Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1129 Ritori v Nikolai
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Taïa wants to clinch.
It seemed like Thorsby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taïa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thorsby sprawls well. Thorsby wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taïa gets slowly back to his feet.
Baariq Taïa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorsby's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taïa under the eye.#CUT2#It looks like Baariq Taïa has been cut.
Thorsby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thorsby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Thorsby as Taïa shoots in.
Taïa walks into a stiff left hand from Thorsby.
No joy there for Taïa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby stuns Taïa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thorsby gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Taïa.
Taïa jabs at Thorsby's body.
Taïa swings widly with a right hand
and Thorsby counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taïa tries to clinch
and Thorsby counters with a nice uppercut.
Taïa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baariq Taïa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taïa, as that shot connected. #CL#
Taïa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thorsby, pushing him back against the cage.
Thorsby swings wildly with an uppercut but Taïa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taïa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thorsby gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Taïa has been working on his balance at Mentor Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Thorsby.
Taïa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thorsby avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Thorsby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thorsby throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thorsby connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taïa momentarily.
A big left from Thorsby misses. #TD#
Taïa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thorsby to the mat! Thorsby manages to get full guard.

Thorsby pushes Taïa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Taïa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thorsby was covering up waiting for the punch and Taïa finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T2#
Taïa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Thorsby looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thorsby looking for a sweep. Not yet Thorsby, not yet.
Thorsby keeping full guard, as Taïa tries to pass.
Taïa lands a couple of elbows.
Taïa lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Thorsby escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taïa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taïa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thorsby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taïa.
Taïa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thorsby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taïa lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Taïa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taïa working some strikes from top position.
Taïa with a nice head shot there.
Taïa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taïa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thorsby wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Thorsby is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taïa loads up on a big left hand. Thorsby felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Taïa looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Thorsby can't hide his disappointment, as Taïa celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baariq Taïa!

Event: GAMMA#1123 Honorio v Robson
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Taïa throws a shot from downtown. Francis moves away and avoids it.
Francis throws a big counter head kick but Taïa avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Francis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Taïa throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taïa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Francis pulls Taïa in to control the position.
Taïa postures up and lands a big shot to Francis's brow.
Francis has his hands on Taïa's head, controlling the position.
Francis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taïa's guard. #REVB#
Taïa 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.
Francis is stalling in the full guard.
Francis won't allow Taïa to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Taïa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Francis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taïa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taïa trying to control the position here.
Francis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Taïa is controlling Francis's posture.
Taïa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Francis is looking to stand up but Taïa won't let him.
Francis preventing the sweep.
Taïa pulls Francis in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Francis sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taïa moves out of range of the body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Taïa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Francis - the referee stops the clock and Taïa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Francis. Taïa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jayson Francis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Francis throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#It looks like Baariq Taïa has been cut.
Francis slips a jab from Taïa.
Taïa misses the jab.
Taïa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Francis counters with an inside leg kick.
Baariq Taïa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taïa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Francis's waist but Francis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taïa off to one side.
Taïa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Jayson Francis has been cut.
Taïa moves in looking to clinch but Francis pushes him off.
Francis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Taïa with a body shot.
Taïa misses the shot to the body.
Francis is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Francis wants to land a leg kick but Taïa is out of range.
Taïa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Francis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taïa throws a lazy right hand but Francis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taïa has been working on his balance at Mentor Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Francis.
Taïa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Francis fakes the leg kick and cracks Taïa in the body.
Taïa is breathing heavily.
Taïa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Francis.
Taïa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Taïa checks a leg kick.
Taïa misses with a few strikes there.
Francis unleashes a big counter combination but Taïa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Francis connects with a jab.
Taïa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Francis manages to avoid it.
Taïa tries to clinch but Francis moves out of range.
Francis scores with a hook to the body. Taïa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Francis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Francis slips under a jab.
Taïa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Francis responds with a good body kick, but Taïa manages to step out the way in time.
Taïa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Francis's hands.
A shot to the body from Taïa misses
and Francis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Francis moves out of range as Taïa strikes.
Taïa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Francis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baariq Taïa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taïa lands with a cross. #CL#
Taïa darts in and clinches Francis up against the cage.
Taïa blocks a body shot from Francis.
Taïa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taïa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taïa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Francis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Taïa working aggressively here.
Francis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Francis prevents the takedown attempt.
Taïa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Francis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Taïa blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Taïa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Francis blocking some punches.
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 Baariq Taïa will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Taïa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Francis wants to get back to full guard.
Taïa is thwarting Francis's attempts to control the position.
Taïa is trying to control the action in half guard but Francis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Francis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Francis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taïa wants to pass the guard but Francis is keeping the position.
Taïa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Taïa wants to control from the top but Francis keeps moving.
Francis wants to sweep here but Taïa controlling him for the moment.
Taïa postures up and lands a big shot to Francis's brow. #T1#
Taïa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Francis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Francis wants to sweep here but Taïa controlling him for the moment.
Baariq Taïa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taïa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Taïa working some strikes from top position.
Taïa throwing strikes from guard but Francis blocks nicely.
Francis wants to sweep here but Taïa controlling him for the moment.
Francis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taïa.
Taïa throws a big right hand that misses.
Taïa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taïa postures up in Francis's guard and throws a big left but Francis blocks it.
Taïa throws a big elbow that misses.
Francis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taïa is one step ahead there.
Taïa postures up.
Francis 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.
Taïa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Francis managing to control the position.
Francis looking for a sweep. Not yet Francis, not yet.
Taïa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taïa stopping the sweep attempt from Francis.
Taïa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taïa cracks Francis with a solid left hand.
Francis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taïa with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Francis is on top in guard. #REVB#
Taïa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Francis manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Taïa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taïa postures up in Francis's guard and throws a big left but Francis blocks it.
Taïa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taïa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Francis's head.#T3#
Francis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taïa.
Taïa stands up over Francis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Francis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Francis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taïa manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Francis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Francis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Taïa is looking to improve his position.
Taïa is controlling Francis's trapped leg to prevent Francis from advancing to side control.#T4#
Taïa trying to hold on to Francis's head to control him but Francis postures up.
Francis is looking to advance position but Taïa won't allow it.
Francis is taking a breather. Taïa 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Francis is continuing to stall.
Taïa is staying active underneath Francis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baariq Taïa dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Some bone on bone action there as Taïa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Baariq Taïa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taïa misses with a straight left.
Francis tries a quick counter leg kick but Taïa is wise to it.
Francis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Taïa tries to clinch up but Francis circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from Taïa. Those never looked like landing.
Francis throws a body shot but no joy.
Taïa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Francis moves away.
Taïa throws a lazy right hand but Francis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taïa misses with a wild body shot.
Taïa looks to land a right hand but Francis moved out of range.
Francis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Taïa misses with a looping left.
Taïa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taïa ducks under a wild hook from Francis.
Francis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taïa.#T1#
Taïa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It seemed like Francis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Francis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Taïa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Taïa does it's job there.
Taïa misses with an uppercut
and Francis counters with a good low kick that Taïa was not able to check.
Jayson Francis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Francis scores with a jab.
Taïa blocks the body kick.
Taïa tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Francis! But no joy.
Francis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Francis tries a head kick but it misses.
Taïa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Francis tries to avoid it but Taïa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Francis to the ground. Francis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taïa tries to close the distance and clinch but Francis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taïa fails with the takedown
and Francis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baariq Taïa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Taïa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Francis defends it nicely.
Francis misses with a looping left.
Francis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taïa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taïa misses the body punch
and Taïa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Francis throws a body punch but Taïa moves out of range.
Taïa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to the body from Taïa misses
and Taïa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taïa throws a lazy right hand but Francis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Francis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Taïa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jayson Francis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Francis ducks under a wild hook from Taïa.
Taïa fails with the takedown.
Taïa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taïa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Francis was well out of range. Poor timing from Taïa.
Francis only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Francis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Francis throws a solid leg kick but Taïa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Francis.
Taïa wants to clinch up but Francis keeps it at a distance.
Francis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Francis.
Francis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taïa doesn't manage to clinch there - Francis circles away.
Francis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Francis looks to score with a jab to the body but Taïa is just out of range.
Taïa misses with a hook to the body
and Francis counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4##TD#
Taïa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Francis's guard.
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!
Taïa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Taïa tries to free his leg and advance position but Francis is retaining full guard.
Francis trying to keep a closed guard but Taïa is proving a slippery customer.
Francis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taïa 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.
Francis has control of Taïa's left arm, preventing Taïa from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taïa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jayson Francis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taïa 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Baariq Taïa!

Event: GAMMA#1113 Cleever v Kalske
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Taïa misses with a body shot.
Taïa looks to score with a jab to the body but Dustfinger is just out of range.
Dustfinger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Taïa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Dustfinger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taïa fails to land the takedown.
Taïa moves away from the strike by Dustfinger.
Dustfinger punishes Taïa's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Taïa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dustfinger quickly recovers to half guard.
Taïa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dustfinger's head.
Taïa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Taïa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dustfinger's head.
Taïa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taïa misses with a head shot. Dustfinger uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taïa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dustfinger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Taïa wants to control from the top but Dustfinger keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taïa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taïa distracts Dustfinger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Taïa trying to control the position from guard on top but Dustfinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taïa throws a big right hand that misses.
Dustfinger keeping moving, preventing Taïa from controlling successfully.
Taïa throws a big right hand that misses.
Taïa throws a big elbow that misses.
Taïa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Taïa landing some decent shots from guard.
Taïa throwing strikes from guard but Dustfinger blocks nicely.
Taïa wants to control from the top but Dustfinger keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taïa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taïa throwing strikes from guard but Dustfinger blocks nicely. #ES2#
Dustfinger manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Taïa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Dustfinger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Dustfinger misses its intended target.
Taïa is looking to counter punch.
Taïa avoids the body shot from Dustfinger. #T3#
A jab from Dustfinger misses.
Taïa throwing a counter right hand but Dustfinger manages to avoid it.
Dustfinger misses with a looping right.
Taïa looks to land a right hand but Dustfinger moved out of range.
Dustfinger misses with the combination.
Henry Dustfinger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taïa scores with a nice strike.
Taïa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taïa swinging wildly here.
Dustfinger misses with an uppercut. Taïa saw that one coming.
Taïa lands a jab to the head.
A big left from Taïa misses.
Dustfinger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dustfinger misses with a wild body shot.
Taïa throwing a counter right hand but Dustfinger manages to avoid it.
Taïa shoots in looking for a takedown. Dustfinger tries to sprawl out of it but Taïa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dustfinger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dustfinger tries a quick counter leg kick but Taïa is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baariq Taïa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Taïa looks to throw the jab but Dustfinger is out of range.
Taïa has his takedown stuffed
and Dustfinger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good shot there by Taïa.#CUT#It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taïa with a jab.
Taïa misses with a hook.
Dustfinger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taïa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taïa misses with a combination
and Dustfinger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dustfinger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taïa.
Dustfinger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taïa has been working on his balance at GAMMA Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dustfinger.
Taïa cracks Dustfinger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Taïa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dustfinger under the eye.
Taïa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dustfinger.
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 Baariq Taïa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henry Dustfinger's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dustfinger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Taïa throws out a loose jab but Dustfinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taïa misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Taïa misses.
Nice cross by Dustfinger.
Taïa misses with a hook. Dustfinger ducked under it nicely.
Taïa slips a straight right by Dustfinger.
Taïa scores with the left hand. Dustfinger knows he should have avoided that one.
Dustfinger ducks right into an uppercut from Taïa.
Taïa lands with a good body shot.
Dustfinger scores with a decent looking hook.
Taïa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taïa throws a combination that misses
and Dustfinger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taïa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Taïa throws an off balance right hand
and Dustfinger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Baariq Taïa has been cut.#T1#
Taïa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dustfinger counters with a straight right hand.
Dustfinger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dustfinger dodges the punch combination from Taïa.
Taïa fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baariq Taïa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dustfinger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dustfinger throws out a powerful jab.
Dustfinger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taïa was well out of range. Poor timing from Dustfinger.
A big left from Dustfinger misses.
Taïa swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Dustfinger counter with a right hand.
Taïa misses with a wild body shot.
Dustfinger misses with a looping left.
Taïa scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Taïa slips a straight right by Dustfinger.
Dustfinger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taïa doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Dustfinger scores with a punch to the head.
Good shot there by Taïa.
Taïa misses with an uppercut.
Dustfinger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch lands to the side of Dustfinger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Taïa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger dips to his left and cracks Taïa with an uppercut!
Taïa walks into a stiff left hand from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taïa at a distance.
Jab, jab by Taïa - just one landing.
Dustfinger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Taïa gets the takedown into side control.

Dustfinger bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Taïa fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Taïa misses with a hook to the body
and Dustfinger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dustfinger dips to his left and cracks Taïa with an uppercut!
Taïa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dustfinger.
Taïa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dustfinger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dustfinger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taïa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dustfinger.
Taïa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Taïa moves out of range of the strikes.
Dustfinger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taïa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taïa lands with a straight right. Dustfinger didn't see that one coming.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taïa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Taïa misses with a wild body shot.
Dustfinger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taïa.
Taïa lands with a hook. Dustfinger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Taïa throws a poor cross that misses
and Dustfinger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taïa goes for a double leg but Dustfinger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dustfinger continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Dustfinger breaks the clinch.
Taïa swinging wildly here.
Taïa shoots and misses
and Dustfinger counters with a nice uppercut.
Dustfinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taïa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dustfinger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dustfinger throws a hook but Taïa blocks it.
Taïa looks to throw the jab but Dustfinger is out of range.
Taïa staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Dustfinger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Dustfinger stuffs the takedown.
Taïa lands an overhand right.
Dustfinger throws out a loose jab but Taïa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taïa fails with the takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Dustfinger. That snapped Taïa's head back.
Dustfinger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dustfinger misses with a straight right.
Taïa slips a jab from Dustfinger.
Taïa sizes up Dustfinger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dustfinger sizes up Taïa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dustfinger lands an overhand right.
Taïa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Henry Dustfinger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dustfinger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dustfinger lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Dustfinger moves out of range as Taïa strikes.
Dustfinger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taïa missing with a left hand there. Dustfinger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taïa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dustfinger tests Taïa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baariq Taïa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dustfinger jabs at Taïa's body.
A jab lands there for Dustfinger.
Dustfinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taïa lands with a shot to the body.
Taïa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dustfinger. Dustfinger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dustfinger cracks Taïa with an open hand slap.
Dustfinger moves out of range as Taïa strikes.
Dustfinger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Taïa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dustfinger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taïa throws out the jab.
Dustfinger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taïa misses with a right hand
and Dustfinger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dustfinger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Taïa with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Dustfinger counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Taïa is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baariq Taïa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dustfinger measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Taïa! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Henry Dustfinger!
Henry Dustfinger spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: GAMMA#1109 Bond v Honorio
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Waddle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#It looks like Garry Waddle has been cut.
Taïa lands a jab to the nose.#KD2#
Taïa drops his shoulder and cracks Waddle with a huge uppercut! Waddle goes down! Can Taïa finish him? #ROC2#Waddle is rocked!
Taïa stands up over Waddle, holding on to his feet. Taïa throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Waddle is out cold! Taïa lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Baariq Taïa!

Event: GAMMA#1103 Wrecks v Anudo
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Taïa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mile has hold of Taïa's hands but Taïa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mile moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Taïa won't allow Mile to sweep him here.
Taïa looking to sit in guard and control but Mile gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mile trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taïa keeping moving, preventing Mile from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mile stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taïa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Taïa keeping moving, preventing Mile from controlling successfully.
Mile stops Taïa from standing up.
Taïa keeping full guard, as Mile tries to pass.
Taïa controlling Mile's posture.
Mile trying to control but Taïa is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mile passes into half guard.
Mile trying to mount his opponent but Taïa defends it.
Taïa is trying to get back to full guard.
Taïa trying to control but Mile postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mile definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Taïa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mile working a defensive guard here.
Mile wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Mile has momentary wrist control but Taïa slips an elbow through the middle.
Taïa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taïa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Taïa has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mile to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Taïa is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mile pulls down on the head and he's put Taïa to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Emmerson Mile!
Emmerson Mile 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.

Event: GAMMA#1095 Fuguego v Benjamin
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Taïa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Taïa darts in looking for a takedown but Zuki gets double underhooks and turns Taïa into the cage.
Taïa connects with a crisp jab.
Taïa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zuki is fending him off so far but Taïa persists. Nope, Zuki circles away and we're back to standing.
Baariq Taïa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Taïa clinches up with Zuki and pushes him back against the cage.
Taïa is trying to drag Zuki to the mat but Zuki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oki Zuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baariq Taïa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuki .
Taïa swings wildly with an uppercut but Zuki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zuki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taïa can't find room to land a body shot as Zuki controls the action.
Zuki is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taïa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zuki is defending well.
Taïa lands with a short shot to the head.
Taïa lands with a short shot to the head.
Zuki has had enough of the clinch but Taïa keeps him there for the moment.
Taïa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Zuki 's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Taïa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taïa's coach down at GAMMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Taïa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuki .
Taïa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zuki backwards.
Zuki is trying to force a seperation but Taïa has the dominant position.
Zuki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taïa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zuki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Zuki manages to break the clinch.
Zuki lands with a kick to the temple. Taïa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Baariq Taïa has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taïa is defended easily by Zuki .
Zuki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
Taïa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuki .
Taïa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Taïa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Taïa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zuki wants to stand but Taïa is controlling the position.
Taïa postures up in Zuki 's guard and throws a big left but Zuki blocks it. #T2##ES#
Zuki manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Zuki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zuki connects with a jab.
Zuki swats away the attempt to clinch by Taïa.
Taïa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taïa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zuki counters with a two punch combo.
Taïa goes for a double leg but Zuki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zuki continues to drive forward.
Taïa looks for a takedown but Zuki sprawls well.
Zuki throws a head kick that half lands.
Taïa doesn't manage to clinch there - Zuki circles away.
Taïa fails with the takedown.#T3#
Zuki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zuki tries a head kick but it misses.
Zuki misses with a few strikes there.
Taïa shoots for a double leg takedown but Zuki sprawls well. He's pushed Taïa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Taïa rushes Zuki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zuki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taïa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taïa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Taïa fails to land.
Zuki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Taïa swings wildly with an uppercut but Zuki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taïa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taïa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zuki is trying to break the clinch but Taïa is controlling him.
Zuki blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4##BC#
Zuki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taïa with a jab.
Donk. Taïa catches Zuki right on the button with a cross.
Zuki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oki Zuki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taïa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taïa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zuki 's waist but Zuki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taïa off to one side.
Zuki thuds his right hand into Taïa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zuki throws a series of punches but Taïa moves out of range.
Taïa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taïa darts in looking for a takedown but Zuki gets double underhooks and turns Taïa into the cage.
Zuki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taïa fails with a takedown attempt.
Zuki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Taïa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oki Zuki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baariq Taïa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Taïa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taïa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taïa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taïa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zuki counters with a leg kick.
Taïa dives in for a single leg takedown but Zuki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Oki Zuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baariq Taïa.
No luck for Taïa with that takedown attempt.
Zuki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taïa fails with a takedown attempt.
Taïa tries for a takedown but Zuki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuki swinging wildly here.
Zuki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taïa.
Taïa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zuki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zuki throws the kick towards the body but Taïa avoids it.
Taïa wants to clinch.
Zuki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taïa can do to turn this around?#T1#
Taïa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taïa misses with a lunging right hand
and Zuki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taïa is defended easily by Zuki .
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Taïa is breathing heavily.
Zuki throws a nice looking combination but Taïa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taïa shoots in looking for a takedown but Zuki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taïa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zuki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Taïa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zuki - the referee stops the clock and Taïa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zuki . Taïa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zuki lands a really nice looking cross but Taïa seems unphased.
Taïa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zuki counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Zuki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zuki tries to bum rush Taïa with a series of wild strikes but Taïa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice side step and Taïa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taïa darts in trying to clinch
and Zuki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zuki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taïa.
Zuki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zuki leaves Taïa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zuki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zuki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Taïa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taïa lands a really nice looking cross but Zuki seems unphased.
Taïa fails with a takedown attempt.
As Taïa looks to move away, Zuki throws a big counter combo but Taïa just gets out of the way.
Zuki connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Zuki scores with a body shot.
Taïa misses with a lunging right hand
and Zuki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Taïa checks a leg kick nicely.
Zuki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taïa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Oki Zuki is winning the standup battle so far.
Taïa closes the distance but Zuki moves to the side
and Zuki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taïa blocks a head kick by Zuki .
No joy there for Zuki , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Zuki as Taïa shoots in.
Zuki throws a head kick but Taïa moves out of range.
Oki Zuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taïa goes for a double leg but Zuki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zuki continues to drive forward.
Zuki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taïa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zuki is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Zuki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zuki fails to land with a series of punches.
Taïa misses with a takedown attempt - Zuki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taïa moves out of range of the body kick from Zuki .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taïa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taïa dives in and grabs Zuki 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zuki pushes down on Taïa's head and hops out.
Taïa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zuki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taïa is out of range.
Zuki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taïa doesn't seem bothered though.
Zuki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taïa.
Zuki lands a jab-cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oki Zuki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Baariq Taïa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Danga de danga de dang - Zuki scores with a four punch combination!
Taïa throws an off balance right hand
enabling Zuki to counter with a crisp jab.
Zuki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zuki keeps the fight on the outside.
Taïa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zuki counters with a nice kick to the body. #KD#
Zuki drops Taïa with a beautiful combination! Taïa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zuki is looking for the KO!#ROC#Taïa is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuki lands a right hook to the body.
Taïa is still on wobbly legs! Can Zuki finish him?
Zuki moves in close and cracks Taïa with a massive right hand! Taïa, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Zuki !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oki Zuki !
Oki Zuki took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Champion Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: GAMMA#1090 Janko v Milo
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Taïa shoots in and drives through. Hall sprawls well.
Hall swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Taïa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Taïa drives through and clinches with Hall against the cage.
Taïa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Taïa controls the action.
Hall working aggressively here.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Taïa fails to land.
Taïa pushes Hall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hall digs a right hand into Taïa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taïa's gas tank.
I was talking to Hall's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Hall jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taïa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taïa won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
Hall is pulling down on Taïa's head. It's preventing any offense from Taïa, at least for the moment.
Taïa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hall lands an upkick as Taïa stands over him.#T1#
Hall pulls Taïa in close to prevent any damage.
Hall trying to control the position.
Hall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hall looking to control.
Taïa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Taïa from controlling successfully.
Taïa being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taïa moves away.
Taïa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Hall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taïa shoots in for a takedown but Hall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taïa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jed Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baariq Taïa.#T2#
Taïa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#It looks like Baariq Taïa has been cut.
Hall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taïa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Hall as Taïa shoots in.
Taïa doesn't manage to clinch there - Hall circles away.
Taïa jabs at Hall's body.
Taïa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hall sprawls well. Hall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taïa gets slowly back to his feet.
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Taïa saw that one coming.
Taïa throws out a counter right but Hall avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Taïa.
Hall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taïa.
Hall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taïa.
Hall connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Hall leaves Taïa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taïa fails with a takedown attempt.
Hall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taïa.
Taïa's coach down at GAMMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Taïa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Taïa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hall throws a hook but Taïa avoids it easily.#TD#
Hall shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Taïa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Taïa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hall wants to control from the top but Taïa keeps moving.
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hall content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Taïa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hall throws an elbow that misses. Taïa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hall's guard. Nice move by Taïa!#REVB#
Hall wants to sweep here but Taïa controlling him for the moment.
Hall pulls Taïa in close to prevent any damage.
Taïa is working Hall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Taïa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Taïa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taïa throwing strikes but missing.
Hall 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jed Hall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baariq Taïa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Hall gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Taïa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Taïa postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Taïa cracks Hall with a solid left hand.
Baariq Taïa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taïa throwing strikes from guard but Hall blocks nicely.
Taïa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hall's head.
Taïa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hall holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taïa wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Taïa from controlling successfully.
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Taïa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hall's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taïa works over Hall with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taïa connects with a couple of short punches.
Hall is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hall postures up in Taïa's guard and throws a big left but Taïa blocks it.
Taïa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hall postures up in Taïa's guard and throws a big left but Taïa blocks it.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Taïa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Taïa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taïa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taïa wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hall trying to control but Taïa is working from the bottom.
Taïa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hall working some strikes from top position.
Hall throws an elbow that misses. Taïa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hall's guard. Nice move by Taïa!#REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hall holds on and takes a little breather.
Hall's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taïa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hall keeping moving, preventing Taïa from controlling successfully.
Hall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taïa.
Taïa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Taïa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Taïa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taïa won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
Taïa stands up over Hall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Taïa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Taïa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Taïa trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Taïa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taïa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taïa trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taïa throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hall swats away the attempt to clinch by Taïa.
Hall scores with a one two! Taïa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice cross by Taïa.
Taïa fails with a takedown attempt.
Taïa slips a straight right by Hall.
Taïa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Taïa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baariq Taïa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Baariq Taïa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Taïa slips under a jab from Hall.
Taïa misses with a takedown
and Hall counters with a series of strikes. Taïa will be more careful next time no doubt.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Taïa is just out of range.
Taïa tries to clinch up but Hall circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Taïa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Taïa trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
Taïa throws a strike aimed at the side of Hall's head but Hall avoids it well.
Taïa misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hall taking a bit of punishment here - Taïa scoring with strikes.
Taïa throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Taïa thows a huge punch but Hall dodges it nicely. #T1#
Taïa throwing shots but Hall is blocking nicely.
Taïa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Taïa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hall trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Taïa lands a nice short elbow.
Hall is trying to control but can't.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
Taïa lands with a punch from half guard.
Taïa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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. Taïa connects with a nice short shot to Hall's temple. #T2#
Taïa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hall's head.
Taïa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Taïa drops an elbow to the side of Hall's head.
Hall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taïa.
Nice strikes from Taïa there.
Taïa is nestled in close to Hall, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Taïa working the head and body with strikes.
Hall is trying to control but can't.
Taïa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taïa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hall's head.
Hall tries to roll over but Taïa keeps him under control.
Taïa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Hall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taïa.
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. Taïa connects with a nice short shot to Hall's temple.
Hall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taïa tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Taïa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taïa lands a couple of digs.
Hall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Taïa postures up and lands a big shot to Hall's brow.
Taïa distracts Hall with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Taïa being controlled here momentarily.
Hall has momentary wrist control but Taïa slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC2#Hall is rocked!#T4#
Taïa loads up on a big left hand. Hall felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Taïa looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Hall can't hide his disappointment, as Taïa celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baariq Taïa!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Taïa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Strickland is trying to defend but Taïa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Strickland has hold of Taïa's hands but Taïa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT2#It looks like Dubson Strickland has been cut.
Taïa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Taïa is nestled in close to Strickland, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Strickland on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Taïa lands strikes from half guard.
Strickland is breathing heavily.
Taïa slips a nice elbow through Strickland's hands, connecting with Strickland's forehead.#ROC2#Strickland is rocked!#CUT2#Dubson Strickland's cut is getting worse.
Taïa lands a big elbow - Strickland 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 Taïa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baariq Taïa!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2024

#R1##CL#
Taïa gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Taïa lands a takedown into guard.
Taïa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mugshot wants to get back to his feet but Taïa is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU#
Taïa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mugshot. #CUT2#It looks like Baariq Taïa has been cut.#TD#
Taïa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mugshot to the mat! Mugshot manages to get full guard.
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!
Taïa lands a couple of elbows.
Taïa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Taïa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Taïa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mugshot has momentary wrist control but Taïa slips an elbow through the middle.
Taïa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #CUT#It looks like Muggy Mugshot has been cut.
Taïa 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.
Taïa postures up and lands a big shot to Mugshot's brow.
Taïa loads up on a big left hand. Mugshot felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Taïa looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Mugshot can't hide his disappointment, as Taïa celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baariq Taïa!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Taïa.
Baariq Taïa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kim shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Taïa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kim really is a fat lump.
A lull in the action here as Taïa stalls from top position.
Taïa cracks Kim with a big elbow. #ROC2#Kim is rocked!
Taïa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Oh Kim is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taïa looks up at the clock and then as Kim takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Taïa smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kim is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kim seems to have got his legs back now.
Taïa scores with punches from side control.
The crowd goes nuts as Taïa knocks Kim out cold with a massive hammerfist! Taïa Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Baariq Taïa!

Event: ICE 8: Ua Keu
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Jimin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kingston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jimin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jimin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kingston trying to keep a closed guard but Jimin is proving a slippery customer.
Jimin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jimin wants to control from the top but Kingston keeps moving.
Jimin throwing strikes from guard but Kingston blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Jimin from controlling successfully.
Jimin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1##TD2#
Jimin scores with a takedown into Kingston's guard.
Kingston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jimin.
Jimin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kingston working a defensive guard but Jimin passes into half guard.
Jimin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kingston desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jimin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Jimin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kingston with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jimin wants to free his trapped foot but Kingston is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jimin thows a huge punch but Kingston dodges it nicely.
Kingston is refusing to be controlled, as Jimin sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jimin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kingston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jimin.
Jimin is trying to control the action in half guard but Kingston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Kingston is holding on to half guard well.
Jimin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Kingston misses.
Jimin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kingston's waist but Kingston gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jimin off to one side.
Jimin defending well as Kingston loads up on a big left hand.
Jimin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jimin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kingston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Kingston misses the target.
Jimin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jimin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#It looks like Bon Jimin has been cut.
Jimin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kingston at a distance.
Jimin moves away from the strike by Kingston. #T4#
Jimin misses with a takedown
and Kingston counters with a nice uppercut.
Mitch Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bon Jimin.
Jimin shoots in for a takedown but Kingston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Kingston misses the target.
Jimin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kingston swivels and escapes.
Jimin staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jimin moves away from the strike by Kingston.
Kingston throws a jab but it's blocked by Jimin.
Jimin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kingston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jimin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kingston defends well and Jimin ends up having to push Kingston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Kingston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jimin misses with an uppercut. Kingston saw that one coming.
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 Mitch Kingston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bon Jimin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jimin, as that shot connected.
Jimin with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Kingston to counter with a crisp jab.
Kingston misses with a looping right.
Kingston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jimin lands with an overhand left.
Kingston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jimin to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kingston moves forwards but Jimin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jimin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kingston defends well and Jimin ends up having to push Kingston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bon Jimin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimin has a takedown stuffed.
Mitch Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bon Jimin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jimin is defended easily by Kingston.
Mitch Kingston is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Jimin misses with an uppercut. Kingston saw that one coming.#TD2#
Jimin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jimin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jimin is nestled in close to Kingston, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kingston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jimin working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingston is holding on to half guard well.
Jimin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kingston's head.
Kingston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jimin.
Still in half guard, Jimin seems content to control.
Jimin lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Jimin lands with a punch from half guard.
Jimin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jimin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kingston is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jimin scores with a couple of nice shots.
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. Jimin connects with a nice short shot to Kingston's temple.
Kingston trying to control here.
Jimin lands strikes from half guard.
Kingston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kingston is refusing to be controlled, as Jimin sits in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jimin.
Kingston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kingston is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jimin slips a straight right by Kingston.
Jimin lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Jimin shoots in and gets a takedown into Kingston's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jimin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jimin postures up in Kingston's guard and throws a big left but Kingston blocks it.
Jimin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Jimin from controlling successfully. #T4#
Jimin throwing strikes but missing.
Jimin throws a big elbow that misses.
Jimin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jimin throws a strike but Kingston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kingston stops Jimin from standing up.
Bon Jimin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kingston has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jimin is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimin wants to get back to his feet but Kingston is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jimin is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bon Jimin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bon Jimin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Jimin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kingston keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jimin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston is holding on to half guard well.
Jimin lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Jimin controlling the action here.
Jimin drops an elbow to the side of Kingston's head.
Jimin is keen to just control but Kingston is a slippery customer.
Jimin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Jimin there.
Jimin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jimin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jimin lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jimin lands a nice short elbow.
Jimin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kingston to regain full guard. #T2#
Jimin postures up in Kingston's guard and throws a big left but Kingston blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Jimin from controlling successfully.
Jimin throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jimin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kingston as he jumps to the side.
Kingston looks to score with a jab to the body but Jimin is just out of range.
Kingston takes one to the side of the head.
Kingston takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD2#
Jimin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Jimin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kingston defending well though.
Jimin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jimin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jimin looks to land a strike but Kingston avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Jimin from controlling successfully.
Jimin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jimin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Kingston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jimin. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Jimin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kingston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jimin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kingston taking some punishment here, with Jimin in his half guard.
Jimin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jimin is keen to just control but Kingston is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jimin throwing shots but Kingston is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bon Jimin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jimin 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bon Jimin!
After winning the bout, Bon Jimin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MMAHKI 19
Date: Jan 06, 2023

#R1#
Hammer looks to land a right hand but Jimin moved out of range.
Hammer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hammer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hammer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hammer wants it to stay on the feet.
Jimin moves out of range as Hammer strikes.#TD2#
Jimin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hammer quickly recovers to half guard.
Jimin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hammer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jimin working over Hammer with some ground and pound. Hammer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jimin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hammer is looking to escape.
Jimin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jimin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jimin 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.
Jimin working Hammer over with strikes.
We've been hearing good reports from Hammer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hammer wants to control but Jimin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Jimin winds up and cracks Hammer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jimin thows a huge punch but Hammer dodges it nicely.
Jimin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hammer trying to control but Jimin postures up.
Nice strikes from Jimin there.
Jimin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jimin is keen to just control but Hammer is a slippery customer.
Jimin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jimin trying to pass the guard but Hammer defending well. #T2#
Jimin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jimin is pressing down on Hammer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hammer is holding on for now.
Jimin prevents Hammer from standing back up.
Hammer is looking to improve his position.
Jimin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jimin is just content to waste time from the top position. Hammer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jimin is looking to advance position but Hammer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Jimin tries to buck Hammer off but he can't manage it. #T3#
Jimin is trying to stand but he's just given Hammer his back.
Jimin is trying to get back to his feet but Hammer has full control of the position and if anything, Jimin has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Hammer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jimin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jimin for a finish.
Jimin is trying to get back to his feet but Hammer has full control of the position and if anything, Jimin has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Hammer looking to break Jimin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jimin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hammer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jimin trying to get back to his feet but Hammer is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Hammer working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Jimin trying to get back to his feet but Hammer is in full control for now. #SUB#
Jimin fending off the submission attempt from Hammer.
Jimin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Hammer looking to break Jimin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jimin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hammer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Will Hammer go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jimin is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Hammer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hammer throws a shot from downtown. Jimin moves away and avoids it.
Jimin with the counter takedown but Hammer avoids it easily.#TD2#
Jimin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hammer did well to prevent Jimin getting side control.
Hammer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hammer.
Hammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jimin.
Jimin trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Jimin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet but Jimin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jimin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Jimin from controlling successfully. #T1#
Jimin stops Hammer from standing up.
Jimin trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jimin working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Hammer keeping full guard, as Jimin tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hammer misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Jimin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hammer is looking for a sweep. Jimin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hammer trying to control here.
Hammer is not content to let Jimin control the position.#T2#
Jimin is looking to stall here but Hammer recovers full guard.
Jimin scoring with some ground and pound.
Jimin distracts Hammer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jimin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammer wants to get back to his feet but Jimin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammer is trying to keep Jimin in close.
Jimin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hammer's head.#T3#
Jimin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jimin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hammer's head.#ROC2#Hammer is rocked!
Hammer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jimin is controlling him.
Oh Hammer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jimin scoring with some ground and pound.
Jimin stands up over Hammer, holding on to his feet. Jimin throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Hammer is out cold! Jimin lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bon Jimin!
A victorious Bon Jimin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022

172 cm
18 yrs
270 lbs

198 cm
18 yrs
280 lbs

Lothbrok

Nurmagomedov

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ragnar Lothbrok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lothbrok gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nurmagomedov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lothbrok (0) vs (2) Nurmagomedov#SUB#
Lothbrok looking for a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov defends easily. #SUB#
Lothbrok is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurmagomedov defends well.#SUB#
Lothbrok is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok keeping full guard, as Nurmagomedov tries to pass.
Nurmagomedov content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Nurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Lothbrok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lothbrok (2) vs (2) Nurmagomedov
Lothbrok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nurmagomedov managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Lothbrok is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nurmagomedov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nurmagomedov has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lothbrok (2) vs (4) Nurmagomedov#SUB#
Lothbrok is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurmagomedov defends well.#T2#
Lothbrok manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurmagomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lothbrok (4) vs (4) Nurmagomedov
Lothbrok postures up.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmagomedov is pulling down on Lothbrok's head to control his posture.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Lothbrok thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Lothbrok from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lothbrok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nurmagomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lothbrok has managed to get both his arms back between Nurmagomedov's legs - danger averted.
Lothbrok preventing the sweep.
Nurmagomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lothbrok. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lothbrok defends well.
Nurmagomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Lothbrok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lothbrok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4##SUB#
Lothbrok drops back looking for a leg! Nurmagomedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nurmagomedov manages to kick Lothbrok off! Lothbrok jumps back into Nurmagomedov's guard. #SUB#
Lothbrok drops back looking for a leg! Nurmagomedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nurmagomedov manages to kick Lothbrok off! Lothbrok jumps back into Nurmagomedov's guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep here but Lothbrok controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Lothbrok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lothbrok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lothbrok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagomedov is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Lothbrok postures up. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nurmagomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lothbrok's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lothbrok (4) vs (6) Nurmagomedov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lothbrok is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurmagomedov defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lothbrok escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurmagomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lothbrok manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nurmagomedov has Lothbrok in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lothbrok (6) vs (6) Nurmagomedov#T6##SUB2#
Nurmagomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Lothbrok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lothbrok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nurmagomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nurmagomedov working a defensive guard but Lothbrok manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lothbrok (9) vs (6) Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Nurmagomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lothbrok wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Lothbrok is working to tighten his grip on Nurmagomedov's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Nurmagomedov has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Lothbrok is really squeezing tight and eventually Nurmagomedov passes out! Lothbrok breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ragnar Lothbrok!

Event: RISE Fight Night 6
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
Simmons fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Laznar counters with a shoot takedown. Simmons fights it but they end up in guard.
Laznar works over Simmons with some ground and pound from guard.
Laznar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laznar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Laznar is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Simmons looks calm but he's in trouble here. Laznar gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Simmons is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Laznar lets go of the hold and Simmons can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bork Laznar!

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