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Event:
WCF 86: Khabib vs Bender
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Targa wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Targa shoots in but no luck this time.
Vlakan Targa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Targa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Targa has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Targa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlakan Targa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Jones.
Jones cracks Targa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Targa misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD2#
and Jones counters with a crisp one two that drops Targa! Jones thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Targa to his feet! Targa is in big trouble!#ROC2#Targa is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Targa to the canvas! Targa doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Jones keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cameron Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Cameron Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 56: Rua vs Feet
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Williams.
Targa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet.
Targa swinging wildly here.
Targa tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Williams throws a big counter combination but Targa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Targa misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a series of strikes. Targa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Juice Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlakan Targa.#CL2#
Targa drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Targa has had enough of the clinch but Williams keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Williams breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Williams.
Targa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Targa persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Targa was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Targa shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Targa on the side of the head.
Targa blocks a head kick by Williams.
Targa wants to clinch.
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
Williams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Targa shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Targa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Williams clinches up with Targa and pushes him back against the cage.#T2##BC#
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Targa throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Targa misses with a takedown #KD#
and Williams counters with a crisp one two that drops Targa! Williams thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Targa to his feet! Targa is in big trouble!#ROC#Targa is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Targa is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Williams Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Targa is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Juice Williams!
Juice Williams very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 51: Rader vs Riker
Date: Apr 28, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Dea gets caught flat footed, as Targa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dea has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Targa is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Dea lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Dea gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dea trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Targa manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Dea is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at MY YARD™️ 'RESURRECT' that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Targa stays in close to Dea's body and controls the position.
Targa pushes down on Dea's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Targa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dea defends it well.
Dea is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dea is trying to stand back up but Targa is controlling him
#T1#
Dea missing with punches from the bottom.
Targa is stalling here. Dea is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Targa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dea has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dea knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Targa on the ground.
Targa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dea is controlling Targa's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Targa thows a huge punch but Dea dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Targa is looking for a kimura but Dea is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Targa to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Targa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dea doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Targa.
Dea is not content to let Targa control the position.#T2##SUB2#
Targa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Targa 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.
Dea is looking to escape.
Dea is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Targa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Targa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dea has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SU2#
Targa postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Dea to stand up.
Dea goes for a double leg but Targa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Targa continues to drive forward.
Dea misses with an elbow strike.
Dea lands a hook that snaps the head of Targa backwards.
Dea throws an elbow that misses.
Dea using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Targa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD#
Dea pulls guard successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Targa working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Targa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dea wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Targa manages to pass to side control. #T4##SUB2#
Targa is working for a kimura but Dea is defending it quite comfortably.
Targa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Targa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Targa is looking for a kimura here.
Targa wants to control but Dea is keeping him busy.
Dea wants to control but Targa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vlakan Targa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Targa dives in and grabs Dea's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dea pushes down on Targa's head and hops out.
Dea changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Targa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dea.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dea is defended easily by Targa.
Targa misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Targa.
Targa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sloppy strikes from Targa. Those never looked like landing.
Dea seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Targa.
Dea defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Targa.
Dea drops down looking for a counter takedown but Targa sprawls and moves away.
Juares Dea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dea sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Targa somewhat.
Juares Dea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlakan Targa.
Dea wants to clinch up but Targa keeps it at a distance.
Dea slaps away a takedown attempt from Targa, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Targa with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Dea counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dea.
Targa managing to block the knees to the body from Dea.
#BC#
Dea breaks from the clinch.
Dea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Targa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Targa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dea. #TD#
Dea shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Targa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Targa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Targa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Targa being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Targa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dea wants to pass the guard but Targa is keeping the position.
Dea has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Targa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Targa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dea wants to pass the guard but Targa is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Targa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dea circles away.
Targa tries to clinch up.
No luck for Targa with that takedown attempt.
Dea dives in for a single leg takedown but Targa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dea gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Targa.
Targa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short body shot lands from Dea as the two fighters clinch.
#T4##BC2#
Targa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dea throws a right hand that Targa ducks under and follows up with a left that Targa also avoids with ease.#CL#
Dea moves into the clinch.
Dea throws an elbow that misses.
Dea avoiding damage as Targa throws knees to the body.
Dea just leaning against Targa, taking a breather.
Dea slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dea is leaning against Targa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dea tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Targa stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juares Dea dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Targa looking to score a takedown here. Dea is defending well but Targa drives through and ends up in Dea's guard.
Targa stopping the sweep attempt from Dea.
Dea is looking to stand up but Targa isn't so interested in that idea.
Vlakan Targa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Targa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Targa trying to control but Dea is working from the bottom.
Targa is looking to work some ground and pound but Dea has wrist control.
Targa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Targa pushing down on Dea's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dea trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Targa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dea is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Targa is trying to control. Dea wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Targa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Targa working over Dea with some ground and pound. Dea looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Targa is keen to just control but Dea is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Targa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dea defends it well.
Targa is trying to control. Dea wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Targa is working for a submission of some sort.
Targa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2##SU2#
Targa decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Dea changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Targa tries to avoid it but Dea manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Targa to the ground. Targa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Targa dives in for a single leg takedown but Dea sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dea takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dea shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Targa as he jumps to the side.
Dea tries to clinch up.
Targa throws a counter combo.
Targa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Targa pushes Dea up against the cage in a clinch.
Dea is struggling to control the position.
Targa prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juares Dea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Dea to work.
#T3#
Dea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Dea manages to break the clinch.
Dea keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Targa misses. #TD#
Targa gets caught napping as Dea dives in and scores a takedown. Targa manages to retain guard.
Targa trying to keep a closed guard but Dea is proving a slippery customer.
Dea controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dea looking to pass the guard.
Targa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dea is one step ahead there. #T4##ES2#
Targa is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dea presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Dea has Targa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Targa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Targa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dea gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dea displaying some good clinch control by pressing Targa up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlakan Targa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Targa 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlakan Targa!
The defeated Juares Dea had this to say: 'Mentally, I'm feeling more like myself again.'. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 46: Camara vs Tupp 2
Date: Mar 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Strasburg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Strasburg moves into the clinch.#TD#
Strasburg is trying to trip Targa. He has hold of a leg but Targa is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Strasburg persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Targa wants to sweep but no luck.
Strasburg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Strasburg tries to free his leg and advance position but Targa is retaining full guard.
Strasburg wants to control from the top but Targa keeps moving.
Targa keeping full guard, as Strasburg tries to pass.
Strasburg is pushing down on Targa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Targa is fighting to maintain full guard but Strasburg has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Strasburg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Targa sees it coming and defends easily.
Strasburg wants to pass to mount but Targa is defending the position.
Targa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Strasburg. #T1#
Strasburg prevents Targa from improving his position.
Strasburg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Targa!
Targa blocking the ground and pound.
Targa wants to hold on but Strasburg pushes him away.
Strasburg fails to advance to Targa's back.
Strasburg avoids the attempt from Targa to control.#SUB#
Strasburg working for a guillotine from mount but Targa is in no mood to give up.
Strasburg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Targa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Strasburg lands a couple of good shots and Targa has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Strasburg keeps control of the position as Targa tries to break free.
Targa trying to control the position but Strasburg manages to sink in the hooks.
Targa is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Targa defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Strasburg looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Strasburg has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3#
Targa is in bad spot here.
Targa is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Strasburg has got one arm under Targa's chin. This could be trouble... Targa trying to control the other hand but Strasburg gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Targa has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Patrick Strasburg!
A victorious Patrick Strasburg 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:
OFK 54 - Reilly Vs Milos
Date: Jan 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Immigrant cracks Targa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Immigrant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Targa ducks under a wild hook from Immigrant.
Immigrant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Targa.
Immigrant loads up on a big right hand but Targa slips the punch.
Immigrant leaves Targa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Immigrant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Targa staying out of range there.
Immigrant throws a jab when Targa was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Immigrant misses its intended target.
Immigrant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Targa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Immigrant's waist but Immigrant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Targa off to one side.
Immigrant throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Targa counters with a single leg into guard. Immigrant didn't expect that.
Targa stops Immigrant from standing up. #T1#
Targa controlling from the top position.
Targa stops Immigrant from standing up.
Targa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Immigrant is trying to keep Targa in close.
Targa throwing strikes but missing.
Immigrant can't keep his opponent in guard - Targa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Targa seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Immigrant is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vlakan Targa! |
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Event:
OFK 47 - Reilly Vs Wanker
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Yoshida looks to score with a jab to the body but Targa is just out of range.
Yoshida misses with a wild body shot.
Yoshida misses with an uppercut. Targa saw that one coming.
Targa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoshida throws a low kick but Targa avoids it.
Yoshida throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Yoshida pushes Targa up against the cage in a clinch.
Yoshida has a couple of punches blocked by Targa.
Yoshida pushes Targa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yoshida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Yoshida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yoshida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Targa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yoshida swivels and escapes.
Yoshida throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Targa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yoshida won't be happy with that.
Yoshida is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Targa trying to control the action but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
Targa cracks Yoshida with a big right hand but Yoshida just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T1#
Targa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yoshida keeps working. #SUB2#
Targa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yoshida is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Targa is trying to get an arm triangle but Yoshida is defending well. #SUB2#
Targa tries for a kimura but Yoshida is defending well. #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.#SUB2#
Targa is trying to get an arm triangle but Yoshida is defending well. #SUB2#
Targa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Yoshida has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Targa but great work by Yoshida.
Targa tries to buck Yoshida off but Yoshida is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshida working away.#T3#
Yoshida is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Targa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Targa tries to buck Yoshida off but Yoshida is having none of it.
Targa regains half guard.
Targa trying to control but Yoshida postures up.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Targa is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Yoshida is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A low kick from Yoshida is predictable there #TD2#
and Targa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Yoshida avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Targa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuuto Yoshida 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#
Yoshida tried to score with a low kick but Targa checks it.
A big left from Yoshida misses.
Targa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yoshida as he jumps to the side.
Targa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yoshida as he jumps to the side.
Yoshida turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Yoshida misses.
Yoshida throws a jab but it's blocked by Targa.
Yoshida jabs at Targa's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Yoshida clinches with his opponent.
Yoshida prevents the takedown attempt.
Yuuto Yoshida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlakan Targa.#BC#
Yoshida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Targa misses with a takedown attempt - Yoshida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Yoshida misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Targa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Targa trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vlakan Targa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yoshida wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Targa trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Targa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yoshida looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yoshida looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yoshida! #REVR#
Yoshida is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Targa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Targa is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Targa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #ES2#
Targa has one foot on Yoshida's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Targa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yoshida avoids it really well and circles away.
Yoshida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yoshida scores with a shot to the body.
Yoshida tries to land a leg kick but Targa saw it coming and moves away.
Yuuto Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Targa ducks under a wild hook from Yoshida.
Targa feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Targa fails to land the takedown.
Yoshida just misses with a punch to the body.
Targa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Targa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Targa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yoshida.
And Targa tries to counter it with a takedown but Yoshida pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yoshida shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Targa unleashes a big counter combination but Yoshida bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
No luck for Targa with that takedown attempt.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Targa moves away.
Targa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yoshida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Targa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuuto Yoshida dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Targa checks a leg kick.
Yoshida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yoshida is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Targa's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Yoshida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Targa manages to avoid it.
Jab by Yoshida.
Targa dodges the punch combination from Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Targa.
Yoshida throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Targa counters with a takedown into side control.
Yoshida sneaks out the side door and pushes Targa away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Targa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yoshida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yoshida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Targa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And Targa tries to counter it with a takedown but Yoshida pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Targa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yoshida but Yoshida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Targa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Yoshida throws a hook but Targa blocks it.
Targa shoots in looking for a takedown but Yoshida manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Targa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yuuto Yoshida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlakan Targa.
Yoshida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yoshida scores with the left hand. Targa knows he should have avoided that one.
Targa slips under a jab.
Yoshida tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Targa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yoshida's guard.
Yoshida keeping moving, preventing Targa from controlling successfully.
Yoshida can't keep his opponent in guard - Targa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Targa wants to take a breather but Yoshida is having none of it.
Yuuto Yoshida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Targa connects with a nice short shot to Yoshida's temple. #SUB2#
Targa is trying to work for a kimura but Yoshida is defending well.
Targa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yoshida does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Targa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Yoshida is defending against the submission attempts here by Targa.
Targa throwing shots but Yoshida is blocking nicely. #T3#
Targa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yoshida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Targa is just content to waste time from the top position. Yoshida takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Targa trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
Targa trying to move into half guard but instead Yoshida has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Targa controls Yoshida momentarily but Yoshida frees himself.
Yoshida controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Yoshida trying to stand up but can't free himself from Targa's guard.#SUB2#
Targa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yoshida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Targa is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuuto Yoshida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yoshida, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuuto Yoshida!
A pretty intense looking Yuuto Yoshida took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
OFK 41 - Khan Vs Harwath
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Kruger looking to score a takedown here. Targa is defending well but Kruger drives through and ends up in Targa's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kruger throwing strikes but missing.
Kruger being controlled here momentarily.
Kruger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kruger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Targa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Targa is controlling Kruger 's posture.
Targa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targa seems keen to control Kruger 's posture.
Kruger postures up in Targa's guard and throws a big left but Targa blocks it. #T1#
Kruger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Targa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kruger is controlling him.
Targa has his hands on Kruger 's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Kruger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kruger misses with a head shot. Targa uses the momentum to regain guard. #T2#
Targa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Targa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Targa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruger might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Targa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Targa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kruger . #T3#
Kruger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Targa is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kruger frees his head nicely. Oh but Targa has switched to an armbar! Kruger is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Vlakan Targa! |
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Event:
HFC Speed Brawls I
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Souza looks to throw the jab but Targa is out of range.
A swing and a miss from De Souza.
Targa walks into a left hand.
Targa misses with a takedown
and De Souza counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Targa has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Juan De Souza!
During a confident post fight interview, Juan De Souza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
F&B 33: Motts vs. Bronstein
Date: Jul 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Targa with the counter takedown but Lucas avoids it easily.
Frank Lucas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucas takes a swing at Targa's ribcage but misses.
Lucas slaps away a takedown attempt from Targa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Targa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lucas but Lucas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lucas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lucas.
Targa fails with a takedown attempt.
Targa 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.
Frank Lucas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlakan Targa.#T1#
Targa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lucas pinned against the cage. Lucas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lucas dips to his left and cracks Targa with an uppercut!
Targa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lucas.
Lucas throws a low kick but Targa avoids it.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lucas. Targa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Targa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lucas pinned against the cage. Lucas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Targa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucas.
Lucas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lucas throws a low kick but Targa avoids it.
Targa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Targa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Lucas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Targa's sensitive parts.
Lucas with a jab.
Targa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lucas pinned against the cage. Lucas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lucas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice shot by Lucas.
Lucas cracks Targa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Targa checks a leg kick.
Targa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Lucas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Targa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Targa with the counter takedown but Lucas avoids it easily.
A combination from Lucas does no damage.
Targa feints the counter takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lucas. That's going to slow Targa down.
A clash of legs there as Targa blocks the low kick.
Lucas throws a leg kick but Targa moved away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Targa shoots in but no luck this time.
As Targa backs away, Lucas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A swing and a miss from Lucas.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lucas dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Targa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lucas circles away.
Lucas thuds his right hand into Targa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lucas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Targa can do to turn this around?
Targa closes the distance and clinches up with Lucas, looking for a takedown. Targa pushes Lucas against the cage but Lucas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Frank Lucas is winning the standup battle so far.
Lucas thows a leg kick but Targa checks it #TD2#
and Targa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Targa.
Targa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lucas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Targa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lucas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Targa has Lucas in his guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas postures up.
#T1#
Lucas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lucas wants to pass the guard but Targa is keeping the position.
Targa has control of Lucas's left arm, preventing Lucas from doing any damage.
Targa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #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.
Lucas looking to pass the guard.
Lucas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lucas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lucas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lucas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lucas has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Targa keeping full guard, as Lucas tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Targa goes for a double leg but Lucas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lucas continues to drive forward.
Frank Lucas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlakan Targa.
Lucas slaps away a takedown attempt from Targa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lucas stuffs the takedown attempt from Targa. Targa gets slowly back to his feet.
Lucas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lucas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Targa if he has to take too many more of those.
Targa blocks a head kick by Lucas.
#T4#
Lucas lands a nice looking body kick.
Targa walks into a stiff left hand from Lucas.
Targa misses with a takedown attempt
and Lucas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Targa walks into a jab.
Targa ducks under a wild hook from Lucas.
Targa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lucas can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Targa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lucas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Targa somewhat.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lucas dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Targa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lucas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Targa scrambles back to his feet.
Targa checks the leg kick.
Targa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lucas defends it well.
Lucas misses with an uppercut.
Lucas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Targa looks for a takedown but Lucas sprawls well.
As Targa backs away, Lucas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targa closes the distance and clinches up with Lucas, looking for a takedown. Targa pushes Lucas against the cage but Lucas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lucas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
A low kick lands for Lucas.
Frank Lucas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lucas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Targa eats them both and turns towards Lucas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lucas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Targa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Targa dives in and grabs Lucas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lucas pushes down on Targa's head and hops out.
Frank Lucas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlakan Targa.
Targa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lucas throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Targa counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Lucas manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Targa misses with a takedown attempt
and Lucas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lucas misses with a body shot.
Targa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vlakan Targa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Lucas misses with a body shot.
Lucas lands a glancing blow to the side of Targa's head.
Targa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lucas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lucas misses with a straight right.
Lucas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Targa's sensitive parts.
Lucas cracks Targa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC#Targa is rocked!
Targa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Targa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big left from Lucas misses.
Targa feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Lucas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lucas.
Lucas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Targa.
Targa unleashes a big counter combination but Lucas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lucas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Targa is still on wobbly legs! Can Lucas finish him?
It looks like Lucas has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lucas steps in with a hook that catches Targa right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Lucas follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Targa looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Lucas! |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Vlakan Targa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Czarny Z Garbowa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Targa's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Targa (0) vs (2) Czarny Z Garbowa
Czarny Z Garbowa is fighting to break Targa's control of his arms but Targa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Czarny Z Garbowa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Targa controlling Czarny Z Garbowa's posture. #SUB#
Targa looking for a guillotine here but Czarny Z Garbowa defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control but Targa is working from the bottom. #T1#
Targa managing to control the position.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control from the top but Targa keeps moving.
Czarny Z Garbowa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Czarny Z Garbowa is fighting to break Targa's control of his arms but Targa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Targa is trying to keep Czarny Z Garbowa in close.
#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Targa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Targa has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Targa (2) vs (2) Czarny Z Garbowa#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Targa defends well.#T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Czarny Z Garbowa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Targa is defending well. Czarny Z Garbowa quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Targa has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Czarny Z Garbowa celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
An out of breath Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa 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:
Thoroughbred Thursday XV
Date: Jun 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Yueng drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Targa is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Yueng dives into side control.
#REVR#
Yueng is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Targa's shoulder. That is not cool.
Targa tries to buck Yueng off but Yueng is having none of it.#SU2#
Yueng stands up.
Targa with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Yueng counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Targa is looking to get back to is feet but Yueng passes into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Targa tries to improve position but can't.
Yueng controls the position.#T1#
Targa tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
You can see the frustration on Targa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Yueng decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Yueng looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Targa!
Yueng controls the position from side control.#T3#
My spies in Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center inform me that Yueng has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Targa is not content to let Yueng control the position.
Targa can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Targa is looking for a sweep.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Yueng happy to just control the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Yueng closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Targa's guard.
Yueng looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Yueng has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Bolo Yueng dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Yueng throws a right and a left that Targa avoids nicely.
Targa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yueng sprawls and moves away.
Yueng throws a half hearted mid kick.
Targa tries to counter with a takedown but Yueng is quick to defend against it.
Yueng throws a right and a left that Targa avoids nicely.
Targa shoots in looking for a takedown but Yueng manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Targa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Targa has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Yueng counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Targa is looking to get back to is feet but Yueng passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yueng wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yueng taking a breather here. #T1##SUB2#
Yueng wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Targa, who protects the arm well.
Targa is letting Yueng control him for a moment.
Yueng 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Targa is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yueng working away.
Yueng has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Targa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yueng is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A lull in the action here as Yueng stalls from top position.
Sloppy strikes there by Yueng .#T3##SUB2#
Yueng thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Targa's face as Yueng controls the position.
Yueng trying to control the action but Targa is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Yueng taking a breather here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Yueng feints and as Targa raises his hands in defense, Yueng changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yueng is standing up over Targa. Targa looks to escape but Yueng dives into side control.
#T4##REVR#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Yueng .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Targa wants to control but Yueng postures up.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Bolo Yueng showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL2#
Yueng fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Targa, pushing him back against the cage.
Yueng stalling.
Targa tries to score a body lock takedown but Yueng shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Targa looking for a takedown.
Targa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yueng avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlakan Targa. 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.#TD2#
Yueng pulls Targa into guard.
Yueng has control of Targa's left arm, preventing Targa from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Yueng isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Targa stacks Yueng on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Targa!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Yueng is trying to get back to half guard.
Targa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Targa wants to take a breather but Yueng manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Targa. #SUB2#
Yueng working for a triangle but Targa defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Yueng is looking for a triangle but Targa pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Yueng has his foot on Targa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Targa works his way back into a safe position though.
Yueng controlling Targa's posture.
Yueng keeping full guard, as Targa tries to pass.
Bolo Yueng has got the better of the ground game so far.
Targa passes Yueng 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Targa is trying to control. Yueng wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yueng controlling the position for now.#T3#
Targa is trying to control the action in half guard but Yueng is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Targa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Yueng is defending against the submission attempts here by Targa.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Targa in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Yueng is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Targa pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Yueng looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yueng trying to control but Targa postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yueng displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Targa.
Nice sprawl there from Yueng as Targa shoots in.
Yueng tries to counter with a clinch but Targa shakes him off and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Targa has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Yueng counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bolo Yueng comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yueng 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 Marco Blurstrm scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Jrvilinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bolo Yueng !
Bolo Yueng managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Finnish Elite Extreme Science, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday XIV
Date: May 21, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Roger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Targa was covering up waiting for the punch and Roger finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Targa working a defensive guard here.
Roger wants to control from the top but Targa keeps moving.
Roger is pushing down on Targa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Targa is fighting to maintain full guard but Roger has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ground and pound from Roger.
Targa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targa is trying to get back to full guard.
Targa is looking to control Roger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Targa avoid being mounted?#T1#
Roger working the head and body with strikes.
Roger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Targa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Roger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Roger maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Targa could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Roger has cracked it and Targa is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Roger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jolly Roger!
A very excited looking Jolly Roger 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:
Thoroughbred Thursday XIII
Date: May 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Wilder misses with a looping left.
Targa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wilder throws out a loose jab but Targa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Targa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilder.
Wilder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice uppercut there from Wilder.
Donk. Wilder catches Targa right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Targa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Targa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Targa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Targa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1##SUB#
Targa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wilder manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Targa has Wilder in his guard.#REVB#
Wilder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Targa is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Targa is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Targa is pushing down on Wilder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wilder is fighting to maintain full guard but Targa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wilder is refusing to be controlled, as Targa sits in half guard. #SUB#
Targa is looking for a kimura but Wilder is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Targa to get the leverage.
Targa 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.
Wilder wants to control but Targa is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Targa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wilder defending well though.
Wilder tries to kick Targa off but Targa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Targa 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.
Wilder trying to control but Targa postures up.
#T3#
Wilder wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Targa is looking for a kimura but Wilder is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Targa to get the leverage. #SUB#
Targa is working for a kimura but Wilder is defending it quite comfortably.
Targa is looking to take a break and control but Wilder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilder told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Targa is controlling the pace.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Targa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wilder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Targa.
Wilder is staying active underneath Targa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilder regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wilder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Targa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wilder 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.
Wilder trying to strike off his back.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vlakan Targa 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#
Wilder throws a shot from downtown. Targa moves away and avoids it.
Wilder with a nice cross.
Wilder throws a shot to the body.
Targa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Targa slips a straight right by Wilder.
Targa shoots in for a takedown but Wilder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilder throws a hook but Targa blocks it.
Wilder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Targa.
Targa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice cross by Wilder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Targa attempts a counter takedown but Wilder avoids it well and moves away.
Vlakan Targa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Targa moves out of range of the strikes.
Targa slips under a jab.
Targa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Targa attempts a counter takedown but Wilder avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Wilder lands a jab to the nose.
Drizontay Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Targa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilder lands with a right hand.
Wilder's jab looks to have found its range, popping Targa under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Wilder.
Targa moves out of range of the strikes.
Targa tries to counter with a takedown but Wilder is quick to defend against it.
Wilder lands a jab-cross combination. #TD#
Targa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Wilder bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Targa.
Targa tries to counter with a takedown but Wilder is quick to defend against it.
Targa blocks a jab.#T2#
Wilder missing with a left hand there. Targa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Targa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Targa needs to keep his hands up - Wilder had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Targa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wilder is trying to defend but Targa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Targa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wilder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Targa.
Wilder trying to control but Targa postures up.
Wilder throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T3##SUB#
Targa is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wilder is staying active underneath Targa, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Targa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wilder is just riding it out for now. Targa eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Targa is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Targa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wilder is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Targa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wilder trying to control but Targa postures up.
#SUB#
Targa is working for a submission of some sort.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Drizontay Wilder 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#
Targa dives in for a single leg takedown but Wilder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wilder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Targa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Targa blocks a jab.
Targa tries to counter with a takedown but Wilder is quick to defend against it.
A right-left combo lands from Wilder.
Wilder 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.
Targa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wilder lands a lovely overhand right.
Wilder catches Targa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Targa darts in looking for a takedown but Wilder gets double underhooks and turns Targa into the cage. #TD#
Targa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Wilder sneaks out the side door and pushes Targa away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Wilder misses. #TD#
Targa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Wilder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Wilder taking some punishment here, with Targa in his half guard.
Targa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wilder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wilder trying to hold on to Targa's head to control him but Targa postures up.
Targa wants to control but Wilder is keeping him busy.
Targa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wilder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Targa. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Targa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Targa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wilder defends it well. #SUB#
Targa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wilder is just riding it out for now. Targa eventually gives up the hold. #ES2#
Wilder has one foot on Targa's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3##TD#
Targa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Targa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wilder is not content to let Targa control the position. #SUB#
Wilder is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Targa's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Targa! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Wilder has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vlakan Targa!
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Event:
Dominance IX
Date: Apr 14, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Sullivan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Targa trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Targa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Targa throwing strikes from guard but Sullivan blocks nicely.
Targa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Targa from controlling successfully.
Targa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sullivan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Targa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Targa passes into half guard.
Sullivan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Targa from controlling successfully.
Sullivan has Targa pulled in close to control his posture.
Targa wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.
Sullivan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Targa on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sullivan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sullivan throws a body punch but Targa moves out of range.
Sullivan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Targa was well out of range. Poor timing from Sullivan.
Sullivan looks to land a left hand but Targa moved out of range nicely.
Targa with the counter takedown but Sullivan avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Sullivan as he connects with a hook.
Sullivan misses the shot to the body.
John Sullivan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Targa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Targa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sullivan won't be happy with that.
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Targa tries for a kimura but Sullivan is defending well. #T3#
Targa advances to mount.
Targa trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Targa looking to secure an arm triangle but Sullivan defends it well.
Sullivan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Targa tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#SUB2#
Targa has isolated one of Sullivan's arms. Sullivan looking to fight him off but Targa twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vlakan Targa!
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Event:
Dominance VIII
Date: Mar 31, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Yueng gets a clinch.
Targa tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Yueng has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Targa uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Targa drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Targa as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Yueng screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Targa! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Vlakan Targa!
The defeated Bolo Yueng had this to say: 'Well done Targa'.
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bolo Yueng (ranked 3072 p4p, 341 weight class) and Vlakan Targa (ranked 3504 p4p, 371 weight class). Yueng comes to the cage accompanied by Stranglehold by Ted Nugent . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bolo Yueng ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Vlakan Targa!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Targa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yueng is fending him off so far but Targa persists. Nope, Yueng circles away and we're back to standing.
Yueng fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Targa to the ground. Yueng is now in Targa's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yueng (2) vs (0) Targa
Yueng might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Targa is trying to keep Yueng in close.
Targa wants to improve his position but instead Yueng has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Targa is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yueng looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Targa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yueng is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Targa to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Targa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yueng controls the pace.
Yueng tries to free his leg and advance position but Targa is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yueng is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yueng has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yueng looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yueng stopping the sweep attempt from Targa.
Yueng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Targa is keeping the position for now.
Yueng slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Yueng postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yueng trying to control the position from guard on top but Targa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Targa managing to control the position.
Targa looking to control.
Targa is trying to hold Yueng in close to prevent damage but Yueng has managed to pass into half guard.
Yueng wants to work for an arm triangle but Targa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Targa controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Yueng is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Targa is trying to maintain the position but Yueng is very close to passing his half guard.
Targa tries to roll over but Yueng keeps him under control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yueng is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Targa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Targa trying to hold on to Yueng 's head to control him but Yueng postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yueng frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Yueng (5) vs (0) Targa
Yueng wants to control the pace but Targa is squirming around nicely.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yueng avoids the attempt from Targa to control.
Yueng is trying to take his opponent's back.
Yueng controlling his opponent.
Targa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Targa has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Targa is looking for a sweep. Yueng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Targa is looking to control Yueng 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Targa avoid being mounted?
Yueng is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Targa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yueng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yueng is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Targa sees it coming and defends easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yueng is trying to work for a kimura but Targa is defending well.
Targa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yueng wants to pass the guard but Targa is keeping the position.
Targa is adopting a defensive guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Targa wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Yueng is now in half guard.
Yueng is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Targa trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Yueng (8) vs (0) Targa
Targa looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Yueng (11) vs (0) Targa
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Targa defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yueng (11) vs (2) Targa
Targa trying to control the position from guard on top but Yueng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yueng working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Targa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Targa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yueng escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Targa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Targa looking to sit in guard and control but Yueng gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yueng (13) vs (2) Targa
Targa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yueng trying to control but Targa is working from the bottom.
Targa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Yueng tries to free his leg and advance position but Targa is retaining full guard.
Targa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Targa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yueng advances to half guard.
Yueng is thwarting Targa's attempts to control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Yueng takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Targa is looking to improve his position.
Yueng working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Targa's thigh. Targa counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Yueng being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yueng passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Yueng (16) vs (2) Targa
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
WPFA: Dominance II
Date: Jan 07, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Akerfeldt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Targa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Akerfeldt off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Targa has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Akerfeldt is in real trouble here. Targa gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Akerfeldt is tapping out! Targa wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vlakan Targa!
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday VI
Date: Dec 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Targa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stark circles away.#TD2#
Stark fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Targa sprawls well initially but Stark persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Stark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ground and pound from Stark. #SUB2#
Stark seems to be working for a kimura but Targa defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Targa is defending against the submission attempts here by Stark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Targa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Targa is trying to maintain the position but Stark is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Targa tries to kick Stark off but Stark keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stark working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Targa's thigh. Targa counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
Stark drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Stark seems to have locked his on tight now - Targa screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Stark, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tony Stark!
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Event:
WPFA VI: Copeland vs Ahvenus
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Slashensmash looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Targa trying to control but Slashensmash postures up.
Slashensmash winds up and cracks Targa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Targa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slashensmash is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Slashensmash really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Targa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Targa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slashensmash slows the pace down in half guard.
Targa wants to improve his position but Slashensmash is controlling well.
#T1#
Slashensmash is thwarting Targa's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Slashensmash seems to be looking for submissions.
Targa trying to control from the bottom.
Targa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Slashensmash is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Targa is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Slashensmash is tapping! Great win for Targa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vlakan Targa!
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Event:
WPFA V: Manhunter vs Blaze
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Targa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Menezes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Targa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Targa forces his way into half guard.
Targa is taking a breather. Menezes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Targa in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Menezes tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Targa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vlakan Targa!
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vlakan Targa (ranked 22851 p4p, 652 weight class) and Clarence Frost (ranked 6498 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Vlakan Targa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Clarence Frost!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Targa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Frost closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Frost is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Targa can't fight it off and eventually Frost manages to take the fight to the floor. Targa looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Targa (0) vs (2) Frost
Targa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Frost passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Targa (0) vs (5) Frost
Targa wants to control but Frost postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targa tries to bench press Frost off him but Frost keeps the position.
Targa can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Frost wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Targa manages to get back to half guard.
Frost should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Targa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Targa is trying to control the position but Frost postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Targa holds on and takes a little breather.
Targa is looking to sweep but instead, Frost has passed into half guard.
Targa actively working from the bottom here.
Targa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Targa wants to control but Frost passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Targa (0) vs (8) Frost
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Targa is doing well to control the position and prevent Frost from advancing to side control.
Targa is pressing down on Frost's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Targa working for a triangle but Frost defends it easily.
Targa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Frost is aware though and is defending well.
Targa is trying to keep Frost in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost got a little sloppy there for a moment and Targa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frost has managed to get both his arms back between Targa's legs - danger averted.
Frost's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Targa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frost can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Targa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Targa is looking for a triangle here but Frost uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Targa (0) vs (11) Frost
Targa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Targa (2) vs (11) Frost
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frost keeps working.
Targa is working for a submission of some sort.
Targa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Targa is trying to control. Frost wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Targa is trying to work for a kimura but Frost is defending well.
Frost is defending against the submission attempts here by Targa.
Targa is looking for a kimura but Frost is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Targa to get the leverage.
Targa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Frost defends it well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Targa wants to pass to mount but Frost is defending the position.
Targa prevents Frost from improving his position.
Targa seems to be looking for submissions.
Targa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Targa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Frost does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Targa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Targa is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Targa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Targa is looking for a kimura here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Targa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Frost defends it well.
Targa trying to mount his opponent but Frost defends it.
Targa is trying to work for a kimura but Frost is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Targa passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Targa (5) vs (11) Frost
Targa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Targa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Frost knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Targa is trying to get an arm triangle but Frost is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Targa tries to advance to mount but can't.
Targa working away.
Targa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Who's going to make the next move?
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Targa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frost keeps working.
Targa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Targa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Frost controls the position for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Targa trying to control the action but Frost is working from the bottom.
Frost struggling a bit here.
Frost regains half guard there - taking advantage of Targa's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Targa controlling the action here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Targa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Frost is just riding it out for now. Targa eventually gives up the hold.
Targa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Frost sees it coming and defends easily.
Targa wants to pass to mount but Frost is defending the position.
Targa prevents Frost from improving his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Targa works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Targa (8) vs (11) Frost
Targa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Targa wants to control but Frost is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Targa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Frost is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frost wins on points by 11 to 8.
A relieved looking Clarence Frost 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:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vlakan Targa (ranked 22844 p4p, 625 weight class) and Donald Fonald (ranked 6469 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vlakan Targa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Donald Fonald!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Darius Henderson and Steve Erwin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fonald drives through with a takedown into Targa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Targa (0) vs (2) Fonald
Fonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fonald looking to sit in guard and control but Targa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Targa (2) vs (2) Fonald
Fonald keeping moving, preventing Targa from controlling successfully.
Fonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fonald keeping moving, preventing Targa from controlling successfully.
Targa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Targa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targa passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Targa (5) vs (2) Fonald
Targa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonald is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Targa is looking to take a break and control but Fonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Targa controlling the position.
Targa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targa trying to control the position but Fonald is working away.
Fonald struggling a bit here.
Targa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Targa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Targa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Targa advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Targa (7) vs (2) Fonald
Targa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targa fails to move to back control.
Targa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Targa is really struggling to control Fonald but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fonald is looking to get to half guard.
Targa trying to control but Fonald is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fonald is looking to get to half guard.
Fonald tries to hold on but Targa pushes him away.
Targa pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Targa looking for a guillotine from mount but Fonald is having none of it.
Targa has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Fonald is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vlakan Targa! |
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Event:
CFC 3: ITS TIME FOR WAR!
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Patterson lands with a nice body punch.
Patterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Patterson misses with a combination
#TD#
and Targa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Targa trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Targa won't allow Patterson to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targa trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Targa won't allow Patterson to get back to his feet. #T1#
Targa is looking to work some ground and pound but Patterson has wrist control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Targa wants to pass the guard but Patterson is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Patterson throws a right and a left that Targa avoids nicely.
Patterson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Targa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Patterson.
Targa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Patterson misses with a looping left.
Patterson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Targa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Targa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Patterson lands with a good body shot.
Patterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Patterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#
Targa is rocked!#T2#
Targa leaves his chin hanging out and Patterson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Targa crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Patterson!
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Event:
CFC 1: The Beginning
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Targa shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Rogers misses the target.#TD2#
Targa drives through with a takedown into Rogers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rogers wants to stand up but Targa is controlling him.
Targa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Targa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Targa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Targa trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Targa won't allow Rogers to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Targa from controlling successfully.
Targa won't allow Rogers to get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Targa throws a big right hand that misses.
Rogers being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Targa ducks right into an uppercut from Rogers.
Rogers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Targa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Targa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rogers scores with a jab to the body.
Targa looks winded!
Targa shoots in but no luck this time.
Donk. Rogers catches Targa right on the button with a cross.
Rogers pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Targa back to the cage. Rogers follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rogers lands a nice hook to Targa's body. Targa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Buck Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers stuns Targa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice cross by Rogers.
Rogers scores with a jab. Targa acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#
Targa is rocked!#T2#
Rogers is stalking Targa. Targa circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Rogers, and it's lights out! Targa really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buck Rogers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Targa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Quasintisimo. That did some damage!
Targa tries for a takedown but Quasintisimo circles away easily#CL#
and Quasintisimo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Targa is trying to break the clinch but Quasintisimo is controlling him.
Targa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Quasintisimo smiles and moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Quasintisimo!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Quasintisimo!
#CL#
Quasintisimo moves into the clinch.#BC#
Quasintisimo breaks the clinch.
Quasintisimo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Targa backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Quasintisimo. No joy for Targa on that attempt.
Quasintisimo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Larzabal Quasintisimo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlakan Targa.
A punch combination from Quasintisimo misses.
Targa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Quasintisimo counters by clinching up. #T1##BC#
Quasintisimo breaks from the clinch.
Larzabal Quasintisimo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Quasintisimo has Targa up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Quasintisimo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Targa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Quasintisimo to the ground. Targa is now in Quasintisimo's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Quasintisimo manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Targa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Quasintisimo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Targa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Quasintisimo has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Quasintisimo breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Quasintisimo pushes Targa up against the cage in a clinch.
Targa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Quasintisimo just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Quasintisimo breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Quasintisimo.
Targa misses with a head kick.
Targa looks winded!
Targa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Quasintisimo sprawls well. Quasintisimo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Targa gets slowly back to his feet.
Targa moves in looking to clinch but Quasintisimo pushes him off.
Quasintisimo tries to counter by clinching up but Targa breaks away and moves out of range.
Quasintisimo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Quasintisimo duly obliges. #CL#
Quasintisimo moves into range and clinches up with Targa.#BC#
Quasintisimo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Targa avoids a kick to the body.
Quasintisimo lands with a cross.
Quasintisimo works over Targa's head and body with a nice combination.#T3#
Quasintisimo misses with a few strikes there.
Targa is trying to counter with his kicks.#CL#
Quasintisimo pushes Targa up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Quasintisimo manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Quasintisimo forces Targa back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Quasintisimo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Targa tries to clinch up but Quasintisimo circles away and keeps his distance.
Quasintisimo is looking to land body kicks.
Targa with the counter takedown but Quasintisimo avoids it easily.
Targa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Quasintisimo as he avoids it easily.
Quasintisimo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Quasintisimo lands with a shot to the body.
Quasintisimo feints a jab promting Targa to slip. Quasintisimo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Targa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#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!
Quasintisimo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Targa.
Larzabal Quasintisimo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quasintisimo punishes Targa's body with a nice straight punch.
Quasintisimo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Targa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Quasintisimo defends it nicely.
Quasintisimo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Quasintisimo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quasintisimo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Larzabal Quasintisimo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Quasintisimo has Targa up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Quasintisimo manages to break the clinch.
Targa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Quasintisimo circles away.
Quasintisimo lands a glancing blow to the side of Targa's head.#CL#
Quasintisimo moves into range and clinches up with Targa.
Targa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Quasintisimo lands a right hand.
Quasintisimo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Targa can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Quasintisimo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quasintisimo is working the combinations to good effect here.
Targa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Quasintisimo lands an overhand right.
Quasintisimo misses with a two punch combination.
Quasintisimo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Quasintisimo!
Quasintisimo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Targa eats them both and turns towards Quasintisimo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Quasintisimo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Targa circles away quickly and effectively.
Quasintisimo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Quasintisimo.
Larzabal Quasintisimo is winning the standup battle so far.
Targa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Quasintisimo sprawls well. Quasintisimo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Targa gets slowly back to his feet.
Targa is breathing heavily.
Quasintisimo scores with a one two! Targa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL#
Quasintisimo darts in and clinches Targa up 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!
Targa has Quasintisimo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Quasintisimo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Larzabal Quasintisimo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlakan Targa.#T2#
Targa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Quasintisimo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Targa tries for a takedown but Quasintisimo manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Quasintisimo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quasintisimo works over Targa's head and body with a nice combination.
Targa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Quasintisimo.
#CL#
Quasintisimo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Quasintisimo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quasintisimo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Quasintisimo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Targa backs up against the cage.
Quasintisimo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Targa is out of range.
Quasintisimo misses with a body kick. #CL#
Targa tries to keep at a distance but Quasintisimo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Targa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Quasintisimo has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Quasintisimo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Larzabal Quasintisimo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quasintisimo stuns Targa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Quasintisimo!
Quasintisimo scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Quasintisimo looks to land a body kick but Targa moved away.
Quasintisimo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quasintisimo fails to land with a series of punches.
Quasintisimo misses with a low kick. #CL#
Quasintisimo clinches.
Targa working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Quasintisimo. #BC#
Quasintisimo breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Quasintisimo moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Quasintisimo breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Quasintisimo moves into the clinch successfully.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Larzabal Quasintisimo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Quasintisimo wants to land a leg kick but Targa is out of range.
And Targa tries to counter it with a takedown but Quasintisimo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Targa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Quasintisimo connects with a crisp jab.
Targa fails to land the takedown.
Quasintisimo looks to land a combination but Targa avoids it well.
Quasintisimo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Targa has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Quasintisimo pushes Targa up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Quasintisimo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quasintisimo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Targa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Targa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD2#
Targa shoots in and gets a takedown into Quasintisimo's guard.#ES#
Quasintisimo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Targa is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Quasintisimo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quasintisimo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Quasintisimo stuffs the takedown attempt from Targa. Targa gets slowly back to his feet.
Larzabal Quasintisimo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlakan Targa.
Quasintisimo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Targa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Quasintisimo finds it's way round the side to connect with Targa's head. #CL#
Quasintisimo instigates a clinch. #BC#
Quasintisimo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Quasintisimo!
#T2#
Targa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Quasintisimo to score with a decent uppercut.
Quasintisimo works over Targa's head and body with a nice combination.
Quasintisimo jabs at Targa's body.
Quasintisimo misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Quasintisimo moves into range and clinches up with Targa.#BC#
Quasintisimo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quasintisimo is looking to land body kicks.
Targa wants to counter with a clinch but Quasintisimo pushes him away.
Quasintisimo throws a right hand that Targa ducks under and follows up with a left that Targa also avoids with ease.
Targa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Quasintisimo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Targa only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Quasintisimo closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Quasintisimo. #BC#
Quasintisimo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Quasintisimo misses with a series of wild punches.
Quasintisimo misses with the combination.
A combination from Quasintisimo does no damage.
Targa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Quasintisimo counters with a series of strikes. Targa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Targa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Quasintisimo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Quasintisimo manages to break the clinch.
#T4##CL#
Quasintisimo rushes Targa and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Quasintisimo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quasintisimo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Quasintisimo scores with a one two! Targa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Quasintisimo lands with a nice combination. Targa backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quasintisimo misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Quasintisimo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Quasintisimo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Targa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Targa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Quasintisimo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larzabal Quasintisimo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Quasintisimo 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:24
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larzabal Quasintisimo!
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