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Event:
SYN 1065 McGuire vs Leifsson
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Hicks throws a hook but Taranin avoids it easily.#CL2#
Hicks clinches with his opponent.
Taranin 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.#TD#
Taranin pulls Hicks into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Hicks is sitting in close to Taranin's body. Taranin has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hicks is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hicks is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Taranin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maksim Taranin!
During a confident post fight interview, Maksim Taranin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SYN 1060 Rozhkov vs Seigel
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Taranin throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson tries a low kick but Taranin avoids it.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taranin on the side of the head.
Taranin has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Taranin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Taranin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Taranin is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Taranin 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.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Taranin trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Taranin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Taranin is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Johnson pushes Taranin off looking to stand but Taranin dives back in and keeps control.
Taranin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Taranin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taranin 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.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taranin.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Taranin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taranin prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Taranin working Johnson over with strikes.
Johnson is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Taranin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Taranin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Taranin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Taranin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2##ES2#
Johnson pushes Taranin off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Taranin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taranin working the ground and pound.
Johnson is pushing Taranin's head away, looking to escape. Taranin manages to hold on to the position though.
Taranin is working Johnson over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Taranin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taranin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson pushes Taranin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Taranin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Taranin tries to move to mount but Johnson blocks the move with his legs.
Johnson is pushing Taranin's head away, looking to escape. Taranin manages to hold on to the position though.
Taranin trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Taranin prevents Johnson from escaping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Taranin. #SUB#
Taranin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Johnson defending against the ground and pound.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Taranin lands a few punches from side control.
Taranin is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Taranin is dominant here and he's now got Johnson's back!#SUB#
Taranin tightening his grip on Johnson, looking for the choke. #ES2#
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Taranin off. It looks like it's working - Taranin slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Johnson displaying calm under pressure there.
Taranin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Taranin attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Taranin, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Taranin looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Champ Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taranin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Taranin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnson throws a body punch but Taranin moves out of range.
Taranin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Taranin.
Taranin looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Taranin moved out of range.
Taranin tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice cross by Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taranin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taranin walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
A bone on bone clash there as Taranin blocks the leg kick.
Taranin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Taranin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taranin checks a leg kick.
Taranin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Taranin.
Taranin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taranin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Maksim Taranin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Taranin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson scores with a jab.#TD#
Taranin 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.
Taranin is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Taranin isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Johnson kicks Taranin off and gets to his feet.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taranin.
Johnson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taranin throws out the jab.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taranin manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taranin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taranin.
Taranin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Johnson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Taranin on that attempt. #T1#
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Champ Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taranin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taranin somewhat.#TD#
Taranin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Johnson kicks off Taranin and gets to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Taranin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taranin shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Taranin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Taranin gets a double leg takedown into Johnson's guard.
Maksim Taranin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taranin prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Taranin tries to pass.
Taranin prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Taranin stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Taranin works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Taranin throws a big right hand that misses.
Taranin working some strikes from top position.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taranin is controlling him.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taranin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taranin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taranin stops Johnson from standing up. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Johnson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taranin clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Taranin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Taranin.
Johnson punishes Taranin's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Taranin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Taranin dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Taranin's head and hops out.
Taranin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Taranin persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Champ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taranin avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Taranin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Taranin missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taranin goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Taranin pulls guard. #SUB#
Taranin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Taranin's guard.#SU2#
Johnson stands up from Taranin's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Taranin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Nice cross by Johnson.
Taranin slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taranin.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taranin.
Taranin misses with an uppercut.
Taranin has a takedown stuffed.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.#TD#
Taranin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taranin thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Taranin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Champ Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson throws a series of punches but Taranin avoids them all with ease.
Taranin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Taranin jumps back.
Taranin slips a straight right by Johnson.
Taranin is looking to counter punch.
Taranin throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taranin misses with a series of wild punches.
Taranin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taranin there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson pushes Taranin off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson moves out of range as Taranin strikes.
Taranin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Taranin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taranin dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD#
Taranin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Johnson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Taranin off balance momentarily.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taranin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maksim Taranin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taranin misses the shot to the body.
Johnson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Taranin.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a hook but Taranin blocks it.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Taranin.
Taranin walks into a jab.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taranin on the side of the head.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taranin.
Taranin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Taranin shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Johnson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taranin.
Taranin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Taranin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws a body punch but Taranin moves out of range.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taranin scores with a jab.
A big left from Taranin misses.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taranin is able to avoid easily.
Taranin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Taranin shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Taranin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taranin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Nice shot lands for Taranin.#T3#
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taranin.
Taranin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Taranin misses with an uppercut.
Taranin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taranin has a takedown stuffed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Taranin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taranin tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Taranin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taranin misses with a hook.
Taranin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Taranin misses with a wild combination.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taranin.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Taranin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taranin throws out the jab.
Johnson thumps Taranin with a low kick.
Taranin misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taranin swinging wildly here.
Taranin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Taranin throws a big shot that misses.
Taranin throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Taranin misses.
Taranin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taranin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taranin misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taranin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
#TD#
Taranin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.
Johnson wants to stand but Taranin is controlling the position.
Taranin trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Champ Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Champ Johnson!
Champ Johnson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CFC 636
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Taranin loads up on a big right hand but Peterson slips the punch.
Peterson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Maksim Taranin has been cut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Peterson - that will leave a mark!
Taranin avoids the body shot from Peterson.
Taranin ducks right into an uppercut from Peterson. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Peterson enables Taranin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Peterson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Peterson is looking to stand back up but Taranin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Peterson. #REVB#
Taranin lands strikes from half guard.
Peterson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Taranin scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Peterson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Peterson has hold of Taranin's hands but Taranin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Taranin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Taranin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Peterson defending well though.
Taranin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Taranin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Peterson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Taranin throwing shots but Peterson is blocking nicely.
Taranin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Peterson tries to roll over but Taranin keeps him under control.
Taranin thows a huge punch but Peterson dodges it nicely.
Taranin 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.
Peterson keeping hold of Taranin's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Taranin working Peterson over with strikes.
Peterson is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Taranin.
Peterson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taranin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taranin tries to pass to full mount but Peterson defends it.
Taranin lands strikes from half guard.
Taranin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taranin is looking to take a break and control but Peterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Taranin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Taranin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Peterson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taranin.
Peterson tries to roll over but Taranin keeps him under control.
Taranin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Taranin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taranin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peterson keeps working.
Taranin throwing shots but Peterson is blocking nicely.
Peterson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Taranin scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've been hearing that Taranin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Taranin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taranin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peterson is looking to get back to full guard here but Taranin has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB#
Taranin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taranin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maksim Taranin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maksim Taranin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Peterson misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Taranin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Peterson's half guard.
Taranin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peterson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Taranin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Taranin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taranin working over Peterson with some ground and pound. Peterson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#Peterson is rocked!
Taranin lands with a punch from half guard.
Peterson is still in real trouble! Can Taranin finish him?
Taranin lands a big elbow - Peterson is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Taranin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maksim Taranin!
A victorious Maksim Taranin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
HFC 78:Kangee vs Hanma
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Taranin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tartarus!
Tartarus wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Taranin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tartarus, who protects the arm well.
Taranin taking a breather here.
Taranin working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tartarus can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Taranin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tartarus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Tartarus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tartarus taking a bit of punishment here - Taranin scoring with strikes.
Tartarus wants to control but Taranin postures up.
Tartarus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Taranin off and has taken his back!
Tartarus trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Taranin doesn't escape.
Taranin's coaches at Shark Tank Private Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
Taranin breaks Tartarus's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tartarus keeping full guard, as Taranin tries to pass.
Taranin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tartarus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Taranin throws an elbow that misses. Tartarus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taranin's guard. Nice move by Tartarus!#REVB#
Tartarus is stalling in the full guard. #SU2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tartarus stands up and waves to Taranin to follow him. #T3#
Taranin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tartarus.
Tartarus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Taranin has a takedown stuffed.
Taranin shoots in and drives through. Tartarus sprawls well.
Tartarus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taranin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tartarus defends well and Taranin ends up having to push Tartarus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Taranin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Tartarus breaks from the clinch.
Taranin shoots in looking for a takedown but Tartarus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taranin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tartarus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Taranin lands with a nice body punch.
Taranin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tartarus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Tartarus throws a sloppy head kick and Taranin moves out of range easily.
Taranin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Uriel Tartarus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taranin fails with the takedown
and Tartarus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Maksim Taranin has been cut.
Taranin throws a body punch but Tartarus moves out of range.
Tartarus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taranin takes a swing at Tartarus's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Tartarus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tartarus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Uriel Tartarus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maksim Taranin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##KD2#
Tartarus lands a big head kick that sends Taranin tumbling to the mat! Tartarus takes a step backwards and waves Taranin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Taranin is rocked!
Taranin tries to get into range but Tartarus steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Taranin! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Tartarus scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uriel Tartarus!
An out of breath Uriel Tartarus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HFC 76
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Diego takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Taranin moves away from the strike by Diego. #CL2#
Diego tries to keep at a distance but Taranin has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Taranin manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Taranin is looking for a triangle but Diego pushes his legs off easily.
Taranin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Taranin controlling Diego's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Diego got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taranin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diego has managed to get both his arms back between Taranin's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Diego won't allow Taranin to sweep him here.
Diego has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Taranin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Taranin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diego manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Diego preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diego trying to control the position here.
Diego avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Taranin controlling from the top position.
Taranin throws a big elbow that misses.
Diego keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
Taranin throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3#
Taranin trying to control but Diego is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Taranin gets a takedown into half guard.
Taranin wants to take a breather but Diego is having none of it.
Taranin wants to pass to mount but Diego is defending the position.
Taranin 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin wants to pass the guard but Diego is defending well.
Taranin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4##SUB2#
Taranin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diego doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taranin.
Diego is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taranin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taranin's back!
You can see the frustration on Taranin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
Taranin trying to control the hands but Diego breaks the grip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maksim Taranin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Diego's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Taranin shoots in and bounces Diego off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Diego wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Taranin manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Taranin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diego sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Taranin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diego sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Taranin seems to be working for a kimura but Diego defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Taranin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Taranin is looking for a kimura here.
Diego tries to roll over but Taranin keeps him under control.
Diego is refusing to be controlled, as Taranin sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Taranin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diego has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diego keeping hold of Taranin's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Taranin is working for a kimura but Diego is defending it quite comfortably.
Taranin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Diego won't allow Taranin to pass to mount.
Taranin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Taranin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diego doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taranin.
Taranin working over Diego with some ground and pound. Diego looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Taranin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diego defends it well.
Taranin scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Taranin trying to control from half guard but Diego is working away.
Diego wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Taranin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Diego knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taranin on the ground.
Taranin is looking to take a break and control but Diego 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.
Maksim Taranin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dan Diego's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Taranin shoots in and gets a takedown into Diego's guard.
Taranin is in close to Diego's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Diego not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taranin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Taranin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diego works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin stands up over Diego, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Taranin is looking to work some ground and pound but Diego has wrist control.#T1#
Taranin postures up.
Diego wants to get back to his feet but Taranin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Taranin works over Diego with some ground and pound from guard.
Taranin wants to pass the guard but Diego is keeping the position.
Diego can't keep his opponent in guard - Taranin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Taranin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Taranin is looking for a kimura here.
Dan Diego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Taranin is working for a submission of some sort.
Diego is not content to let Taranin control the position.
Taranin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Taranin wants to pass to mount but Diego is defending the position.
Taranin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taranin working over Diego with some ground and pound. Diego looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Taranin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Taranin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diego trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Taranin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diego sees it coming and defends easily.
Taranin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Taranin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Taranin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diego wants to get back to full guard.
Taranin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranin content to control rather than advance.
Diego blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taranin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maksim Taranin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taranin 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maksim Taranin!
During a confident post fight interview, Maksim Taranin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 72:Taranin vs Leonidas
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Leonidas sizes up Taranin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Maksim Taranin has been cut.
Taranin darts in trying to clinch
enabling Leonidas to counter with a crisp jab.
Taranin misses with a hook
enabling Leonidas to counter with a crisp jab.
Leonidas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taranin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Taranin gets a takedown into half guard.
Leonidas is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Taranin seems to be working for a kimura but Leonidas defends the submission attempt.
Taranin slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Taranin trying to control the action but Leonidas is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Taranin is trying to work for a kimura but Leonidas is defending well.
Taranin moves nicely into side control.
Leonidas is trying to escape the position but Taranin is controlling the position.
Taranin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Leonidas felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Taranin trying to control the position but Leonidas is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Leonidas stuffs the takedown attempt from Taranin. Taranin gets slowly back to his feet.
Leonidas connects with an inside leg kick.
Taranin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taranin throws an off balance right hand
letting Leonidas counter with a right hand.
Leonidas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leonidas scores with a push kick.
A nice leg kick from Leonidas, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonidas tries to score with a low kick but Taranin moves his leg out of the way.
Taranin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leonidas's waist but Leonidas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taranin off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Taranin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Leonidas just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonidas misses with the combination.
Taranin thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Leonidas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Taranin moves into range and clinches up with Leonidas.
Leonidas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Taranin tries for a takedown but Leonidas manages to get underhooks.
Leonidas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taranin goes for a takedown attempt but Leonidas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Taranin tries to move into range but Leonidas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taranin is defended easily by Leonidas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Draco Leonidas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maksim Taranin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Taranin forces Leonidas back against the cage and clinches.
Leonidas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Taranin wants a takedown but no success here.
Taranin wants to take the fight to the mat but Leonidas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Leonidas lands a shot to the body.
Leonidas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Leonidas works on Taranin's body with a couple of short punches.
Leonidas misses with a punch to the body.
Taranin is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Taranin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taranin wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Leonidas.
Leonidas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taranins head.
Taranin is trying to pull guard but Leonidas has him pressed against the cage.
Leonidas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Taranin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leonidas after a bit of a struggle.
Leonidas lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Taranin is looking for a takedown.
Leonidas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taranins head.
A hook to the body from Leonidas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leonidas lands with a light punch inside.
Taranin looking for a takedown.
Taranin prevents a body shot from Leonidas.
Leonidas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taranin backwards.
Leonidas pushes Taranin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taranin can't get the takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Leonidas.
Taranin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Leonidas prevents it.
Leonidas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Leonidas - that landed with a thud.
Leonidas is pressed up against the cage. Taranin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leonidas down to the mat. Leonidas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Taranin takes one on the button.
Leonidas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#Taranin is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taranin shoots in but Leonidas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oh Taranin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Leonidas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Leonidas scores with a push kick.
Leonidas circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Taranin tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Leonidas wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Draco Leonidas! |
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Event:
HFC 67:John vs Caceres
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
Johnny Slater really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 148.3, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Maksim Taranin was cancelled. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Maksim Taranin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 37 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Taranin instigates a clinch. #TD#
Taranin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Taranin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Taranin is keeping the position.
Taranin keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esteves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taranin looking for a sweep. Not yet Taranin, not yet.
Taranin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Taranin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taranin (2) vs (0) Esteves
Taranin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Esteves looking for a sweep. Not yet Esteves, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Esteves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Taranin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esteves is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Esteves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Esteves looking for a sweep. Not yet Esteves, not yet. #T1#
Taranin stands and throws Esteves's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Taranin (5) vs (0) Esteves
Esteves gets back to half guard.
Taranin is pressing down on Esteves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Esteves is holding on for now.
Esteves is trying to get back to full guard.
Esteves is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taranin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taranin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Taranin (5) vs (4) Esteves
Esteves trying to control momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Esteves has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Esteves looking for the choke but no joy. #T2##SUB2#
Esteves working for a choke but Taranin is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Esteves is hanging on to Taranin's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Esteves is working for a rear naked choke. Taranin is not defending it well and Esteves has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Taranin refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Taranin's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vartan Esteves!
Vartan Esteves took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverback Sweatshop for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
HFC 56:John vs Slater
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taranin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taranin tries to counter with a clinch but Romero shakes him off and moves away.
Romero looks to clinch #TD2#
and Taranin counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Taranin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taranin throws a strike but Romero rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Taranin is looking for a triangle here but Romero uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Taranin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Taranin trying to hold on to Romero's head to control him but Romero postures up.
Taranin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1##SUB2#
Taranin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taranin is trying to control but can't.
Taranin moves into full guard.
Romero controls from within his opponent's guard.
Romero trying to control but Taranin is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Romero wants to stand but Taranin has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Taranin has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Romero should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Taranin has tightened it up now! Romero should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maksim Taranin!
Maksim Taranin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 54:Kangee vs Apolo
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Yamasaki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Taranin's guard.
Yamasaki wants to control from the top but Taranin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Taranin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yamasaki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yamasaki advances to half guard.
Yamasaki is looking to advance position but Taranin won't allow it.
Yamasaki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin is looking to control Yamasaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taranin avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Taranin looking for submissions off his back.
Yamasaki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Taranin is staying active underneath Yamasaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yamasaki controlling the pace.
Taranin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yamasaki looking to pass the guard.
Taranin trying to keep a closed guard but Yamasaki is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamasaki sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Taranin has his foot on Yamasaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yamasaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Yamasaki has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Taranin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yamasaki's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yamasaki with a jab.
Yamasaki misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Taranin counters with a takedown into side control.
Yamasaki manages to get back to half guard.
Yamasaki tries to get to full guard but Taranin has control of the leg.
Yamasaki is looking to control Taranin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yamasaki avoid being mounted?#T3#
Taranin trying to control from half guard but Yamasaki is working away.
Taranin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Taranin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yamasaki moves into full guard.
Yamasaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Taranin content to stall in guard here.
Yamasaki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Taranin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yamasaki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Yamasaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taranin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yamasaki is looking to sweep but instead, Taranin has passed into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yamasaki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin prevents Yamasaki from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Katsu Yamasaki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yamasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
The crowd cheers as Taranin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yamasaki doesn't seem phased though.
Yamasaki slips under a jab from Taranin.
Taranin moves away from the strike by Yamasaki.
Taranin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yamasaki defends it well.
Taranin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yamasaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taranin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yamasaki throws a body punch but Taranin moves out of range.
Taranin looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamasaki is just out of range.
Yamasaki misses with a hook.
Taranin wants to counter the offense by Yamasaki and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yamasaki takes a swing at Taranin's ribcage but misses.
Yamasaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taranin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yamasaki throws a looping overhand right but Taranin ducks down to avoid it.
Taranin feints the counter takedown.
Taranin takes a swing at Yamasaki's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Yamasaki throws a hook but Taranin avoids it easily.#TD2#
Taranin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yamasaki is trying to defend but Taranin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Yamasaki is trying to control but can't.
Yamasaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yamasaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taranin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taranin's back!
Taranin trying to control the action but Yamasaki just sinks the hooks in.
Yamasaki trying to control momentarily.
Yamasaki keeps control of the position as Taranin tries to break free.
Yamasaki is trying to stick to Taranin's back but Taranin is turning into Yamasaki. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yamasaki's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Taranin.#T2#
Yamasaki is trying to keep Taranin in close.
Taranin trying to control but Yamasaki is working from the bottom.
Taranin landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taranin cracks Yamasaki with a solid left hand.
Taranin is looking to work some ground and pound but Yamasaki has wrist control.
Yamasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taranin trying to control but Yamasaki is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Yamasaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taranin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Taranin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Yamasaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yamasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Yamasaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taranin defends it easily.
Yamasaki keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
Maksim Taranin has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Taranin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taranin cracks Yamasaki with a solid left hand.
Yamasaki is trying to control the position but Taranin postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Taranin working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Taranin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yamasaki's head.
Taranin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taranin connects with a couple of short punches.
Taranin landing with the ground and pound.
Yamasaki wants to improve his position but instead Taranin has moved into half guard.
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. Taranin connects with a nice short shot to Yamasaki's temple.
Yamasaki tries to get to full guard but Taranin has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maksim Taranin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Taranin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Taranin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yamasaki is fending him off so far but Taranin persists. Nope, Yamasaki circles away and we're back to standing.
Taranin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yamasaki circles away.
Taranin throws a hook but Yamasaki blocks it.
Taranin slips a straight right by Yamasaki.
Taranin shoots for a takedown but Yamasaki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yamasaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Katsu Yamasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksim Taranin.
Yamasaki lands with a cross.
Taranin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yamasaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Taranin counters with a takedown into side control.
Yamasaki takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamasaki is not content to let Taranin control the position.
Yamasaki is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Taranin is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T1#
Yamasaki regains half guard.
Yamasaki wants to control but Taranin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taranin drops an elbow to the side of Yamasaki's head.
Yamasaki gets back to full guard.
Taranin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Taranin stopping the sweep attempt from Yamasaki.
Taranin looking to sit in guard and control but Yamasaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Yamasaki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Taranin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yamasaki is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Taranin has his foot on Yamasaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yamasaki works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Yamasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin keeping full guard, as Yamasaki tries to pass.
Yamasaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Taranin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yamasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin looking to control.
Taranin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamasaki is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Taranin working for a triangle but Yamasaki defends it easily.
#T3#
Yamasaki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Taranin is looking to reverse the position.
Yamasaki takes a little break here. Taranin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Taranin is not content to let Yamasaki control the position.
Yamasaki working away.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taranin is looking for a sweep.
Yamasaki wants to control but Taranin is keeping him busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Katsu Yamasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Yamasaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taranin sprawls well. Taranin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yamasaki gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taranin blocks a jab.
Taranin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamasaki.
Taranin feints the counter takedown.
Yamasaki misses with a straight left.
Yamasaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Taranin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yamasaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Katsu Yamasaki did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.#R4#
Taranin misses with a straight right.
Yamasaki misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Taranin.
Taranin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamasaki.
Taranin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamasaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Yamasaki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Taranin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yamasaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Taranin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yamasaki is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Taranin is looking for a triangle but Yamasaki pushes his legs off easily.
Taranin keeping moving, preventing Yamasaki from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Taranin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taranin controlling the position.#SUB2#
Taranin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yamasaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yamasaki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yamasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamasaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Taranin is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yamasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Taranin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yamasaki is aware though and is defending well.
Taranin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yamasaki controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yamasaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Katsu Yamasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taranin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taranin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yamasaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taranin.#TD#
Yamasaki 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.
Yamasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Yamasaki trying to control but Taranin is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Taranin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yamasaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taranin is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Taranin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Taranin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yamasaki looking to pass the guard.
Yamasaki stands and throws Taranin's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taranin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yamasaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Taranin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yamasaki slows the pace down.
Yamasaki has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Taranin!
Yamasaki is trying to control here but Taranin has managed to regain half guard.
Taranin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamasaki pushing down on Taranin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yamasaki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Katsu Yamasaki had his way with Maksim Taranin in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Yamasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taranin lunges at Yamasaki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yamasaki's hand.
Taranin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yamasaki defends well and Taranin ends up having to push Yamasaki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Taranin dives in for a single leg takedown but Yamasaki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yamasaki closes the distance but Taranin moves to the side #TD2#
and Taranin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yamasaki won't be happy with that.
Yamasaki is looking to reverse the position.
Yamasaki is working hard here to advance position.
Yamasaki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Taranin's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yamasaki is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Taranin seems to be working for a kimura but Yamasaki defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB2#
Taranin is working for a submission of some sort.
Yamasaki is staying active underneath Taranin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Taranin is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Yamasaki to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Taranin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Yamasaki has his foot on Taranin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taranin works his way back into a safe position though.
Yamasaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taranin.
Taranin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yamasaki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Yamasaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Taranin sees it coming and defends easily.
Taranin wants to get back to full guard but Yamasaki has mounted him!
Yamasaki can't control as he wanted to and Taranin manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #SUB2#
Taranin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yamasaki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Yamasaki moves into full mount! Taranin won't be happy about that!
Taranin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maksim Taranin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yamasaki with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Taranin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Taranin scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Yamasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Yamasaki keeps moving. #SUB#
Yamasaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Yamasaki keeps moving.
Taranin preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taranin is working Yamasaki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yamasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maksim Taranin.
I think Yamasaki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 48:47
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Katsu Yamasaki!
Katsu Yamasaki retains his featherweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Katsu Yamasaki waved his t-shirt featuring Champion Apparel's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Night Champions 3
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Sage shoots in looking for a takedown. Taranin tries to sprawl out of it but Sage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taranin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sage is defended easily by Taranin.#CL2#
Taranin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sage, pushing him back against the cage.
Taranin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sage dodges an elbow strike from Taranin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sage throws a punch but it's blocked by Taranin. #TD2#
Taranin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sage pushes Taranin off looking to stand but Taranin dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Sage wants to improve his position but Taranin is controlling well.
Taranin is trying to control the action in half guard but Sage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Taranin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sage defends it well. #SUB2#
Taranin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sage is looking to control Taranin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sage avoid being mounted?
Taranin is trying to control the action in half guard but Sage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taranin tries to pass to full mount but Sage defends it.
Sage is trying to maintain the position but Taranin is very close to passing his half guard.
Taranin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taranin trying to control from half guard but Sage is working away.
Sage is looking to control Taranin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sage avoid being mounted?
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Taranin is keen to just control but Sage is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Sage clinches with his opponent.
Sage taking a breather.#T3#
Sage jumps guard but Taranin stands there with Sage around his waist. Sage gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Sage. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sage jumps into guard, dragging Taranin to the mat.
Sage seems keen to control Taranin's posture.
Taranin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Taranin postures up.
#SUB2#
Taranin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sage is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sage has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Sage got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taranin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sage has managed to get both his arms back between Taranin's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB2#
Taranin working for a triangle but Sage defends it easily.
Sage wants to control from the top but Taranin keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maksim Taranin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sage enables Taranin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sage manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Taranin stopping the sweep attempt from Sage.
Sage throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Taranin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sage looking to control.
Sage is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin controlling from the top position.
Maksim Taranin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taranin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Sage keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Sage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sage pulls Taranin in close to his closed guard and prevents Taranin from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Sage gets caught napping as Taranin dives in and scores a takedown. Sage manages to retain guard.
Sage is wriggling around but Taranin manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Sage actively working from the bottom here.
Sage is looking for a sweep. Taranin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Taranin working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
Taranin stalling away here and it's allowed Sage to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sage keeping full guard, as Taranin tries to pass.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sage is trying to keep Taranin in close.
#T3#
Sage trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sage keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
Sage looking to control.
Taranin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taranin is one step ahead there.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Sage keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taranin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taranin slaps away a takedown attempt from Sage, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taranin. Sage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sage appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sage fails to land the takedown.
Taranin looks to land a left hand but Sage moved out of range nicely.
Sage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sage is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Taranin misses the target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sage tries to clinch there but Taranin circles away.
#TD2#
Taranin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sage looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sage stops Taranin from passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maksim Taranin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sage throws a shot from downtown. Taranin moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Taranin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Sage looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Taranin has picked Sage up and slammed him! Sage can't keep hold of the triangle and Taranin manages to pass to side control!#SUB2#
Taranin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sage is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Taranin is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sage sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Taranin wants to control but Sage is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Taranin seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Taranin is looking for a kimura here.
Sage wants to control but Taranin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taranin drops an elbow to the side of Sage's head.
Sage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sage is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sage is pressing down on Taranin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Taranin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sage is looking to stand up but Taranin isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Taranin content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Sage has locked up a guillotine! Sage's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Taranin is holding on here and Sage must be using up a lot of energy. Taranin has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Sage gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Devon Sage!
Devon Sage decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFC 51:Taranin vs Caceres 2
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Caceres gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taranin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Caceres avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Caceres's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Taranin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Caceres was covering up waiting for the punch and Taranin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Taranin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Caceres trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Taranin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Caceres has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taranin has managed to get both his arms back between Caceres's legs - danger averted.
Caceres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taranin is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Taranin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Caceres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Caceres is looking for a triangle but Taranin pushes his legs off easily.
Taranin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caceres swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Caceres has an active guard here but Taranin has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Caceres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Caceres won't allow Taranin to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Caceres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taranin pulls his head out easily.
Taranin controlling the action here. #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.
Taranin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Caceres trying to hold on to Taranin's head to control him but Taranin postures up.
#SUB#
Taranin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Taranin is controlling the pace.
Taranin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Caceres has his hands clasped together around Taranin's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Taranin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Taranin is trying to control. Caceres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Taranin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Taranin is looking for a kimura but Caceres is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taranin to get the leverage. #SUB#
Taranin is working for a kimura but Caceres is defending it quite comfortably.
Caceres trying to control here.
Caceres wants to improve his position but Taranin is controlling well.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Caceres actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Taranin wants to work for an arm triangle but Caceres is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Caceres is looking to control Taranin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caceres avoid being mounted?
Taranin wants to pass the guard but Caceres is defending well.
Caceres trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranin stalling.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Caceres manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maksim Taranin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Caceres gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Caceres wants to sweep but no luck.
Taranin is fighting to break Caceres's control of his arms but Caceres is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Caceres can't keep his opponent in guard - Taranin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Caceres felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Caceres is staying active underneath Taranin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Taranin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Caceres manages to get to full guard.
We've been hearing that Taranin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Taranin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caceres is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Taranin won't allow Caceres to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Caceres has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taranin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taranin stays in close to Caceres's body and controls the position.
Caceres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taranin's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taranin trying to control but Caceres is working from the bottom.
Taranin works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Taranin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Caceres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taranin pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Caceres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Taranin is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3##SUB#
Taranin is trying to work for a kimura but Caceres is defending well.
Taranin wants to control but Caceres is keeping him busy.
Caceres regains full guard. Nicely done.
Taranin trying to control but Caceres is working from the bottom.
Caceres is trying to control the position but Taranin postures up.
Taranin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Caceres can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Caceres is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Caceres throws his legs up looking for a submission but Taranin uses it to pass to side control.
#T4#
Taranin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Taranin is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Caceres looks calm but he's in trouble here. Taranin gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Caceres is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Taranin lets go of the hold and Caceres can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maksim Taranin!
An out of breath Maksim Taranin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HFC 48: Chenevert vs Kangee
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Taranin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Standifer stuffs the takedown.
Standifer misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Taranin misses.
Standifer throws an overhand right that lands on Taranin's shoulder, as Taranin tries to avoid the shot.
Standifer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taranin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taranin throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standifer slips under a jab from Taranin.
Standifer connects with the punch.
Standifer throws a shot to the body.
Taranin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Taranin throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Standifer counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Maksim Taranin has been cut.
Standifer avoids the body shot from Taranin.
Standifer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Standifer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taranin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Taranin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Standifer.
Taranin wants to clinch up but Standifer keeps it at a distance.
Taranin throws the left hand but Standifer avoids the punch easily.
Standifer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Standifer lands with a nice combination. Taranin backs away looking to recover.
Taranin misses with a right hand
and Standifer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Taranin thinking. #TD2#
Taranin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Standifer sprawls well initially but Taranin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Standifer trying to control but Taranin postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Taranin working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Standifer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Taranin throwing shots but Standifer is blocking nicely.
Standifer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Standifer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Taranin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Standifer wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Taranin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Taranin trying to control from Standifer's half guard. Standifer has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Standifer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Standifer wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Taranin is now in half guard.
Standifer is trying is best to control the position here.
Taranin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Standifer wants to control but Taranin is keeping busy.
Taranin drops an elbow to the side of Standifer's head.
Taranin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Standifer's head.
Standifer wants to control but Taranin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taranin trying to control the action but Standifer is working from the bottom.
Standifer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Taranin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Taranin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Taranin showed some decent athleticism there.
Standifer keeping hold of Taranin's head, controlling as best he can.
Taranin working the head and body with strikes.
Taranin lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Finlay Standifer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maksim Taranin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Taranin dives in for a single leg takedown but Standifer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Standifer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Standifer misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Taranin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Standifer won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taranin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Standifer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Standifer is not content to let Taranin control the position.
Taranin moves into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standifer tries to hold on but Taranin pushes him away.
Taranin with shots to the head and body - Standifer looks very uncomfortable down there.
Standifer wants to hold on but Taranin pushes him away.#T1#
Standifer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Taranin lands a couple of good shots and Standifer has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Standifer trying to control the hands but Taranin won't let him. #SUB2#
Taranin looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Taranin is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Standifer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2#
Taranin scores with punches to the body.
Standifer is trying to break free.
Standifer avoids the strikes from Taranin.
Standifer covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#SUB2#
Standifer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Standifer just trying to survive but Taranin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Taranin punishes Standifer with strikes from the back mount. #SUB2#
Standifer defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T3#
Standifer staying busy and making it hard for Taranin to control. #SUB2#
Taranin is looking for the choke from the back position but Standifer is controlling his hands well.
Well, with Taranin on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Standifer is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Standifer breaks Taranin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Standifer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Taranin is trying to keep Standifer in close.
Standifer preventing the sweep. #T4#
Standifer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Standifer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Standifer wants to control from the top but Taranin keeps moving.
Taranin looking to control.
Standifer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Maksim Taranin has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taranin controlling Standifer's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maksim Taranin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maksim Taranin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Taranin closes the distance and clinches up with Standifer, looking for a takedown. Taranin pushes Standifer against the cage but Standifer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Standifer misses the target.
Taranin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Standifer avoids it really well and circles away.
Standifer is looking for a counter combo.
Taranin throws a hook to the side of Standifer's head but Standifer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Standifer gets caught flat footed, as Taranin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Standifer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Standifer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standifer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taranin throws a big right hand that misses.
Standifer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taranin.
Taranin cracks Standifer with a solid left hand.#T1#
Standifer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taranin with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Standifer keeps moving.
Standifer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Taranin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Standifer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab, jab by Standifer - just one landing.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Finlay Standifer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksim Taranin.#T2#
Taranin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Taranin looks to move away, Standifer throws a big counter combo but Taranin just gets out of the way.
Finlay Standifer is winning the standup battle so far.
Standifer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Taranin dives in and grabs Standifer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Standifer pushes down on Taranin's head and hops out.
Standifer throwing a counter right hand but Taranin manages to avoid it.
Taranin misses the shot to the body.
Taranin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Standifer's waist but Standifer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taranin off to one side.
Standifer is looking to counter punch.
Taranin shoots and misses
and Standifer counters with a nice body shot.
Taranin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Taranin misses with a right hand
and Taranin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taranin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Standifer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taranin takes a swing at Standifer's ribcage but misses.
Standifer is looking to counter punch.
Standifer lands with a shot to the body.
Taranin with a poor takedown
letting Standifer counter with a right hand.
Taranin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Taranin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Standifer swivels and escapes.
Standifer loads up on a big right hand but Taranin slips the punch.
Taranin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Standifer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Standifer lands with a nice body punch.
Taranin fails with the takedown
and Standifer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Standifer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Standifer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taranin.
It looks like Standifer has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Standifer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Standifer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taranin ducks under a wild hook from Standifer.#T4#
Taranin misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Taranin with that takedown attempt.
Standifer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finlay Standifer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Standifer coming out on top.
Standifer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taranin on the side of the head.
Maksim Taranin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Standifer digs a good body shot into Taranin's ribs.
Taranin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD2#
Taranin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Standifer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finlay Standifer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Standifer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finlay Standifer! |
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Event:
HFC 45:Handerson vs Maan 2
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Taranin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Eye keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Taranin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Eye looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Taranin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taranin stalling away here and it's allowed Eye to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Eye keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
Taranin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Taranin is looking to work some ground and pound but Eye has wrist control.
Taranin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eye working a defensive guard here.
Taranin won't allow Eye to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Eye working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Taranin has passed into half guard!
Taranin is nestled in close to Eye, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2##SUB#
Taranin seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Eye is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maksim Taranin!
A relieved looking Maksim Taranin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
HFC 38:Taranin vs Caceres
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Taranin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Caceres on his heels. He'll look to pass Caceres's guard now, I'm sure.
Taranin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Taranin forces his way into half guard.
Caceres wants to improve his position but Taranin is controlling well.
Caceres felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Taranin wants to work for an arm triangle but Caceres is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Taranin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caceres wants to improve his position but Taranin is controlling well.
#T1#
Taranin is taking a breather. Caceres says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Taranin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Caceres doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taranin. #SUB#
Taranin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Taranin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Taranin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Caceres has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Caceres is looking for a sweep. Taranin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caceres is trying to control but can't.
Caceres is looking to improve his position.
Taranin wants to take a breather but Caceres is having none of it.
Caceres won't allow Taranin to pass to mount.
Caceres regains full guard. Nicely done.
Caceres keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
Caceres can't keep his opponent in guard - Taranin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3##SUB#
Taranin seems to be looking for submissions.
Caceres is looking for a sweep. Taranin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Taranin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Taranin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Caceres is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taranin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taranin's back!
You can see the frustration on Taranin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Caceres looking to hold on to the position here but Taranin rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#SUB#
Taranin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Caceres doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Caceres manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Caceres is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Taranin can't keep his opponent in guard - Caceres advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Caceres moves into full mount! Taranin won't be happy about that!
Taranin is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranin tries to improve his position but instead Caceres has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taranin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Caceres.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maksim Taranin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Caceres shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Caceres is trying to control. Taranin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Taranin wants to get back to full guard.
Taranin trying to control here.
Caceres sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Caceres is looking to advance position but Taranin won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Taranin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Taranin is looking for a sweep. Caceres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Caceres looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Caceres trying to control from half guard but Taranin is working away.
Taranin tries to get to full guard but Caceres has control of the leg.
Caceres performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Taranin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Taranin 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.#SUB2#
Caceres escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taranin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Caceres looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Caceres looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taranin looking to sit in guard and control but Caceres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Taranin has his foot on Caceres's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caceres works his way back into a safe position though.
Caceres looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB#
Taranin is looking for a triangle but Caceres pushes his legs off easily.
Caceres is pushing down on Taranin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Taranin is fighting to maintain full guard but Caceres has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Taranin looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Caceres in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Taranin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Caceres is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Caceres takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Taranin is trying to get back to full guard.
Caceres slows the pace down in half guard.
Caceres is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caceres controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Caceres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3##TD#
Taranin 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.#SUB2#
Caceres looking for a guillotine here but Taranin defends easily.
Taranin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Taranin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin preventing the sweep.
Caceres trying to control the position.
Caceres keeping full guard, as Taranin tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Taranin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taranin wants to pass the guard but Caceres is keeping the position.
Caceres keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Caceres is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Caceres keeps moving.
Caceres looking for a sweep. Not yet Caceres, not yet. #SUB2#
Taranin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Caceres has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taranin has managed to get both his arms back between Caceres's legs - danger averted.
Rickson Caceres has got the better of the ground game so far.#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.
Taranin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taranin works over Caceres with some ground and pound from guard.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Caceres keeps moving.
Taranin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Caceres is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Taranin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Caceres has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taranin has managed to get both his arms back between Caceres's legs - danger averted.
Caceres keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Caceres is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taranin defends well.#T3#
Taranin wants to pass the guard but Caceres is keeping the position.
Caceres keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Taranin misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Caceres counters with a single leg into guard. Taranin didn't expect that.
Caceres advances to half guard.
Caceres trying to pass the guard but Taranin defending well.
Taranin tries to roll over but Caceres keeps him under control.#T4#
Taranin is working hard here to advance position.
Caceres trying to control from half guard but Taranin is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Taranin looking for submissions off his back.
Caceres seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taranin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Rickson Caceres just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4##TD2#
Caceres drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Caceres wants to control but Taranin is keeping him busy.
Taranin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Taranin is in trouble now - Caceres has advanced to mount!
Caceres controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caceres's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Caceres trying to control but Taranin is having none of it.
Taranin tries to hold on but Caceres pushes him away. #SUB2#
Caceres is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Taranin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Taranin shrugs it off.
Caceres avoids the attempt from Taranin to control.
Caceres controlling his opponent. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taranin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Taranin wants to get back to full guard but Caceres has passed into side control.
A lull in the action here as Caceres stalls from top position.
Taranin is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Taranin sneaks back into half guard.
Caceres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taranin keeps working.
Caceres seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Caceres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taranin keeps working.
Caceres tries to pass to full mount but Taranin defends it.
Caceres stalling. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Caceres wants to take a breather but Taranin is having none of it. #SUB2#
Caceres wants to work for an arm triangle but Taranin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Caceres wants to control but Taranin is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Caceres has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Taranin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Caceres to the ground. Taranin is now in Caceres's guard.#SUB2#
Caceres has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taranin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranin wants to control from the top but Caceres keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Caceres dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##TD2#
Caceres is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Taranin's half guard.
Taranin tries to roll over but Caceres keeps him under control.
Taranin is trying to maintain the position but Caceres is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Taranin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Caceres trying to pass the guard but Taranin defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Taranin looking for a kimura from the bottom but Caceres passes into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Caceres trying to control the position but Taranin is working away.
Taranin is looking for a sweep.
Caceres wants to control but Taranin is keeping him busy.
Caceres has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Caceres trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Caceres content just to control the position here.
Taranin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T2#
Caceres keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
Caceres has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Caceres keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Caceres throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Caceres keeps moving. #T3#
Taranin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Caceres keeps moving. #SUB2#
Caceres working for submissions but it's allowed Taranin to get to half guard.
Maksim Taranin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Taranin seems to be working for a kimura but Caceres defends the submission attempt.
Taranin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Caceres does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Taranin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Caceres doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taranin. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Caceres trying to control here.
#SUB#
Taranin is looking for a kimura but Caceres is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taranin to get the leverage.
Taranin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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. Taranin connects with a nice short shot to Caceres's temple.
Caceres trying to hold on to Taranin's head to control him but Taranin postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Caceres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taranin pulls his head out easily.
Caceres is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Taranin scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rickson Caceres.
Well Caceres 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 46:49
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 47:49
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickson Caceres! Rickson Caceres retains his featherweight title!
Rickson Caceres bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
HFC 31:Taranin vs Zapina
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
No luck for Taranin with that takedown attempt.
Zapina misses with a body kick.
Taranin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zapina tries to avoid it but Taranin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zapina to the ground. Zapina escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zapina misses with a head kick.
Taranin throws a body shot but no joy.
Taranin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Taranin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zapina throws a push kick but Taranin slaps the foot to one side.
Zapina moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Taranin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zapina was covering up waiting for the punch and Taranin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1##SUB#
Taranin drops back looking for a leg! Zapina is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zapina manages to kick Taranin off! Taranin jumps back into Zapina's guard.
Taranin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#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.#SUB#
Taranin drops back looking for a leg! Zapina is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zapina manages to kick Taranin off! Taranin jumps back into Zapina's guard.
Taranin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zapina can't keep his opponent in guard - Taranin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Taranin content to control rather than advance.
Taranin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zapina for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Taranin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zapina sees it coming and defends easily.
Taranin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zapina is concentrating on defense, preventing Taranin from advancing position. #SUB#
Taranin has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Zapina defend it? Taranin steps over the head and cranks it - Zapina is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Taranin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maksim Taranin!
After winning the bout, Maksim Taranin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HFC 27:Taranin vs Sage 2
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Sage rushes Taranin and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Taranin tightens his grip and picks Sage up, before dumping him to the ground. Sage manages to land in guard.
Taranin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sage keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
Taranin works over Sage with some ground and pound from guard.
Taranin preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Sage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taranin stopping the sweep attempt from Sage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sage lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Taranin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Taranin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sage defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Sage is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin keeping moving, preventing Sage from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Taranin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sage manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Taranin has his foot on Sage's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sage works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Taranin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sage is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sage looking to pass the guard.
Taranin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Taranin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sage defends it easily.#T2#
Sage looking to pass the guard.
Taranin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sage's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Taranin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taranin looking to pass the guard.
Taranin trying to control but Sage is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sage is looking for a triangle but Taranin pushes his legs off easily.
Sage keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sage is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Taranin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Sage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taranin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taranin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Sage keeps moving.
Taranin is looking to work some ground and pound but Sage has wrist control.
Sage looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Taranin wants to pass the guard but Sage is keeping the position.
Sage working a defensive guard here.
Sage working a defensive guard but Taranin passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Taranin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sage manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Taranin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taranin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sage trying to control the position.
Sage looking for a sweep. Not yet Sage, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maksim Taranin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Taranin looks to throw the jab but Sage is out of range. #TD#
Taranin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sage wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Sage looking for a guillotine here but Taranin defends easily.
Taranin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sage is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Sage is looking to cinch up a triangle. Taranin throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sage's body to avoid the submission. Sage has instead reached around Taranin's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sage arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Devon Sage!
Devon Sage is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Devon Sage 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:
TWG 38 (135lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Maksim Taranin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Richard Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Cheese defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taranin.
We've been hearing reports that Taranin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Taranin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cheese wants to counter with a clinch but Taranin pushes him away.
Taranin shoots for a takedown but Cheese saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Taranin sets himself, and Cheese steps forward looking for the clinch! Taranin avoids it this time.
Cheese stuffs the takedown attempt from Taranin. Taranin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Taranin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin shoots in but Cheese avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cheese is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Taranin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cheese wants to counter with a clinch but Taranin pushes him away.
Taranin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cheese circles away.
Cheese steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Taranin.
Taranin tries to close the distance and clinch but Cheese swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cheese wants to counter with a clinch but Taranin pushes him away.
Taranin shoots in for a double leg but Cheese sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Taranin clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Taranin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cheese uses from the top position. #T2#
Taranin looking for a sweep. Not yet Taranin, not yet.
Taranin trying to control the position.
Taranin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taranin is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Cheese won't allow Taranin to sweep him here.
Taranin working a defensive guard here.
Taranin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cheese is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Taranin can't keep his opponent in guard - Cheese advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Taranin is trying to maintain the position but Cheese is very close to passing his half guard.
Taranin is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Taranin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Taranin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5#
Cheese tries to pass to full mount but Taranin defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cheese's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6#
Taranin is doing well to control the position and prevent Cheese from advancing to side control.
Taranin wants to control but Cheese passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Taranin (0) vs (3) Cheese
Cheese happy to just control the position for now.
Taranin tries to buck Cheese off but Cheese is having none of it.#T7#
Taranin struggling a bit here.
Cheese content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Taranin is trying to control Cheese's posture but Cheese avoids it. #T8#
Cheese moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Taranin is looking to regain half guard here but Cheese keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Cheese staying calm.
Taranin is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin can't do much from the bottom here.
Taranin is trying to get back to half guard.#T10#
Cheese happy to just control the position for now.
Taranin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cheese wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11#
Taranin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Taranin is trying is best to control the position here.
Taranin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Taranin working for submissions but it's allowed Cheese to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Taranin actively working from the bottom here.#T12#
Cheese keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Taranin wants to get back to full guard.
Cheese looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Taranin trying to control here.
Taranin keeping hold of Cheese's head, controlling as best he can. #T13#
Taranin is trying to maintain the position but Cheese is very close to passing his half guard.
Cheese trying to control the pace.
Taranin wants to control but Cheese is keeping busy.
#T14#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cheese in particular looking to stall.
Taranin is looking for a sweep. Cheese is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taranin won't allow Cheese to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cheese trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Taranin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheese wins on points by 3 to 0.
Richard Cheese seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HFC19:Peramaki vs Clarke
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Taranin is just out of range.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taranin.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from Taranin. Taranin gets slowly back to his feet.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taranin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Taranin dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
Taranin wants to counter the offense by Thompson and move into the clinch position.
Thompson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Taranin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thompson.
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.
Dave Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksim Taranin.
Thompson misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Taranin counters with a shoot takedown. Thompson fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Taranin drops back looking for a leg! Thompson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thompson manages to kick Taranin off! Taranin jumps back into Thompson's guard.
Taranin tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard. #T1#
Taranin stays in close to Thompson's body and controls the position.
Taranin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Taranin dives into side control.
The ground and pound from Taranin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Taranin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Taranin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thompson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thompson is trying to buck Taranin off.
Thompson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Taranin prevents Thompson from escaping the position.#T2#
Thompson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Taranin landing strikes.
Thompson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taranin on the ground.#ES#
Thompson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Thompson misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Taranin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thompson!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but Taranin drags him back down.
Sloppy strikes there by Taranin.
Thompson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thompson tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Taranin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thompson being controlled for a moment.
Thompson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Taranin has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Taranin tries for a kimura but Thompson is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Taranin has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Thompson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Taranin yanks on the arm and Thompson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Taranin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maksim Taranin!
Maksim Taranin is the new featherweight champion!
Maksim Taranin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
HFC 15:Maynard vs Zerhouni
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Taranin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Taranin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Taranin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taranin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Taranin trying to control the position but Weaver is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weaver tries to buck Taranin off but Taranin is having none of it.#SUB#
Taranin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Weaver is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Taranin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Weaver knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Taranin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Weaver, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Weaver is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Taranin in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Weaver is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maksim Taranin!
Maksim Taranin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Hunter Weaver had this to say: 'Is that all you needed me for? Good. I've had to piss like a racehorse since the fight started.'. |
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Event:
HFC 10:Night Champions
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Taranin keeps the fight on the outside.
Taranin misses with an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Taranin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL#
Sage rushes Taranin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Sage manages to pull guard.
Sage has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Taranin has passed into side control.
#SUB2#
Taranin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sage has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sage tries to buck Taranin off but Taranin is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Taranin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sage is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Sage's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Taranin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sage is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sage tries to buck Taranin off but Taranin is having none of it.#T1##SUB2#
Taranin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taranin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sage is trying to get back to half guard.
Sage is trying to control Taranin's posture but Taranin avoids it.
Taranin moves into full mount!
Sage working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Sage defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Taranin. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taranin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sage has worked his arm free - good work by Sage!
Sage is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sage is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Taranin is trying to control the action in half guard but Sage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Taranin seems to be working for a kimura but Sage defends the submission attempt.
Sage tries to roll over but Taranin keeps him under control.#SUB#
Sage looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Sage wants to control but Taranin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Taranin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sage sees it coming and defends easily.
Sage is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Taranin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sage sees it coming and defends easily.
Sage wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Taranin wants to work for an arm triangle but Sage is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Taranin prevents Sage from improving his position.#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.
Taranin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sage trying to hold on to Taranin's head to control him but Taranin postures up.
Taranin is looking to take a break and control but Sage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sage slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Sage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taranin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taranin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taranin's guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maksim Taranin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Sage gets caught napping as Taranin dives in and scores a takedown. Sage manages to retain guard.
Taranin passes Sage's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sage is looking to improve his position.
Sage makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sage.
Taranin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Sage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin controlling from the top position. #T1#
Sage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Sage keeps moving. #SUB#
Sage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taranin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taranin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Sage throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Taranin escapes and throws Sage's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sage tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Taranin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Taranin tries to advance to mount but Sage instead regains half guard. #T2#
Sage is looking to improve his position.
Taranin is looking to take a break and control but Sage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taranin controlling the action here.
Sage tries to get to full guard but Taranin has control of the leg.
Sage is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Taranin is trying to work for a kimura but Sage is defending well.
#T3#
Sage is trying to maintain the position but Taranin is very close to passing his half guard.
Taranin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taranin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taranin's back!
I really don't envy Taranin right now.
#SUB#
Sage looking to break Taranin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Taranin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sage will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Taranin rolls, trying to escape but Sage keeps control of the position.
Taranin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Taranin tries to escape but Sage has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Taranin wants to control his opponent's hands but Sage gets his hands free. #SUB#
Sage working for a choke but Taranin is defending well. #T4#
Sage is trying to stick to Taranin's back but Taranin is turning into Sage. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sage's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Taranin.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sage is looking for a triangle but Taranin pushes his legs off easily.
Sage trying to keep a closed guard but Taranin is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sage wants to sweep but no luck.
Taranin trying to control but Sage is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maksim Taranin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Taranin misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Sage forces Taranin back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Taranin tightens his grip and picks Sage up, before dumping him to the ground. Sage manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Taranin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sage wants to control but Taranin passes easily into half guard.
Sage is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sage moves into full guard.
Taranin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sage trying to keep a closed guard but Taranin is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB#
Taranin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin is pushing down on Sage's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sage is fighting to maintain full guard but Taranin has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Taranin seems to be looking for submissions.
Sage is trying to maintain the position but Taranin is very close to passing his half guard.
Sage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taranin wants to control but Sage is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Taranin seems to be working for a kimura but Sage defends the submission attempt.
Sage manages to get to full guard.
Sage keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taranin is one step ahead there. #T3#
Taranin trying to control but Sage is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taranin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taranin missing with a left hand there. Sage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sage moves in looking to clinch but Taranin pushes him off.
Sage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taranin with the counter takedown but Sage avoids it easily.
Sage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taranin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taranin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sage was well out of range. Poor timing from Taranin.#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.
Sage tries to clinch up.
Devon Sage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sage tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Taranin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sage's guard.
Taranin trying to control but Sage is working from the bottom.
Maksim Taranin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taranin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Taranin keeping moving, preventing Sage from controlling successfully.
Sage tries to free his leg and advance position but Taranin is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sage wants to control from the top but Taranin keeps moving.
Sage advances to half guard. #SUB#
Sage is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maksim Taranin really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4##TD2#
Taranin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Taranin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sage!
Sage is desperately trying to improve his position but Taranin has a good base and remains in mount.
Sage wants to hold on but Taranin pushes him away.
Taranin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sage bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Taranin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Sage trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sage manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Sage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Sage keeps moving.
Taranin preventing the sweep.
Taranin trying to control but Sage is working from the bottom.
Taranin forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Taranin is working for a kimura but Sage is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2##SUB2#
Taranin wants to work for an arm triangle but Sage is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sage is trying to get back to full guard.
Taranin wants to pass to mount but Sage is defending the position. #SUB2#
Taranin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sage is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Zombie MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Taranin is trying to control the action in half guard but Sage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Sage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sage gets back to full guard.
Sage is trying to keep Taranin in close.
Taranin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Taranin works his way into side control.
Sage tries to bench press Taranin off him but Taranin keeps the position.
Sage struggling a bit here.#T4#
Sage is not content to let Taranin control the position.
Sage is looking to regain half guard here but Taranin keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Taranin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maksim Taranin dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Sage drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Taranin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sage manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Taranin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sage swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Sage is looking for a triangle but Taranin pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sage has his foot on Taranin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taranin works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Taranin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taranin trying to control but Sage is working from the bottom. #T1#
Sage has control of Taranin's left arm, preventing Taranin from doing any damage.
Taranin trying to control but Sage is working from the bottom.
Sage is trying to control the position but Taranin postures up.
Taranin advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Taranin is working for a kimura but Sage is defending it quite comfortably.
Taranin wants to pass to mount but Sage is defending the position. #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.
Sage wants to get back to full guard.
Taranin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sage keeps working. #SUB2#
Taranin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sage has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Taranin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Taranin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3#
Sage is wriggling around trying to escape.
Taranin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sage is looking to escape.
Sage regains half guard.#SUB2#
Taranin wants to work for an arm triangle but Sage is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Taranin prevents Sage from improving his position.
Sage slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Taranin stopping the sweep attempt from Sage.
Sage keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
Taranin pushing down on Sage's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Taranin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sage keeps working.
Sage regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Sage is looking to cinch up a triangle. Taranin throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sage's body to avoid the submission. Sage has instead reached around Taranin's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sage arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Devon Sage!
Devon Sage is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Devon Sage 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:
Stepping Stone 25
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Wang Dong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Maksim Taranin!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And Taranin tries to counter it with a takedown but Dong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Maksim Taranin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Taranin has closed the distance and engaged Dong in a clinch.
#TD2#
Taranin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dong clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dong (0) vs (4) Taranin
I really don't envy Dong right now.
#SUB2#
Taranin has got his arm under Dong's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Dong has spun round into Taranin's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (2) vs (4) Taranin
Taranin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dong is one step ahead there.
Taranin keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Taranin being controlled here, momentarily.
Taranin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dong is now in half guard.
Dong controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Taranin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dong is trying to control. Taranin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Dong frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dong (5) vs (4) Taranin
Dong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taranin is looking to escape.
Taranin has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Taranin regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Taranin.
Taranin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Taranin wants to sweep here but Dong controlling him for the moment.
Taranin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Taranin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dong puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Taranin wants to get back to full guard.
Taranin is staying active underneath Dong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Taranin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Taranin manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Taranin working for submissions but it's allowed Dong to get to half guard.
Dong is thwarting Taranin's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Taranin actively working from the bottom here.
Taranin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Taranin.
Dong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taranin is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Taranin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dong's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (5) vs (6) Taranin
Taranin stands and throws Dong's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dong (5) vs (9) Taranin#SUB2#
Taranin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taranin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Taranin wants to take a breather but Dong manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Taranin. #SUB2#
Taranin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dong dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (7) vs (9) Taranin#T6#
Taranin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (7) vs (11) Taranin
Taranin stopping the sweep attempt from Dong.
Taranin looking to pass the guard.
Taranin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dong (7) vs (14) Taranin
Dong tries to buck Taranin off but Taranin is having none of it.
Dong sneaks back into half guard.
Dong is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Taranin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Taranin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dong is just riding it out for now. Taranin eventually gives up the hold.
Dong wants to control but Taranin is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Taranin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dong is just riding it out for now. Taranin eventually gives up the hold.
Dong tries to roll over but Taranin keeps him under control.#T8##SUB2#
Taranin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Taranin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taranin.
Dong tries to roll over but Taranin keeps him under control.#T9#
Taranin is pressing down on Dong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dong is holding on for now.
Dong wants to improve his position but Taranin is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Taranin has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Dong defend it? Taranin steps over the head and cranks it - Dong is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Taranin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maksim Taranin!
An out of breath Maksim Taranin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 21
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Maksim Taranin!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Taranin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Thumb scores with a takedown into Taranin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (0) Taranin
Thumb preventing the sweep.
Taranin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (2) Taranin#SUB2#
Taranin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thumb manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Taranin has Thumb in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (4) vs (2) Taranin
Thumb has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Thumb 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.
Taranin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thumb is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Taranin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thumb is aware though and is defending well.
Taranin wants to sweep here but Thumb controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Taranin has his foot on Thumb's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thumb works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Taranin looking for subs off his back but Thumb has passed one foot through into half guard.
Thumb is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Taranin tries to roll over but Thumb keeps him under control.
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Taranin is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taranin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Taranin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taranin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thumb's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (4) vs (4) Taranin
Thumb is pulling down on Taranin's head. It's preventing any offense from Taranin, at least for the moment.
Taranin works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Taranin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thumb has managed to free his arm - good work.
Taranin trying to mount his opponent but Thumb defends it. #T4#
Thumb is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Taranin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thumb defends it well.
Taranin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thumb keeps working.
Thumb has his hands clasped together around Taranin's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Taranin wants to work for an arm triangle but Thumb is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T5##SUB2#
Taranin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thumb gets back to full guard.
Thumb is trying to control the position but Taranin postures up.
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thumb is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thumb has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T6#
Taranin wants to pass the guard but Thumb is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Taranin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thumb dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (6) vs (4) Taranin
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
Taranin looking to control.
Taranin keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully.
Thumb stopping the sweep attempt from Taranin.#T7#
Taranin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thumb manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (6) vs (6) Taranin
Taranin looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin keeps trying to improve his position.
Thumb seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Thumb looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Taranin passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (6) vs (9) Taranin#T8#
Taranin trying to control the position but Thumb is working away. #SUB2#
Thumb is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Taranin's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Taranin! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Thumb has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maksim Taranin!
Our winner, Maksim Taranin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 19
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 9 losses; Juanito Cortez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Maksim Taranin!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Cortez has closed the distance and engaged Taranin in a clinch.
Taranin tries to pull guard but Cortez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Taranin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cortez (0) vs (2) Taranin
Cortez gets back to full guard.
Cortez is controlling Taranin's posture.#SUB2#
Taranin drops back looking for a leg! Cortez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cortez manages to kick Taranin off! Taranin jumps back into Cortez's guard.
Cortez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Cortez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taranin on the ground.
Taranin is fighting to break Cortez's control of his arms but Cortez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Taranin trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom. #T1#
Cortez wants to sweep but no luck.
Taranin looking to pass the guard.
Cortez has his hands on Taranin's head, controlling the position.
Taranin pushes down on Cortez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cortez is controlling Taranin's trapped leg to prevent Taranin from advancing to side control.#T2#
Cortez is refusing to be controlled, as Taranin sits in half guard.
Taranin prevents Cortez from improving his position.
Cortez is working hard here to advance position.
Cortez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Taranin is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Cortez tries to get to full guard but Taranin has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Taranin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Taranin is trying to control the action in half guard but Cortez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cortez tries to roll over but Taranin keeps him under control.#T4##SUB2#
Taranin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cortez is controlling Taranin's trapped leg to prevent Taranin from advancing to side control.#T5#
Taranin trying to mount his opponent but Cortez defends it.
Cortez is concentrating on defense, preventing Taranin from advancing position. #SUB2#
Taranin wants to work for an arm triangle but Cortez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cortez wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Taranin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Taranin prevents Cortez from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Cortez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Cortez is trying to get back to full guard.
Taranin wants to control but Cortez is keeping him busy.
Cortez is doing well to control the position and prevent Taranin from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Taranin is working for a kimura but Cortez is defending it quite comfortably.
Taranin is controlling the pace.
#T7#
Cortez is not content to let Taranin control the position.
Cortez is controlling Taranin's trapped leg to prevent Taranin from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Taranin seems to be working for a kimura but Cortez defends the submission attempt.
Taranin passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cortez (0) vs (5) Taranin
Cortez is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Taranin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taranin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T8#
Cortez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Taranin's best efforts.
Cortez wants to improve his position but Taranin is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Taranin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cortez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cortez tries to roll over but Taranin keeps him under control.#T9##SUB2#
Taranin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cortez sees it coming and defends easily.
Taranin is trying to control the action in half guard but Cortez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cortez is looking for a sweep. Taranin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cortez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cortez tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Taranin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cortez is looking for a sweep. Taranin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Taranin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cortez is just riding it out for now. Taranin eventually gives up the hold.
Cortez is trying is best to control the position here. #T10#
Taranin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cortez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cortez tries to get to full guard but Taranin has control of the leg.
Cortez keeping hold of Taranin's head, controlling as best he can.
Cortez trying to control but Taranin postures up.
Cortez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Taranin wants to pass the guard but Cortez is keeping the position.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T11#
Taranin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cortez is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Taranin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cortez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taranin.
Cortez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Taranin is trying to work for a kimura but Cortez is defending well.
Cortez controlling the position for now.#T12#
Cortez trying to hold on to Taranin's head to control him but Taranin postures up.
Cortez is trying is best to control the position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Taranin in particular looking to stall.
Taranin prevents Cortez from improving his position.
Cortez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Taranin wants to take a breather but Cortez is having none of it.
Cortez controlling the position well.
Cortez manages to get to full guard.
#T13##SUB2#
Taranin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Taranin won't allow Cortez to sweep him here.
Cortez trying to control the position here.
Taranin won't allow Cortez to sweep him here.
Taranin trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Cortez can't keep his opponent in guard - Taranin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T14#
Cortez is positioning himself well to prevent Taranin advancing to mount.
Taranin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cortez keeps working.
Cortez is pressing down on Taranin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Taranin drops back looking for a leg! Cortez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cortez manages to kick Taranin off! Taranin jumps back into Cortez's guard.
Cortez pulls Taranin in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranin won't allow Cortez to sweep him here.
Taranin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cortez (0) vs (8) Taranin
Taranin trying to control the position but Cortez is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taranin wins on points by 8 to 0.
An out of breath Maksim Taranin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Juanito Cortez had this to say: 'Well...shit happens....i will b back!'. |
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Event:
HFC 5:Romero vs Taranin
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Romero moves into the clinch.
Taranin is trying to push Romero away but Romero has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Taranin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Taranin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero stops a takedown attempt from Taranin.
Taranin tries for a takedown but Romero manages to get underhooks.
Taranin blocking some punches.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Taranin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taranin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Romero.
Taranin blocks an uppercut.
Romero working aggressively here.
Taranin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Romero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ernesto Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksim Taranin.#CL#
Romero has managed to clinch.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Taranin trying to control the position but instead, Romero has worked for underhooks and has pushed Taranin into the cage.
I was talking to Romero's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Romero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Taranin.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taranin backwards.
Taranin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taranin wants to take the fight to the mat but Romero manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romero.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taranin. #TD2#
Taranin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Romero uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Taranin is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Romero rolls with it to try and escape but Taranin cranks on the arm and Romero is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maksim Taranin!
After winning the bout, Maksim Taranin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HFC 1:New Era
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Taranin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rosenthal.
Rosenthal throws a shot from downtown. Taranin moves away and avoids it.
Taranin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rosenthal.
Rosenthal lands an overhand right.
Taranin staying out of range there.#TD2#
Rosenthal gets the takedown into side control.
Rosenthal working away.
Rosenthal working the head with strikes.
Taranin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rosenthal's best efforts.
Taranin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rosenthal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rosenthal's back!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rosenthal wants to control his opponent's hands but Taranin gets his hands free.
Rosenthal avoids the strikes from Taranin.
Rosenthal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Taranin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rosenthal knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rosenthal for a finish. #SUB#
Taranin is looking for the choke from the back position but Rosenthal is controlling his hands well. #T1#
Rosenthal tries to roll but Taranin sticks to his back.
Rosenthal is trying to stand back up.
Rosenthal is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Rosenthal is trying to defend against the choke here but Taranin has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Taranin Tightens the hold and Rosenthal taps out furiously! Taranin displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maksim Taranin!
A very excited looking Maksim Taranin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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