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Event:
SMASH: Torsten vs Wilson
Date: Mar 11, 2022 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Perkele.
Tarantino throws out a loose jab but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Tarantino 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2#
Tarantino scores with a takedown into Perkele's guard.
Tarantino in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tarantino postures up in Perkele's guard and throws a big left but Perkele blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarantino prevents Perkele from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarantino passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Perkele is trying to get back to half guard.
Perkele is working hard here to advance position.
Perkele tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tarantino presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Tarantino lands a big elbow.
Tarantino lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Perkele hang on?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarantino wants to control the pace but Perkele is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Perkele wants to control but Tarantino is having none of it.
Tarantino working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Perkele manages to control the position for a moment.
Tarantino trying to control but Perkele is having none of it.
Perkele can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Perkele defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tarantino.
Perkele sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Perkele is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Tarantino wants to take a breather but Perkele is having none of it.
Perkele is looking to control Tarantino's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Perkele avoid being mounted?
Perkele controlling the position for now.
Tarantino throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tarantino takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Perkele gets full guard.
Perkele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tarantino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tarantino stopping the sweep attempt from Perkele.
Tarantino controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Perkele not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Perkele is adopting a defensive guard.
Perkele is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tarantino trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perkele looking for a sweep. Not yet Perkele, not yet.
Perkele avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tarantino thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tarantino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tarantino won't allow Perkele to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Tarantino drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Perkele manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tarantino has Perkele in his guard.#REVR#
Tarantino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perkele is one step ahead there. #T4#
Tarantino is trying to control the position but Perkele postures up.
Perkele controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Perkele has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quintet Tarantino dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tarantino moves to clinch but Perkele breaks away
and Perkele counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Quintet Tarantino has been cut.
Perkele wants to land a leg kick but Tarantino is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tarantino misses the target.
Tarantino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkele throws a looping overhand right but Tarantino ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Perkele misses its intended target.
Tarantino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Perkele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Perkele.
Tarantino doesn't manage to clinch there - Perkele circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele looks to land a right hand but Tarantino moved out of range.
Tarantino changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Tarantino gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Perkele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Tarantino breaks from the clinch.
Tarantino moves away from the strike by Perkele.
Tarantino tries to clinch up
and Perkele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Perkele misses with a straight left.
Tarantino throws a right hand that Perkele ducks under and follows up with a left that Perkele also avoids with ease.
It looked like Perkele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perkele throws a body shot but no joy.
Perkele throws a lazy right hand but Tarantino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tarantino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Perkele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tarantino has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Perkele lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice sprawl there from Perkele as Tarantino shoots in.
Tarantino rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Perkele counters with a nice uppercut.
Perkele throws a jab but it's blocked by Tarantino.
Tarantino is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Perkele lands with a cross.
Tarantino blocks a low kick nicely.
No luck for Tarantino with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Perkele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Perkele moves out of range as Tarantino strikes.
Perkele lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkele attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tarantino is looking to clinch.
A jab from Perkele misses.
Perkele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perkele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarantino can do to turn this around?
Perkele defending well as Tarantino loads up on a big left hand.
Tarantino misses with a wild body shot.
Perkele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarantino.
Tarantino is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Perkele looks to throw the jab but Tarantino is out of range.
Perkele scores with a leg kick.
Tarantino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarantino with the counter takedown but Perkele avoids it easily.
Tarantino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Perkele on the side of the head.
Tarantino pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Perkele dips to his left and cracks Tarantino with an uppercut!
Perkele throws a series of punches but Tarantino moves out of range.
Tarantino changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tarantino takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tarantino throws a lazy right hand but Perkele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tarantino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tarantino scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tarantino misses with a hook
and Perkele counters with a right hand to the body.
Tarantino throws out a loose jab but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarantino wants to clinch but Perkele slips to the side
and Tarantino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Perkele thuds a left hand into Tarantino's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarantino with a poor takedown
and Perkele counters with a nice body shot.
Ispa Perkele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quintet Tarantino.#CL2#
Tarantino has closed the distance and engaged Perkele in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Perkele.#BC2#
Tarantino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Tarantino clinches up against the cage.
Tarantino fails to pull guard.
#T4#
Perkele lands a left hand.
Perkele lands a hook that snaps the head of Tarantino backwards.
Perkele lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perkele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Perkele throws a head punch that misses.
Tarantino goes for a takedown in the clinch but Perkele prevents it.
Perkele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tarantino backwards.
Perkele can't find room to land a body shot as Tarantino controls the action.
Perkele lands a body punch in the clinch.
Perkele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tarantino backwards. #TD2#
Tarantino is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Perkele can't fight it off and eventually Tarantino manages to take the fight to the floor. Perkele looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Perkele has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tarantino has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkele scores with a shot to the side of Tarantino's head.
Tarantino is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Perkele gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Perkele throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Perkele dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quintet Tarantino's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Perkele digs a good body shot into Tarantino's ribs.
Perkele scores with a head kick. Tarantino tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tarantino takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot lands for Perkele.
Perkele uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tarantino has time to react.
Tarantino misses with a hook.
Perkele bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Perkele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tarantino throws a jab but it's blocked by Perkele.
A slow jab from Tarantino misses its intended target.
Tarantino 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.
Tarantino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkele.
Perkele lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarantino checks a leg kick.
Tarantino lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Perkele blocks a jab.
Tarantino scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
Tarantino misses the shot to the body.
Tarantino drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Perkele.
Perkele misses with a body kick.
Tarantino throws a right hand that misses
and Perkele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perkele scoring well with a low kick there.
Perkele connects with a jab.
Perkele connects with the punch.
A jab from Tarantino finds it's way through Perkele's defenses.
Tarantino throws a series of punches but Perkele avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Tarantino pushes Perkele up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Perkele.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkele gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tarantino.
Perkele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2##TD2#
Tarantino jumps guard and drags Perkele to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tarantino is trying to control the position but Perkele postures up.
Perkele stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tarantino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Perkele engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Quintet Tarantino has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tarantino wants to sweep here but Perkele controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Tarantino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tarantino bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Perkele's guard. #REVB#
Perkele has control of Tarantino's left arm, preventing Tarantino from doing any damage.
Tarantino lands a couple of digs.
Perkele can't keep his opponent in guard - Tarantino advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Perkele tries to get to full guard but Tarantino has control of the leg.
Tarantino scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Perkele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Perkele wants to control but Tarantino is keeping busy.
#T4#
Perkele is controlling Tarantino's position as best he can from this difficult position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Perkele.
Perkele trying to hold on to Tarantino's head to control him but Tarantino postures up.
Tarantino content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Perkele controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #ES#
Perkele pushes Tarantino off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Perkele clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Quintet Tarantino's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Tarantino shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Perkele sprawls well. Perkele wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tarantino gets slowly back to his feet.
Perkele lands with a cross.
Tarantino scores with a punch to the head.
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarantino is just out of range.
Perkele misses the shot to the body.
Tarantino takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Perkele misses with a hook. Tarantino ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarantino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Perkele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarantino.
Tarantino drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Perkele defends it well.
Perkele pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Tarantino checks a leg kick.
Tarantino throws a looping overhand right but Perkele ducks down to avoid it.
Perkele bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tarantino's head.
Tarantino shoots in but Perkele avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ispa Perkele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quintet Tarantino.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Perkele.
Perkele misses with a low kick.
Perkele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tarantino.
Tarantino missing with a left hand there. Perkele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkele misses with a looping left.
Tarantino wants to clinch but Perkele slips to the side
and Perkele makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tarantino really felt that one!
Tarantino with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Perkele to score with a decent uppercut.
Perkele swings for the body but Tarantino moves out of range.
#T2#
Tarantino lands with a right hand.
Tarantino throws a hook but Perkele blocks it.
Tarantino looks to score with a jab to the body but Perkele is just out of range.
Perkele displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tarantino.
Tarantino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarantino is just out of range.
Tarantino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Perkele missing with a left hand there. Tarantino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tarantino is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tarantino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Perkele swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tarantino avoids the body shot from Perkele.
Perkele slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Tarantino darts in and clinches Perkele up against the cage.
Perkele throws a head punch that misses.
Perkele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ispa Perkele has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Perkele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Perkele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tarantino backwards.
Perkele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tarantino backwards.
Tarantino throws an elbow but it misses.
Tarantino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perkele is defending well for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Perkele scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tarantino tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Perkele smiles and moves away.
Perkele with the inside leg kick.
Ispa Perkele is winning the standup battle so far.
Perkele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tarantino.
Tarantino lands a nice hook to Perkele's body. Perkele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Tarantino misses its intended target.
Perkele misses the shot to the body.
Perkele displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tarantino. #T4#
Perkele throws a head kick that Tarantino semi-blocks.
Perkele misses with a body shot.
Tarantino drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Perkele defends it well.
Tarantino misses with an uppercut.
Perkele lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarantino misses with a takedown attempt
and Perkele counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Perkele digs a good body shot into Tarantino's ribs.
Perkele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Perkele defending well as Tarantino loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Tarantino misses.
Perkele throws a big shot that misses.
Ispa Perkele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tarantino on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tarantino tries to clinch up
and Perkele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Perkele had his way with Quintet Tarantino in that round.
The cut man is working on Quintet Tarantino's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Tarantino darts in looking for a takedown but Perkele gets double underhooks and turns Tarantino into the cage.
Perkele throws out a loose jab but Tarantino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkele slips under a jab.
Perkele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tarantino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tarantino's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Perkele throws a front kick that sends Tarantino stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Tarantino is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Perkele's half guard.
Perkele is controlling Tarantino's trapped leg to prevent Tarantino from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele is looking for a sweep. Tarantino is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tarantino is nestled in close to Perkele, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Perkele is staying active underneath Tarantino, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Perkele tries to get to full guard but Tarantino has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Tarantino is trying to work for a kimura but Perkele is defending well.
Perkele preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Perkele has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tarantino is working away from the top position though.
Tarantino prevents Perkele from improving his position.
Perkele keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Tarantino is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Perkele tries to roll over but Tarantino keeps him under control.
Tarantino wants to control but Perkele is keeping him busy.
Perkele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Tarantino prevents Perkele from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tarantino has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tarantino there as he acknowledges the shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tarantino.
Tarantino misses with a right hand
and Perkele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tarantino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ispa Perkele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quintet Tarantino.
Tarantino is looking to clinch but Perkele is avoiding it.
Perkele throws a head kick but Tarantino moves out of range.
Perkele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Perkele connects with a leg kick.
Tarantino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Tarantino moves in looking to clinch but Perkele pushes him off.
Quintet Tarantino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tarantino.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkele gets back to half guard.
Perkele is trying to control but can't.
Perkele controlling the position well.
Tarantino wants to pass to mount but Perkele is defending the position.
Ispa Perkele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perkele is controlling Tarantino's trapped leg to prevent Tarantino from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Tarantino is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Perkele doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tarantino.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Perkele showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Perkele has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 49:46
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Perkele!
Ispa Perkele retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Ispa Perkele, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SMASH: Perkele vs Kneeland
Date: Feb 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Barboozer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tarantino is out of range.
Tarantino digs a good body shot into Barboozer's ribs.
Quintet Tarantino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarantino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barboozer circles away quickly and effectively.
Barboozer throws a body shot but no joy.
Tarantino scores with a jab.
Tarantino lunges at Barboozer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barboozer's hand.
Tarantino defending well as Barboozer loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Tarantino darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tarantino wants to control but Barboozer is keeping him busy.
Barboozer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tarantino lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarantino passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Barboozer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tarantino lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Barboozer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tarantino misses with the ground and pound.
Tarantino postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Barboozer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tarantino.
Barboozer is not content to let Tarantino control the position. #T2#
Barboozer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tarantino working the body and head with strikes.
Barboozer taking a bit of punishment here - Tarantino scoring with strikes.
Tarantino trying to control the position but Barboozer is working away.
Barboozer tries to buck Tarantino off but Tarantino is having none of it.
Barboozer is not content to let Tarantino control the position.
Barboozer taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tarantino 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.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Barboozer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tarantino tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tarantino scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Barboozer is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Tarantino can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quintet Tarantino!
A very excited looking Quintet Tarantino made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SMASH: Donovan vs Kapisi
Date: Dec 22, 2021 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Hakekia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tarantino doesn't seem phased though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hakekia.
Hakekia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2#
Tarantino scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Tarantino is trying to work for a kimura but Hakekia is defending well.
Tarantino not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hakekia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tarantino.
Tarantino is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tarantino is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hakekia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tarantino.
Tarantino is looking to stall here but Hakekia recovers full guard. #T1#
Hakekia keeping moving, preventing Tarantino from controlling successfully.
Tarantino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hakekia is keeping the position for now.
Tarantino wants to control from the top but Hakekia keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tarantino throwing strikes but missing.
Tarantino wants to pass the guard but Hakekia is keeping the position.
Tarantino throwing strikes but missing.
Hakekia controlling the position.
Tarantino is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarantino lands a couple of digs.
Tarantino has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hakekia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tarantino. #T3#
Tarantino working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarantino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tarantino wants to pass the guard but Hakekia is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hakekia takes one to the chin there.
Hakekia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
An inside leg kick from Hakekia misses.
Hakekia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hakekia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hakekia throws a shot to the body.
Hakekia slips a jab from Tarantino.
Tarantino blocks a head kick by Hakekia.
#T4#
Tarantino moves out of range of the strikes.
Tarantino steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hakekia. That one must have hurt.
A left and a right from Tarantino both land. Nice combination.
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!
Tarantino throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Tarantino.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've been informed that Tarantino has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hakekia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tarantino.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hakekia. Tarantino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tarantino throws a looping overhand right but Hakekia ducks down to avoid it.
Hakekia staying out of range there.
Tarantino dodges the punch combination from Hakekia.
Hakekia goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A shot to the body from Tarantino misses
and Hakekia counters with a low kick, right behind Tarantino 's knee.
Tarantino throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Tarantino takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Quintet Tarantino will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
No joy there for Tarantino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tarantino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tarantino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy body kick from Hakekia #TD2#
and Tarantino counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tarantino.
Tarantino tries to free his leg and advance position but Hakekia is retaining full guard.
Hakekia wants to sweep here but Tarantino controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarantino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tarantino trying to control the position from guard on top but Hakekia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarantino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hakekia swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Tarantino wants to control from the top but Hakekia keeps moving.
Tarantino throws a strike but Hakekia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Tarantino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hakekia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Tarantino is looking for a triangle but Hakekia pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Tarantino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hakekia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hakekia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tarantino not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hakekia stays in close to Tarantino's body and controls the position.
Tarantino controls Hakekia momentarily but Hakekia frees himself. #SU#
Tarantino is working an open guard so Hakekia takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tarantino swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hakekia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tarantino doesn't seem bothered though.
No joy there for Tarantino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Tarantino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hakekia can pounce on him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hakekia - that will leave a mark!
Tarantino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tarantino has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hakekia finds it's way round the side to connect with Tarantino's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tarantino or perhaps it was just good defense by Hakekia, which made it look bad.
Hakekia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tarantino. That did some damage!
Hakekia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tarantino misses with a shot to the body
and Hakekia counters with a nice uppercut.
Tarantino takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#It looks like Quintet Tarantino has been cut.
Tarantino shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hakekia as he jumps to the side.
Hakekia quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Alika Hakekia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid body kick from Hakekia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Hakekia as Tarantino shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Hakekia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alika Hakekia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quintet Tarantino.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a nice head kick!
A solid body kick from Hakekia.
Tarantino takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hakekia throws a head kick that Tarantino semi-blocks.
Tarantino doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Hakekia.
Hakekia stuffs the takedown attempt from Tarantino. Tarantino gets slowly back to his feet.
It looks like Hakekia has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tarantino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hakekia with a jab.
Hakekia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tarantino misses with a takedown attempt
and Hakekia counters with a big head kick but Tarantino shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alika Hakekia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quintet Tarantino's cut.
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#
Hakekia defending well as Tarantino loads up on a big left hand.
Hakekia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hakekia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tarantino throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tarantino loads up on a big right hand but Hakekia slips the punch.
Tarantino takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tarantino ducks under a wild hook from Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a hook. Tarantino ducked under it nicely.
Tarantino feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hakekias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hakekia slips under a jab from Tarantino.
Tarantino misses the jab.
Tarantino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hakekia misses with a looping left.
Hakekia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hakekia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tarantino.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia moves away from the strike by Tarantino.
Hakekia throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Hakekia throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tarantino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
Hakekia feints and then cracks Tarantino's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tarantino down.
Hakekia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Tarantino tries to counter it with a takedown but Hakekia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tarantino scores with a decent looking hook.
Tarantino throws a lazy uppercut
and Hakekia counters with a thumping low kick.
Hakekia scores with a nice strike.
Hakekia connects with a solid leg kick.
Tarantino slips under a jab.
Hakekia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tarantino tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hakekia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tarantino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hakekia - that will leave a mark!
Hakekia throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakekia walks into a left hand.
Tarantino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hakekia is fending him off so far but Tarantino persists. Nope, Hakekia circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
Tarantino shoots for a takedown but Hakekia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hakekia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarantino can do to turn this around?
Hakekia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hakekia throws a leg kick which misses Tarantino's front leg but catches the back leg as Tarantino tries to avoid it.
Tarantino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hakekia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tarantino shoots in for a takedown but Hakekia shows good takedown defense.
Alika Hakekia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quintet Tarantino.
Hakekia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hakekia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hakekia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Hakekia does it's job there.
Tarantino shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hakekia pinned against the cage. Hakekia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tarantino moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hakekia.
Tarantino moves out of range as Hakekia throws a body kick.
#T3#
Hakekia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tarantino wants to clinch.
Hakekia connects with a looping right hand.
Hakekia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hakekia!
Tarantino misses with a straight left.
Tarantino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Tarantino lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tarantino goes for a double leg but Hakekia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hakekia continues to drive forward.
Hakekia sizes up Tarantino with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tarantino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hakekia.#T4#
Tarantino cracks Hakekia with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarantino tries to clinch there but Hakekia circles away.
Tarantino misses with a hook. Hakekia ducked under it nicely.
Tarantino throws an off balance right hand
and Hakekia counters with a nice body shot.
Tarantino misses with a body punch
and Hakekia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tarantino throws an off balance right hand
and Tarantino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hakekia goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tarantino takes one to the side of the head.
Tarantino throws a body shot but no joy.
Hakekia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hakekia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarantino.
Hakekia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick.
Tarantino misses with an uppercut. Hakekia saw that one coming.
Hakekia is looking to counter punch.
Tarantino looks to land a left hand but Hakekia moved out of range nicely.
Hakekia throws a leg kick which misses Tarantino's front leg but catches the back leg as Tarantino tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alika Hakekia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hakekia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Hakekia!
As Alika Hakekia got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: After 2 Hard Loss At 170, Feels Good To Be Back At My Natural Weight , Great To Win On My 38th Birthday.'. |
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SMASH: Menezes vs Voronin
Date: Nov 24, 2021 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Perkele. That's going to slow Tarantino down.
Perkele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarantino.
Perkele fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tarantino just manages to avoid it.
Tarantino takes one on the button.
Tarantino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Perkele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tarantino connects with a nice looking jab.
Tarantino fails with the takedown.
Tarantino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Perkele swivels and escapes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Perkele.
Tarantino rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Perkele to counter with a crisp jab.
Tarantino swinging wildly here.
Tarantino throws a lazy uppercut
and Perkele counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Tarantino fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Perkele sprawls well initially but Tarantino persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Perkele makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Perkele avoids the body shot from Tarantino.
#T1#
Tarantino throws a jab when Perkele was well out of range.
A big left from Perkele misses.
Tarantino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perkele was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarantino.
Tarantino ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.
Perkele throws a jab but it's blocked by Tarantino.
Perkele has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Quintet Tarantino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Perkele as Tarantino shoots in.
Ispa Perkele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quintet Tarantino.
Perkele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tarantino.
Tarantino throws a hook but Perkele blocks it.
Tarantino punishes Perkele's body with a nice straight punch.
Tarantino takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT#It looks like Quintet Tarantino has been cut.
Tarantino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tarantino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Perkele's corner calls for a 1-2. Perkele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Perkele lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tarantino connects with a body shot.#T2#
Tarantino misses with a lunging right hand
and Perkele makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkele cracks Tarantino with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Perkele uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tarantino has time to react.
Perkele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Perkele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tarantino is defended easily by Perkele.
Perkele was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tarantino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perkele.
Tarantino tries to clinch but Perkele is having none of it.
Perkele tries to work over Tarantino's front leg with a kick but Tarantino checks it.
Tarantino drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Perkele defends it well.
Tarantino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perkele lands a jab to Tarantino's midsection.
Perkele is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Tarantino tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Perkele defends well and Tarantino ends up having to push Perkele into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tarantino lands a body shot.
Perkele stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Perkele wants it to stay on the feet.
Perkele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tarantino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tarantino gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Perkele counters with a nice body shot.
Tarantino misses with a double jab.
Perkele displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tarantino.
Perkele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Tarantino.
Perkele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perkele has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tarantino finds it's way round the side to connect with Perkele's head.
Perkele staying out of range there.
Perkele is looking to counter with head kicks.#T4#
A right-left combo lands from Tarantino.
Tarantino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perkele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tarantino avoids the body shot from Perkele.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarantino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tarantino tries for a takedown but Perkele sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Perkele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tarantino is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Perkele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tarantino's head backwards.
Tarantino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Perkele.
Ispa Perkele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tarantino looks to score with a jab to the body but Perkele is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkele with the inside leg kick.
Tarantino throws a jab when Perkele was well out of range.
Perkele lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Perkele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quintet Tarantino's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tarantino moves out of range as Perkele strikes.
A big right from Tarantino misses.
Tarantino misses with a straight left.
Tarantino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Perkele circles away.
Tarantino fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tarantino has his takedown stuffed
and Perkele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ispa Perkele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quintet Tarantino.
Tarantino lands a nice shot to the body.
Perkele misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarantino works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Perkele lands a nice shot to the body.
Tarantino throws a looping overhand right but Perkele ducks down to avoid it.
Tarantino shoots in for a takedown but Perkele shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Perkele half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Perkele connects with a body shot that sends Tarantino's belly button to the back.
Perkele lands with a nice body kick.
Tarantino is breathing heavily.
Tarantino takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tarantino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perkele.
Tarantino doesn't manage to clinch there - Perkele circles away.
Perkele cracks Tarantino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tarantino darts in trying to clinch
and Perkele counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Tarantino shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Perkele has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tarantino is on him like a limpet, forcing Perkele back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkele pushes Tarantino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Perkele lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tarantino or not.
Perkele just leaning against Tarantino, taking a breather.
Tarantino manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Perkele is working Tarantino over against the cage.
Tarantino fails to pull guard.
Tarantino tries to throw a body punch but Perkele avoids it by throwing Tarantino back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tarantino wants to take the fight to the mat but Perkele manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Perkele as Tarantino tries to tie him up.
Still in the clinch, Perkele scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Perkele.
Tarantino is trying to drag Perkele to the mat but Perkele just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Perkele struggles to land a body shot inside as Tarantino controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Perkele.
Perkele lands with a short shot to the head.
Perkele scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
A hook to the body from Perkele.
Perkele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tarantino tries to pull guard but Perkele won't allow it.
Perkele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Perkele works on Tarantino's body with a couple of short punches.
Perkele scores with a shot to the side of Tarantino's head.
Perkele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarantino can do to turn this around?
Perkele's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Perkele breaks the clinch.
Tarantino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perkele.
Tarantino closes the distance but Perkele moves to the side
and Perkele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perkele connects with a leg kick.
Perkele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tarantino.
Perkele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Perkele misses with a straight right. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarantino misses with a looping right.
Tarantino fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Perkele scores with a nice right hand.
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarantino is just out of range.
Tarantino looks to clinch
and Perkele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Tarantino is rocked!
Tarantino lands a nice shot that snaps Perkele's head back.
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarantino was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
Tarantino with a hook.
Tarantino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Tarantino tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Perkele swats away the attempt to clinch by Tarantino.
Tarantino rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Perkele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Perkele dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quintet Tarantino's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tarantino shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Perkele pinned against the cage. Perkele gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Perkele throws a quick counter head kick but Tarantino was just out of range.
Tarantino wants to clinch up but Perkele keeps it at a distance.
Tarantino misses with an uppercut
and Perkele counters with a stiff right hand.
Perkele chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tarantino misses with a straight left.
Donk. Perkele catches Tarantino right on the button with a cross.#CUT#That has opened up Quintet Tarantino's cut even more.
Tarantino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarantino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Perkele. Perkele obviously looking to wear him down.
Tarantino scores with a hook.
Perkele stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Perkele wants it to stay on the feet.
Tarantino throws a lazy right hand but Perkele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Perkele misses the target.#KD#
Perkele cracks Tarantino with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Perkele has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tarantino to stand back up!
Tarantino is still on wobbly legs! Can Perkele finish him?#T1#
Perkele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tarantino's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Perkele tests Tarantino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Perkele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tarantino has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Perkele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarantino throws out the jab.
Tarantino throws an off balance right hand
and Perkele makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tarantino really felt that one!
Tarantino seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Tarantino looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tarantino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perkele has control of Tarantino's left arm, preventing Tarantino from doing any damage.
Tarantino wants to pass the guard but Perkele is keeping the position.
Perkele looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2##ES#
Perkele has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tarantino off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarantino is trying hard to land a takedown here. Perkele sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ispa Perkele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quintet Tarantino.
Perkele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Tarantino rushes Perkele and presses him up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Perkele.
Tarantino is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tarantino tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Perkele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Perkele lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tarantino or not.
Nice body punch from Perkele.
Perkele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Perkele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Perkele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tarantino backwards. #BC#
Perkele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perkele's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Perkele duly obliges.
Perkele slips under a jab from Tarantino.
Tarantino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perkele.
Tarantino dives in for a single leg takedown but Perkele sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tarantino throws a right hand that misses
letting Perkele counter with a right hand.
Perkele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Perkele.#CL2#
Tarantino clinches up with Perkele and pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Perkele.
A body shot lands from Perkele.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarantino tries to land a knee to the head but Perkele blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Perkele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#The cut above Quintet Tarantino's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perkele. #T4#
Perkele lands with a left to the head.
Quintet Tarantino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perkele unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Tarantino! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Perkele is unloading with more strikes now! Tarantino drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Perkele!
A victorious Ispa Perkele 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:
SMASH:25
Date: Oct 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Tarantino misses with a right hand
and Viki counters with a two punch combo.
Viki scores with a kick to the body.
Tarantino misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Viki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tarantino looks to score with a jab to the body but Viki is just out of range.
Tarantino swings widly with a right hand
and Viki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Quintet Tarantino has been cut.#CL#
Tarantino rushes Viki and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Viki breaks from the clinch.
Tarantino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Viki.
Tarantino misses with a body shot.
Viki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tarantino misses with a hook
and Viki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Tarantino.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Viki scores with a sloppy right hand. Tarantino should have avoided that one. #T1#
Tarantino slips a jab and a cross from Viki.
Viki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tarantino will feel that in the morning.
Viki throws a right hand that Tarantino ducks under and follows up with a left that Tarantino also avoids with ease.
Tarantino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Viki looks to land a combination but Tarantino avoids it well.
Quintet Tarantino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viki slips a jab from Tarantino.
Viki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tarantino changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Viki tries to avoid it but Tarantino manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Viki to the ground. Viki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Viki throws a head kick that half lands.
Tarantino darts in looking for a takedown but Viki gets double underhooks and turns Tarantino into the cage. #TD#
Tarantino jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tarantino is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarantino tries to free his leg and advance position but Viki is retaining full guard. #T2#
Tarantino stops Viki from standing up.
Tarantino advances position into side control!
Tarantino wants to control but Viki is keeping him busy.
Viki is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tarantino advances nicely into full mount.
Tarantino trying to control but Viki is having none of it.
Tarantino lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Viki hang on?
Viki is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB#
Tarantino is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Viki is surviving well by controlling Tarantino's body position as best he can. #T3#
Viki wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Viki taking shots to the head.
Viki is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Viki is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Tarantino looking to control but Viki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tarantino controlling the position easily from mount.
Viki is controlling an arm, preventing Tarantino from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Viki trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T4#
Tarantino tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tarantino won't let Viki get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarantino working Viki over with strikes here.
Tarantino unloads with some shots from mount but Viki bucks and avoids them well.
Tarantino fails to move to back control.
Tarantino trying to control but Viki is having none of it.
Tarantino is really struggling to control Viki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tarantino throwing strikes here but Viki is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Viki's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Tarantino with shots to the head and body - Viki looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quintet Tarantino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quintet Tarantino's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Viki staying out of range there.
Tarantino rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Viki counter with a right hand.
Viki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tarantino misses with a wild body shot.
Viki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tarantino manages to avoid it.
Viki loads up on a big right hand but Tarantino slips the punch.
Tarantino feinted with a counter takedown.
Viki ducks right into an uppercut from Tarantino.
Tarantino misses with a straight right.
Viki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Tarantino has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Viki breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarantino throws a right hand that misses
and Viki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Viki lands with an uppercut that bounces Tarantino off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Tarantino takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Viki manages to break the clinch.
Miki Viki seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Viki looks to land a right hand but Tarantino moved out of range.
Viki moves out of range of the strikes.
Tarantino lands a jab.
Viki misses with a series of wild punches.
Viki stuffs the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Viki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Tarantino clinches up with Viki and pushes him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tarantino just misses with a elbow thrown towards Viki's brow.
Tarantino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Viki is defending well for now.
Viki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Tarantino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tarantino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Tarantino there.
Tarantino scores with a jab. Viki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tarantino shoots in looking for a takedown but Viki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tarantino's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Viki slips a straight right by Tarantino.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Tarantino throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Viki was covering up waiting for the punch and Tarantino finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Viki wants to get back to his feet but Tarantino is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tarantino chips away with some ground and pound.
Viki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tarantino stays in close to Viki's body and controls the position.
Tarantino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viki swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Tarantino is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarantino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Viki wants to stand and escape but Tarantino is having none of it.
Tarantino 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.
Tarantino in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Viki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tarantino is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tarantino works the jab nicely.
Tarantino is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tarantino throws a looping overhand right but Viki ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Tarantino closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tarantino lands in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Viki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tarantino slips nicely into half guard.
Viki is looking to get back to is feet but Tarantino passes into side control.
Viki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tarantino has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Tarantino is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Viki has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Tarantino is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Viki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Viki tries to escape but Tarantino is in control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quintet Tarantino dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quintet Tarantino's cut.
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##TD#
Tarantino shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Viki's guard.
Viki keeping full guard, as Tarantino tries to pass.
Viki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tarantino. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Viki is looking to stand up but Tarantino isn't so interested in that idea.
Tarantino's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tarantino prevents Viki from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Viki is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tarantino tries to clinch
and Viki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tarantino swings widly with a right hand
and Viki counters with a three punch combo that has Tarantino backing up. Tarantino nods at Viki to acknowledge the strikes.
Tarantino goes for a double leg but Viki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Viki continues to drive forward.#T1#
Tarantino has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Viki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tarantino pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tarantino fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quintet Tarantino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarantino is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tarantino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Viki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Viki throws a series of punches but Tarantino avoids them all with ease.
Viki throws a series of strikes that have Tarantino backpedaling.
Viki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Viki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Viki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Viki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tarantino circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Tarantino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tarantino drops down looking for a counter takedown but Viki sprawls and moves away.
Viki has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Viki tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Tarantino has closed the distance and engaged Viki in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viki prevents the takedown attempt.
Tarantino stalling.
Tarantino drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Viki breaks from the clinch.
Tarantino slips a jab and a cross from Viki.
#T3#
A combination from Tarantino does no damage.
Viki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A left lands for Viki.
Tarantino shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Viki defends it nicely.
Viki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tarantino.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Viki! But no joy.
Tarantino fails to land the takedown.
Tarantino throws an off balance right hand
and Viki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tarantino rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Viki counters with a left to the body.
Viki throws the left hand but Tarantino avoids the punch easily.#T4##TD#
Tarantino shoots in and bounces Viki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viki wants to stand and escape but Tarantino is having none of it.
Tarantino trying to control but Viki is working from the bottom.
Quintet Tarantino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tarantino not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tarantino wants to pass the guard but Viki is keeping the position.
Miki Viki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Viki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miki Viki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tarantino has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quintet Tarantino!
During a confident post fight interview, Quintet Tarantino thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 98 - Tai Kung vs Petrov
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Tarantino throws a lazy right hand but Stardust sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stardust throwing a counter right hand but Tarantino manages to avoid it.
Stardust loads up on a big right hand but Tarantino slips the punch.
Stardust throws a one two combo.
#CUT#It looks like Quintet Tarantino has been cut.
Stardust scores with a leg kick.
Tarantino looks to score with a jab to the body but Stardust is just out of range.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Stardust finds it's target.
Stardust just misses with a punch to the body.
Stardust's corner calls for a 1-2. Stardust obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Stardust.
Tarantino avoids the body shot from Stardust.
Tarantino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Tarantino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tarantino moves out of range of the strikes.
Stardust doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tarantino lands a nice shot to the body.
Tarantino throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Stardust to counter with a crisp jab.
Tarantino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stardust.
We've been told by Stardust's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stardust. That's going to slow Tarantino down. #T1#
Stardust throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tarantino with a poor takedown
and Stardust counters with a leg kick.
Tarantino lands a really nice looking cross but Stardust seems unphased.
Stardust moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tarantino tries to close the distance and clinch but Stardust swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stardust swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big left from Stardust misses.
A big left from Stardust misses.
Tarantino looks to land a combination but Stardust avoids it well.
Stardust swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stardust lands a nice shot that snaps Tarantino's head back.
Stardust rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tarantino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stardust takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tarantino shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stardust defends it nicely.
Tarantino darts in looking for a takedown but Stardust gets double underhooks and turns Tarantino into the cage.
Ziggy Stardust has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quintet Tarantino.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stardust misses with a hook.
Stardust fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tarantino.#T2#
Tarantino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarantino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stardust misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Tarantino clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Stardust manages to break the clinch.
Stardust swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stardust shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stardust scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stardust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarantino moves away.
Stardust walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stardust throws the left hand but Tarantino avoids the punch easily.
Stardust lands with an uppercut that bounces Tarantino off the cage and back into range.
Stardust is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stardust will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tarantino shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stardust but Stardust pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stardust throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Stardust attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tarantino changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tarantino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tarantino misses with a wild combination.
Nice shot lands for Tarantino.
Stardust misses with a straight left.
Tarantino feints the counter takedown.
Stardust looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stardust ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stardust. That's going to slow Tarantino down.
Stardust is looking to score with low kicks.
Tarantino feints the counter takedown.
Stardust digs a good hook to Tarantino's body.
#CL2#
Tarantino closes the distance and clinches.
Tarantino leaning against his opponent.
Tarantino jumps guard but Stardust stands there with Tarantino around his waist. Tarantino gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T4#
Tarantino tries for a takedown but Stardust manages to get underhooks.
Stardust swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Stardust manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stardust. Tarantino does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tarantino tries to clinch up.
Stardust throws a solid leg kick but Tarantino takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stardust.
Stardust jabs Tarantino right on the nose. Tarantino blinks but takes it well.
Stardust scores with a decent looking hook.
Tarantino is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stardust swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tarantino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stardust swinging wildly here.
Tarantino moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ziggy Stardust dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quintet Tarantino's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Stardust throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tarantino.
And Tarantino tries to counter it with a takedown but Stardust pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tarantino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Stardust on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tarantino avoids the body shot from Stardust.
Stardust throws a hook to the side of Tarantino's head but Tarantino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tarantino jabs at Stardust's body.
Tarantino misses with a hook to the body
and Stardust counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Tarantino forces Stardust back against the cage and clinches.
Tarantino just leaning against Stardust, taking a breather.
Tarantino is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tarantino trying to control the position but instead, Stardust has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tarantino into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarantino misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarantino's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stardust throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stardust lands a left hand.
#T1#
Stardust blocks an elbow strike from Tarantino.
#BC#
Stardust pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tarantino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ziggy Stardust is winning the standup battle so far.
Tarantino dodges the punch combination from Stardust.
Jab from Stardust.
Tarantino connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Stardust misses.
Tarantino changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stardust bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stardust looks to land a right hand but Tarantino moved out of range.
Tarantino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stardust.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Tarantino drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stardust defends it well.
Stardust keeps the fight on the outside.
Stardust was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tarantino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tarantino lands the left hand.
Ziggy Stardust is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Stardust connects with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stardust missing with a left hand there. Tarantino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tarantino misses with a looping left.
Stardust throws a body shot but no joy.
Stardust circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stardust swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Tarantino counters with a shoot takedown. Stardust fights it but they end up in guard.
Stardust keeping moving, preventing Tarantino from controlling successfully.
Stardust looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tarantino throws a big elbow that misses.
Tarantino trying to control but Stardust is working from the bottom.
Stardust being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Stardust keeping moving, preventing Tarantino from controlling successfully.
Tarantino wants to pass the guard but Stardust is keeping the position.
My spies in Zenarals' House inform me that Tarantino has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stardust is trying to control the position but Tarantino postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stardust stuffs the takedown.
Stardust looks to throw the jab but Tarantino is out of range.
Stardust lands a leg kick that knocks Tarantino off balance momentarily.
Stardust moves away from the strike by Tarantino. #T4#
Tarantino checks the leg kick.
Tarantino shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stardust but Stardust pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stardust was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stardust throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarantino is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stardust.
Stardust stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stardust wants it to stay on the feet.
Ziggy Stardust has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quintet Tarantino.
An inside leg kick lands from Stardust.
Stardust lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stardust uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarantino.
A jab from Stardust misses.
Stardust throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stardust throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Tarantino counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stardust is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tarantino presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Tarantino struggles to land a body shot inside as Stardust controls his hands.
Tarantino tries to pull guard but Stardust forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tarantino creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ziggy Stardust dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quintet Tarantino's cut.
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#
Stardust throws a jab but it's blocked by Tarantino.
Tarantino drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stardust defends it well.
Tarantino throws a hook but Stardust avoids it easily.
Stardust cracks a nice hook into Tarantino's ribs.#CL2#
Stardust gets tackled into the cage by Tarantino. Tarantino maintains the clinch.
Tarantino drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stardust gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stardust.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stardust.
Nice body punch from Stardust.
Tarantino fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarantino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tarantino trying to land knees to the body.
Tarantino looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Tarantino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Stardust keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ziggy Stardust has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quintet Tarantino.
Tarantino staying out of range there.
Tarantino changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stardust dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tarantino. That did some damage!
Tarantino takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stardust uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tarantino.
Tarantino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stardust circles away.
Stardust scores with a nice right hand.
Stardust connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circling - Stardust throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tarantino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tarantino scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stardust loads up on a big right hand but Tarantino slips the punch.
Stardust misses the jab.
Stardust keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tarantino is defended easily by Stardust.
Tarantino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stardust listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Stardust throws a body punch but Tarantino moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Stardust - just one landing.
Tarantino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stardust swivels and escapes.
A jab from Stardust finds it's way through Tarantino's defenses.
A big right from Stardust misses.
And Tarantino tries to counter it with a takedown but Stardust pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tarantino misses with an uppercut
and Stardust counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Stardust.
Stardust throws a hook but Tarantino blocks it.
Tarantino lands with an uppercut that bounces Stardust off the cage and back into range.
Tarantino slips under a jab from Stardust.#T3#
Stardust lands a really nice looking cross but Tarantino seems unphased.
Tarantino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stardust throws a series of punches but Tarantino moves out of range.
Stardust misses with a straight left.
Tarantino tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stardust cracks Tarantino with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tarantino fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Stardust misses the target.
Ziggy Stardust is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stardust looks to throw the jab but Tarantino is out of range.
Stardust misses with an uppercut. Tarantino saw that one coming.
Stardust misses with an uppercut.
Tarantino tries for a takedown but Stardust sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tarantino throws a lazy uppercut
and Stardust counters with a stiff right hand.
Stardust scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slow jab from Stardust misses its intended target. #T4#
Tarantino misses with a looping right.
Quintet Tarantino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stardust defending well as Tarantino loads up on a big left hand.
Tarantino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stardust thumps Tarantino with a low kick.
Tarantino with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stardust to score with a decent uppercut.
Stardust moves away from the strike by Tarantino.
Stardust throwing a counter right hand but Tarantino manages to avoid it.
Tarantino misses with an uppercut
and Stardust connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stardust cracks Tarantino with an open hand slap.
Tarantino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stardust throwing a counter right hand but Tarantino manages to avoid it.
Stardust connects with the punch.
Tarantino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Tarantino misses.
Stardust connects with a solid leg kick.
Tarantino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tarantino on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ziggy Stardust showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stardust, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ziggy Stardust!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ziggy Stardust waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
HFC 93 - Nascimento vs Wanker
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Tarantino misses with a hook. Mendoza ducked under it nicely.
Tarantino thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Mendoza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tarantino cracks Mendoza with an open hand slap.
Mendoza misses with a hook.
Tarantino is looking to clinch but Mendoza is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mendoza! But no joy.
Tarantino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mendoza's head.
Tarantino lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tarantino tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Mendoza counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Tarantino.
Tarantino stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarantino connects with a crisp jab.
Tarantino misses with a body shot
and Mendoza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Quintet Tarantino has been cut.
A big right from Tarantino misses.
Tarantino throws a right hand that misses
and Mendoza counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Tarantino misses with a right hand
enabling Mendoza to counter with a crisp jab.
Tarantino swings widly with a right hand
and Mendoza counters with a two punch combo.
Mendoza swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tarantino.#ROC2#Tarantino is rocked!
Tarantino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendoza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mendoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mendoza throws a nice looking combination but Tarantino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mendoza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mendoza avoids the body shot from Tarantino.
#TD#
Tarantino closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mendoza's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarantino prevents Mendoza from getting back to his feet.
Mendoza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tarantino. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tarantino is pushing down on Mendoza's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mendoza is fighting to maintain full guard but Tarantino has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tarantino looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tarantino trying to control from half guard but Mendoza is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Tarantino's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2##SUB#
Tarantino is looking for a kimura but Mendoza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tarantino to get the leverage. #SUB#
Tarantino is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tarantino throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Tarantino is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Tarantino is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mendoza is just riding it out for now. Tarantino eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Tarantino throwing shots but Mendoza is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mendoza can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tarantino is pressing down on Mendoza's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mendoza is holding on for now.
Mendoza is looking to escape.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mendoza keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendoza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tarantino.
Mendoza keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendoza looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tarantino with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tarantino lands a two punch combo.
#TD#
Tarantino drives through with a takedown into Mendoza's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mendoza is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tarantino dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quintet Tarantino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quintet Tarantino's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A left hand lands to the body for Tarantino.
Tarantino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendoza can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Mendoza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mendoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarantino cracks Mendoza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tarantino misses with an uppercut.
Mendoza is looking for the big counter here.
Tarantino takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarantino misses with the combination.
Quintet Tarantino is winning the standup battle so far.
Tarantino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tarantino misses with a takedown attempt - Mendoza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1##TD#
Tarantino drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mendoza keeping full guard, as Tarantino tries to pass.
Tarantino throws a strike but Mendoza rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Mendoza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mendoza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tarantino looking for a sweep. Not yet Tarantino, not yet.
Tarantino is working hard here to advance position.#T2##SUB#
Tarantino looking for a triangle here. Mendoza is fighting it but it looks tight! Tarantino pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mendoza is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Quintet Tarantino!
A relieved looking Quintet Tarantino 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:
HFC 85 - Sosa vs Bulb III
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Tarantino drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tarantino advances nicely into full mount.
My spies in Zenarals' House inform me that Tarantino has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kentas is trying to escape the mount.
Tarantino takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Kentas is really stuck here.
Kentas trying to control but not successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tarantino is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Kentas is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T1#
Tarantino lands a shot to the body.
Kentas just trying to survive but Tarantino is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tarantino lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Kentas hold on?!
Tarantino keeps control of the position as Kentas tries to break free.
Kentas holding both Tarantino 's hands and preventing any damage. #SUB2#
Tarantino is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Tarantino tries to keep control of the position but Kentas is staying busy.
Kentas's coaches at Team Grunt have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
Tarantino gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB2#
Kentas is trying to roll into a better position but Tarantino has get a rear naked choke and Kentas is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Quintet Tarantino!
Quintet Tarantino thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 78 - Nofud vs Petrov
Date: Jun 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Wolfe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tarantino closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tarantino tries to clinch there but Wolfe circles away.
Wolfe walks into a stiff left hand from Tarantino.
Tarantino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolfe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Quintet Tarantino has been cut.
Tarantino misses with the combination.
Wolfe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Tarantino.
Tarantino tries to clinch up.
Tarantino misses with a shot to the body
and Wolfe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tarantino cracks Wolfe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolfe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tarantino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tarantino throws a body punch but Wolfe moves out of range.
Wolfe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wolfe stuffs the takedown attempt from Tarantino. Tarantino gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Wolfe throws a shot to the body.
Tarantino has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wolfe slips a straight right by Tarantino.
Tarantino drops his hands momentarily and Wolfe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wolfe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolfe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Wolfe misses the target.
Tarantino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wolfe throws a series of punches but Tarantino moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tarantino misses the target.
Tarantino tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wolfe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tarantino somewhat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wolfe.#T2#
Tarantino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolfe moves away.
Tarantino shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wolfe as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quintet Tarantino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolfe leaves Tarantino with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Tarantino fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wolfe sprawls well initially but Tarantino persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wolfe 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.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolfe is looking to escape.
Tarantino is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Tarantino wants to pass the guard but Wolfe is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Wolfe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tarantino gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Wolfe looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tarantino has picked Wolfe up and slammed him! Wolfe can't keep hold of the triangle and Tarantino manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Wolfe sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Tarantino seems to be looking for submissions.
Wolfe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tarantino scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wolfe is trying to stand up here but Tarantino is controlling him well.
Tarantino trying to mount his opponent but Wolfe defends it.
Tarantino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolfe keeps working.
Tarantino is looking to advance position but Wolfe won't allow it.
Tarantino seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wolfe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tarantino wants to work for an arm triangle but Wolfe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wolfe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tarantino throws an elbow that misses. Wolfe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tarantino's guard. Nice move by Wolfe!#REVB#
Wolfe trying to control but Tarantino is working from the bottom.
Tarantino looking for a sweep. Not yet Tarantino, not yet. #SUB#
Wolfe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wolfe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tarantino can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wolfe controls the pace.#SUB#
Wolfe is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tarantino has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Wolfe is looking to defend but Tarantino has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Wolfe! Tarantino pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Wolfe taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Quintet Tarantino!
During a confident post fight interview, Quintet Tarantino thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 74 - Krylov vs Leifsson
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Tarantino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Seran counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Quintet Tarantino has been cut.
Tarantino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Seran has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Seran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tarantino.
Tarantino misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Seran misses the target.
Tarantino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seran feinted there with a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Tarantino throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Seran was covering up waiting for the punch and Tarantino finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tarantino sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Seran's guard.
Seran wants to get back to full guard.
Tarantino looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1##SUB#
Seran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tarantino trying to control from half guard but Seran is working away.
Tarantino wants to pass the guard but Seran is defending well.
Seran moves into full guard.
Tarantino throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #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.
Tarantino is fighting to break Seran's control of his arms but Seran is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarantino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tarantino trying to control the position from guard on top but Seran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarantino is looking to pass into half guard but Seran pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Seran is in guard.#REVR#
Tarantino has a closed guard, preventing Seran from standing up.
Tarantino not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Seran preventing the sweep.
Seran works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tarantino is pressing down on Seran's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Tarantino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seran is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Tarantino is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Seran is aware though and is defending well.
Tarantino wants to sweep but no luck.
Tarantino manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Seran manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Tarantino trying to control but Seran is working from the bottom.
Tarantino is working Seran over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Seran pulls Tarantino in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Tarantino postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tarantino wants to pass the guard but Seran is keeping the position.
Tarantino wants to control from the top but Seran keeps moving.
Tarantino works over Seran with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Seran is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tarantino trying to control but Seran is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quintet Tarantino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quintet Tarantino's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tarantino fails with the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Seran misses its target.
Tarantino scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Seran takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tarantino misses with a left hand
letting Seran counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Tarantino scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Seran can't do much from the bottom here.
Seran is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tarantino off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Seran is persistently looking for the submission but Tarantino is defending it well.
#T1#
Tarantino wants to control his opponent's hands but Seran gets his hands free.
Quintet Tarantino has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Seran looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Tarantino is controlling Seran 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. #SUB#
Seran throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Seran wants to sweep but no luck.
Tarantino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Tarantino wants to control from the top but Seran keeps moving. #SUB#
Seran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tarantino defends it easily.
Tarantino sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Seran's guard. #SUB2#
Tarantino is working for a kimura but Seran is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Seran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tarantino pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Seran is concentrating on defense, preventing Tarantino from advancing position.
Tarantino is keen to just control but Seran is a slippery customer.
Seran trying to control from the bottom.
Seran avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tarantino.
Seran is looking for a sweep. Tarantino is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Seran is pressing down on Tarantino's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Seran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tarantino content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tarantino trying to control the position from guard on top but Seran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Seran has his foot on Tarantino's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tarantino works his way back into a safe position though.
Tarantino is looking to work some ground and pound but Seran has wrist control.
Tarantino must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Seran has control of Tarantino's left arm, preventing Tarantino from doing any damage.
Seran preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarantino takes a swing at Seran's ribcage but misses.
Seran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tarantino with a lazy takedown attempt
and Seran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Quintet Tarantino will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Quintet Tarantino's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tarantino throws a poor cross that misses
and Seran counters with a left to the body.
Tarantino lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch combination from Tarantino misses.
Tarantino misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Seran counters with a crisp one two that drops Tarantino! Seran thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tarantino to his feet! Tarantino is in big trouble!#ROC#Tarantino is rocked!
Seran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarantino.
Tarantino misses with an uppercut
and Seran counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Tarantino has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Olyn Seran!
A relieved looking Olyn Seran 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:
SMASH: Niska vs Bee
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Carvaleho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarantino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carvaleho throws out a loose jab but Tarantino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carvaleho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarantino moves away.
Tarantino throws a body punch but Carvaleho moves out of range.
Tarantino avoids the body shot from Carvaleho.
#CL2#
Carvaleho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Tarantino has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Carvaleho regains guard immediately.
Carvaleho has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kung Pao . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Carvaleho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tarantino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carvaleho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Tarantino's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Carvaleho can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tarantino controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvaleho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tarantino lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tarantino trying to control but Carvaleho is working from the bottom.
Carvaleho looking for a sweep. Not yet Carvaleho, not yet. #T1#
Tarantino forces his way into half guard.
Carvaleho is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarantino trying to control the action but Carvaleho is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Carvaleho manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Tarantino drops back looking for a leg! Carvaleho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carvaleho manages to kick Tarantino off! Tarantino jumps back into Carvaleho's guard.
Tarantino wants to control from the top but Carvaleho keeps moving.
Tarantino engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Carvaleho looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Tarantino is posturing up here but Carvaleho has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tarantino tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tarantino has to tap! Slick submission there by Carvaleho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Carvaleho!
Jose Carvaleho gave a mention to HARDCORE Threads in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SMASH: Orochi vs Niska 2
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tarantino.
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.#SUB2#
Tarantino is trying to get an arm triangle but Brown is defending well.
Brown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tarantino wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tarantino lands a few punches from side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tarantino working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Brown is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tarantino off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Brown working for the choke. #SUB#
Brown is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tarantino is defending well though. Brown let's go of the attempt for now.
Tarantino is in bad spot here.
A lull in the action here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown has the hooks in. Tarantino is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T1#
Brown is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Brown is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tarantino has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
I really don't envy Tarantino right now.
#SUB#
Tarantino is having to fend off submission attempts from Brown, who is looking to sink in the choke. Brown doesn't have the hooks in though and Tarantino manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Tarantino slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brown is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tarantino off and has taken his back!#T2##SUB#
Brown looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Tarantino is in a bad position with Brown working for a choke. Tarantino manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Tarantino postures up.
Tarantino stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarantino works over Brown with some ground and pound from guard.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tarantino is one step ahead there.
Brown keeping full guard, as Tarantino tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarantino keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Tarantino from controlling successfully.
Tarantino slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Brown is looking to get back to full guard here but Tarantino has managed to pass to side control instead.
Tarantino is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tarantino is trying to get an arm triangle but Brown is defending well.
Brown manages to get back to half guard.
Brown wants to control but Tarantino is keeping busy.
Tarantino tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Brown controls Tarantino momentarily but Tarantino frees himself.
Tarantino working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brown's head.
Tarantino throws an elbow that misses. Brown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tarantino's guard. Nice move by Brown!#REVR#
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Tarantino is trying to keep Brown in close.
Brown is looking to pass into half guard but Tarantino pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tarantino is in guard.#REVB#
Tarantino is working Brown over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brown controls Tarantino momentarily but Tarantino frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quintet Tarantino dominated that round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Brown throws a body punch but Tarantino moves out of range.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarantino was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Brown lands a lovely overhand right.
Tarantino ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Tarantino scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Tarantino shoots in and drives through. Brown sprawls well.
Tarantino slips under a jab.
Tarantino moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Tarantino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown takes a swing at Tarantino's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Tarantino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Tarantino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tarantino stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brown misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Tarantino looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tarantino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Tarantino dives in and scores a takedown into Brown's guard.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tarantino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Tarantino pushing down on Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tarantino's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tarantino's back!#SUB#
Tarantino is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Brown gets his way!
Brown is hanging on to Tarantino's back as he tries to escape.
#T2##SUB#
Brown is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown is hanging on to Tarantino's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Brown looking for the choke but no joy.
Tarantino is really stuck here.
Tarantino staying busy and making it hard for Brown to control.
Tarantino just trying to survive but Brown is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Brown tries to get the hooks in deep but Tarantino pushed the leg off. #T3#
Brown missing with punches from the back.
Tarantino tries to escape but Brown has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Brown is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Brown missing with strikes from the back.
Brown gets his hands free as Tarantino looks to control. #SUB#
Tarantino is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Brown gets his way!
Tarantino rolls, trying to escape but Brown keeps control of the position.
Brown is trying to stick to Tarantino's back but Tarantino is turning into Brown. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brown's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tarantino.#T4#
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Tarantino from controlling successfully.
Tarantino looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tarantino can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tarantino tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.#SUB#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Tarantino is defending well.
Tarantino trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Brown dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Tarantino shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Tarantino 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarantino throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
Tarantino preventing the sweep.
Brown wants to improve his position but instead Tarantino has moved into half guard.
#T1#
Brown manages to get to full guard.
Tarantino trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarantino advances to half guard.
Tarantino slips a nice elbow through Brown's hands, connecting with Brown's forehead.
Tarantino working over Brown with some ground and pound. Brown looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Tarantino is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brown is pressing down on Tarantino's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Tarantino looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tarantino wants to get back to full guard.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Tarantino is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brown is trying to control. Tarantino wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Tarantino defends it.
Tarantino wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Tarantino wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Tarantino actively working from the bottom here.
Quintet Tarantino has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tarantino regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Tarantino working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Tarantino wants to improve his position but instead Brown has moved into half guard.
Brown is looking to advance position but Tarantino won't allow it.
Tarantino gets back to full guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Tarantino is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Tarantino escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tarantino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tarantino keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarantino can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brown is looking to advance position but Tarantino won't allow it.
Brown stalling away here and it's allowed Tarantino to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quintet Tarantino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tarantino 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quintet Tarantino!
Quintet Tarantino seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
PANDA 79
Date: Jan 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Ivanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivanov is looking to clinch but Tarantino is avoiding it.
Tarantino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tarantino looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivanov is just out of range.
Tarantino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Ivanov rushes Tarantino and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Tarantino pulls Ivanov into guard.
Tarantino keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Tarantino wants to control but Ivanov passes easily into half guard.
We've been hearing that Ivanov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tarantino trying to control but Ivanov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov trying to control the pace. #T1##SUB2#
Tarantino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ivanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tarantino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tarantino is pressing down on Ivanov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tarantino is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Tarantino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES#
Ivanov kicks Tarantino off and gets to his feet.
Tarantino swings for the body but Ivanov moves out of range.
#T2#
Ivanov shoots in looking for a takedown. Tarantino tries to sprawl out of it but Ivanov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tarantino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Ivanov clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Tarantino jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Tarantino working for a triangle but Ivanov defends it easily.
Tarantino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tarantino trying to control the position here.
Ivanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Tarantino is retaining full guard. #T3#
Tarantino keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Ivanov looking to sit in guard and control but Tarantino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tarantino slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Tarantino is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tarantino seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tarantino is thwarting Ivanov's attempts to control the position.
Tarantino scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4##SUB2#
Tarantino 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.
Tarantino looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ivanov pushes Tarantino off looking to stand but Tarantino dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Tarantino is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ivanov defends it well.
Ivanov lands with a few short shots to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivanov is trying to control but can't.
Ivanov has his hands clasped together around Tarantino's back. He's all about the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quintet Tarantino dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Ivanov has Tarantino up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Ivanov is trying to trip Tarantino. He has hold of a leg but Tarantino is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ivanov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Tarantino looking to control.
#SUB2#
Tarantino is looking for a triangle but Ivanov pushes his legs off easily.
Quintet Tarantino has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tarantino wants to sweep here but Ivanov controlling him for the moment.
Ivanov is pushing down on Tarantino's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tarantino is fighting to maintain full guard but Ivanov has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Ivanov there.
Tarantino trying to get back to full guard but Ivanov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Tarantino is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Tarantino manages to regain half guard. Good work.
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. Ivanov connects with a nice short shot to Tarantino's temple.
Still in half guard, Ivanov seems content to control.
Tarantino is looking to improve his position.
Ivanov slips a nice elbow through Tarantino's hands, connecting with Tarantino's forehead.
Tarantino makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tarantino.
Ivanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Tarantino is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Tarantino looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Tarantino keeps moving.
Ivanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ivanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tarantino's head.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Tarantino keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tarantino throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tarantino looking for a sweep. Not yet Tarantino, not yet.
Ivanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Tarantino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ivanov is one step ahead there.
Ivanov lands a couple of digs.
Ivanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tarantino bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ivanov's guard. #REVB#
Ivanov striking off his back but it's not causing Tarantino any problems.
Tarantino is in close to Ivanov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tarantino is fighting to break Ivanov's control of his arms but Ivanov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ivanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tarantino's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Tarantino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ivanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ivanov with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Tarantino wants to sweep here but Ivanov controlling him for the moment.
Ivanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Tarantino trying to control the position.
Ivanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ivanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarantino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tarantino looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ivanov has picked Tarantino up and slammed him! Tarantino can't keep hold of the triangle and Ivanov manages to pass to side control!
Ivanov is looking to take a break and control but Tarantino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Ivanov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Tarantino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ivan Ivanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tarantino throws a body punch but Ivanov moves out of range.
Ivanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivanov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Tarantino closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ivanov quickly recovers to half guard.
Ivanov kicks off Tarantino and gets to his feet. #TD#
Ivanov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarantino is looking for a sweep. Ivanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ivanov is keen to just control but Tarantino is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Ivanov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tarantino has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tarantino wants to control but Ivanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tarantino gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Tarantino has Ivanov pulled in close to control his posture.
Tarantino bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ivanov's guard. #REVB#
Ivanov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tarantino working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Ivanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tarantino lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tarantino looking to pass the guard.
Ivanov trying to keep a closed guard but Tarantino is proving a slippery customer.
Tarantino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanov looking to control.
#T2#
Ivanov seems keen to control Tarantino's posture.
Tarantino postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ivanov managing to control the position.
Ivanov is looking to stand up but Tarantino isn't so interested in that idea.
Ivanov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ivanov is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tarantino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tarantino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ivanov.#T3#
Ivanov shoots for a double leg takedown but Tarantino sprawls well. He's pushed Ivanov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tarantino misses with an uppercut. Ivanov saw that one coming.#CL2#
Tarantino forces Ivanov back against the cage and clinches.
Ivanov scores with a hook to the body.
Tarantino tries to break the clinch but Ivanov is controlling the position. #TD#
Ivanov drags the fight down to the ground.
Ivanov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tarantino is now in half guard.
Tarantino is trying to control the action in half guard but Ivanov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Tarantino is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ivanov is pressing down on Tarantino's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ivanov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T4##SUB2#
Tarantino 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.
Tarantino won't allow Ivanov to sweep him here.
Ivanov is trying to keep Tarantino in close.
Ivanov is really struggling to control Tarantino but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tarantino with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ivanov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivanov trying to keep a closed guard but Tarantino is proving a slippery customer.
Tarantino working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ivanov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Quintet Tarantino.
I think Tarantino 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quintet Tarantino!
A relieved looking Quintet Tarantino 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:
PANDA 67
Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Tarantino takes one to the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Biggs!
Tarantino cracks Biggs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Tyrone Biggs has been cut.
Tarantino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tarantino paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tarantino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Biggs's head coaches at Advanced Fitness Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tarantino digs a good body shot into Biggs's ribs.
Biggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tarantino circles away quickly and effectively.
Tarantino with the counter takedown but Biggs avoids it easily.
Biggs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#Biggs is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarantino moves away.
Oh Biggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Tarantino moves into the clinch.
Biggs seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Tarantino manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Tarantino. Beautiful body shot.
Tarantino throws a big shot that misses.
Tarantino connects with a single shot there.
Biggs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tarantino.
Nice body kick from Biggs.
Biggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Biggs misses with a looping left.
Biggs throws a series of punches but Tarantino moves out of range.
Biggs takes one on the button.
Biggs blocks a jab.
Tarantino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Biggs tries to bum rush Tarantino with a series of wild strikes but Tarantino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tarantino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Biggs.
Tarantino throws out a loose jab but Biggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Tarantino looks to move away, Biggs throws a big counter combo but Tarantino just gets out of the way.
Tyrone Biggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggs misses with a two punch combination.
Tarantino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biggs moves away.
Biggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Biggs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Biggs misses with a wild combination.
Biggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Biggs misses with a few strikes there.
#T2#
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!#TD2#
Tarantino bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Biggs defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tarantino wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Biggs, who protects the arm well.
Tarantino wants to control but Biggs is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Tarantino tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tarantino has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tarantino trying to control the position but Biggs is working away. #SUB2#
Tarantino tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Tarantino tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tarantino is still trying to improve position.
Biggs is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Tarantino wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Biggs, who protects the arm well.
Tarantino throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tarantino controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Tarantino thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tarantino working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tarantino trying to control the position but Biggs is working away.
Biggs is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Tarantino tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tarantino has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Quintet Tarantino will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Biggs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Biggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tarantino changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Biggs lands a nice shot to the body.
Biggs misses with a looping right.
Biggs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tyrone Biggs is winning the standup battle so far.
Biggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarantino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Biggs.
Biggs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tarantino is trying hard to land a takedown here. Biggs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tarantino throws a jab but it's blocked by Biggs.
Biggs ducks under a wild hook from Tarantino.
Biggs ducks right into an uppercut from Tarantino.
Biggs swings for the body but Tarantino moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarantino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Biggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Biggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarantino is just out of range.
Tarantino feints the counter takedown.
Biggs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Biggs connects with a solid leg kick.
Biggs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Tarantino dives in and grabs Biggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Biggs pushes down on Tarantino's head and hops out.
Biggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarantino was well out of range. Poor timing from Biggs.
Tarantino lands with a shot to the body.
Biggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tarantino missing with a left hand there. Biggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Biggs throws a right hand that Tarantino ducks under and follows up with a left that Tarantino also avoids with ease.
Tarantino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tarantino misses with a wild body shot.
Tarantino takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tarantino misses with a wild body shot.
Biggs appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fighters circling - Tarantino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Biggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Biggs works the jab nicely.
Biggs is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tarantino misses with a double jab
and Biggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Tarantino throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Biggs's waist but Biggs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tarantino off to one side.
Biggs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tyrone Biggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quintet Tarantino.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biggs throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Tarantino counters with a shoot takedown. Biggs fights it but they end up in guard.
Biggs has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tarantino off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Biggs scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Tarantino changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Biggs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tarantino taking a breather here.
Biggs is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Tarantino are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3##SUB2#
Tarantino goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Biggs has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tarantino but great work by Biggs.
Tarantino is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Biggs's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Biggs working the head and body with strikes.
Biggs is taking a breather. Tarantino 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.
Tarantino is trying to control but can't.
Tarantino gets full guard.
Tarantino bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Biggs's guard. #REVB#
Biggs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tarantino trying to control the position from guard on top but Biggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Tarantino loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tarantino trying to control the position from guard on top but Biggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biggs wants to hit a sweep here but Tarantino passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Biggs there!
Tarantino trying to control but Biggs is having none of it.
Tarantino misses with a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Biggs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Biggs's cut.
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#
Biggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot by Tarantino.
Biggs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some wild striking there from Biggs.
#TD2#
Tarantino scores with a takedown into Biggs's guard.
Tarantino trying to control but Biggs is working from the bottom. #ES#
Biggs is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tarantino presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Biggs manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biggs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Biggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Biggs lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Tarantino misses with a body shot.
Biggs leaves Tarantino with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Biggs connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Tarantino clinches with his opponent.
Biggs tries a body shot but Tarantino blocks it.
Biggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Biggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tarantino throws an overhand right that lands on Biggs's shoulder, as Biggs tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Tarantino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Biggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Biggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tarantino takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Biggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Biggs lunges at Tarantino with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tarantino's hand.
Tarantino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Biggs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biggs lunges at Tarantino with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tarantino's hand.
Tarantino misses the body punch
and Biggs counters with a left and a right that stings Tarantino.
Biggs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tarantino momentarily.
Tarantino tries to clinch but Biggs is having none of it.
Biggs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tarantino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Biggs lands a lovely overhand right.
Tyrone Biggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tarantino misses with a lunging right hand
and Biggs counters with a straight right hand.
Tarantino throws a shot from downtown. Biggs moves away and avoids it.
Biggs lands with a straight right. Tarantino didn't see that one coming.
Biggs slaps away a takedown attempt from Tarantino, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Biggs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tarantino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Biggs is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
Tarantino shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Biggs as he avoids it easily.
Tyrone Biggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quintet Tarantino.
Tarantino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Biggs circles away.
Tarantino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tarantino throws a hook but Biggs avoids it easily.
Tarantino tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Biggs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Biggs swings for the body but Tarantino moves out of range.
Tarantino with the counter takedown but Biggs avoids it easily.
A jab from Biggs does it's job there.
Tarantino tries to score a power double leg takedown but Biggs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tarantino somewhat.
Biggs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tarantino on the side of the head.#T4#
Biggs lands a jab.
Biggs moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Biggs slaps away a takedown attempt from Tarantino, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Biggs lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarantino is just out of range.
Tarantino shoots in for a takedown but Biggs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tarantino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Biggs throws a nice looking combination but Tarantino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Biggs as he connects with a hook.
Biggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarantino can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Biggs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Biggs bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Biggs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Biggs has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Biggs! |
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Event:
PANDA 56
Date: Dec 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Tarantino checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Giroud tries to sprawl but Tarantino drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Tarantino there.
Tarantino lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tarantino seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Giroud is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Quintet Tarantino!
Quintet Tarantino decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Bastien Giroud spoke after the fight, saying 'It's just a setback on the road to greatness. Ill be back stronger !'. |
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Event:
PANDA 46
Date: Nov 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarantino smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tarantino digs a good body shot into Bakiyev's ribs.
Bakiyev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tarantino looks to land a left hand but Bakiyev moved out of range nicely.
Tarantino shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bakiyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Tarantino digs a good body shot into Bakiyev's ribs.
Tarantino blocks a jab.
Tarantino throws a body punch but Bakiyev moves out of range.
Tarantino 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.
A shot to the body from Tarantino misses
and Bakiyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bakiyev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tarantino's head.
Bakiyev ducks under a wild hook from Tarantino.
Tarantino throws a hook but Bakiyev blocks it.
Tarantino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bakiyev.
Tarantino gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tarantino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
The fighters circling - Tarantino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by Tarantino.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Bakiyev slaps away a takedown attempt from Tarantino, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quintet Tarantino.
Bakiyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tarantino.
Nice takedown defense from Bakiyev. No joy for Tarantino on that attempt.
Bakiyev is looking to counter punch.
Bakiyev slips under a jab from Tarantino.
Nice body punch from Bakiyev.
Tarantino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Bakiyev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tarantino avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
Quintet Tarantino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakiyev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bakiyev wants it to stay on the feet.
Tarantino misses with a straight right.
Tarantino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bakiyev.
Tarantino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakiyev.
Tarantino changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tarantino takes a swing at Bakiyev's ribcage but misses.
Bakiyev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bakiyev swings for the body but Tarantino moves out of range.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bakiyev connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarantino connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bakiyev. Bakiyev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tarantino lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice uppercut there from Tarantino.#T3#
Bakiyev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2#Bakiyev is rocked!
Tarantino ducks under a wild hook from Bakiyev.
Oh Bakiyev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tarantino misses with a wild combination.
Bakiyev walks straight into a right hand from Tarantino - that's dropped him! Tarantino jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bakiyev from any more punishment! Bakiyev complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Quintet Tarantino!
A very excited looking Quintet Tarantino 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:
PANDA 34
Date: Oct 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tarantino slips under a jab.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Tarantino has knocked Shamrock down with a huge combo! Tarantino steps away and waves a wobbly Shamrock back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Shamrock is rocked!
Shamrock is aggressively charging in as Tarantino backs up avoiding any damage. Tarantino tosses out a jab and Shamrock runs right into it face first! Shamrock is out cold! Tarantino dropped down on all fours and is barking in Shamrock's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quintet Tarantino!
A very excited looking Quintet Tarantino 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:
HFC KO 5 - Slugs vs Wanker
Date: Jun 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarantino throws an overhand right that lands on Winkleman's shoulder, as Winkleman tries to avoid the shot.
Winkleman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tarantino defends it well.
Quintet Tarantino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarantino misses with an uppercut.
Tarantino misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Winkleman counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Winkleman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tarantino, who protects the arm well.
We've been hearing good reports from Tarantino's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Winkleman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Winkleman wants to control but Tarantino is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Winkleman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Winkleman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Tarantino is looking to reverse the position.
Tarantino gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tarantino is trying to get back to full guard.
Tarantino keeping hold of Winkleman's head, controlling as best he can.
Winkleman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tarantino does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Winkleman moves into full mount! Tarantino won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Winkleman has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Tarantino is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Winkleman!
Johnny Winkleman 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:
Madness 47 Carter vs Sogrin
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Tarantino misses the shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tarantino's calf.
Tarantino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarantino looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tarantino blocks a low kick nicely.
Tarantino tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vaiduoklis manages to circle out of the way.
Tarantino throws a head kick but Vaiduoklis moves out of range.
Tarantino misses with a leg kick.
Vaiduoklis misses with a wild body shot.
Tarantino tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vaiduoklis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tarantino somewhat.
Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vaiduoklis connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarantino just misses with a punch to the body.
Tarantino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vaiduoklis is fending him off so far but Tarantino persists. Nope, Vaiduoklis circles away and we're back to standing.
Vaiduoklis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tarantino.
Vaiduoklis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tarantino doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Vaiduoklis moves into the clinch.#T1#
Tarantino looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quintet Tarantino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarantino trying to control the position but instead, Vaiduoklis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tarantino into the cage.
Tarantino jumps guard but Vaiduoklis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tarantino jumps guard but Vaiduoklis stands there with Tarantino around his waist. Tarantino gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis works on Tarantino's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vaiduoklis stalling.
Tarantino wants to get back to striking at distance but Vaiduoklis won't allow it.
Tarantino is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vaiduoklis to keep the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Vaiduoklis - that landed with a thud.
Tarantino is breathing heavily.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vaiduoklis cracks Tarantino with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tarantino.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vaiduoklis scores with a shoulder strike.
Vaiduoklis cracks Tarantino with a nice body shot.#T2#
Vaiduoklis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vaiduoklis works on Tarantino's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body.
Tarantino letting Vaiduoklis take a breather here.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tarantino or not.
Vaiduoklis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tarantino or not.
Vaiduoklis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tarantino backwards.
Vaiduoklis is leaning against Tarantino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tarantino.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vaiduoklis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vaiduoklis scores with a shot to the side of Tarantino's head.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3#
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body.
Vaiduoklis gets through Tarantino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch.
Vaiduoklis digs a right hand underneath Tarantino's ribcage. Tarantino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vaiduoklis is working Tarantino over against the cage.
Vaiduoklis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tarantino backwards.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vaiduoklis digs a right hand into Tarantino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tarantino's gas tank.
Vaiduoklis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vaiduoklis is leaning against Tarantino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vaiduoklis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vaiduoklis is working Tarantino over against the cage.
Vaiduoklis leaning against his opponent.
Good body shot from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tarantino or not.
Vaiduoklis is working Tarantino over against the cage.
Vaiduoklis scores with a shot to the side of Tarantino's head. #T4#
Tarantino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vaiduoklis gets through Tarantino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vaiduoklis works on Tarantino's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Vaiduoklis as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Vaiduoklis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vaiduoklis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vaiduoklis cracks Tarantino with a good jab.
Vaiduoklis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tarantino has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vaiduoklis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vaiduoklis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Vaiduoklis gets a clinch.
A short right from Vaiduoklis on the inside.
Tarantino is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vaiduoklis is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vaiduoklis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tarantino backwards.
Vaiduoklis digs a right hand into Tarantino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tarantino's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Vaiduoklis clinches up against the cage.
Vaiduoklis controlling the action here for a moment.
Vaiduoklis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tarantino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vaiduoklis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tarantino backwards.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A right handed body shot lands from Vaiduoklis.
Tarantino jumps guard but Vaiduoklis stands there with Tarantino around his waist. Tarantino gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
Good body shot from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tarantino backwards.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Vaiduoklis breaks the clinch.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tarantino on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice hook to Tarantino's body. Tarantino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vaiduoklis.
Tarantino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarantino walks into a straight right hand from Vaiduoklis.#CUT2#
It looks like Quintet Tarantino has been cut.#T1#
Vaiduoklis lands a jab to Tarantino's midsection.
Vaiduoklis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vaiduoklis lands with a shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Tarantino! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Juodasis Vaiduoklis!
Juodasis Vaiduoklis took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Condemned for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 33
Date: Apr 08, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Hardman gets a double leg takedown into Tarantino's guard.
Tarantino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hardman is in close to Tarantino's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Tarantino is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hardman frees his head nicely. Oh but Tarantino has switched to an armbar! Hardman is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Quintet Tarantino!
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Event:
Madness 36 Davidson vs Andrade
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Tarantino scores with a shot to the body.
Tarantino misses with a body punch
and Till counters with an outside leg kick.
#TD#
Tarantino feints and as Till raises his hands in defense, Tarantino changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tarantino seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tarantino looking to pass the guard.
Tarantino might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Tarantino thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tarantino drops back looking for a leg! Till is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Till manages to kick Tarantino off! Tarantino jumps back into Till's guard.
Tarantino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Till is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Till looks winded!
Tarantino trying to control but Till is working from the bottom.
Tarantino pushing down on Till's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Tarantino is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tarantino tries to pass the half guard into mount. Till knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Tarantino controlling the action here. #SUB#
Tarantino is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Till has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Tarantino is working for a kimura but Till is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tarantino is trying to work for a kimura but Till is defending well.
#T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tarantino is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Till doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tarantino.
Till 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.#SUB#
Tarantino is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Till really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tarantino. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tarantino in particular looking to stall.
Tarantino is looking to stall here but Till recovers full guard. #T4#
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.
Tarantino passes Till's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Tarantino 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Tarantino's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tarantino is trying to control the action in half guard but Till is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarantino looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tarantino seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Till does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quintet Tarantino dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A clash of legs there as Tarantino blocks the low kick.
Tarantino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tarantino scores with a decent looking hook.
A head kick misses from Tarantino.
Tarantino shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Till as he jumps to the side.
Till only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tarantino shoots in looking for a takedown but Till manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tarantino's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Tarantino shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarantino stands and throws Till's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Till is breathing heavily.
Tarantino taking a breather here. #SUB#
Tarantino in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Till is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Quintet Tarantino!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 932 Round 4
Date: Nov 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Kennedy loads up on a big right hand but Tarantino slips the punch.
Tarantino doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kennedy lands a lovely overhand right.
Tarantino throws a lazy body kick
and Kennedy counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Quintet Tarantino has been cut.
Kennedy cracks Tarantino with a good jab.
Tarantino slips under a jab from Kennedy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kennedy, as that shot connected.
Tarantino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tarantino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Tarantino drives through with a takedown into Kennedy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarantino controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kennedy working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Tarantino trying to control but Kennedy is working from the bottom.
Tarantino advances to half guard.
Kennedy tries to roll over but Tarantino keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Tarantino is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kennedy is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Quintet Tarantino!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 932 Round 3
Date: Nov 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Tarantino delivers a nice body kick.
Tarantino throws a big shot that misses.
Alex misses with a straight right.
Tarantino is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Alex.
Tarantino has a takedown stuffed.
Tarantino misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alex! But no joy.#TD#
Tarantino drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Tarantino has hold of Alex's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Alex tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Tarantino cranks the arm and Alex screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Alex, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Quintet Tarantino!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 932 Round 2
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Tarantino looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Funk!#SUB2#
Tarantino is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Funk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Funk tries to escape back to his feet but Tarantino has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Funk's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Funk is tapping! Tarantino saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Quintet Tarantino!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 932 Round 1
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Tarantino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Price tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tarantino swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Price counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Price wants to control from the top but Tarantino keeps moving. #SUB2#
Price drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tarantino dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Price is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tarantino is aware though and is defending well.
Tarantino engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tarantino wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarantino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Price looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Price trying to keep a closed guard but Tarantino is proving a slippery customer.
Tarantino wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving. #SUB2#
Price working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tarantino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tarantino manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Price looking for a guillotine here but Tarantino defends easily.
#SUB2#
Price working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tarantino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tarantino manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #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.
Tarantino trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarantino looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Price looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tarantino misses with a hook. Price ducked under it nicely.
Price appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tarantino works Price's body with a nice hook.
Tarantino takes a swing at Price's ribcage but misses.
Price ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3##TD#
Tarantino gets a double leg takedown into Price's guard.
Tarantino passes Price's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Price wants to control but Tarantino is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tarantino 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.
Price misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Price trying to control but Tarantino postures up.
Tarantino trying to control from half guard but Price is working away. #T4#
Price is doing well to control the position and prevent Tarantino from advancing to side control.
Tarantino is thwarting Price's attempts to control the position.
Tarantino trying to mount his opponent but Price defends it.
Price preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Price actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Price won't allow Tarantino to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quintet Tarantino dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Tarantino dives in and scores a takedown into Price's guard.#ES2#
Price kicks Tarantino off and gets to his feet. #TD#
Tarantino looking to score a takedown here. Price is defending well but Tarantino drives through and ends up in Price's guard.
Tarantino has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Price looking to control.
Tarantino advances to half guard.
Price tries to kick Tarantino off but Tarantino keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Price is looking to control Tarantino's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Price avoid being mounted?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price tries to get to full guard but Tarantino has control of the leg.
Tarantino wants to take a breather but Price is having none of it.
Price works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tarantino is pushing down on Price's leg trying to pass to half guard. Price is fighting to maintain full guard but Tarantino has managed to sneak the leg through.
Price is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Quintet Tarantino overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
Tarantino is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tarantino is trying to control. Price wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tarantino is thwarting Price's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Tarantino seems to be working for a kimura but Price defends the submission attempt.
Tarantino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Price can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Tarantino is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Price has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Price regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tarantino wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
Price wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Price has his foot on Tarantino's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tarantino works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Tarantino avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Price working for a triangle but Tarantino defends it easily.
Price keeping full guard, as Tarantino tries to pass. #T3#
Tarantino is stalling in the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tarantino seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Price for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Tarantino got a little sloppy there for a moment and Price has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tarantino has managed to get both his arms back between Price's legs - danger averted.
Price wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Price is trying to keep Tarantino in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Price tries to sprawl but Tarantino drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Price is refusing to be controlled, as Tarantino sits in half guard.
Price pushes Tarantino off looking to stand but Tarantino dives back in and keeps control.
Price is refusing to be controlled, as Tarantino sits in half guard.
Price desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Tarantino wants to work for an arm triangle but Price is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quintet Tarantino dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Tarantino stuffs the takedown.
Price keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Price feints the counter takedown.
No luck for Price with that takedown attempt.
Price throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarantino throws a low kick but Price avoids it.
Price slips a straight right by Tarantino.#TD#
Tarantino shoots in and bounces Price off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tarantino is controlling him.
Price can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tarantino controls the pace.#T1#
Tarantino tries to free his leg and advance position but Price is retaining full guard.
Tarantino is fighting to break Price's control of his arms but Price is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Price's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tarantino wants to pass the guard but Price is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tarantino misses with a hook. Price ducked under it nicely. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Price fails to land the takedown.
Quintet Tarantino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Price.
Tarantino misses with a looping left.
Price shoots in but no luck this time.
Price avoids the body shot from Tarantino.
#TD#
Tarantino closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Price's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tarantino is fighting to break Price's control of his arms but Price is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tarantino trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Tarantino got a little sloppy there for a moment and Price has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tarantino has managed to get both his arms back between Price's legs - danger averted.
Mario Price has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB2#
Price is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tarantino is aware though and is defending well.
Tarantino trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarantino pushes down on Price's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tarantino works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tarantino fails to advance to Price's back.
Price is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Tarantino has taken his back.
Price breaks Tarantino's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T4##SUB#
Tarantino is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Price defends well.
Tarantino lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Quintet Tarantino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Price not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarantino engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Tarantino got a little sloppy there for a moment and Price has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tarantino has managed to get both his arms back between Price's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quintet Tarantino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tarantino 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight for Quintet Tarantino!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Quintet Tarantino!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Quintet Tarantino!
Quintet Tarantino wins by unanimous decision!
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