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Event:
Bellicose 124
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Tarantino stuns Colchester with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Colchester 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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tarantino or perhaps it was just good defense by Colchester, which made it look bad.
Tarantino avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Tarantino darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Colchester keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tarantino missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Colchester wants to control but Tarantino is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colchester avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tarantino.
Tarantino seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Colchester does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Colchester keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colchester is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Tarantino landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Colchester taking some punishment here, with Tarantino in his half guard.
Tarantino wants to pass to mount but Colchester is defending the position.
Colchester tries to get to full guard but Tarantino has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Tarantino.
Colchester wants to get back to full guard but Tarantino has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colchester really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tarantino wants to control the pace but Colchester is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Colchester is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tarantino lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Colchester is working to get back to half guard.
Tarantino scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tarantino sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Colchester really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarantino with shots to the head and body - Colchester looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tarantino fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Colchester keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tarantino lands with some strikes.#ROC#Colchester is rocked!#T3#
Tarantino scoring with strikes but Colchester is staying in there.
Colchester is still in real trouble! Can Tarantino finish him?
Tarantino unloading with bombs!
Tarantino lands with some strikes.
Colchester tries to reverse the position but Tarantino maintains control.
Tarantino raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tarantino postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Colchester bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Tarantino and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scottie Tarantino!
A very excited looking Scottie 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:
Bellicose 105
Date: Jun 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Tarantino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Summers doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Tarantino misses.
Summers throws a hook but Tarantino blocks it.
Summers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tarantino.
Tarantino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Summers swivels and escapes.#TD#
Tarantino drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tarantino postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Summers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tarantino scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tarantino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Summers is keeping the position for now.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarantino throws a strike but Summers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tarantino looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Summers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tarantino looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Tarantino has control of Summers's left arm, preventing Summers from doing any damage.
Tarantino wants to sweep but no luck.
Summers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tarantino wants to sweep but no luck.
Tarantino is controlling Summers's posture.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Summers preventing the sweep.
Summers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Summers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tarantino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Tarantino.#CL#
Tarantino closes the distance and pushes Summers back into the cage.
Tarantino tries to work over Summers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Tarantino is trying to trip Summers. He has hold of a leg but Summers is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tarantino persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Tarantino throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Summers keeping moving, preventing Tarantino from controlling successfully. #T3#
Summers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tarantino.
Tarantino stopping the sweep attempt from Summers.
Tarantino lands a couple of digs.
Tarantino with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tarantino content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Summers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tarantino is working Summers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tarantino looking to sit in guard and control but Summers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tarantino pulls Summers in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Summers looking to pass the guard.
Tarantino is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tarantino wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Summers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scottie Tarantino dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tarantino dives in for a single leg takedown but Summers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tarantino slowing the pace effectively.
Tarantino misses with a punch to the body.
Tarantino tries a body shot but Summers blocks it.
Summers is trying to stall.
Summers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tarantino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tarantino taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Summers.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Summers.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tarantino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tarantino misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Summers.
Tarantino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Summers can do to turn this around?
Tarantino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Summers or not.
Tarantino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tarantino tries to score a body lock takedown but Summers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tarantino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tarantino takes a shot to the head.
Summers misses with some punches.
#T1#
Summers swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarantino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Summers struggles to land a body shot inside as Tarantino controls his hands.
Tarantino struggles to land a body shot inside as Summers controls his hands.
Summers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tarantino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tarantino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Summers is pressed up against the cage. Tarantino has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Summers down to the mat. Summers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scottie Tarantino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarantino tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Summers defends well and Tarantino ends up having to push Summers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Summers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tarantino backwards.
A short uppercut from Summers.
Summers tries a body shot but Tarantino blocks it.
Tarantino drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Summers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Summers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Summers lands a body shot.
Tarantino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Summers.
A head punch on the inside from Summers fails to land.
Tarantino drops down looking for an ankle pick but Summers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Summers misses the jab.
Summers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarantino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Summers.#CUT2#It looks like Scottie Tarantino has been cut.
Summers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#Tarantino is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarantino misses with a takedown
and Summers counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Tarantino off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Summers follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Tarantino was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Samuel Summers!
During a confident post fight interview, Samuel Summers thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bellicose 90
Date: May 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Tarantino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cudlitz circles away.
Cudlitz closes the distance and clinches up with Tarantino, looking for a takedown. Cudlitz pushes Tarantino against the cage but Tarantino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Cudlitz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cudlitz looking to pass the guard.
Tarantino has his hands on Cudlitz's head, controlling the position.
Cudlitz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tarantino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cudlitz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarantino has Cudlitz pulled in close to control his posture.
Cudlitz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tarantino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cudlitz is looking to work some ground and pound but Tarantino has wrist control.
Tarantino is pulling down on Cudlitz's head to control his posture. #T1#
Cudlitz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tarantino controlling Cudlitz's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cudlitz preventing the sweep.
Tarantino has his hands on Cudlitz's head, controlling the position.
Cudlitz 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cudlitz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cudlitz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Tarantino dives in and scores a takedown into Cudlitz's guard.
Cudlitz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tarantino dives into side control.
#REVR#
Tarantino in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tarantino misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cudlitz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cudlitz tries to get out of the position.
Tarantino throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cudlitz is looking for a sweep.
Tarantino wants to control but Cudlitz is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Cudlitz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
An elbow from Tarantino crashes against the mat.
#T3#
Cudlitz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tarantino looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cudlitz is avoiding damage well.
Tarantino working the ground and pound but Cudlitz is defending the strikes.
Tarantino working the head and body with strikes.
Cudlitz struggling a bit here.
Tarantino throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cudlitz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tarantino on the ground.
Cudlitz is looking for a sweep.
Tarantino in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Tarantino's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cudlitz is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tarantino connects with a decent elbow.
Tarantino throws an elbow but Cudlitz slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4#
Cudlitz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cudlitz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tarantino has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tarantino grinds an elbow into Cudlitz's temple.
Cudlitz tries to escape but Tarantino is in control.
Tarantino is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cudlitz's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tarantino is working Cudlitz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tarantino landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tarantino tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tarantino is working Cudlitz over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarantino works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tarantino misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tarantino is looking to take a break and control but Cudlitz 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.
Scottie Tarantino dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Tarantino shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cudlitz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tarantino throws a strike but Cudlitz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tarantino bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cudlitz's guard. #REVB#
Cudlitz wants to stand up but Tarantino is controlling him.
Tarantino missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tarantino trying to control but Cudlitz is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarantino prevents Cudlitz from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Tarantino trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tarantino throwing strikes from guard but Cudlitz blocks nicely.
Tarantino postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tarantino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cudlitz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cudlitz keeping moving, preventing Tarantino from controlling successfully.
Cudlitz wants to stand up but Tarantino is controlling him.
Tarantino tries to free his leg and advance position but Cudlitz is retaining full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tarantino stands and throws Cudlitz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cudlitz is throwing a few token shots, despite Tarantino being in side control.
Scottie Tarantino has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tarantino prevents Cudlitz from escaping the position.
Tarantino is chipping away with strikes.
Tarantino creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tarantino trying to control the action but Cudlitz is working from the bottom.
Tarantino lands a nice forearm strike.
Cudlitz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tarantino working the ground and pound from side control.
Tarantino throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3#
Tarantino slows the pace down.
The ground and pound from Tarantino seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tarantino cracks Cudlitz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tarantino working the ground and pound but Cudlitz is defending the strikes.
Tarantino postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tarantino misses with the ground and pound.
Tarantino lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tarantino misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tarantino scoring with punches and elbows.
Cudlitz is not content to let Tarantino control the position.
Tarantino working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T4#
Tarantino scores with punches from side control.
Tarantino throws a strike aimed at the side of Cudlitz's head but Cudlitz avoids it well.
Tarantino lands a nice forearm strike.
Tarantino working the ground and pound from side control.
Tarantino is looking to take a break and control but Cudlitz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tarantino in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarantino creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cudlitz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cudlitz struggling a bit here.
Tarantino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cudlitz keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scottie Tarantino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cudlitz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cudlitz. #TD2#
Tarantino drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cudlitz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tarantino scoring with punches from side control.
Cudlitz 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cudlitz looks to move to half guard but instead Tarantino has passed into mount! Damn!
Cudlitz taking shots to the head. #T1#
Tarantino lands a couple of good shots and Cudlitz has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Tarantino gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Cudlitz trying to control the position but Tarantino manages to sink in the hooks.
Cudlitz wants to escape the position.
Tarantino throwing damaging strikes from the back! Cudlitz could be in trouble here!
Tarantino is landing with strikes from the back.
Cudlitz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tarantino.
Tarantino lands with a hammerfist to the side of Cudlitz's head.
Cudlitz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Tarantino biding his time, controlling Cudlitz.
Tarantino lands a shot to the head.
Scottie Tarantino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
I would not like to be Cudlitz right now.
Tarantino's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tarantino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Tarantino is continuing to stall.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The adventures of Tarantino the control monster continue. Boring.
Let's hope that Tarantino 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cudlitz trying to get back to his feet but Tarantino is in full control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scottie Tarantino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tarantino has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scottie Tarantino!
A relieved looking Scottie 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:
Howard vs Sawamura
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Tarantino shoots and misses #KD#
and Anisimov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tarantino! Anisimov lets Tarantino back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Tarantino is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Scottie Tarantino has been cut.
Tarantino fails with the takedown
and Anisimov counters with a nice body shot.
Tarantino is still on wobbly legs! Can Anisimov finish him?
Tarantino with a poor takedown
and Anisimov counters with a huge right that knocks Tarantino out cold! Anisimov is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vitaly Anisimov! |
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Event:
Bellicose - Daverio vs Atkiray
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Stevens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tarantino's waist but Tarantino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stevens off to one side. #TD2#
Tarantino closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stevens's guard.
Stevens seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Stevens managing to control the position.
Tarantino's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tarantino distracts Stevens with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tarantino landing some decent shots from guard.
Stevens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tarantino forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. Tarantino connects with a nice short shot to Stevens's temple.
Tarantino keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Nice strikes from Tarantino there.
Tarantino landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tarantino content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tarantino working over Stevens with some ground and pound. Stevens looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tarantino is taking a breather. Stevens 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 stops Stevens from getting back to his feet.
Tarantino scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tarantino with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tarantino lands a nice short elbow.
Tarantino slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Tarantino tries to pass to full mount but Stevens defends it.
Tarantino is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stevens tries to get to full guard but Tarantino has control of the leg.
Stevens throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tarantino looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tarantino with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stevens is trying to stand up here but Tarantino is controlling him well.
Stevens trying to control but Tarantino postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Still in half guard, Tarantino seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Tarantino gets a double leg takedown into Stevens's guard.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet but Tarantino passes into half guard.
Stevens has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tarantino is working away from the top position though.
Stevens missing with punches from the bottom.
Tarantino working Stevens over with strikes.
Tarantino performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stevens taking some punishment here, with Tarantino in his half guard. #T4#
Tarantino performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nice strikes from Tarantino there.
Stevens won't allow Tarantino to pass to mount.
Tarantino is taking a breather. Stevens 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.
Let's hope that Tarantino 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarantino working over Stevens with some ground and pound. Stevens looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scottie Tarantino dominated that round.
That's time! Stevens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Stevens tries for a takedown but Tarantino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tarantino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Tarantino looking to score a takedown here. Stevens is defending well but Tarantino drives through and ends up in Stevens's guard.
Stevens is looking to stand back up but Tarantino counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Stevens.
Scottie Tarantino has got the better of the ground game so far.#REVR#
Stevens wants to stand back up but Tarantino manages to pass into side control.
Tarantino is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stevens will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tarantino's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stevens is trying to get back to full guard.
Tarantino has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Stevens holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tarantino working the head and body with strikes.
Tarantino stalling.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tarantino.
Stevens tries to kick Tarantino off in order to stand up. Tarantino Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Stevens 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.
Tarantino is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stevens will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tarantino lands a few punches from side control.
Tarantino cracks Stevens with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Stevens tries to improve position but can't.
Stevens is trying to escape the position but Tarantino is controlling the position.
Stevens is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tarantino is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Tarantino tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tarantino postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stevens looks a forlorn figure.
Tarantino sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Tarantino is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tarantino tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tarantino lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tarantino controlling the pace for now.
A nice elbow there by Tarantino.
Tarantino landing punches.
Tarantino tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tarantino cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns Stevens that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tarantino breaks from Stevens's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tarantino controlling from mount.
Stevens is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tarantino content just to control the position here.
Tarantino working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevens in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tarantino looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scottie Tarantino 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Tarantino closes the distance and clinches up with Stevens, looking for a takedown. Tarantino pushes Stevens against the cage but Stevens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stevens scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Scottie Tarantino has been cut.
Stevens lands with a straight right. Tarantino didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Tarantino closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stevens's guard.
Tarantino scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tarantino cracks Stevens with a solid left hand.
Tarantino landing with the ground and pound.
Tarantino postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tarantino sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tarantino's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Tarantino is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tarantino looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yet more stalling tactics from Tarantino.
Tarantino makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Scottie Tarantino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tarantino is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Stevens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tarantino is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Stevens has an active guard here but Tarantino has managed to pass into half guard.
Tarantino is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stevens is trying to control but Tarantino manages to pass to mount!
Tarantino controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
More stalling from Tarantino.
Stevens really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tarantino controlling his opponent. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tarantino is continuing to stall.
Tarantino with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevens is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scottie Tarantino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tarantino winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scottie Tarantino!
During a confident post fight interview, Scottie Tarantino thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Alexander Stevens spoke after the fight, saying 'I really fucked up here tonight '. |
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Event:
SSSD 51: Kirin/Vurris 2
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1#
A big right from Bawles misses.
Bawles throws a hook to the side of Tarantino's head but Tarantino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tarantino darts in looking for a takedown but Bawles gets double underhooks and turns Tarantino into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bawles's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tarantino jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bawles walks away with a smile on his face. Tarantino gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bawles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tarantino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tarantino tries for a takedown but Bawles circles away easily
and Bawles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scottie Tarantino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bawles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bawles wants it to stay on the feet.
Tarantino fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bawles avoids it really well and circles away.
Tarantino moves out of range of the body kick from Bawles.
Tarantino shoots for a double leg takedown but Bawles sprawls well. He's pushed Tarantino's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarantino gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A leg kick checked by Tarantino.
Bawles throws a low kick but Tarantino moves out of range easily.
Bawles looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Tarantino fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bawles to the ground. Tarantino is now in Bawles's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bawles wants to stand and escape but Tarantino is having none of it.
Bawles 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.#T1#
Tarantino throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tarantino stops Bawles from standing up.
Tarantino chips away with some ground and pound.
Bawles is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tarantino content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tarantino slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bawles is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tarantino is working Bawles over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tarantino is looking to work some ground and pound but Bawles has wrist control.
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.
Bawles wants to stand up but Tarantino is controlling him.
Tarantino throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bawles can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bawles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tarantino. #T2#
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 control from the top but Bawles keeps moving.
Tarantino stays in close to Bawles's body and controls the position.
Tarantino scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bawles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tarantino landing with the ground and pound.
Tarantino prevents Bawles from getting back to his feet.
Tarantino working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bawles's head.
Tarantino working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tarantino loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bawles is looking to stand up but Tarantino isn't so interested in that idea.
Tarantino working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bawles's head.#T3#
Tarantino throws a big elbow that misses.
Tarantino is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bawles is looking to stand up but Tarantino isn't so interested in that idea.
Tarantino with a nice head shot there.
Tarantino scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tarantino postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tarantino with a nice head shot there.
Tarantino connects with a couple of short punches.
Tarantino postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tarantino is working Bawles over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tarantino's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tarantino prevents Bawles from getting back to his feet.
Tarantino postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tarantino makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tarantino 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.
Tarantino chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Bawles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tarantino stops Bawles from standing up.
Tarantino controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tarantino scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tarantino postures up and lands a big shot to Bawles's brow.
Tarantino chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#Bawles is rocked!
Tarantino loads up on a big left hand. Bawles felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Tarantino looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Bawles can't hide his disappointment, as Tarantino celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scottie Tarantino!
During a confident post fight interview, Scottie Tarantino thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSSD 47: Kirin/Luciano
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Tarantino shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stefanowski is trying to defend but Tarantino finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tarantino working the head and body with strikes.
Stefanowski wants to improve his position but Tarantino is controlling well.
Stefanowski trying to control here.
Tarantino prevents Stefanowski from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarantino lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stefanowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tarantino pulls his head out easily.
Tarantino 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.
Stefanowski wants to improve his position but Tarantino is controlling well.
Tarantino content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Tarantino working Stefanowski over with strikes.
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.
Stefanowski is looking to improve his position.
Tarantino slips a nice elbow through Stefanowski's hands, connecting with Stefanowski's forehead.
Ground and pound from Tarantino.
Tarantino content to control rather than advance.
Stefanowski is not content to let Tarantino control the position.
Tarantino 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.
Tarantino 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.
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. Tarantino connects with a nice short shot to Stefanowski's temple. #T2#
Tarantino lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tarantino takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stefanowski wants to get back to full guard.
Tarantino is nestled in close to Stefanowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stefanowski is trying to control but can't.
Stefanowski won't allow Tarantino to pass to mount.
Tarantino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stefanowski keeps working.
Tarantino controlling the action here.
Tarantino looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stefanowski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stefanowski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tarantino scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarantino 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. #T3##SUB2#
Stefanowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stefanowski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tarantino scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stefanowski has hold of Tarantino's hands but Tarantino slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tarantino lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tarantino trying to control the pace.
Stefanowski trying to control here.
Tarantino lands strikes from half guard.
We've been informed that Stefanowski has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tarantino working over Stefanowski with some ground and pound. Stefanowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Tarantino.
Stefanowski taking some punishment here, with Tarantino in his half guard. #T4#
Tarantino lands strikes from half guard.
Tarantino takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Tarantino.
Stefanowski is looking for a sweep. Tarantino is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stefanowski 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!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarantino tries to roll but Stefanowski sticks to his back.
Tarantino trying to control the hands but Stefanowski breaks the grip.
Stefanowski is trying to stick to Tarantino's back but Tarantino is turning into Stefanowski. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Stefanowski's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tarantino.
Tarantino's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tarantino stands up over Stefanowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tarantino postures up and lands a big shot to Stefanowski's brow.
Tarantino is in close to Stefanowski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tarantino with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scottie Tarantino dominated that round.
That's time! Tarantino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Tarantino shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tarantino showed some decent athleticism there.
Stefanowski trying to control here.
Stefanowski throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tarantino 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.
Tarantino looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stefanowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Tarantino.
Tarantino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stefanowski can do to turn this around?
Tarantino is nestled in close to Stefanowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tarantino lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Tarantino drops an elbow to the side of Stefanowski's head.
Tarantino landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tarantino wants to take a breather but Stefanowski is having none of it.
Tarantino with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nice strikes from Tarantino there.
Tarantino is thwarting Stefanowski's attempts to control the position.
Tarantino lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tarantino is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stefanowski is trying to maintain the position but Tarantino is very close to passing his half guard.
Stefanowski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tarantino scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tarantino is looking to take a break and control but Stefanowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Stefanowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tarantino working Stefanowski over with strikes.
Stefanowski wants to get back to full guard.
Scottie Tarantino overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stefanowski trying to hold on to Tarantino's head to control him but Tarantino postures up.
Stefanowski is breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Tarantino there.
Tarantino trying to control the action but Stefanowski is working from the bottom.
Stefanowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tarantino scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Tarantino has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tarantino lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tarantino with good strikes from the mount here!
Stefanowski tries to hold on but Tarantino pushes him away.
Stefanowski is trying to escape the mount.
Tarantino looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tarantino working Stefanowski over with strikes here.
Stefanowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tarantino working the ground and pound effectively.
Tarantino looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Tarantino scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stefanowski?
#ROC#Stefanowski is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Marcin Stefanowski has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice elbow there by Tarantino.
Stefanowski is still in real trouble! Can Tarantino finish him?
Tarantino in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tarantino with the ground and pound from mount.
Tarantino lands a big shot to the head and Stefanowski winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Scottie Tarantino!
A relieved looking Scottie 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.
Marcin Stefanowski spoke after the fight, saying 'Well that's a bit tough, I want to apologize to those that I let down with this performance and I hope to have a turn around fight soon to bounce back
Thanks for the support'. |
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Event:
SSSD 43: Luciano/Shewmaker
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Crabs tries a head kick but it misses.
Crabs looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Tarantino shoots in and gets a takedown into Crabs's guard.
Tarantino passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tarantino working the ground and pound.
Tarantino working the ground and pound from side control.
Tarantino lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Crabs down.
Tarantino advances nicely into full mount.
BOOM! Tarantino connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Crabs takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#Crabs is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarantino landing strikes, looking to finish!
Crabs is still in real trouble! Can Tarantino finish him?
Oooh a big shot lands for Tarantino! Crabs is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Scottie Tarantino! |
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Event:
SSSD 39: Shewmaker/Ori
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Tarantino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tarantino wants it to stay on the feet.
Toshiyuki shoots in looking for a takedown but Tarantino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Toshiyuki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tarantino throws a head kick but Toshiyuki moves out of range.
Toshiyuki is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tarantino.
Toshiyuki fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tamura Toshiyuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarantino throws a head kick that misses.
Toshiyuki fails with the takedown.
Tarantino drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Toshiyuki defends it well.
Tarantino stuffs the takedown attempt from Toshiyuki. Toshiyuki gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshiyuki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tarantino swivels and escapes.
Tarantino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tarantino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Toshiyuki gets caught flat footed, as Tarantino shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tarantino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toshiyuki swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Tarantino throws a big elbow that misses.
Toshiyuki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Toshiyuki tries to get out of the position.
Tarantino pushing down on Toshiyuki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tarantino seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Toshiyuki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tarantino trying to control from Toshiyuki's half guard. Toshiyuki has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tarantino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toshiyuki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tarantino stopping the sweep attempt from Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Toshiyuki wants to stand but Tarantino is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tarantino seems keen to control Toshiyuki's posture.
Tarantino is trying to control the position but Toshiyuki postures up.
Tarantino tries to strike from the bottom.
Toshiyuki throws an elbow that misses. Tarantino uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Toshiyuki's guard. Nice move by Tarantino!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toshiyuki wants to sweep but no luck.
Toshiyuki keeping moving, preventing Tarantino from controlling successfully. #T3#
Tarantino is in close to Toshiyuki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Toshiyuki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tarantino controls the pace.
Tarantino postures up in Toshiyuki's guard and throws a big left but Toshiyuki blocks it.
Tarantino not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Toshiyuki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tarantino is one step ahead there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Tarantino looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tarantino throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tarantino looks to land a combination but Toshiyuki avoids it well. #TD2#
Tarantino darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tarantino looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Toshiyuki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarantino performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scottie Tarantino dominated that 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.#R2#
Tarantino misses with a double jab.
Toshiyuki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tarantino changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A head kick by Toshiyuki misses #CL2#
and Tarantino holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tarantino stops a takedown attempt from Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki pushes Tarantino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toshiyuki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tarantino to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tamura Toshiyuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Tarantino breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Tarantino has Toshiyuki up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarantino is trying to drag Toshiyuki to the mat but Toshiyuki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Tarantino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##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 Toshiyuki!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toshiyuki looks to move to half guard but instead Tarantino has passed into mount! Damn!
Tarantino lands a big shot there that rocks Toshiyuki but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tarantino lands a heavy elbow.
Tarantino lands a big elbow.
Tarantino with shots to the head and body - Toshiyuki looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB2#
Tarantino goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Toshiyuki turns into him and now he's in Tarantino's guard.
Tarantino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarantino wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tarantino is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Tarantino trying to control but Toshiyuki is working from the bottom.
Toshiyuki looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Toshiyuki is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Tarantino is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Toshiyuki stopping the sweep attempt from Tarantino.
Toshiyuki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tarantino working a defensive guard here.
Toshiyuki works over Tarantino with some ground and pound from guard.
Tarantino wants to sweep here but Toshiyuki controlling him for the moment.
Tarantino wants to control the position but Toshiyuki says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tarantino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Toshiyuki thows a huge punch but Tarantino dodges it nicely.
Tarantino trying to control here.
#T4#
Tarantino looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tarantino works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tarantino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tarantino controlling Toshiyuki's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tarantino has his foot on Toshiyuki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toshiyuki works his way back into a safe position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Tarantino moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scottie Tarantino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tarantino throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Tarantino shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Toshiyuki's guard.
Toshiyuki keeping moving, preventing Tarantino from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Toshiyuki 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.
Toshiyuki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarantino with a nice head shot there.
Toshiyuki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Toshiyuki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tarantino controls the pace.#SU2#
Tarantino stands up from Toshiyuki's guard - Tarantino perhaps looking for a knockout.
Toshiyuki misses with the combination.
Toshiyuki misses with a series of wild punches.
Tarantino throws a head kick but Toshiyuki moves out of range.
Toshiyuki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Toshiyuki fails with a takedown attempt.
Tarantino tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Tarantino shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Toshiyuki is trying to defend but Tarantino finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Toshiyuki is looking to get back to is feet but Tarantino passes into side control.
#T2#
Scottie Tarantino has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tarantino trying to control the action but Toshiyuki is working from the bottom.
Toshiyuki being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Tarantino is looking to take a break and control but Toshiyuki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Tarantino decides to stand back up. Tarantino steps back and let's Toshiyuki get back to his feet.#CL2#
Tarantino darts in and clinches Toshiyuki up against the cage.
Toshiyuki wants to get back to striking at distance but Tarantino won't allow it.
#BC2#
Tarantino manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4##BC#
Toshiyuki breaks the clinch.
Tarantino attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Toshiyuki shoots in for a takedown but Tarantino shows good takedown defense.
Toshiyuki wants to clinch up but Tarantino keeps it at a distance.
Tarantino is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Tarantino has closed the distance and engaged Toshiyuki in a clinch.
#BC2#
Tarantino manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Toshiyuki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tarantino to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tarantino wants to control from the top but Toshiyuki keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scottie Tarantino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tarantino has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scottie Tarantino! |
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