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Event:
WCF WNF 42: Zwirn vs Turunen
Date: Feb 24, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Jaktic forces TahHinni back against the cage and clinches.
TahHinni is trying to push Jaktic away but Jaktic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Jaktic turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jaktic manages to end up in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Jaktic.
TahHinni is trying to improve his position.
Jaktic creates some space and throws a big elbow, but TahHinni sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TahHinni manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jaktic's best efforts.
TahHinni manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
TahHinni is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jaktic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
TahHinni looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
TahHinni is striking off his back. Jaktic thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Jaktic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
TahHinni should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
TahHinni tries to roll over but Jaktic keeps him under control.
Jaktic controlling the action here. #SUB#
Jaktic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
TahHinni is pressing down on Jaktic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jaktic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for TahHinni on the ground.#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.
Jaktic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
TahHinni has his hands on Jaktic's head, controlling the position.
Our spies down at at Dark Knight Fight House inform us that TahHinni has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jaktic content to stall in guard here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - TahHinni has eaten all the pies!#T3#
TahHinni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jaktic manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
TahHinni controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jaktic throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
TahHinni stays in close to Jaktic's body and controls the position.
Jaktic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst TahHinni is controlling him.
TahHinni slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
TahHinni tries to free his leg and advance position but Jaktic is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Nice body kick from Jaktic.
Jaktic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but TahHinni defends well and Jaktic ends up having to push TahHinni into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
TahHinni is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jaktic tries for a takedown. No joy.
TahHinni tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jaktic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jaktic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jaktic is pressed up against the cage. TahHinni has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jaktic down to the mat. Jaktic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
TahHinni misses with a takedown
and Jaktic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
William Jaktic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny TahHinni.
Jaktic goes for a double leg but TahHinni avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as TahHinni continues to drive forward.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
TahHinni wants to get back to striking at distance but Jaktic won't allow it.
Jaktic goes for a takedown attempt but TahHinni pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
William Jaktic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaktic tries for a takedown but TahHinni sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny TahHinni dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Jaktic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in TahHinni's guard.
Jaktic wants to pass the guard but TahHinni is keeping the position.
TahHinni wants to sweep here but Jaktic controlling him for the moment.
TahHinni is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jaktic forces his way into half guard.
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.
TahHinni trying to control from the bottom.
TahHinni makes his way to full guard. A much better position for TahHinni.#T1#
Jaktic throws a strike but TahHinni rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
TahHinni won't allow Jaktic to sweep him here.
TahHinni wants to stand but Jaktic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
TahHinni missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jaktic is trying to control the position but TahHinni postures up.
TahHinni slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
TahHinni advances to full mount.
TahHinni sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
TahHinni tries to control but Jaktic wriggling away. #T2#
Jaktic wants to hold on but TahHinni pushes him away.
TahHinni controlling his opponent.
Jaktic tries to lock up and control but TahHinni gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Manny TahHinni has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jaktic is working to get back to half guard.
You get the feeling that Jaktic really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jaktic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
TahHinni can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jaktic is looking to escape. #T3#
TahHinni controlling his opponent.
TahHinni prevents Jaktic from getting the reversal.
TahHinni looking to control and managing it successfully.
TahHinni is continuing to stall.
Jaktic working to try and regain half guard.
Jaktic blocking the ground and pound.
TahHinni controlling from the full mount. #T4##SUB2#
TahHinni working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jaktic regains half guard.
TahHinni moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Jaktic.
Jaktic tries to buck TahHinni off but TahHinni is having none of it.
TahHinni wants to stand but Jaktic is controlling his arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
TahHinni trying to control the action but Jaktic is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
TahHinni is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jaktic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny TahHinni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Jaktic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jaktic wants it to stay on the feet.
TahHinni tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Jaktic counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jaktic.
TahHinni throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as TahHinni holds on and takes a little breather.
TahHinni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
TahHinni is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
TahHinni is looking to take a break and control but Jaktic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jaktic is trying to stand back up but TahHinni is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TahHinni looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
TahHinni slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
TahHinni thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jaktic wants to get back to his feet.
Jaktic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
TahHinni tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jaktic controls his leg.
TahHinni throwing shots but Jaktic is blocking nicely.
Jaktic trying to control from the bottom.
TahHinni takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jaktic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as TahHinni sprawls well. TahHinni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jaktic gets slowly back to his feet.
TahHinni counters with a body kick.
TahHinni changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jaktic tries to avoid it but TahHinni manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jaktic to the ground. Jaktic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Jaktic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
TahHinni manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
TahHinni works his way to full guard. Good work.
TahHinni managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Jaktic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3##SUB2#
TahHinni looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jaktic is defending well. TahHinni quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jaktic has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! TahHinni celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manny TahHinni! |
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Event:
WCF 55: Escalante vs Garcia 2
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Hradek plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Manny TahHinni has been cut.
TahHinni with a poor takedown #KD#
and TahHinni is countered with a crisp right hand from Hradek that sends him to the canvas! Hradek follows him to the mat into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
TahHinni manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
TahHinni tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
TahHinni stops Hradek from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Hradek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but TahHinni pulls his head out easily.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - TahHinni has eaten all the pies!#SUB#
TahHinni moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hradek.#SUB2#
TahHinni working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hradek's coaches at Westside Martial Arts 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.
Hradek is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Hradek regains half guard.
TahHinni tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hradek controls his leg. #SUB#
Hradek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hradek is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
TahHinni thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
TahHinni lands strikes from half guard.
Hradek is looking for a sweep. TahHinni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
TahHinni is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hradek is staying active underneath TahHinni, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
TahHinni is looking for a kimura but Hradek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for TahHinni to get the leverage.
Hradek is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TahHinni trying to control the pace. #T3##SUB#
Hradek looking for a kimura from the bottom but TahHinni passes into side control!
TahHinni taking a breather here.
Hradek is trying to improve his position.
TahHinni tries to advance to mount but Hradek denies him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hradek is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
TahHinni shoots and misses
and Hradek counters with a stiff right hand. #KD#
A big head kick from Hradek and TahHinni is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Hradek wants to stand but TahHinni is controlling his posture from full guard.
Our spies down at at Dark Knight Fight House inform us that TahHinni has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
TahHinni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hradek wanted to stand there but TahHinni had control of the position.
TahHinni wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Hradek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny TahHinni's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Hradek! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jan Hradek!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jan Hradek waved his t-shirt featuring Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 31: Escalante vs Abner
Date: Dec 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Jameison shoots in looking for a takedown but TahHinni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jameison's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
TahHinni closes the distance but Jameison moves to the side #TD2#
so Jameison counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jameison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with TahHinni. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jameison trying to control but TahHinni is working from the bottom.
Jameison trying to stand up but can't free himself from TahHinni's guard.
TahHinni trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameison tries to free his leg and advance position but TahHinni is retaining full guard.
Jameison must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Jameison trying to control but TahHinni is working from the bottom.
TahHinni pulls Jameison in close to prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
TahHinni really is a fat lump.
TahHinni will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As TahHinni backs off Jameison throws a huge counter combo but TahHinni manages to avoid it all.
TahHinni misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Jameison counters by clinching up.
Jameison is trying to work for a single leg takedown but TahHinni pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jameison connects with a nasty looking knee right to TahHinni's face.
#CUT2#It looks like Manny TahHinni has been cut.#TD2#
Jameison ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jameison no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
TahHinni tries to stand but Jameison is controlling from the bottom.
TahHinni content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Jameison is trying to control the position but TahHinni postures up.
Jameison looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but TahHinni puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Still in half guard, TahHinni seems content to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jameison can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Ground and pound from TahHinni.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with TahHinni in particular looking to stall.
TahHinni working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
TahHinni thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TahHinni is taking a breather. Jameison 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.
Jameison is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice sprawl there from TahHinni as Jameison shoots in.
Manny TahHinni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jennson Jameison.
Nice body kick there by Jameison.
TahHinni doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Jameison has knocked TahHinni down with a huge combo! Jameison steps away and waves a wobbly TahHinni back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Jameison lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. TahHinni is looking to close the distance but Jameison sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! TahHinni crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope TahHinni is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jennson Jameison! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 25: Bolsdeep vs Abner
Date: Oct 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Fjorn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fjorn stalling away here and it's allowed TahHinni to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fjorn throwing strikes from guard but TahHinni blocks nicely.
TahHinni has control of Fjorn's left arm, preventing Fjorn from doing any damage. #SUB2#
TahHinni looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Fjorn is defending well. TahHinni quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Fjorn has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! TahHinni celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manny TahHinni! |
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Event:
WCF 41: Komakech vs Curtis
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches TahHinni on the side of the head.
TahHinni shoots in but no luck this time.
Fedor Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TahHinni throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Petrov.
Petrov stuffs the takedown.
TahHinni dives in and grabs Petrov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petrov pushes down on TahHinni's head and hops out.
Fedor Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny TahHinni.
Petrov lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fedor Petrov!
A very excited looking Fedor Petrov 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2020 |
#R1#
TahHinni shoots and misses #CL#
and Li counters by moving into the clinch.
TahHinni misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Li pulls guard effortlessly.
Li is trying to keep TahHinni in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TahHinni looking to pass the guard.
TahHinni looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TahHinni would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - TahHinni has eaten all the pies!#T1#
TahHinni trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li is looking to stand up but TahHinni isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
TahHinni wanted to stand there but Li had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
TahHinni displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Li.
TahHinni is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
TahHinni throws a push kick but Li slaps the foot to one side.
Li wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Li lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL#
Li instigates a clinch. #TD#
Li pulls guard successfully.
TahHinni is looking to stand up but Li won't let him.
TahHinni controls from within his opponent's guard.
TahHinni wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
TahHinni throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
TahHinni slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A lull in the action here as TahHinni stalls from top position.
Li is breathing heavily.
TahHinni throws an elbow but Li slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
TahHinni thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
TahHinni is trying to get an arm triangle but Li is defending well.
TahHinni wants to control but Li is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB2#
TahHinni looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Li regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with TahHinni in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that TahHinni has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Manny TahHinni will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
TahHinni dives in for a single leg takedown but Li sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Li is looking to counter the offense by TahHinni and move into the clinch.
Li lands with a nice body kick.
TahHinni misses with a takedown attempt
and Li counters with a left and a right that stings TahHinni. #CL2#
TahHinni drives through and clinches with Li against the cage.
#TD#
Li pulls guard.
Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
TahHinni wants to stand but Li has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TahHinni slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
TahHinni trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Li utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
TahHinni stops Li from standing up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
TahHinni looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
TahHinni shoots in looking for a takedown but Li manages to keep the fight standing, pushing TahHinni's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bruce Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny TahHinni.
Li tries to clinch there but TahHinni circles away.
TahHinni with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Li holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Li has clasped his hands together around TahHinni's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T2#
TahHinni is looking to regain half guard here but Li keeps moving and retains side control.
TahHinni is still trying to improve position.
You can see the frustration on TahHinni's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
TahHinni tries to get back to half guard but can't.
TahHinni sneaks back into half guard.
TahHinni pushes Li off looking to stand but Li dives back in and keeps control.
#T3##SUB2#
TahHinni looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
TahHinni regains full guard. Nicely done.
TahHinni throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
TahHinni is trying to control the position but Li postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
TahHinni has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Li decides to pull guard.
TahHinni trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
TahHinni looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Li dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
TahHinni fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Li checks it well.
Li tries to counter by moving into the clinch but TahHinni manages to circle out of the way.
TahHinni throws a head kick but Li moves out of range.
#CL2#
TahHinni closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
TahHinni tries to break free but Li pushes him back against the cage.
Li tries to score a body lock takedown but TahHinni shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
TahHinni stalling in the clinch but Li improves position.
TahHinni is trying to stall.
TahHinni is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Li has denied him.
TahHinni fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Li jumps guard.
Li trying to keep a closed guard but TahHinni is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
TahHinni is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
TahHinni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Li is keeping the position for now.
Li keeping moving, preventing TahHinni from controlling successfully.
TahHinni is looking to stand up but Li won't let him.
TahHinni controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
TahHinni is looking to work some ground and pound but Li has wrist control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Li trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bruce Li is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
TahHinni swats away the attempt to clinch by Li.#CL2#
TahHinni instigates a clinch.
Li prevents a takedown attempt there.
TahHinni is trying to pull guard but Li has him pressed against the cage.
Bruce Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny TahHinni.#T3##TD#
Li turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
TahHinni is looking to reverse the position.
TahHinni can't do much from the bottom here.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but TahHinni keeps working.
TahHinni sneaks back into half guard.
TahHinni has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Li is working away from the top position though.
TahHinni makes his way to full guard. A much better position for TahHinni.
Li has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
TahHinni bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Li's guard. #REVB#
TahHinni has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Li is proving hard to escape from.
TahHinni wants to pass the guard but Li is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
TahHinni is standing up over Li. Li looks to escape but TahHinni dives into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny TahHinni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think TahHinni 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny TahHinni!
In defeat, Bruce Li stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hey, man, wait for me, we'll meet again. I have to rush back to a new training session.'.
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