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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Cruz thows a leg kick but Tarasov checks it #TD#
and Tarasov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tarasov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tarasov prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Cruz trying to control but Tarasov postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tarasov in particular looking to stall.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Tarasov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cruz on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarasov moves nicely into side control.
Cruz tries to buck Tarasov off but Tarasov is having none of it.
Cruz struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Tarasov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tarasov prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Cruz is trying to improve his position.
Cruz wants to control but Tarasov postures up.
Tarasov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Cruz wants to control but Tarasov postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cruz regains half guard.
Tarasov is pressing down on Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz is holding on for now.
Tarasov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cruz trying to control here.
Tarasov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tarasov is pressing down on Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz is holding on for now.
Tarasov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cruz trying to hold on to Tarasov's head to control him but Tarasov postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cruz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Cruz misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Tarasov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tarasov.
Tarasov controlling from the top position.
Cruz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tarasov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tarasov stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.#T4#
Cruz being controlled here, momentarily.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cruz swings for the body but Tarasov moves out of range.
Tarasov attempts a counter takedown but Cruz avoids it well and moves away.
Cruz goes for a double leg but Tarasov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tarasov continues to drive forward.
Tarasov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cruz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Cruz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tarasov to the ground. Cruz is now in Tarasov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarasov pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
Tarasov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tarasov tries to get out of the position.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iosef Tarasov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cruz connects with a body shot that sends Tarasov's belly button to the back.
A big right from Cruz misses.
Tarasov tries to counter with a takedown but Cruz is quick to defend against it.
Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tarasov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
Tarasov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tarasov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cruz sprawls and moves away.
Tarasov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tarasov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Cruz jabs Tarasov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cruz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tarasov at a distance.
Tarasov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Cruz scores with a takedown into Tarasov's guard.
Tarasov has his hands on Cruz's head, controlling the position.
Cruz working some strikes from top position.
Tarasov seems keen to control Cruz's posture.
Tarasov wants to sweep but no luck.
Tarasov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cruz controls the pace.
Tarasov looking for a sweep. Not yet Tarasov, not yet. #T2#
Tarasov is working hard here to advance position.
Tarasov pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
Tarasov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cruz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Tarasov is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tarasov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Cruz pulls Tarasov in close to prevent any damage.
Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Tarasov is proving a slippery customer.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Tarasov controlling him for the moment.
Tarasov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cruz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cruz digs a good body shot into Tarasov's ribs.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Tarasov circles away easily#TD#
and Tarasov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarasov stays in close to Cruz's body and controls the position.
Cruz working a defensive guard here.
Tarasov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Cruz clinches up with Tarasov and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Cruz as the two fighters clinch.
#TD#
Tarasov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tarasov looking to pass the guard.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tarasov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Tarasov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tarasov looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarasov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Cruz 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.
Tarasov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tarasov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tarasov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Tarasov controlling from the top position.
Cruz is trying to keep Tarasov in close.
Tarasov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Tarasov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cruz!
Tarasov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tarasov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cruz for as long as he can get away with.
Cruz tries to bench press Tarasov off him but Tarasov keeps the position.
Tarasov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tarasov continues to stall.
Cruz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Tarasov working away.
Cruz being controlled for a moment.
Cruz tries to buck Tarasov off but Tarasov is having none of it.
Cruz seems a little lost for a moment, as Tarasov dominates the positioning.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cruz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tarasov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cruz seems a little lost for a moment, as Tarasov dominates the positioning.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ricardo Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz scores with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Cruz there.
Ricardo Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruz connects with a crisp jab.
Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tarasov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cruz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tarasov. Tarasov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cruz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tarasov rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarasov slips under a jab from Cruz.
Tarasov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cruz scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricardo Cruz.
I think Cruz 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ricardo Cruz! |
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Event:
MMAH 79
Date: Oct 04, 2023 |
#R1#
James dives in for a single leg takedown but Tarasov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tarasov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
James wants to clinch up but Tarasov keeps it at a distance.
Tarasov swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
Tarasov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tarasov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arlo James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarasov keeps the fight on the outside.
Tarasov tries to counter with a takedown but James is quick to defend against it.
James throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Tarasov counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
James keeping full guard, as Tarasov tries to pass.
Tarasov is stalling in the full guard.
Tarasov looking to pass the guard.
Tarasov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James can't keep his opponent in guard - Tarasov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Tarasov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tarasov'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.
Tarasov is pressing down on James's thigh, looking to free his foot. James is holding on for now.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Tarasov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Further stalling from Tarasov.
Tarasov wants to free his trapped foot but James is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tarasov controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A head kick by James misses #TD#
and Tarasov counters with a nice double leg into side control. James won't be happy with that.
The referee asks Tarasov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tarasov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Tarasov is stinking the place up with his stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iosef Tarasov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tarasov avoids it really well and circles away.
Tarasov blocks a head kick by James.
Tarasov tries to counter with a takedown but James is quick to defend against it.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Tarasov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarasov uses his free foot to push down on James's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for James.
Tarasov controlling the pace for now. #T1##T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tarasov moves to the back position.
Tarasov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of James's body.
#T3#
Tarasov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down James for as long as he can get away with.
Tarasov continues to stall.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Iosef Tarasov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iosef Tarasov dominated that second round.
That's time! Tarasov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
James shoots in and drives through. Tarasov sprawls well.
Tarasov circles away from the clinch attempt.
James dives in for a single leg takedown but Tarasov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
James misses with a right hand #TD#
and Tarasov counters with a single leg into guard. James didn't expect that.
Tarasov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tarasov wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarasov sitting in guard here, content to control.
James wants to stand up but Tarasov is controlling him. #T1#
Tarasov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
James keeping full guard, as Tarasov tries to pass.
James wants to stand and escape but Tarasov is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tarasov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tarasov as he avoids it easily.
Iosef Tarasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arlo James.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A low kick from James is predictable there #TD#
and Tarasov counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on James's face as Tarasov controls the position. #T2#
Tarasov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
James closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Tarasov counters with a single leg into guard. James didn't expect that.
Tarasov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?#T4#
Tarasov 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.
James can't keep his opponent in guard - Tarasov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
James won't allow Tarasov to pass to mount.
Tarasov is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarasov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iosef Tarasov clearly takes that round.
That's time! Tarasov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
James dives in and grabs Tarasov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tarasov pushes down on James's head and hops out.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tarasov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Iosef Tarasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Tarasov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in James's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarasov passes into half guard.
Tarasov controlling the action here.#T1#
Tarasov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for James!
Tarasov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tarasov moves to take his opponent's back.
Tarasov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
More hug and hope from Tarasov.
James is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T2#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tarasov.
Tarasov continues to hold on tight.#T3##T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
James tries to escape but Tarasov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tarasov biding his time, controlling James.
You can see the frustration on James's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarasov biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iosef Tarasov had his way with Arlo James in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
James tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Tarasov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
James looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Tarasov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so James is just riding it out for now. Tarasov eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
James is trying to stand back up but Tarasov is controlling him
Tarasov is controlling the pace.
Tarasov works his foot free and advances to mount.
James is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tarasov controlling his opponent. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
James keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
James trying desperately to get to his feet.
Tarasov controlling the pace for now. #T3#
James has given up his back here. Will Tarasov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
What can James do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Tarasov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
What can James do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Iosef Tarasov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tarasov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:44
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iosef Tarasov!
Iosef Tarasov retains his light heavyweight title! |
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Event:
MMAH 73
Date: Sep 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Marreta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tarasov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marreta somewhat.
Tarasov feints the counter takedown.
Tarasov keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marreta.
Tarasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marreta shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boby Marreta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marreta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A cross from Marreta lands.
Marreta is looking to clinch.
Tarasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Tarasov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marreta.
Tarasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marreta closes the distance and clinches up with Tarasov, looking for a takedown. Marreta pushes Tarasov against the cage but Tarasov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tarasov with the counter takedown but Marreta avoids it easily.
Marreta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tarasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marreta shoots in but no luck this time.
Tarasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marreta tries to clinch up but Tarasov circles away and keeps his distance.
Tarasov with the counter takedown but Marreta avoids it easily.
Marreta throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Tarasov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tarasov is taking a breather. Marreta 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.#T2#
Tarasov stops Marreta from getting back to his feet.
Tarasov stalling.
It looks like Tarasov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Marreta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tarasov is working away from the top position though.
Tarasov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tarasov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Marreta missing with punches from the bottom.
Tarasov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tarasov is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Marreta misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Tarasov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tarasov looking to pass the guard.
Tarasov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marreta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Let's hope that Tarasov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Marreta controlling Tarasov's posture.
Tarasov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tarasov pushing down on Marreta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tarasov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tarasov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marreta trying to hold on to Tarasov's head to control him but Tarasov postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iosef Tarasov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Marreta goes for a double leg but Tarasov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tarasov continues to drive forward.
Tarasov feints the counter takedown.
Marreta wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Marreta breaks from the clinch.
Marreta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tarasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tarasov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tarasov wants it to stay on the feet.
Tarasov feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boby Marreta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marreta tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Tarasov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Marreta!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tarasov.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarasov working away.
Tarasov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marreta is letting Tarasov control him for a moment.
Marreta is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tarasov off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Marreta is looking for the choke from the back position but Tarasov is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Marreta looking to break Tarasov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tarasov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Marreta will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Marreta controlling well, preventing Tarasov from escaping the position.
Marreta misses with an elbow to the head.
Tarasov trying to control the action but Marreta just sinks the hooks in. #T2#
Tarasov can't escape the position.
Marreta doesn't have the hooks in and Tarasov manages to turn into his guard.
Marreta will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marreta being controlled here, momentarily.
Marreta wants to sweep here but Tarasov controlling him for the moment.
Tarasov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tarasov pushing down on Marreta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The adventures of Tarasov the control monster continue. Boring.#T3#
Marreta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tarasov is working away from the top position though.
Marreta is looking for a sweep. Tarasov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tarasov passes to full mount!
Tarasov content just to control the position here.
More stalling from Tarasov.#T4#
Yet more stalling tactics from Tarasov.
Marreta stops Tarasov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Tarasov content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iosef Tarasov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Marreta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3##TD#
Marreta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tarasov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marreta trying to control but Tarasov is working from the bottom.
Tarasov has control of Marreta's left arm, preventing Marreta from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarasov with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marreta is looking to clinch.
Marreta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And Tarasov tries to counter it with a takedown but Marreta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tarasov stuffs the takedown.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marreta throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tarasov's head.
Marreta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tarasov sprawls well. Tarasov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marreta gets slowly back to his feet.
Tarasov feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boby Marreta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarasov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice sprawl there from Tarasov as Marreta shoots in.
Tarasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Marreta throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Tarasov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marreta's guard.
Tarasov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marreta on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marreta tries to get out of the position.
Tarasov tries to free his leg and advance position but Marreta is retaining full guard.
Marreta being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Marreta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tarasov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tarasov forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Tarasov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tarasov moves nicely into side control.
Marreta is looking for a sweep.
Marreta seems a little lost for a moment, as Tarasov dominates the positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Iosef Tarasov just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Marreta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tarasov tries to avoid it but Marreta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tarasov to the ground. Tarasov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Iosef Tarasov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marreta has a takedown stuffed.
Tarasov with the counter takedown but Marreta avoids it easily.
Marreta wants to clinch.
Tarasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marreta tries for a takedown but Tarasov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tarasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marreta defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boby Marreta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marreta throws a sloppy head kick and Tarasov moves out of range easily.
Tarasov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Marreta thows a leg kick but Tarasov checks it #TD2#
and Tarasov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tarasov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Marreta won't allow Tarasov to pass to mount. #T2#
Marreta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tarasov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tarasov slips nicely into half guard.
Tarasov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Tarasov wants to pass to mount but Marreta is defending the position.
Tarasov slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tarasov stuffs the takedown.
Marreta fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Tarasov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marreta's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T4#
Tarasov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tarasov postures up.
Tarasov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarasov prevents Marreta from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iosef Tarasov dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Marreta throws the kick towards the body but Tarasov avoids it.
Tarasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marreta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tarasov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marreta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tarasov but Tarasov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tarasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marreta defends it well.
Marreta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marreta misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marreta throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Tarasov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Marreta can't keep his opponent in guard - Tarasov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tarasov is taking a breather. Marreta 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.#T1#
Marreta tries to kick Tarasov off but Tarasov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tarasov controlling the action here.
Tarasov wants to free his trapped foot but Marreta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Iosef Tarasov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marreta trying to hold on to Tarasov's head to control him but Tarasov postures up.
Tarasov content to control rather than advance. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boby Marreta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marreta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marreta tries to clinch there but Tarasov circles away.
Marreta fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Tarasov slaps away a takedown attempt from Marreta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tarasov feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boby Marreta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marreta is looking to clinch.
Marreta moves in looking to clinch but Tarasov pushes him off.
Tarasov with the counter takedown but Marreta avoids it easily.
Marreta fails with a takedown attempt.
Tarasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marreta wants to clinch up but Tarasov keeps it at a distance.
Marreta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tarasov feints the counter takedown.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marreta fails with a takedown attempt.
Tarasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Marreta throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Tarasov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tarasov slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marreta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tarasov is working away from the top position though.
Tarasov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iosef Tarasov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tarasov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iosef Tarasov!
Iosef Tarasov is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Iosef Tarasov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tarasov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tarasov shoots for a takedown but Silalahi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tarasov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silalahi defends it nicely.
Raja Silalahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iosef Tarasov.
Tarasov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silalahi circles away.
Tarasov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Silalahi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tarasov quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (0) Tarasov
Silalahi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (5) vs (0) Tarasov
Silalahi tries to control but Tarasov wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarasov has given up his back. Will we see Silalahi going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Silalahi (8) vs (0) Tarasov#SUB#
Silalahi sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Tarasov taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raja Silalahi!
A very excited looking Raja Silalahi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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