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Taneyev tries to close the distance and clinch but Atunes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taneyev scores with a jab. Atunes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Atunes throws a shot to the body.
#T4#
Taneyev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Atunes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A left lands for Atunes.
Taneyev is looking to clinch.
Atunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taneyev tries to close the distance and clinch but Atunes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Atunes throws out a counter right but Taneyev avoids it with no problem.
Taneyev lands with a right hand.
Taneyev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Atunes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Atunes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taneyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taneyev.
It looked like Taneyev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Taneyev.
Taneyev misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Atunes! But no joy.
Atunes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Atunes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Taneyev. That snapped Atunes's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Taneyev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taneyev throws a head kick that half lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Taneyev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taneyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes.
Atunes throws a body punch but Taneyev moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Taneyev misses the target.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taneyev manages to avoid it.
Valentin Taneyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taneyev works the jab nicely.
Atunes swats away the attempt to clinch by Taneyev.
Taneyev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atunes can do to turn this around?
Atunes avoids the head kick by Taneyev.
Atunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Atunes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Taneyev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Atunes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taneyev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Taneyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atunes.
Atunes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Taneyev takes the fight into the clinch.
Taneyev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taneyev tries to land a knee to the head but Atunes blocks with his arms.
Taneyev leaning against his opponent.
#T1#
Taneyev takes a shot to the head.
Atunes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Atunes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Taneyev has a couple of punches blocked by Atunes.
Taneyev misses with the head strike.
Taneyev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atunes's elbow.
Valentin Taneyev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taneyev tries to work over Atunes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atunes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taneyev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Atunes tries a body shot but Taneyev blocks it.
#BC2#
Atunes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Taneyev has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Atunes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taneyev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Atunes's head.
Valentin Taneyev is winning the standup battle so far.
Taneyev throws a combination that misses
and Atunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Atunes thuds a left hand into Taneyev's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Taneyev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
Taneyev throws an off balance right hand
and Atunes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Atunes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Taneyev.
Taneyev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Atunes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Taneyev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Atunes has time to react.
A slow jab from Atunes misses its intended target.
Taneyev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Atunes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Atunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Taneyev.
Taneyev is looking to counter with head kicks.
Atunes throws a hook but Taneyev avoids it easily.
Taneyev missing with a left hand there. Atunes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Atunes slips a jab and a cross from Taneyev.
Taneyev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Atunes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Atunes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taneyev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab from Taneyev.#CL#
Taneyev closes the distance and pushes Atunes back into the cage.
Taneyev lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Taneyev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Atunes is keeping busy.
Taneyev swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taneyev misses with a body punch.
Taneyev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taneyev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atunes is trying to force a seperation but Taneyev has the dominant position.
Taneyev cracks Atunes with a nice body shot.
Atunes prevents a body shot from Taneyev.
Taneyev stalling.
Taneyev has a couple of punches blocked by Atunes.
Taneyev tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Taneyev.
Good body shot from Taneyev.
Taneyev tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Taneyev back against the cage. #T4#
Taneyev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atunes's elbow.
Atunes can't find room to land a body shot as Taneyev controls the action.
Taneyev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taneyev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
Taneyev cracks Atunes with a nice body shot.
Taneyev working aggressively here.
Taneyev tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Taneyev back against the cage.
Taneyev working aggressively here.
Taneyev is leaning against Atunes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Taneyev tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it.
Taneyev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taneyev struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Taneyev stalls.
Taneyev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Taneyev dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Atunes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taneyev tries to close the distance and clinch but Atunes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taneyev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Atunes.
Taneyev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atunes.
Atunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taneyev digs a good body shot into Atunes's ribs.
Taneyev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Taneyev avoids the head kick by Atunes.
A jab lands there for Taneyev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Taneyev will feel that in the morning.
Taneyev misses with a looping left.
Taneyev scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Taneyev has Atunes up against the cage in a clinch.
Taneyev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atunes's elbow. #T1#
Taneyev working aggressively here.
Taneyev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taneyev tries to work over Atunes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atunes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atunes wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Atunes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Taneyev.
Atunes misses with a wild body shot.
Atunes punishes Taneyev's body with a nice straight punch.
Taneyev misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Atunes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Atunes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Taneyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Atunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atunes walks into a straight right hand from Taneyev.
Taneyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atunes manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Atunes.#T2#
The fighters circling - Atunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taneyev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Atunes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Atunes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taneyev wants to clinch up but Atunes keeps it at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atunes blocks a head kick by Taneyev.
Taneyev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atunes.
Atunes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taneyev manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Taneyev.
Atunes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Taneyev rather than just go for the knockout.
Atunes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taneyev throws a head kick that misses.
Atunes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Taneyev moves to clinch but Atunes breaks away
and Atunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Taneyev.
Taneyev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Atunes slips a jab from Taneyev.#T3#
Taneyev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Taneyev defending well as Atunes loads up on a big left hand.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Taneyev.
Taneyev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taneyev blocks a leg kick.
Taneyev blocks a head kick by Atunes.
Taneyev thinks about countering with a head kick.
Valentin Taneyev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Atunes slips under a jab from Taneyev.
Atunes throws a body punch but Taneyev moves out of range.
Atunes feints and then cracks Taneyev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taneyev down.
Taneyev ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.
Taneyev looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Taneyev takes a swing at Atunes's ribcage but misses.
Taneyev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taneyev lands a nice shot to the body.
Taneyev throws a series of punches but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes shapes to counter with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Taneyev does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Taneyev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Atunes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Taneyev throws a jab but it's blocked by Atunes.
Taneyev moves in looking to clinch but Atunes pushes him off.
Taneyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atunes moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taneyev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Atunes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Atunes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Atunes misses with a lunging right hand
and Taneyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taneyev closes the distance looking to clinch
and Atunes counters with a nice uppercut.
Atunes throws a shot to the body.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taneyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes.
Taneyev avoids the head kick by Atunes.
Antonio Atunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taneyev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Atunes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Atunes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentin Taneyev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taneyev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Taneyev!
A relieved looking Valentin Taneyev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SFL 74 | Mumu vs Babinski III
Date: May 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Taneyev throws a body punch but Sole moves out of range.
Sole misses with a straight left.
Taneyev unleashes a big counter combination but Sole bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sole scores with a jab. Taneyev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sole wants to land a leg kick but Taneyev is out of range.
Sole finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Taneyev misses.
Sole throws a body kick that misses
and Taneyev counters with a one-two to the body.
Sole throws a leg kick but Taneyev moved away.
Taneyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Taneyev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sole tries to work over Taneyev's front leg with a kick but Taneyev checks it.
Sole connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sole thumps Taneyev with a low kick.
Taneyev moves out of range of the leg kick from Sole.#T1#
Sole throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taneyev moves out of range of the leg kick from Sole.
Taneyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sole darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A cross from Sole lands.#CL#
Sole fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taneyev, pushing him back against the cage.
Sole misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Taneyev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taneyev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sole throws a push kick but Taneyev slaps the foot to one side.
Taneyev unleashes a big counter combination but Sole bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A clash of legs there as Taneyev blocks the low kick.
Taneyev unleashes a big counter combination but Sole bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sole scores with a kick to the midsection.
Taneyev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sole can pounce on him.
Taneyev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sole. Sole obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
A jab from Sole finds it's way through Taneyev's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Sole. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sole.
Taneyev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taneyev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sole. Sole obviously looking to wear him down.
Taneyev blocks a low kick nicely.
Sole lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sole lands a leg kick that knocks Taneyev off balance momentarily.
Sole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taneyev.
Sole scores with the left hand. Taneyev knows he should have avoided that one.
Sole is looking to clinch but Taneyev is avoiding it.
Taneyev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Taneyev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sole jabs Taneyev right on the nose. Taneyev blinks but takes it well.
Taneyev moves out of range of the body kick from Sole.
Taneyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sole.
Taneyev 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.
Taneyev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jacks Sole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sole throws a half hearted mid kick.
Taneyev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sole wants to clinch but Taneyev slips to the side
and Taneyev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taneyev blocks a low kick nicely.
Taneyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice jab there from Sole.
Sole walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taneyev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sole with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sole will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Taneyev checks it well.
Taneyev looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
A low kick from Sole is predictable there
and Taneyev counters with a straight right hand.
Taneyev keeps the fight on the outside.
Sole fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taneyev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sole throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sole does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Taneyev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sole is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sole throws a leg kick
and Taneyev counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Sole is predictable there
and Taneyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sole with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Taneyev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sole throws out the jab.
Taneyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sole throws a low kick but Taneyev avoids it.
Sole connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taneyev. Taneyev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taneyev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacks Sole dominated that round.
That's time! Sole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sole. Taneyev shrugs it off though.
Sole throws a leg kick
and Taneyev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sole cracks Taneyev with an open hand slap.
Sole tries to land a leg kick but Taneyev saw it coming and moves away.
A little jabbing left from Taneyev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sole throws a leg kick which misses Taneyev's front leg but catches the back leg as Taneyev tries to avoid it.
Sole misses with a looping right.
Taneyev unleashes a big counter combination but Sole bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sole scores with a jab to the body.
Sole misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sole uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taneyev has time to react.
Sole takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taneyev tries a head kick but it misses.
Taneyev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sole. Sole obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Taneyev avoids a kick to the body.
Sole misses with an uppercut.
Taneyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taneyev.
Sole throws a leg kick that is checked
and Taneyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taneyev blocks a low kick nicely.
Sole throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taneyev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sole.
Taneyev checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Taneyev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Taneyev.
Taneyev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Taneyev blocks a leg kick.
Taneyev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sole lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T2#
Sole pushes Taneyev away with a front kick.
Taneyev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taneyev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taneyev walks into a stiff left hand from Sole.
Sole wants to slow Taneyev down by chopping away at his legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sole misses with a body kick.
Sole throws out a leg kick but Taneyev moves out of range and Sole only half commits.
Sole thows a leg kick but Taneyev checks it
and Taneyev counters with a straight right hand.
Taneyev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sole lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taneyev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sole.
Taneyev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Taneyev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sole misses with a body shot.
Taneyev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Sole misses with a straight left.
Sole scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sole throws a jab when Taneyev was well out of range.
Taneyev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sole throws a leg kick which misses Taneyev's front leg but catches the back leg as Taneyev tries to avoid it.
Sole tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Taneyev counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Sole is predictable there #KD2#
and Taneyev counters with a nice right hand that sends Sole toppling to the canvas! Sole scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Taneyev finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like Jacks Sole has been cut.
Sole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taneyev can do to turn this around?
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!#CL#
Sole clinches.
Sole swings wildly with an uppercut but Taneyev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sole prevents Taneyev from breaking the clinch.
Taneyev working hard to break the clinch.
Taneyev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4##TD#
Sole decides to pull guard.
Taneyev is looking to stand up but Sole won't let him.
Sole seems keen to control Taneyev's posture.
Taneyev wants to stand but Sole has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Sole has his foot on Taneyev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taneyev works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Sole working for a triangle but Taneyev defends it easily.
#SU2#
Taneyev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sole throws a big shot that misses.
Taneyev throws a big counter head kick but Sole avoids it with no problem.
Taneyev scores with a jab to the body.
Sole slips under a jab from Taneyev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacks Sole dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jacks Sole's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sole throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Taneyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Taneyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taneyev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sole with a body shot.
Sole connects with a nice looking jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sole.
Sole tried to score with a low kick but Taneyev checks it.
A solid body kick from Sole.
Sole lands a nice looking kick to the body. Taneyev takes a step back to recover.
Taneyev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev 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.
Taneyev has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sole.
Taneyev moves forwards but Sole connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Taneyev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1#
Sole tries to score with a low kick but Taneyev moves his leg out of the way.
A countering left hand to the body from Taneyev misses.
Sole thumps Taneyev with a low kick.
Sole fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sole lets loose with a powerful body kick. Taneyev will feel that in the morning.
Sole throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taneyev on the side of the head.
Sole misses with a kick to the body.
Taneyev throws out a counter right but Sole avoids it with no problem.
Taneyev slips a jab from Sole.
Taneyev walks into a straight right hand from Sole.
Taneyev throws an off balance right hand
and Sole counters with an outside leg kick.
Sole scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sole throws a right hand that misses
and Taneyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taneyev checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T2#
A low kick from Sole is predictable there
letting Taneyev counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taneyev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Taneyev takes one on the button.
Taneyev misses with a head kick.
Sole scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Taneyev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sole throws a leg kick
letting Taneyev counter with a right hand.
Sole lands a jab to Taneyev's midsection.
Sole lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Sole.
Sole throws a jab but it's blocked by Taneyev. #T3#
Sole throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taneyev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sole can pounce on him.
Sole slips a straight right by Taneyev.
Sole tries a low kick but Taneyev avoids it.
Sole throws a leg kick which misses Taneyev's front leg but catches the back leg as Taneyev tries to avoid it.
Valentin Taneyev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacks Sole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sole tries to work over Taneyev's front leg with a kick but Taneyev checks it.
Taneyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sole throws a solid leg kick but Taneyev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sole.
Taneyev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sole throws a body punch but Taneyev moves out of range.
Taneyev blocks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Taneyev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taneyev walks into a straight right hand from Sole.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Sole darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Taneyev checks it well.
A little jabbing left from Taneyev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A good leg kick by Sole.
Taneyev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sole.
Taneyev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Some bone on bone action there as Taneyev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Taneyev checks a leg kick nicely.
Taneyev throws a fast counter high kick but Sole manages to duck under it in time.
Sole cracks Taneyev with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Sole as he connects with a hook.
Sole scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sole dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taneyev. That did some damage!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacks Sole showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sole has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacks Sole!
Jacks Sole thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SFL 65 | Sitsongrit vs Gunn
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Cru lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cru on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cru throws a shot from downtown. Taneyev moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Cru tenderised Taneyev's leg. Taneyev is trying to keep his angry face on.
A bone on bone clash there as Taneyev blocks the leg kick.
Taneyev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cru looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taneyev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cru throws out the jab.
Taneyev moves out of range of the body kick from Cru.
Cru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taneyev.
Nice defenses there by Taneyev.
Taneyev tries a head kick but it misses.
Cru connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taneyev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taneyev throws a right hand that misses
and Cru counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taneyev manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Cru.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taneyev moves out of range of the body kick from Cru.
Good leg kick by Cru. #T1#
Taneyev scores with a jab to the head.
Taneyev tests Cru's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taneyev throws a body shot but no joy.
Cru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taneyev throws out the jab.
A shot to the liver by Cru. Beautiful body shot.
Taneyev throws a sloppy head kick and Cru moves out of range easily.
Cru avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cru ducks under a wild hook from Taneyev.
Cru lands with a nice combination. Taneyev backs away looking to recover.
Cru sizes up Taneyev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Cru with a nice calf kick.
Nice straight punches there by Cru. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cru.
Cru feints and then cracks Taneyev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taneyev down.
Taneyev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taneyev misses with a body kick.
Cru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Cru throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cru misses the target.
Taneyev misses the jab.
Cru misses the jab.
Cru pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cru shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cru throws a head kick but Taneyev moves out of range.
Taneyev is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cru connects with an inside leg kick.
Cru slips under a jab from Taneyev.
Cru scores with a leg kick.
Taneyev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cru throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taneyev misses the jab.
Cru fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taneyev throws an overhand right that lands on Cru's shoulder, as Cru tries to avoid the shot. #KD#
Taneyev cracks Cru with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Taneyev has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cru to stand back up!#CUT#It looks like Che Von Cru has been cut.
Taneyev pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Taneyev tries a head kick but it misses.
Taneyev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crunch! Cru slams his shin into Taneyev's torso.
Cru with a nice calf kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cru.
Taneyev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cru's head.
Taneyev throws out a loose jab but Cru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cru smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cru changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taneyev throws a head kick but Cru moves out of range.
#KD#
Taneyev feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cru sprawling to the canvas! Cru rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Taneyev finish him?!
#ROC#Cru is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cru pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Taneyev back to the cage. Cru follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cru is still on wobbly legs! Can Taneyev finish him?
Cru throws a low kick but Taneyev avoids it.
Taneyev darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Cru's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Taneyev before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentin Taneyev!
A relieved looking Valentin Taneyev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SFL 56 | O'Neil vs Kilgore
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Taneyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taneyev throws out the jab.
Taneyev misses with a hook.
Johnson flicks out a counter leg kick but Taneyev steps away.
Taneyev throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Johnson feints and then cracks Taneyev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taneyev down.
Taneyev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Taneyev.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Taneyev misses with a hook.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taneyev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taneyev looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Taneyev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Taneyev should have avoided that one.
Taneyev throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
#T1#
Taneyev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taneyev throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Taneyev avoids it with no problem.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taneyev in his tracks.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Taneyev.
Valentin Taneyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taneyev throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taneyev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johnson lands with a hook. Taneyev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson slips a jab from Taneyev.
Johnson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Johnson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Taneyev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taneyev under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson jabs Taneyev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson lands the left hand.
Taneyev jabs at Johnson's body.
Taneyev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnson's head.#T2#
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Taneyev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Taneyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taneyev slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taneyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Taneyev misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Taneyev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Taneyev moved out of range.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taneyev thinks about countering with a head kick.
Taneyev walks into a left hand.
Taneyev throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taneyev under the eye.
Taneyev throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Taneyev misses with a looping right.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Taneyev scores with a body shot.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taneyev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson lunges at Taneyev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taneyev's hand.
Taneyev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Taneyev looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Taneyev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taneyev ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Taneyev throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taneyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Taneyev misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taneyev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
Taneyev swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taneyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taneyev drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.
Johnson throws a front kick that sends Taneyev stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Taneyev should have avoided that one.
A jab from Taneyev does it's job there.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Taneyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Taneyev throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Taneyev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taneyev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Taneyev moved out of range.
Taneyev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Taneyev swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
A swing and a miss from Taneyev.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Taneyev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Taneyev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taneyev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Taneyev might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Taneyev looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.#T1#
Taneyev misses with the combination.
Taneyev misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taneyev.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Taneyev has his feet on Johnson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taneyev scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Taneyev moves out of range easily.
Manny Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Taneyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws a body punch but Taneyev moves out of range.
Taneyev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Taneyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taneyev has time to react.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Taneyev off balance momentarily.
Johnson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taneyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Taneyev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Taneyev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson 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 Taneyev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taneyev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Taneyev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Taneyev ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taneyev.#T3#
Taneyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson thumps Taneyev with a low kick.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taneyev misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Taneyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Taneyev misses with a few strikes there.
Taneyev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Taneyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Taneyev knows he should have avoided that one.
Taneyev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Taneyev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Taneyev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Taneyev stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Taneyev misses the target.
The fighters circling - Taneyev throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
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!
Taneyev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taneyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taneyev's hands.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Taneyev's defenses.
Taneyev avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson throws a right hand that Taneyev ducks under and follows up with a left that Taneyev also avoids with ease.
Taneyev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Taneyev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
A jab from Taneyev misses.
Nice body kick there by Johnson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Taneyev slips the punch.
Johnson throws a low kick but Taneyev avoids it.
A jab from Taneyev misses.
Taneyev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson avoids the head kick by Taneyev.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Taneyev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Johnson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Taneyev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Taneyev misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Taneyev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson lands a high kick!
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taneyev looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
A shot to the body from Taneyev misses
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Johnson lands with a cross.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Taneyev's front leg but catches the back leg as Taneyev tries to avoid it.
Taneyev misses with a left hand
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson pushes Taneyev away with a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taneyev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taneyev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Taneyev misses.
Sloppy strikes from Taneyev. Those never looked like landing.
Taneyev swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Taneyev will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taneyev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taneyev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Taneyev throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Taneyev off the cage and back into range.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Taneyev ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson feints and then cracks Taneyev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taneyev down.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taneyev.
Taneyev tries to land a body kick
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Taneyev colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Johnson as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Taneyev is left battered and dazed whilst Johnson and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Johnson!
After winning the bout, Manny Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SFL 46 | Taneyev vs Murhapuro
Date: Feb 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Murhapuro throws a head kick that misses #KD#
and Taneyev counters with a head kick that drops Murhapuro to the mat! Murhapuro scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Murhapuro dives in for a single leg takedown but Taneyev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Taneyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murhapuro follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Murhapuro lands an overhand right.
Murhapuro scores with a punch to the head.
A big left from Murhapuro misses.
Taneyev looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A cross from Murhapuro lands.
Murhapuro misses with a takedown
and Taneyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Taneyev lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Murhapuro blocks a head kick by Taneyev.
Valentin Taneyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murhapuro dives in for a single leg takedown but Taneyev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Taneyev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valentin Taneyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pauke Murhapuro.
Taneyev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhapuro misses with a left hand
and Taneyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murhapuro has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Taneyev slips under a jab from Murhapuro.
Taneyev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murhapuro jabs Taneyev right on the nose. Taneyev blinks but takes it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Taneyev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
A leg kick checked by Taneyev.
Taneyev slips under a jab from Murhapuro.#KD#
Taneyev lands a big head kick that sends Murhapuro tumbling to the mat! Taneyev takes a step backwards and waves Murhapuro back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhapuro staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Murhapuro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murhapuro throws a jab but it's blocked by Taneyev.
Taneyev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Murhapuro feints and then cracks Taneyev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taneyev down.
Murhapuro throws a lazy uppercut
#KD#
and Taneyev counters with a crisp right hand that drops Murhapuro! Taneyev lets Murhapuro back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Murhapuro is rocked!
A slow jab from Murhapuro misses its intended target.
Murhapuro misses with a hook.#T3#
Murhapuro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murhapuro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taneyev doesn't seem bothered though.
Murhapuro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Murhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taneyev moves away.
Taneyev thinks about countering with a head kick.
A nice leg kick from Murhapuro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Taneyev misses with a straight right.
Murhapuro throws out a counter right but Taneyev avoids it with no problem.
Murhapuro lands a really nice looking cross but Taneyev seems unphased.
Murhapuro misses the shot to the body.
Taneyev throws a counter high kick but Murhapuro was just alert enough to avoid it.#T4#
Murhapuro fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Taneyev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Taneyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhapuro.
Murhapuro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murhapuro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taneyev.
Taneyev is looking to counter punch.
Murhapuro lands a jab.
Murhapuro throws a hook but Taneyev avoids it easily.
Murhapuro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Taneyev dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Murhapuro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro motions for Taneyev to come forward. Murhapuro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taneyev slips a jab and a cross from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taneyev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taneyev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murhapuro finds it's way round the side to connect with Taneyev's head.
Murhapuro lands a slapping body shot.
Murhapuro throws a combination. Taneyev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
Taneyev ducks under a wild hook from Murhapuro.
Taneyev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Murhapuro is predictable there
and Taneyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murhapuro scores with a nice strike.
Murhapuro misses with a jab to the body
and Taneyev counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by Murhapuro - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Murhapuro.
Taneyev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murhapuro tests Taneyev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murhapuro throws a lazy body kick
and Taneyev counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Murhapuro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhapuro shoots in but no luck this time.
Taneyev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murhapuro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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!
Murhapuro thuds his right hand into Taneyev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murhapuro misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Murhapuro is predictable there
and Taneyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taneyev checks a leg kick.
Taneyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
A good leg kick by Murhapuro.
Pauke Murhapuro seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD2#
Murhapuro drops Taneyev with a nice combination! Murhapuro dives into Taneyev's guard, looking to finish!
Taneyev wants to stand up but Murhapuro is controlling him. #SUB2#
Murhapuro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Murhapuro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Murhapuro trying to control the position from guard on top but Taneyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Murhapuro drops back looking for a leg! Taneyev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taneyev manages to kick Murhapuro off! Murhapuro jumps back into Taneyev's guard.
Taneyev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Murhapuro trying to control the position from guard on top but Taneyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taneyev wants to stand and escape but Murhapuro is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Taneyev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murhapuro connects with a leg kick.
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!
Murhapuro has his takedown stuffed
and Taneyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pauke Murhapuro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Taneyev moves out of range of the body kick.
Taneyev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murhapuro swings for the body but Taneyev moves out of range.
Taneyev is looking for a counter combo.
Murhapuro lands with an overhand left.
A big right from Murhapuro misses.
Murhapuro misses with a lunging right hand
and Taneyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taneyev staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murhapuro with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Taneyev looks to land a right hand but Murhapuro moved out of range.
Murhapuro throws out a counter right but Taneyev avoids it with no problem.
Murhapuro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taneyev manages to avoid it.
Taneyev slips a jab from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murhapuro dives in for a single leg takedown but Taneyev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A quick step to the side and Taneyev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taneyev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murhapuro throws a hook to the side of Taneyev's head but Taneyev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murhapuro scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheers as Murhapuro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taneyev doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Taneyev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taneyev needs to keep his hands up - Murhapuro had a free shot at his head there.
Murhapuro misses with a straight left.
Taneyev is looking to counter punch.
Murhapuro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murhapuro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murhapuro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murhapuro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Taneyev looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Murhapuro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhapuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Taneyev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murhapuro.
Nice body punch from Murhapuro.
A telegraphed right hand from Murhapuro misses the target.
Taneyev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murhapuro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pauke Murhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taneyev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murhapuro's head.#T4#
Murhapuro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big right from Murhapuro misses.
Murhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murhapuro scores with a nice strike.
Murhapuro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murhapuro throws a right and a left that Taneyev avoids nicely.
Taneyev appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taneyev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Murhapuro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pauke Murhapuro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murhapuro 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pauke Murhapuro! |
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Event:
SFL 35 | Godzilla
Date: Dec 30, 2020 |
#R1#
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Valentin Taneyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Lancaster clinches up against the cage.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taneyev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Taneyev controls his hands.
#TD2#
Lancaster drags the fight down to the ground.
Lancaster is controlling Taneyev's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taneyev tries to stand but Lancaster is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T1#
Taneyev sizes up Lancaster with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taneyev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Taneyev walks into a jab.
Taneyev tries to clinch but Lancaster is having none of it.
Jab by Lancaster.
Taneyev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taneyev misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster lands with a hook. Taneyev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Taneyev throws a right and a left that Lancaster avoids nicely.
Lancaster sizes up Taneyev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taneyev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lancaster counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taneyev throws a shot from downtown. Lancaster moves away and avoids it.
Lancaster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taneyev.
Taneyev is looking to counter punch.
Lancaster takes a swing at Taneyev's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taneyev.
Taneyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taneyev avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
A jab from Lancaster does it's job there.
Taneyev throws a sloppy head kick and Lancaster moves out of range easily.
Taneyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
Jab, jab by Taneyev - just one landing.
Decent striking displayed by Taneyev there.
Lancaster throws out a loose jab but Taneyev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster lands with an uppercut that bounces Taneyev off the cage and back into range.
Lancaster throws a combination. Taneyev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Taneyev as he connects with a hook.
Lancaster blocks a head kick by Taneyev.
Lancaster lands with a shot to the body.
Taneyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Lancaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taneyev.
#CL#
Taneyev moves into the clinch.
Lancaster misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taneyev.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Taneyev blocks it.
Taneyev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taneyev's elbow. #BC#
Taneyev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body. Taneyev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taneyev.
Taneyev lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#It looks like Oliver Lancaster has been cut.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taneyev.
Taneyev throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Lancaster moves out of range as Taneyev strikes.
Taneyev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taneyev swings for the body but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster moves away from the strike by Taneyev.
Lancaster blocks a head kick by Taneyev.
Lancaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taneyev.
Lancaster wants to counter with a clinch but Taneyev pushes him away.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Taneyev.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster loads up on a big right hand but Taneyev slips the punch.#CL#
Taneyev has Lancaster up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oliver Lancaster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oliver Lancaster's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taneyev, as that shot connected.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Taneyev.
Taneyev lands with an uppercut that bounces Lancaster off the cage and back into range.
Taneyev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lancaster.
Lancaster bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Taneyev's head.
Taneyev looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Lancaster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Taneyev is just out of range.#CL#
Taneyev closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taneyev's elbow.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Taneyev.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster.
Taneyev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taneyev wants to stall.
Taneyev blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land. #TD2#
Lancaster has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Taneyev uses from the top position.
Lancaster has a closed guard, preventing Taneyev from standing up.
Lancaster is pulling down on Taneyev's head to control his posture.
Taneyev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lancaster's guard.#SU#
Taneyev gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Taneyev connects with a looping right hand.
Taneyev misses with a head kick.
Valentin Taneyev is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Taneyev throws a looping overhand right but Lancaster ducks down to avoid it.
Lancaster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lancaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taneyev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lancaster has time to react.
Taneyev throws a looping overhand right but Lancaster ducks down to avoid it.
Lancaster takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#KD2#
Lancaster throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Taneyev tumbling to the canvas!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster stops Taneyev from standing up. #SU2#
Lancaster decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Taneyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lancaster avoids the head kick by Taneyev.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lancaster! But no joy.
A jab from Taneyev misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Lancaster misses.
Taneyev throws an off balance right hand
and Lancaster counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oliver Lancaster!
Oliver Lancaster is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
SFL 28 | Lomax vs Taneyev III
Date: Nov 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Taneyev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Taneyev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lomax defending well as Taneyev loads up on a big left hand.
Taneyev tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lomax misses the target.
The fighters circling - Taneyev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taneyev lands with an overhand left.
Lomax 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.
Taneyev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lomax finds it's way round the side to connect with Taneyev's head.
Lomax takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot by Taneyev.
A swing and a miss from Taneyev.
Valentin Taneyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lomax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lomax lands an overhand right.
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!
Taneyev thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Lomax counters with a quick kick to the body but Taneyev blocks it.
Taneyev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1#
Taneyev misses with a straight right.
Lomax throwing a counter right hand but Taneyev manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Taneyev.
Taneyev thuds a left hand into Lomax's body.
Taneyev throws a sloppy head kick and Lomax moves out of range easily.
Lomax jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Taneyev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lomax is looking to counter punch.
Taneyev throws a sloppy head kick and Lomax moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Taneyev has Lomax up against the cage in a clinch.
Taneyev jumps guard but Lomax turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Taneyev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lomax uses from the top position.
Lomax prevents Taneyev from getting back to his feet. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lomax is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Taneyev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lomax is controlling him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd cheers as Taneyev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lomax doesn't seem phased though.
Taneyev looks to land a right hand but Lomax moved out of range.#T3#
Lomax walks into a straight right hand from Taneyev.
Lomax closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taneyev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lomax.#KD2#
Taneyev drops Lomax with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lomax looks back up at him and smiles so Taneyev waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Lomax is rocked!
Taneyev fakes the body blow, causing Lomax to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Lomax goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentin Taneyev!
Valentin Taneyev is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
SFL 23 | Atunes vs Bird II
Date: Oct 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trigger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taneyev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taneyev ducks under a wild hook from Trigger.
Nice shot by Trigger.
Taneyev misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Trigger rushes Taneyev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Trigger.
Trigger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Taneyev jumps guard.
Trigger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Taneyev is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Trigger dives into side control.
Taneyev is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Taneyev stops Trigger from passing to mount. #ES#
Taneyev bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
A jab from Taneyev misses. #T1#
Trigger slips a jab from Taneyev.
Taneyev throws a hook to the side of Trigger's head but Trigger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trigger has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Taneyev is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Taneyev misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Taneyev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#It looks like Jackson Trigger has been cut.
Trigger digs a good body shot into Taneyev's ribs.
Trigger is looking to slow Taneyev down with leg kicks.
We've been told by Taneyev's head coaches at Randall's Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Taneyev misses with a right hand
and Trigger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trigger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Taneyev scores with the left hand. Trigger knows he should have avoided that one. #KD#
Taneyev feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Trigger sprawling to the canvas! Trigger rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Taneyev finish him?!
#ROC#Trigger is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taneyev fakes the body blow, causing Trigger to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Trigger goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentin Taneyev!
A victorious Valentin Taneyev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SFL 16 | High Voltage
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Taneyev. #CL2#
Taneyev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hopkins pushes Taneyev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taneyev backwards.
Hopkins scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Taneyev manages to break the clinch.
Hopkins looks to land a combination but Taneyev avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taneyev! But no joy.
Valentin Taneyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taneyev throws a right hand that Hopkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hopkins also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Taneyev instigates a clinch.
Hopkins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the head but Taneyev blocks with his arms.
Taneyev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hopkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taneyev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Taneyev tries to throw a body punch but Hopkins avoids it by throwing Taneyev back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins. #T1#
Taneyev has had enough of the clinch but Hopkins keeps him there for the moment.
Taneyev tries to land knees in the clinch but Hopkins avoids the damage to the body.
Hopkins lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Taneyev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hopkins cracks Taneyev with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Taneyev instigates a clinch.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Taneyev fails to land.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body.
Taneyev gets through Hopkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taneyev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hopkins blocking some punches.
Hopkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taneyev is defending well for now.
Hopkins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hopkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Taneyev avoids the damage to the body.
A short body shot lands from Taneyev as the two fighters clinch.
Taneyev managing to block the knees to the body from Hopkins.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Taneyev blocks it.
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!
Taneyev blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hopkins.
Taneyev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Taneyev.
Taneyev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hopkins.
Taneyev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taneyevs head.
Taneyev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taneyev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Taneyev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taneyev tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
I was talking to Hopkins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Taneyev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Taneyev manages to break the clinch.
Taneyev looks to land a combination but Hopkins avoids it well. #CL2#
Taneyev clinches up with Hopkins and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Taneyev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
The referee is keeping an eye on Taneyev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taneyev.
Hopkins blocking some punches.
Taneyev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Hopkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins lands with a left to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Taneyev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Hopkins.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Taneyev misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Taneyev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hopkins has him pressed against the cage.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Hopkins manages to break the clinch.
Taneyev misses with a hook
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Hopkins lands a jab.
A head kick by Taneyev misses
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taneyev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hopkins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Taneyev moves into the clinch.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taneyev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopkins blocks a body shot from Taneyev.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hopkins.
Taneyev throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Taneyev misses with some punches.
Taneyev misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taneyev tries to throw a body punch but Hopkins avoids it by throwing Taneyev back against the cage.
Hopkins misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins lands a nice uppercut.
Taneyev working aggressively here.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe Hopkins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hopkins misses with a left hand
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taneyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taneyev throws a push kick but Hopkins slaps the foot to one side.
Taneyev thuds his shin into the meat of Hopkins's side.
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Taneyev's head but Taneyev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taneyev lands with a good body shot.
Hopkins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Taneyev lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hopkins takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Taneyev sends Hopkins crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Taneyev is motioning to the referee to let Hopkins up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taneyev shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Hopkins takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Taneyev sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Hopkins bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentin Taneyev!
Valentin Taneyev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SFL 11 | Taneyev vs Trigger
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#KD#
Taneyev lands a big head kick that sends Trigger tumbling to the mat! Taneyev takes a step backwards and waves Trigger back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Jackson Trigger has been cut.
Trigger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taneyev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson Trigger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trigger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
Trigger drives through and clinches with Taneyev against the cage.
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!
Trigger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Taneyev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Taneyev is breathing heavily.#BC#
Taneyev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Trigger closes the distance and clinches.
Trigger lands a right hand.
Trigger lands with a left to the head.
Trigger lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Valentin Taneyev has been cut.
Trigger misses with a body punch.
Taneyev is trying to break the clinch but Trigger is controlling him.
A short right from Trigger on the inside.
Trigger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trigger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Trigger missing with knees to the body.
Trigger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taneyev backwards.
Taneyev misses with a punch to the body.
Taneyev takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1##BC#
Taneyev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trigger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Trigger clinches.
Taneyev tries to break free but Trigger pushes him back against the cage.
Trigger prevents Taneyev from breaking the clinch.
Taneyev wants to get back to striking at distance but Trigger won't allow it.
Trigger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Trigger lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Taneyev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trigger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Taneyev is out of range and Trigger settles back down.
Trigger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Trigger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Trigger.
Taneyev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trigger connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Trigger misses the body punch
and Taneyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Trigger. That's going to slow Taneyev down.
Trigger ducks under a wild hook from Taneyev.
Taneyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taneyev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Trigger lands a glancing blow to the side of Taneyev's head.
Trigger scores with a jab to the head.
Trigger throws a sloppy body shot
#KD#
and Taneyev counters with a crisp right hand that drops Trigger! Taneyev lets Trigger back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Trigger is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Jackson Trigger's cut even more.
Trigger dodges the punch combination from Taneyev.
Trigger is still on wobbly legs! Can Taneyev finish him?
Taneyev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Trigger seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Trigger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Trigger circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Taneyev to the canvas! Taneyev doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Trigger keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Trigger!
Jackson Trigger is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Jackson Trigger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SFL 05 | Taneyev vs Kowalski
Date: Aug 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski throws an off balance right hand
#KD#
and Taneyev counters with a nice right hand that sends Kowalski toppling to the canvas! Kowalski scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Taneyev finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Lenny Kowalski has been cut.
A head kick misses from Taneyev.
Kowalski lands a head shot.
Taneyev cracks Kowalski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#Kowalski is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalski misses with a hook. Taneyev ducked under it nicely.
Taneyev feints with a jab and clips Kowalski right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Kowalski is sent crashing into the canvas and Taneyev leaps in for the kill! Kowalski tries to get to his feet but Taneyev is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Kowalski is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Taneyev!
Valentin Taneyev is the new light heavyweight champion!
Valentin Taneyev thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 140
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lomax goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taneyev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lomax throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Taneyev steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lomax loads up on a big right hand but Taneyev slips the punch.
Taneyev throws a big counter head kick but Lomax avoids it with no problem.
Taneyev checks a low kick from Lomax.
Taneyev throws out a counter right but Lomax avoids it with no problem.
Lomax swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taneyev counters with a left to the body.
Lomax throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lomax throws a leg kick
and Taneyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomax takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL2#
Taneyev instigates a clinch.
Taneyev misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Taneyev as the two fighters clinch.
#T1##BC2#
Taneyev manages to break the clinch.
Lomax throws a right hand that misses
and Taneyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Lomax throws a sloppy head kick and Taneyev moves out of range easily.
Taneyev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lomax.
Taneyev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lomax counters with a nice kick to the body.
Good exchange - Lomax coming out on top.
Lomax connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taneyev momentarily.
Taneyev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Taneyev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lomax seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lomax throws an overhand right that lands on Taneyev's shoulder, as Taneyev tries to avoid the shot.
Taneyev misses with a body shot.
Taneyev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lomax on the side of the head. #T2#
Lomax misses with a hook
#KD2#
and Taneyev counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lomax! Taneyev lets Lomax back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Lomax is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lomax connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taneyev. Taneyev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lomax avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lomax throws a quick counter kick to the body but Taneyev avoids it.
Taneyev avoids the body shot from Lomax.
Lomax throws a hook but Taneyev avoids it easily.
Lomax slips a jab from Taneyev.
Taneyev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lomax's hands.
Vincent Lomax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taneyev tries to close the distance and clinch but Lomax swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lomax scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3#
Taneyev sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lomax bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lomax circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lomax walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taneyev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Taneyev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Taneyev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lomax misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taneyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lomax misses with a kick to the body
and Taneyev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taneyev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taneyev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taneyev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Lomax lands an overhand right.
Taneyev walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lomax.
Taneyev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Taneyev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taneyev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lomax throws a head kick but Taneyev moves out of range.
Taneyev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Taneyev walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lomax.
Taneyev throws a shot from downtown. Lomax moves away and avoids it.
Taneyev misses with a lunging right hand
and Lomax cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Valentin Taneyev will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lomax lands a jab to the nose.
Lomax lands a nice shot that snaps Taneyev's head back.
Lomax throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taneyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Taneyev.
Taneyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lomax looks to land a left hand but Taneyev moved out of range nicely.
Taneyev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev moves out of range as Lomax throws a body kick.
Taneyev follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lomax tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taneyev throws a big counter head kick but Lomax avoids it with no problem.
Taneyev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lomax.#T1#
Lomax is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taneyev.
Taneyev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lomax if he has to take too many more of those.
Lomax blocks a head kick by Taneyev.
Lomax lands a nice hook to Taneyev's body. Taneyev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lomax lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lomax with a nice calf kick.
Vincent Lomax is winning the standup battle so far.
Lomax lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lomax looks to score with a jab to the body but Taneyev is just out of range.
Taneyev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Lomax throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Taneyev is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lomax stalks Taneyev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Taneyev's face. Taneyev staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Taneyev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taneyev scores with a shot to the side of Lomax's head. #BC2#
Taneyev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lomax is looking to slow Taneyev down with leg kicks.
Lomax ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taneyev moves away.
Taneyev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taneyev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lomax tries to land a body kick
and Taneyev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Lomax misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taneyev.
Nice defenses there by Lomax.
Lomax tried to counter with a leg kick but Taneyev avoided it.
Lomax misses with a shot to the body
and Taneyev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lomax ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lomax lands a jab to the head.
Good shot there by Taneyev.
Lomax lands a nice hook to Taneyev's body. Taneyev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lomax throws a lazy right hand but Taneyev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taneyev throws out a counter right but Lomax avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Taneyev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lomax takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lomax feints and then cracks Taneyev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taneyev down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lomax lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Taneyev misses with a hook
enabling Lomax to counter with a crisp jab.
Lomax slips under a jab from Taneyev.
Lomax misses with a right hand
and Taneyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lomax lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Lomax dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Lomax misses with a body shot
#KD2#
and Taneyev counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lomax! Taneyev lets Lomax back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Lomax is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lomax misses with a looping left.
Lomax seems to have got his legs back now.
Lomax throws a leg kick that misses.
Taneyev wants to counter the offense by Lomax and move into the clinch position.
Lomax catches Taneyev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lomax thows a leg kick but Taneyev checks it #CL2#
and Taneyev moves into the clinch.
Lomax throws a head punch that misses.
Taneyev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taneyev scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Taneyev breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Lomax misses.
Taneyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Lomax lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lomax throws a leg kick
and Taneyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Taneyev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taneyev replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lomax blocks it well.
Lomax looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lomax misses with a body punch
and Taneyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Lomax.
Lomax connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Taneyev misses with a straight left.
Lomax swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lomax lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Lomax misses with a shot to the body
and Taneyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lomax scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taneyev loads up on a big right hand but Lomax slips the punch.
Taneyev throws a looping overhand right but Lomax ducks down to avoid it.
Lomax fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taneyev.
Lomax slips a straight right by Taneyev.
Taneyev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Taneyev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Taneyev walks into a stiff left hand from Lomax.
Lomax fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Lomax misses
and Taneyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Lomax lands a really nice looking cross but Taneyev seems unphased.
Lomax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taneyev avoids the body shot from Lomax.
Taneyev throws out a counter right but Lomax avoids it with no problem.
Lomax misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Lomax walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taneyev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lomax scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lomax avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lomax throwing a counter right hand but Taneyev manages to avoid it.
Lomax throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from Lomax is predictable there
and Taneyev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lomax throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lomax looks to throw the jab but Taneyev is out of range.
Taneyev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#KD2#
Taneyev feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lomax sprawling to the canvas! Lomax rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Taneyev finish him?!
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Valentin Taneyev just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Lomax's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Taneyev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taneyev weaves into range and cracks Lomax right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Lomax goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Taneyev is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentin Taneyev!
Valentin Taneyev is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Valentin Taneyev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 131
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loco scores with a push kick.
Loco tries to clinch there but Taneyev circles away.
Nice defenses there by Loco.
Loco seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Taneyev misses the jab.
Taneyev lands a head kick. Loco smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Taneyev misses with a looping right.
Loco throws a head kick that misses.
Taneyev throws a head kick that misses.
Loco misses with a head kick.
Loco moves away from the strike by Taneyev.
Loco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Loco is looking to slow Taneyev down with leg kicks.
Taneyev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loco.
Taneyev throws an overhand right that lands on Loco's shoulder, as Loco tries to avoid the shot.
Loco throws a lazy uppercut
and Taneyev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taneyev avoids the body shot from Loco.
Taneyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Loco is just out of range.
Taneyev throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taneyev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Loco's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taneyev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Loco scrambles back to his feet.
Loco throws a looping overhand right but Taneyev ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Loco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taneyev moves away.
Taneyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loco.
Taneyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Taneyev lands but Loco takes it in his stride.
Taneyev throws a body punch but Loco moves out of range.
Loco throws a quick counter head kick but Taneyev was just out of range.
Taneyev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Loco's head.
Taneyev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Loco walks into a jab.
Loco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taneyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taneyev misses with a hook.
Taneyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Loco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taneyev moves out of range of the body kick from Loco.
Taneyev throws out a counter right but Loco avoids it with no problem.
Loco misses with a body kick.
Taneyev jabs Loco right on the nose. Loco blinks but takes it well.
Loco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taneyev lands with a kick to the temple. Loco shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Taneyev misses. #T2#
Taneyev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Loco tries to clinch but Taneyev moves out of range.
Taneyev lands a high kick!
A big right from Taneyev misses.
Loco lands a lovely overhand right.
Loco blocks a head kick by Taneyev.
Loco swings for the body but Taneyev moves out of range.
Loco tries to clinch but Taneyev is having none of it.
Loco throws a body punch but Taneyev moves out of range.
Taneyev ducks under a wild hook from Loco.
Loco moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTaneyev.
Loco misses with a wild body shot.
Taneyev throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Loco has Taneyev up against the cage in a clinch.
Loco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Taneyev wants to break free but Loco has control.
#BC2#
Taneyev breaks the clinch.
Loco is looking to clinch but Taneyev is avoiding it.
#T3#
Taneyev misses with a looping right.
Loco throwing a counter right hand but Taneyev manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Loco.
Loco misses with a kick to the body.
Taneyev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Loco throws a sloppy head kick and Taneyev moves out of range easily. #CL#
Loco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Loco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Taneyev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Loco misses with a body punch.
Taneyev blocks an uppercut.
Loco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taneyev can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Taneyev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taneyev misses the shot to the body.
Taneyev avoids the body shot from Loco.
Taneyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Taneyev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Taneyev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Loco doesn't seem phased though.
Loco misses with a hook. Taneyev ducked under it nicely.
Taneyev blocks the body kick.
#T4#
Loco ducks under a wild hook from Taneyev.
Taneyev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Loco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Loco takes one on the button.
Taneyev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taneyev throws a jab but it's blocked by Loco.
Loco is looking to counter the offense by Taneyev and move into the clinch.
Taneyev moves out of range as Loco throws a body kick.
Loco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taneyev.
Loco works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taneyev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Taneyev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Loco scores with a jab to the body.
Taneyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loco misses with a right hand
and Taneyev makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Loco really felt that one!
A punch lands to the side of Loco 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Loco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Loco.
Loco wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Taneyev dominated that round.
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#
A bone on bone clash there as Loco blocks the leg kick.
Taneyev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Loco's hands.
Taneyev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loco. Taneyev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loco tries to score with a low kick but Taneyev moves his leg out of the way.
Taneyev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Loco with a body shot.
Taneyev scores with a head kick. Loco tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Taneyev misses with a body kick.
Valentin Taneyev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taneyev moves out of range as Loco throws a body kick.
Taneyev tries a head kick but it misses.
Loco walks into a stiff left hand from Taneyev.
Taneyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Loco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Loco misses with a wild body shot.
Taneyev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Loco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taneyev keeps the fight on the outside.
Taneyev misses the shot to the body.
Loco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Loco fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Taneyev throws a right hand that Loco ducks under and follows up with a left that Loco also avoids with ease.
Loco is looking to counter punch.
Taneyev misses with a straight left.
Taneyev misses with an uppercut.
Taneyev throws the left hand but Loco avoids the punch easily.
Taneyev throws a lazy right hand but Loco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Loco seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Loco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Loco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taneyev manages to avoid it.
Taneyev defending well as Loco loads up on a big left hand.
Loco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taneyev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Loco throws the kick towards the body but Taneyev avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Taneyev misses.
Loco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Loco with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taneyev connects with a high kick.
Loco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Loco tries to clinch but Taneyev moves out of range.
Loco throws a body punch but Taneyev moves out of range.
Taneyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Loco wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Loco lands a nice hook to Taneyev's body. Taneyev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taneyev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Loco looks to score with a jab to the body but Taneyev is just out of range.
Taneyev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Loco's hands.
Taneyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loco manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Loco. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Loco.
Valentin Taneyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loco misses with a body shot.
Taneyev tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Loco.
Loco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loco lands a high kick!
Taneyev blocks the body kick.
Taneyev throws a big counter head kick but Loco avoids it with no problem.
Loco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loco is looking to wear down Taneyev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Loco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taneyev throws out the jab.
Loco throws a wild body kick that Taneyev sees coming a mile off.
Taneyev cracks Loco with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big right from Loco misses. #T3#
A head kick misses from Taneyev.
Taneyev moves out of range of the body kick.
Loco avoids the head kick by Taneyev.
Taneyev throws a lazy right hand but Loco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Taneyev.
Loco scores with a hook to the body. Taneyev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taneyev's corner calls for a 1-2. Taneyev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Loco misses with a body shot.
Taneyev misses with a wild body shot.
Loco ducks under a wild hook from Taneyev.
Taneyev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loco.
Loco is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Taneyev.
Loco blocks a jab.
Taneyev needs to keep his hands up - Loco had a free shot at his head there.
Loco wants to clinch.
Loco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taneyev raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
Loco tries a low kick but Taneyev avoids it.
Loco throws a lazy right hand but Taneyev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Loco just misses with a punch to the body.
Taneyev throws a fast counter high kick but Loco manages to duck under it in time.
Taneyev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taneyev tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Loco was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Taneyev.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Loco - that will leave a mark!
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!
Loco slips a straight right by Taneyev.
Taneyev throws a jab but it's blocked by Loco.
Loco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taneyev.
Taneyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Loco is just out of range.
Loco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taneyev throws a big counter head kick but Loco avoids it with no problem.
Taneyev is looking to land body kicks.
Taneyev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taneyev blocks a head kick by Loco.
#CL#
Loco closes the distance and pushes Taneyev back into the cage.
Taneyev tries to break the clinch but Loco is controlling the position. #BC2#
Taneyev breaks from the clinch.
Taneyev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Valentin Taneyev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Loco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Loco there as he acknowledges the shot.
Loco lands with a hook. Taneyev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Loco blocks a jab.
Loco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Taneyev throws an overhand right that lands on Loco's shoulder, as Loco tries to avoid the shot.
Taneyev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Loco misses with a kick to the body.
Taneyev throws a right hand that Loco ducks under and follows up with a left that Loco also avoids with ease.
Loco throws a sloppy body shot
and Taneyev counters with a one-two to the body.
Loco misses with a head kick.
Taneyev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Loco's head backwards.
Taneyev lands with a kick to the temple. Loco shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taneyev lands with a kick to the temple. Loco shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Taneyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Loco is just out of range.
Taneyev misses with an uppercut.
Taneyev avoids the body shot from Loco.
A big right from Loco misses. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Taneyev misses the target.
Taneyev throws an overhand right that lands on Loco's shoulder, as Loco tries to avoid the shot.
Loco misses with a hook.
Loco slips under a jab.
Loco goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Loco looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Loco misses with an uppercut.
Taneyev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taneyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Loco is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Loco.
Taneyev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Loco moves to clinch but Taneyev breaks away
and Taneyev counters with a straight right hand.
Taneyev throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Loco counters by moving into the clinch.
Loco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Taneyev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taneyev misses with a looping left.
Taneyev connects with a right hand. Loco shakes it off.
Spanky Loco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big right from Taneyev misses.
Loco throws a body kick that misses.
Taneyev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
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!
Loco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taneyev lands a nice shot to the body.
Loco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taneyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loco.
Loco lands a glancing blow to the side of Taneyev's head.
Taneyev throws a lazy uppercut
and Loco counters with a left to the body.
Taneyev lands a really nice looking cross but Loco seems unphased.
Loco throws a head kick that misses
and Taneyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taneyev misses with a straight left.
Taneyev just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLoco.
Loco listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Loco delivers a nice body kick.
Loco tries a head kick but it misses.
Loco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taneyev throws out the jab.
Loco looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T3#
Taneyev cracks Loco with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Loco moves out of range of the strikes.
Loco seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Taneyev tries to land a body kick
and Loco counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Taneyev tests Loco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Loco closes the distance but Taneyev moves to the side
and Taneyev counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Taneyev.
Valentin Taneyev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taneyev misses with a body shot.
Loco drops his hands momentarily and Taneyev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Loco misses with a kick to the body.
Loco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taneyev.
Loco moves to clinch but Taneyev breaks away
and Taneyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Loco walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taneyev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Loco blocks a head kick by Taneyev.
Loco tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
Taneyev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Loco throws out a loose jab but Taneyev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taneyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loco attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Loco tries to move into range but Taneyev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Loco slips under a jab.
Taneyev lunges at Loco with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Loco's hand.
Loco avoids the head kick by Taneyev.
Taneyev misses with a few strikes there.
Taneyev throws a looping overhand right but Loco ducks down to avoid it.
Loco misses with a leg kick.
Loco takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loco throws a body kick that misses
and Taneyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taneyev throws a hook but Loco blocks it.
Taneyev throws a head kick that Loco semi-blocks.
Taneyev cracks Loco with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentin Taneyev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taneyev 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Taneyev!
During a confident post fight interview, Valentin Taneyev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 119
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Jackson throws a series of punches but Taneyev avoids them all with ease.
Taneyev missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson swings for the body but Taneyev moves out of range.
Taneyev ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Taneyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Valentin Taneyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taneyev misses with a wild combination.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Taneyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taneyev throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Taneyev misses the target.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taneyev manages to avoid it.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taneyev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taneyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Taneyev throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Taneyev throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Taneyev sprawls and moves away.
Taneyev throws a nice head kick!
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Taneyev misses with a straight left.
Taneyev looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Taneyev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Taneyev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taneyev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Taneyev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taneyev throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taneyev misses with an uppercut
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson throws a body punch but Taneyev moves out of range. #T2#
A head kick by Taneyev misses
and Taneyev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Taneyev.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Taneyev.
Jackson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Taneyev throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Taneyev has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Jackson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Taneyev.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson slips a straight right by Taneyev.
Taneyev lands an overhand right.
Taneyev lands a two punch combo.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Taneyev lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
Taneyev is looking to land body kicks.
Taneyev misses the jab.
Taneyev throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Valentin Taneyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taneyev lands a head shot.
Nice sprawl there from Taneyev as Jackson shoots in.
Taneyev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taneyev wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Taneyev is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea. #T4##ES2#
Taneyev manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Taneyev looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Taneyev throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taneyev throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Taneyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taneyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Taneyev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taneyev throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Taneyev throws a body shot but no joy.
Taneyev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taneyev.
Taneyev clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Taneyev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jackson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pt.
Taneyev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Taneyev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
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#
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taneyev! But no joy.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taneyev.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson swings for the body but Taneyev moves out of range.
A big left from Taneyev misses.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taneyev momentarily.
Taneyev tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Taneyev saw that one coming.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.#TD#
Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Taneyev manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jackson prevents Taneyev from getting back to his feet.
Taneyev keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taneyev is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jackson dives into side control.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Taneyev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Taneyev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Taneyev is pushing Jackson's head away, looking to escape. Jackson manages to hold on to the position though.
Jackson trying to control the action but Taneyev is working from the bottom.
Taneyev is trying to get back to his feet.#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.#SUB#
Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Taneyev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Taneyev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Jackson stalls from top position.
Jackson tries to move to mount but Taneyev blocks the move with his legs.
Jackson trying to control the position but Taneyev is working away. #T3#
Taneyev is pushing Jackson's head away, looking to escape. Jackson manages to hold on to the position though.
Taneyev stops Jackson from passing to mount.
Taneyev is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#ES2#
Taneyev throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Taneyev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jackson swings for the body but Taneyev moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a hook to the body
and Taneyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Taneyev.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Taneyev is quick to defend against it.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taneyev.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Taneyev.
Jackson lands the left hand.#T4#
Taneyev lands a nice looking body shot.
Taneyev lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taneyev defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Taneyev misses with a hook.
Taneyev connects with a body shot.
Taneyev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Donk. Taneyev catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
A cross from Taneyev lands.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a body punch but Taneyev moves out of range.
Taneyev looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Taneyev circles away.
Taneyev tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Taneyev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taneyev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taneyev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Taneyev misses the jab.
Taneyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Jackson misses its target.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Taneyev throws a big counter head kick but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Taneyev.
Taneyev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Taneyev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Taneyev slips under a jab from Jackson.
Taneyev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Taneyev looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Taneyev lands a jab to the head.
Taneyev cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Taneyev with a nice cross.
Taneyev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
Taneyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taneyev misses with a hook.
Jackson is looking to wear down Taneyev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taneyev manages to avoid it.
Taneyev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Taneyev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taneyev misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Taneyev misses the target. #T2#
Taneyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taneyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taneyev throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taneyev.
Taneyev looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Valentin Taneyev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Taneyev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Taneyev catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taneyev.
Jackson throws a body punch but Taneyev moves out of range.
Taneyev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taneyev misses with a straight right.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Taneyev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taneyev lands a head shot.#T3#
Taneyev lands with a right hand.
A big left from Jackson misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taneyev! But no joy.
Taneyev misses the jab.
Taneyev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Taneyev thinking.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Taneyev loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Valentin Taneyev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice shot by Taneyev.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Taneyev. Jackson shrugs it off though.
Taneyev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Taneyev throws a head kick that misses.
Taneyev tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Taneyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luther Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Taneyev throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
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!
Taneyev throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Taneyev slips the punch.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Taneyev loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Taneyev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taneyev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Taneyev throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jackson defending well as Taneyev loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taneyev with a hook.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Taneyev is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentin Taneyev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taneyev 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Taneyev!
Valentin Taneyev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 110
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Taneyev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Taneyev.
Romeo lands the left hand.
Taneyev throws a jab but it's blocked by Romeo.
Romeo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Romeo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taneyev under the eye.
Taneyev slips a straight right by Romeo.#KD#
Romeo lands a big uppercut and Taneyev crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Taneyev looks OK. Romeo waves Taneyev back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Valentin Taneyev has been cut.
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!
Romeo moves away from the strike by Taneyev.
Taneyev misses with a low kick.
Taneyev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romeo throws a lazy right hand but Taneyev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romeo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taneyev fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romeo. Taneyev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taneyev looks to land a left hand but Romeo moved out of range nicely.
Taneyev misses with a hook. Romeo ducked under it nicely.
Taneyev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Romeo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romeo throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Taneyev throws a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Romeo - just one landing.
Taneyev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#KD#
and Romeo counters with a nice right hand that sends Taneyev toppling to the canvas! Taneyev scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Romeo finish him?!#ROC#
Taneyev is rocked!
Romeo cracks Taneyev with a left hook right on the temple and Taneyev goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Romeo lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Taneyev is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Romeo!
Anthony Romeo is the new light heavyweight champion!
Anthony Romeo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 106
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Taneyev scores with a jab. Lomax acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Taneyev scoring well with a low kick there.
Lomax ducks under a wild hook from Taneyev.
Taneyev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lomax manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lomax misses with a head kick.
Taneyev lands a jab to Lomax's midsection.#CL2#
Taneyev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lomax, pushing him back against the cage.
Lomax tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taneyev's elbow.
Taneyev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Lomax scores with a nice short uppercut.
Taneyev lands with a short shot to the head.
Lomax tries to stall but Taneyev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Taneyev lands with a right to the head.
Lomax lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Lomax breaks the clinch.
Lomax thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taneyev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lomax misses with a leg kick.
Taneyev misses with a low kick.#CL2#
Taneyev closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Lomax lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taneyev backwards.
Taneyev throws a head punch that misses.
Taneyev swings wildly with an uppercut but Lomax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taneyev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lomaxs head.
I was talking to Lomax's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Taneyev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lomax backwards.
Taneyev lands a shoulder strike.
Taneyev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lomax lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Taneyev fails to land.
Lomax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lomax works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lomax swings wildly with an uppercut but Taneyev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taneyev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lomax lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Lomax on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lomax just leaning against Taneyev, taking a breather.
Lomax misses with a punch to the body.
Taneyev has Lomax pressed against the cage, preventing Lomax from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Taneyev has a couple of punches blocked by Lomax.
Lomax lands a nice shot to the body.
Taneyev letting Lomax take a breather here.
Taneyev can't find room to land a body shot as Lomax controls the action.
Lomax blocks an uppercut.
Lomax looking to slow down the pace here.
Lomax throws a head punch that misses.
Taneyev swings wildly with an uppercut but Lomax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lomax lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lomax creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Lomax pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Taneyev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Taneyev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Taneyev as Lomax tries to tie him up.
Lomax lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taneyev backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lomax. #T3#
Lomax doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lomax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lomax lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taneyev presses Lomax against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lomax misses with the head strike.
Taneyev has a couple of punches blocked by Lomax.
Taneyev lands a right hand. #BC#
Lomax escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taneyev is looking to clinch but Lomax is avoiding it.
Taneyev swings widly with a right hand
and Lomax counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Taneyev closes the distance and clinches.
Lomax pushes Taneyev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lomax throws a punch but it's blocked by Taneyev.
Lomax working aggressively here.
Taneyev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lomax stalling in the clinch but Taneyev improves position.
Taneyev lands a body punch.
Lomax is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taneyev misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Taneyev. #T4#
Taneyev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Taneyev lands an uppercut.
Taneyev lands a body punch.
Taneyev working aggressively here.
Taneyev lands with a right to the head.
Taneyev lands a shoulder strike.
Taneyev blocks an uppercut.
Taneyev misses with a body punch.
Taneyev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lomax throws a head punch that misses.
Taneyev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taneyev lands a right hand.
Lomax tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lomax.
Taneyev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taneyev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lomaxs head.
Lomax's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taneyev.
Lomax takes a shot to the head.
Taneyev tries to work over Lomax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Taneyev dominated that round.
That's time! Lomax's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Taneyev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lomaxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Taneyev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lomax. That did some damage!
Taneyev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lomax. Lomax circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taneyev throws a hook to the side of Lomax's head but Lomax sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Taneyev gets a clinch.
Taneyev can't find room to land a body shot as Lomax controls the action.
Taneyev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Taneyev.
Taneyev lands a nice uppercut.
Lomax holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lomax working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Taneyev fails to land.
Lomax tries to throw a body punch but Taneyev avoids it by throwing Lomax back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taneyev.
Taneyev scores with a shoulder strike.
Taneyev misses with a punch on the inside.
Lomax working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lomax lands a left hand.
#T1#
Lomax is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Taneyev lands with a light punch inside.
Lomax tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taneyev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lomax misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lomax blocks an uppercut.
Lomax tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lomax tries to work over Taneyev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lomax blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Taneyev.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taneyev throws a head punch that misses.
Taneyev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lomax backwards.
Taneyev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taneyev tries a body shot but Lomax blocks it.
Taneyev lands a nice shot to the body.
Taneyev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lomax misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lomax misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Taneyev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lomax backwards.
Taneyev lands a right hand.
Taneyev lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#
Lomax is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lomax throws a punch but it's blocked by Taneyev.
Oh Lomax is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taneyev misses with the head strike.
Lomax seems to have got his legs back now.
Taneyev misses with some punches.
Taneyev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Taneyev lands with a left to the head.
Taneyev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lomaxs head. #BC#
Lomax breaks the clinch.
Taneyev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lomax walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
No joy there for Lomax, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taneyev connects with a looping right hand.
Whack! Taneyev lands a heavy head kick that drops Lomax. The ref tackles Taneyev to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Lomax was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Valentin Taneyev!
Valentin Taneyev is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Valentin Taneyev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 97
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Taneyev moves in looking to clinch but Romeo pushes him off.
Taneyev looks to land a right hand but Romeo moved out of range.
Taneyev wants to clinch.
Taneyev throws a head kick but Romeo moves out of range.
Romeo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Taneyev looks to clinch
and Romeo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taneyev moves out of range as Romeo strikes.
Taneyev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Romeo ducks right into an uppercut from Taneyev.
Romeo throws a big shot that misses.
Taneyev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Romeo jabs Taneyev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Romeo misses with a straight right.
Romeo thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Taneyev forces Romeo back against the cage and clinches.
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!#BC#
Romeo breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Taneyev closes the distance and clinches.
Taneyev throws a punch but it's blocked by Romeo. #T1#
Romeo wants to break free but Taneyev has control.
Romeo lands a shot to the body.
Taneyev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taneyev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romeo's elbow.
Romeo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taneyev tries a body shot but Romeo blocks it.
Taneyev misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Romeo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taneyev throws a lazy right hand but Romeo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taneyev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Taneyev looks to land a left hand but Romeo moved out of range nicely.
Taneyev throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Romeo counter with a right hand.
Taneyev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taneyev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Taneyev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Romeo connects with a body shot.
Taneyev needs to keep his hands up - Romeo had a free shot at his head there.
Taneyev looks for the body kick but Romeo saw that one coming. #T2#
Romeo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Taneyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taneyev doesn't manage to clinch there - Romeo circles away.
Romeo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Taneyev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Romeo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romeo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taneyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Romeo.
Romeo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taneyev tries to clinch there but Romeo circles away.
Taneyev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romeo.
A little jabbing left from Taneyev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Romeo takes a swing at Taneyev's ribcage but misses.
Taneyev tries to clinch but Romeo moves out of range.
Taneyev is looking to clinch but Romeo is avoiding it.
Taneyev takes one on the button.
Taneyev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC#
Taneyev is rocked!
Taneyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romeo misses with a body shot.
Taneyev tries to clinch but Romeo is having none of it.
Taneyev tries to clinch but Romeo moves out of range.
Romeo misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Taneyev tries to clinch there but Romeo circles away.
Taneyev avoids the body shot from Romeo.
#CL2#
Taneyev has Romeo up against the cage in a clinch.
Taneyev misses with some punches.
Romeo blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taneyev.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romeo.
Romeo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romeo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romeo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taneyev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romeo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taneyev's elbow.
Romeo is trying to break the clinch but Taneyev has him pressed against the cage.
Romeo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romeo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romeo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Taneyev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taneyev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romeo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taneyev lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Taneyev.
Taneyev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romeo lands a nice uppercut.
Romeo throws a punch but it's blocked by Taneyev. #BC#
Romeo breaks from the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taneyev!
#CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Romeo has been cut.
Romeo cracks Taneyev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Romeo throws a looping overhand right but Taneyev ducks down to avoid it.
Romeo slips under a jab from Taneyev.
It looked like Romeo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Taneyev looks to land a right hand but Romeo moved out of range.
Taneyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Taneyev gets a clinch.
Romeo throws a punch but it's blocked by Taneyev.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anthony Romeo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anthony Romeo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Romeo throws a jab when Taneyev was well out of range.#CL2#
Taneyev has managed to clinch.
Taneyev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taneyev misses with a punch on the inside.
Taneyev working aggressively here.
Taneyev working aggressively here.
Romeo tries to break free but Taneyev pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Taneyev fails to land.
Romeo wants to break free but Taneyev has control.
Romeo throws a punch but it's blocked by Taneyev.
Romeo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Romeo blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romeo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romeo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taneyev has Romeo pressed against the cage, preventing Romeo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Taneyev lands a hook that snaps the head of Romeo backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Taneyev.
A frustrated look appears on Romeo's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taneyev.
Romeo blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Romeo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romeo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taneyev avoids the body shot from Romeo.
Romeo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romeo just misses with a punch to the body.
Taneyev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Romeo paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Taneyev rushes Romeo and presses him up against the cage.
Taneyev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taneyev has Romeo pressed against the cage, preventing Romeo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Taneyev misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Romeo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romeo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taneyev tries to clinch but Romeo is having none of it.
A jab from Taneyev does it's job there.
Taneyev throws out a powerful jab.
Taneyev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Romeo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taneyev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Romeo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Romeo misses with a straight left.
Taneyev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Romeo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good exchange - Taneyev coming out on top.
Romeo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taneyev throws out a powerful jab.
Romeo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Taneyevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Romeo misses with a hook.
Romeo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taneyev moves away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taneyev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romeo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romeo lands a shot to the body.
Taneyev misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Taneyev working aggressively here.
Romeo gets through Taneyev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romeo is looking to break free of the clinch but Taneyev has double underhooks.
Taneyev misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taneyev.
Taneyev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taneyev misses with some punches.
Romeo scores with a hook to the body.
Taneyev blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Romeo breaks the clinch.
Taneyev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Taneyev moves in looking to clinch but Romeo pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Romeo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taneyev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Romeo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Taneyev. Romeo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taneyev jabs Romeo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valentin Taneyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Taneyev.#T4##CL2#
Taneyev rushes Romeo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Taneyev misses with a punch on the inside.
Romeo digs a right hand underneath Taneyev's ribcage. Taneyev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Romeo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taneyev.
Valentin Taneyev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Romeo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romeo defending well as Taneyev loads up on a big left hand.
Taneyev tries to clinch there but Romeo circles away.
Taneyev blocks a jab.
Taneyev tries to clinch up but Romeo circles away and keeps his distance.
Taneyev moves to clinch but Romeo breaks away
enabling Romeo to counter with a crisp jab.
Romeo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taneyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Romeo.
Romeo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taneyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Romeo.
Romeo scores with a shot to the body.
Romeo misses the shot to the body.
Romeo keeps the fight on the outside.
Romeo keeps the fight on the outside.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Romeo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anthony Romeo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Taneyev wants to clinch up but Romeo keeps it at a distance.
Romeo throws a shot to the body.
Taneyev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Romeo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taneyev lands a nice looking body kick.
Romeo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taneyev, as that shot connected.
Romeo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taneyev.
Romeo looks to throw the jab but Taneyev is out of range.
Romeo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taneyev scores with a decent looking hook.
Taneyev wants to clinch up but Romeo keeps it at a distance.
Taneyev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev tries to clinch but Romeo is having none of it.
Romeo slips under a jab from Taneyev.
Taneyev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romeo misses with a right hand
and Taneyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Romeo misses the body punch
and Taneyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Taneyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romeo.
#CL2#
Taneyev moves into range and clinches up with Romeo.
Romeo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Taneyev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taneyev throws a punch but it's blocked by Romeo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romeo.
A nice left hand lands by Taneyev.
Taneyev has a couple of punches blocked by Romeo.
Romeo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Taneyev scores with a shoulder strike.
Taneyev misses with some punches.
Taneyev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taneyev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taneyev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taneyev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taneyev swings wildly with an uppercut but Romeo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taneyev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Taneyev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taneyev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Romeo backwards.
Romeo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romeo tries to throw a body punch but Taneyev avoids it by throwing Romeo back against the cage.
Romeo misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Romeo manages to break the clinch.
Taneyev is looking to clinch.
Romeo swats away the attempt to clinch by Taneyev.
Romeo looks to score with a jab to the body but Taneyev is just out of range.
Romeo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Romeo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taneyev counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Taneyev gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romeo. #T3#
Romeo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taneyev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romeo tries to break free but Taneyev pushes him back against the cage.
Romeo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Romeo struggles to land a body shot inside as Taneyev controls his hands.
Romeo lands with a left to the head.
Taneyev keeps control of Romeo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Taneyev misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentin Taneyev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romeo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Romeo throws a head punch that misses.
Romeo is trying to break the clinch but Taneyev is controlling him.
Taneyev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taneyev has a couple of punches blocked by Romeo.
Taneyev misses with a punch on the inside.
Romeo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taneyev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taneyev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Taneyev is leaning against Romeo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Romeo scores with a hook to the body.
Taneyev tries a body shot but Romeo blocks it.
Romeo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Romeo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taneyev throws a nice looking combination but Romeo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Taneyev has Romeo up against the cage in a clinch.
Taneyev working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taneyev working aggressively here.
Taneyev has a couple of punches blocked by Romeo.
Taneyev tries to work over Romeo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taneyev misses with some punches.
Romeo tries to throw a body punch but Taneyev avoids it by throwing Romeo back against the cage.
Romeo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taneyev.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentin Taneyev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Romeo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anthony Romeo!
Our winner, Anthony Romeo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 89
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Taneyev tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Taneyev moved out of range nicely.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Taneyev. Taneyev maintains the clinch.
Taneyev working aggressively here.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones jumps guard but Taneyev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taneyevs head.
Taneyev working aggressively here.
Taneyev prevents a body shot from Jones.
Taneyev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Jones drags the fight down to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taneyev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
Jones is working an open guard so Taneyev takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Taneyev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.#T1##TD2#
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Taneyev is defending the position.
Taneyev is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Taneyev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones prevents Taneyev from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Taneyev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Taneyev wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Taneyev won't allow Jones to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Taneyev defends the submission attempt.
Taneyev looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taneyev has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Taneyev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Taneyev is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taneyev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##SUB2#
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Taneyev defends the submission attempt.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Taneyev sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Taneyev is trying to stand.
Taneyev trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jones controlling the action here.
Taneyev is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Valentin Taneyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones misses with a hook.#CL#
Taneyev has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Taneyev to keep the fight standing.
Valentin Taneyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Jones.
Jones tries a body shot but Taneyev blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taneyev.
Taneyev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Taneyev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taneyev prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taneyev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Taneyev fails to land.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Taneyev.
Nice body punch from Taneyev.
Jones looks winded!
Taneyev misses with a short punch on the inside.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Taneyev closes the distance and clinches.
Taneyev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valentin Taneyev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taneyev blocks a body shot from Jones. #TD2#
Jones pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Jones has his foot on Taneyev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taneyev works his way back into a safe position though.
Taneyev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Jones working for submissions but it's allowed Taneyev to get to half guard.
Taneyev is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jones looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Taneyev pushes past his half guard into mount! #SU#
Taneyev gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Taneyev.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Taneyev is out of range.
Taneyev connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taneyev moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.#T1#
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Taneyev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Taneyev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Taneyev counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jones is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jones thuds his right hand into Taneyev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Taneyev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valentin Taneyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Taneyev connects with a nice looking jab.
Taneyev with a nice cross.
Taneyev connects with a crisp jab.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one 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!
Jones throws out a loose jab but Taneyev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taneyev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Taneyev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taneyev's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Taneyev duly obliges.
Taneyev tries to clinch up.#T2#
Taneyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.#CL#
Taneyev closes the distance and clinches.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Jones pushes Taneyev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taneyev backwards.
Taneyev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones prevents a body shot from Taneyev.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taneyev backwards.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
A short right from Taneyev on the inside.
Jones jumps guard but Taneyev stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Taneyev controls his hands.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taneyev backwards.
Taneyev misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taneyev.
Taneyev scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Taneyev has him pressed against the cage.
Taneyev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Taneyev digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taneyev.
Taneyev misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Taneyev.
Taneyev tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taneyev lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taneyev.
Taneyev pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taneyev.
A head punch on the inside from Taneyev fails to land. #T4#
A short right from Taneyev on the inside. #ROC#
Jones is rocked!
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Taneyev finish him?
Taneyev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Taneyev works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Taneyev pushes Jones against the cage. Taneyev is working some dirty boxing. Taneyev pushes off with a quick right hook! Jones goes down! Jones tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Taneyev moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Taneyev!
An out of breath Valentin Taneyev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Barry Jones spoke after the fight, saying 'I was paid well....'.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 83
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Taneyev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lewis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lewis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taneyev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Taneyev takes the fight into the clinch.
Taneyev gets underhooks to prevent Lewis's takedown attempt.
Taneyev lands a right hand.
Lewis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Taneyev fails to land.
Lewis tries to score a body lock takedown but Taneyev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Taneyev.
Taneyev lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Taneyev.
Still in the clinch, Taneyev scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taneyev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taneyev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lewis looking to slow down the pace here.
Lewis wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derrick Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taneyev scores with a shoulder strike.
Taneyev throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Lewis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taneyev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lewis fails to pull guard.
Lewis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Taneyev keeps control of Lewis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewis.
Taneyev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lewis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short body shot lands from Taneyev as the two fighters clinch.
Taneyev has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lewis seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Taneyev can turn it around.
Taneyev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lewis looking to slow down the pace here.
Lewis takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Lewis is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Derrick Lewis has been cut.
Taneyev prevents the takedown attempt.
Oh Lewis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taneyev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Taneyev throws a big uppercut that drops Lewis! More strikes from Taneyev and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lewis lies dazed against the cage as Taneyev celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Taneyev!
A very excited looking Valentin Taneyev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 68
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Bagwis lands with an uppercut that bounces Taneyev off the cage and back into range.
Taneyev slips under a jab.
Bagwis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Bagwis misses the target.
Bagwis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taneyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taneyev throws out a counter right but Bagwis avoids it with no problem.
Bagwis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Taneyev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Taneyev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bagwis to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagwis misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Taneyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Taneyev throws a series of punches but Bagwis avoids them all with ease.
Bagwis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bagwis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
A jab from Bagwis does it's job there.
Bagwis lands a leg kick that knocks Taneyev off balance momentarily.
Bagwis throws a body shot but no joy.
Taneyev throws a big counter head kick but Bagwis avoids it with no problem.
Bagwis scores with a nice strike.
Taneyev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A shot to the liver by Bagwis. Beautiful body shot.
Bagwis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taneyev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bagwis wants to slow Taneyev down by chopping away at his legs.
A countering left hand to the body from Taneyev misses.
Some wild striking there from Taneyev.
#T2#
Taneyev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taneyev swings widly with a right hand
and Bagwis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice cross by Bagwis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bagwis throws a body punch but Taneyev moves out of range.
Bagwis looks to throw the jab but Taneyev is out of range.
A cross from Bagwis lands.
Taneyev lands a jab to the head.
Bagwis misses the body punch
and Taneyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Bagwis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Bagwis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bagwis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bagwis loads up on a big right hand but Taneyev slips the punch.
Bagwis looks to land a right hand but Taneyev moved out of range.
Taneyev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good exchange - Bagwis coming out on top.
Bagwis throws the left hand but Taneyev avoids the punch easily.
Bagwis throws out a powerful jab.
Huwan Bagwis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bagwis connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Taneyev lands a slapping body shot.
Taneyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taneyev slips a jab from Bagwis.
It seemed like Taneyev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bagwis looks to land a left hand but Taneyev moved out of range nicely.
Bagwis throws a lazy uppercut
and Taneyev counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Bagwis is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Valentin Taneyev!
During a confident post fight interview, Valentin Taneyev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 58
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Viticello goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Viticello tries to clinch up.
And Taneyev responds with a good body kick, but Viticello manages to step out the way in time.
Viticello will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Viticello tries to bum rush Taneyev with a series of wild strikes but Taneyev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taneyev connects with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Enzo Viticello has been cut.#KD2#
Taneyev lands a big uppercut and Viticello crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Viticello looks OK. Taneyev waves Viticello back to his feet!#ROC2#
Viticello is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taneyev slips a jab and a cross from Viticello.
Viticello walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Taneyev! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentin Taneyev!
During a confident post fight interview, Valentin Taneyev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 45
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Boitsov throws a looping overhand right but Taneyev ducks down to avoid it.
Taneyev feints a counter leg kick.
Taneyev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Boitsov lands a nice hook to Taneyev's body. Taneyev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No luck for Boitsov with that takedown attempt.
Taneyev misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Boitsov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Boitsov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#ES2#
Taneyev manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boitsov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taneyev.
Nice sprawl there from Taneyev as Boitsov shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taneyev! But no joy.
Boitsov takes a swing at Taneyev's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Taneyev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boitsov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Taneyev misses with an uppercut.
Boitsov throwing a counter right hand but Taneyev manages to avoid it.
Boitsov throws a good cross that connects.
Boitsov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taneyev avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boitsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taneyev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Boitsov connects with the punch.
Boitsov lands a jab to the nose.
Taneyev connects with a jab.
Taneyev looks to land a right hand but Boitsov moved out of range.
Boitsov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taneyev moves out of range of the strikes.
Boitsov misses with a looping right.
Taneyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boitsov throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Boitsov misses with a hook to the body
#KD2#
and Taneyev counters with a nice right hand that sends Boitsov toppling to the canvas! Boitsov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Taneyev finish him?!
Taneyev staying out of range there.
Taneyev throws a lazy uppercut
and Boitsov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Boitsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taneyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD2#
Taneyev lands a big right hand that sends Boitsov crashing to the mat! Taneyev stays standing though and waves Boitsov back to his feet!#ROC2#
Boitsov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boitsov throws a right hand that misses
and Taneyev counters with an outside leg kick.
Oh Boitsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taneyev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valentin Taneyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taneyev lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Boitsov crumples to the floor! Taneyev milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Valentin Taneyev!
A very excited looking Valentin Taneyev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 35
Date: Aug 28, 2019 |
#R1##KD2#
Taneyev cracks Ignacio with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Taneyev has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ignacio to stand back up!#ROC2#
Ignacio is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ace Giannis Ignacio has been cut.
Taneyev ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Ignacio's jaw. Ignacio's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Taneyev does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentin Taneyev!
A very excited looking Valentin Taneyev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Ace Giannis Ignacio stepped up to the mic, saying 'Maybe mext time'.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 24
Date: Aug 02, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Taneyev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beddo Ii missing with knees to the body.
Taneyev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Taneyev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taneyev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Taneyev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beddo Ii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beddo Ii misses with a hook. Taneyev ducked under it nicely.
Beddo Ii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beddo Ii tries to clinch up.
Taneyev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beddo Ii has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Taneyev is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Taneyev clinches up with Beddo Ii and pushes him back against the cage.
Beddo Ii misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taneyev.
#BC#
Taneyev manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beddo Ii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Beddo Ii has managed to clinch.
Taneyev avoiding damage as Beddo Ii throws knees to the body.
Beddo Ii landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Taneyev can't break the clinch.
Beddo Ii tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Taneyev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beddo Iis head. #T1##BC#
Taneyev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Beddo Ii.
Taneyev wants to clinch.
Beddo Ii throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Taneyev has Beddo Ii up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Taneyev breaks from the clinch.
Taneyev tries to clinch up.
Taneyev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beddo Ii throws a lazy right hand but Taneyev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Beddo Ii misses the target.
Taneyev is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Beddo Ii keeps the fight on the outside.
Beddo Ii is looking to clinch but Taneyev is avoiding it.
Taneyev tries to clinch up
and Beddo Ii counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Taneyev takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Beddo Ii trying to land knees to the body.
Beddo Ii tries to land a knee to the head but Taneyev blocks with his arms.
Taneyev managing to block the knees to the body from Beddo Ii.
Taneyev is trying to break free.
Taneyev has a couple of punches blocked by Beddo Ii.
Taneyev managing to block the knees to the body from Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taneyev managing to block the knees to the body from Beddo Ii.
#BC#
Taneyev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beddo Ii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taneyev tries to clinch there but Beddo Ii circles away.
Beddo Ii throws out a counter right but Taneyev avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Beddo Ii moves into the clinch.
Beddo Ii misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Taneyev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Taneyev clinches up with Beddo Ii and pushes him back against the cage.
Beddo Ii trying to land knees to the body.
Beddo Ii tries to land knees in the clinch but Taneyev avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Taneyev breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Taneyev has closed the distance and engaged Beddo Ii in a clinch.
Beddo Ii tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taneyev avoids it.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Philo Beddo Ii dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A punch combination from Beddo Ii misses. #CL#
Taneyev takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Taneyev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Taneyev rushes Beddo Ii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Valentin Taneyev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taneyev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Beddo Ii tries to land knees in the clinch but Taneyev avoids the damage to the body.
Taneyev lands an uppercut.
Beddo Ii tries to land knees in the clinch but Taneyev avoids the damage to the body.
Beddo Ii tries to land knees in the clinch but Taneyev avoids the damage to the body.
Beddo Ii takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Philo Beddo Ii has been cut.
Beddo Ii trying to land knees to the body.
Beddo Ii tries to land a knee to the head but Taneyev blocks with his arms.
Taneyev lands a hook that snaps the head of Beddo Ii backwards.
Beddo Ii with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Taneyev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beddo Ii keeps the fight on the outside.
Beddo Ii throws a counter combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taneyev is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Beddo Ii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Taneyev gets tackled into the cage by Beddo Ii. Beddo Ii maintains the clinch.
Taneyev is leaning against Beddo Ii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Taneyev.
Beddo Ii looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Beddo Ii trying to land knees to the body.
Taneyev avoiding damage as Beddo Ii throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Taneyev breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Taneyev clinches up with Beddo Ii and pushes him back against the cage.
Taneyev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beddo Ii has him pressed against the cage.
Taneyev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Taneyev is working Beddo Ii over against the cage.
Beddo Ii is breathing heavily.#BC#
Taneyev manages to break the clinch.
Taneyev is looking to clinch.
Beddo Ii steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Taneyev.
Beddo Ii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taneyev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beddo Ii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taneyev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taneyev slips under a jab.
Taneyev tries to clinch but Beddo Ii moves out of range.
Taneyev tries to clinch but Beddo Ii is having none of it.
Beddo Ii is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Taneyev tries to clinch up but Beddo Ii circles away and keeps his distance.
Beddo Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taneyev tries to clinch up.#T2#
Taneyev doesn't manage to clinch there - Beddo Ii circles away.
Beddo Ii throws a looping overhand right but Taneyev ducks down to avoid it.
Taneyev moves in looking to clinch but Beddo Ii pushes him off.
Taneyev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beddo Ii throws a hook to the side of Taneyev's head but Taneyev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taneyev defending well as Beddo Ii loads up on a big left hand.
Taneyev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Beddo Ii gets tackled into the cage by Taneyev. Taneyev maintains the clinch.
Beddo Ii using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taneyev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taneyev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taneyev lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taneyev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taneyev managing to block the knees to the body from Beddo Ii.
#BC#
Taneyev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taneyev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taneyev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taneyev tries to close the distance and clinch but Beddo Ii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taneyev tries to clinch but Beddo Ii moves out of range.
Beddo Ii wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Taneyev misses the target.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Valentin Taneyev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Philo Beddo Ii's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Taneyev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beddo Ii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taneyev tries to clinch up.
Beddo Ii misses with a looping right.
Beddo Ii misses with an uppercut. Taneyev saw that one coming.
Taneyev moves away from the strike by Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taneyev moves out of range as Beddo Ii strikes.
Beddo Ii lands a glancing blow to the side of Taneyev's head.
Taneyev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Beddo Ii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beddo Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taneyev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taneyev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taneyev tries to clinch
and Beddo Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
Taneyev is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev tries to clinch up but Beddo Ii circles away and keeps his distance.
Taneyev is looking to clinch but Beddo Ii is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Beddo Ii.
As Beddo Ii looks to move away, Taneyev throws a big counter combo but Beddo Ii just gets out of the way.
Beddo Ii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Beddo Ii has closed the distance and engaged Taneyev in a clinch.
Beddo Ii misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Beddo Ii tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taneyev avoids it.#BC#
Taneyev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taneyev tries to clinch there but Beddo Ii circles away.
Beddo Ii misses with a hook.
Taneyev moves in looking to clinch but Beddo Ii pushes him off.
Taneyev tries to clinch but Beddo Ii moves out of range.
Taneyev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beddo Ii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beddo Ii throws a nice looking combination but Taneyev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valentin Taneyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Beddo Ii gets tackled into the cage by Taneyev. Taneyev maintains the clinch.
Taneyev scores with a shot to the side of Beddo Ii's head.
Beddo Ii misses with the head strike.
Taneyev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taneyev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taneyev wants to break free but Beddo Ii has control.
Beddo Ii throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taneyev blocks it with crossed arms.
Beddo Ii tries to land knees in the clinch but Taneyev avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Taneyev breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taneyev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beddo Ii throws a shot from downtown. Taneyev moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Taneyev tries to clinch but Beddo Ii is having none of it.
Taneyev slips a straight right by Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii throws a looping overhand right but Taneyev ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Taneyev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beddo Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taneyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Beddo Ii.#CL#
Taneyev rushes Beddo Ii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taneyev tries to break the clinch but Beddo Ii is controlling the position. #BC#
Taneyev breaks from the clinch.
Beddo Ii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taneyev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beddo Ii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Taneyev moves into the clinch.
Taneyev is trying to break free.
Beddo Ii tries a knee to the head but Taneyev blocks it.
#BC#
Taneyev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beddo Ii catches Taneyev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beddo Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Beddo Ii has Taneyev up against the cage in a clinch.
Taneyev tries a body shot but Beddo Ii blocks it.
Beddo Ii throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taneyev blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philo Beddo Ii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Beddo Ii has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philo Beddo Ii!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Taneyev moves into range and clinches up with Abubalib.
Abubalib looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Abubalib tries to pull guard but Taneyev won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Taneyev fails to land.
Abubalib wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taneyev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taneyev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taneyev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taneyev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abubalib jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Taneyev walks away with a smile on his face. Abubalib gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've been told by Abubalib's head coaches at Dream Big Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Taneyev clinches up with Abubalib and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Taneyev fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Taneyev lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev misses with the head strike.
Abubalib blocking some punches.
Taneyev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Taneyev slows down the pace here.
#T1#
Abubalib blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taneyev.
Taneyev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Taneyev tries a body shot but Abubalib blocks it.
Taneyev tries to throw a body punch but Abubalib avoids it by throwing Taneyev back against the cage.
Abubalib has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taneyev.
Taneyev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taneyev misses with some punches.
Taneyev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Abubalib pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Taneyev rushes Abubalib and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Taneyev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taneyev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taneyev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Abubalib is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Taneyev prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Babul Abubalib. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abubalib tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Taneyev smiles and moves away.
Taneyev tries to clinch up.
Abubalib is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Taneyev takes the fight into the clinch.
Abubalib blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taneyev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taneyev tries to throw a body punch but Abubalib avoids it by throwing Taneyev back against the cage.
The referee calls for Taneyev to work.
Taneyev looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Abubalib wants to stall.
Abubalib is working for takedown but Taneyev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Taneyev throws a head punch that misses.
Taneyev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abubalib prevents a body shot from Taneyev.
Abubalib is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Taneyev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Abubalib blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taneyev tries to stall but Abubalib uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Abubalib is trying to stall.
Taneyev throws a head punch that misses.
Taneyev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taneyev swings wildly with an uppercut but Abubalib uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee calls for Taneyev to work.
#T4#
Taneyev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Taneyev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Taneyev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Abubalib breaks the clinch.
Taneyev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abubalib paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abubalib is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Taneyev.#CL2#
Taneyev moves into the clinch.
Abubalib blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abubalib.
Taneyev managing to block the knees to the body from Abubalib.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abubalib blocks an uppercut.
Taneyev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Taneyev fails to land.
Abubalib wants to break free but Taneyev has control.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Taneyev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Abubalib fails with the takedown.
Taneyev throws a head kick that half lands.
Abubalib circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Taneyev takes the fight into the clinch.
Taneyev misses with some punches.
Taneyev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taneyev struggles to land a body shot inside as Abubalib controls his hands.
Taneyev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev trying to stall but Abubalib improves his position.
Taneyev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taneyev has Abubalib pressed against the cage.
Taneyev can't find room to land a body shot as Abubalib controls the action.
#T1#
Taneyev throws a punch but it's blocked by Abubalib.
Taneyev misses with a punch on the inside.
Abubalib tries to pull guard but Taneyev holds him up against the cage and eventually Abubalib drops back down to his feet.
Taneyev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Taneyev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abubalib is trying to drag Taneyev to the mat but Taneyev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Babul Abubalib. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taneyev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Abubalib is looking to control Taneyev's arms but Taneyev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Abubalib has his back to the cage.
Taneyev controlling the action here for a moment.
Abubalib blocks a body shot from Taneyev. #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.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Taneyev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Taneyev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Taneyev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taneyev tries to work over Abubalib's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taneyev slows down the pace here.
Abubalib blocks a body shot from Taneyev.
Taneyev wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Valentin Taneyev.
Taneyev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Abubalib's calf.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abubalib. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abubalib.
Abubalib blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentin Taneyev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Taneyev misses with a punch on the inside.
Taneyev controlling the action here for a moment.
Taneyev has a couple of punches blocked by Abubalib.
Abubalib jumps guard but Taneyev stands there with Abubalib around his waist. Abubalib gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Taneyev working aggressively here.
Taneyev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Taneyev throws a punch but it's blocked by Abubalib.
Taneyev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Abubalib being controlled against the cage.#T4##BC#
Abubalib's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valentin Taneyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abubalib circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taneyev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taneyev is looking to clinch but Abubalib is avoiding it.
Taneyev stuffs the takedown.
Abubalib shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Taneyev but Taneyev pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Taneyev clinches with his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abubalib blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Abubalib breaks the clinch.
Abubalib circles away from the clinch attempt.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Taneyev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Taneyev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abubalib misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taneyev shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL2#
Taneyev closes the distance and pushes Abubalib back into the cage.
Taneyev looking to slow down the pace here.
A bit of stalling here from Taneyev.
Taneyev swings wildly with an uppercut but Abubalib uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taneyev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Abubalib being controlled against the cage.
Taneyev tries to throw a body punch but Abubalib avoids it by throwing Taneyev back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev throws a head punch that misses.
Taneyev tries to throw a body punch but Abubalib avoids it by throwing Taneyev back against the cage.
Taneyev has Abubalib pushed against the cage.#T1#
Taneyev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taneyev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Valentin Taneyev.
Abubalib shoots in for a takedown but Taneyev shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Taneyev clinches.
Abubalib tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taneyev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Abubalib prevents a body shot from Taneyev.
Abubalib can't break the clinch.
Taneyev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Taneyev throws a punch but it's blocked by Abubalib.
Abubalib tries to pull guard but Taneyev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Babul Abubalib. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taneyev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abubalib's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Taneyev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T2#
Taneyev stalling.
Abubalib blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taneyev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Abubalib up against the cage.
Abubalib trying to stall but Taneyev improves his position.
Abubalib blocks an uppercut.
Taneyev misses with the head strike.
Taneyev swings wildly with an uppercut but Abubalib uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taneyev misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Abubalib breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taneyev moves in looking to clinch but Abubalib pushes him off.
Taneyev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Taneyev tries to get set, Abubalib tries to push him back and clinch up but Taneyev manages to avoid the attempt.#T3#
Abubalib swats away the attempt to clinch by Taneyev.
Taneyev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Abubalib tries to counter with a takedown but Taneyev is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Abubalib closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Taneyev misses with the head strike.
Valentin Taneyev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Taneyev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Taneyev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abubalib drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Taneyev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Abubalib tries to pull guard but Taneyev holds him up against the cage and eventually Abubalib drops back down to his feet.
#T4#
Taneyev has a couple of punches blocked by Abubalib.
Abubalib blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taneyev working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taneyev.
Taneyev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Babul Abubalib has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abubalib fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentin Taneyev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taneyev 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Taneyev!
A victorious Valentin Taneyev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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